Archives — September 2026

As ranking member of the US Senate Environmental and Public Works committee, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse convened a “spotlight” hearing Tuesday, September 29, also attended by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Jeff Merkley, to highlight the consequences of industry and Trump administration attacks on climate science. Senator Whitehouse invited me to testify at the hearing, on the topic of these attacks on science, the industries benefiting from these attacks, and the harm they’ve caused that affect the health and safety of everyone in the US. My full written testimony is here, and the oral testimony I delivered yesterday is below. You can also watch the full hearing. The Supreme Court will be considering the question of fossil fuel industry accountability for climate deception and its resulting harms on Monday, October 5, in oral arguments for the case Suncor v Boulder. I’ll be speaking at the People vs Big Oil rally outside the Supreme Court that morning in support of justice for the people of Boulder, Colorado, and all of us whose health, safety, and livable environment are at risk because of the decades of deception perpetrated by the fossil fuel industry.

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[EDEN PRAIRIE, MN, October 1, 2026] — Teams from across the globe have traveled to Rock Creek Curling in Lafayette, CO, to compete in the first event of the 2026–2027 World Curling season—the World Mixed Doubles Qualification Event. The United States, based on results at the 2026 World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship, will compete to earn a berth in the World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship 2027. The American team at this event will be Olympic Silver Medalists Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin. Games get underway at 9 AM on Friday , October 2nd, and play concludes on October 8th. From the field of 26 teams, three countries will qualify for the World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship 2027, slated for Lohja, Finland, in January. Teams have been divided into three pools. The top two teams in each group, along with the two third-place teams that have the best Draw Shot Challenge (DSC) scores, will advance to the quarter- finals. Semi-final winners will compete for gold and qualify their Member Associations for the next World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship (WMDCC).

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The 2027 World Climbing schedule has just been released. The series of competition climbing events takes place every year at different locations. The inaugural World Cup was held in 1989, and it only held competitions for Lead. It wasn’t until 1998 that Speed was added as a discipline, perhaps surprisingly, one year before Boulder. The World Cup circuit in 2027 will kick off in April in Japan with a Boulder event. It will then move on to China, where there will be three events at three different locations: Keqiao for Boulder, Shanghai for Lead and Speed, and Wujiang for Speed. In early May, South Korea will host a Speed event. At the end of the month, the series will continue in Europe, stopping in Switzerland (Boulder), the U. K. (Lead, Speed), Austria (Boulder, Speed), France (Lead, Speed), Spain (Lead), and Slovenia (Lead). There will be a Boulder and Speed event in the United States in September before heading back to France for one final Boulder event.

Since Monday, partners have assessed three possible sites for temporary shelters for people choosing to leave flood-prone areas or war-damaged buildings at risk of collapse. They are also examining more than 450 existing displacement sites at high risk of flooding – home to about a fifth of Gaza’s population. Land and accessExplosive ordnance must be cleared from the new sites before voluntary relocation can happen at scale, Mr. Dujarric said, along with levelling sandy ground and installing drainage, water and lighting. “The main obstacle is restrictions on access to 65 per cent of Gaza’s land”, he said, adding that the remaining 35 per cent is already overcrowded. More Israeli approvals are needed to import machinery, spare parts and engine oil, while funding for fuel and shelter is also urgently required. Meanwhile, health partners are training local medical staff to manage non-communicable diseases, but medicine shortages are limiting early detection and treatment.

AI giant launches ‘dots’ to rival Meta’s Muse and Google’s Gemini Spark. OpenAI has launched an “always-on” personal AI assistant designed to manage tasks ranging from restaurant bookings to website design. The AI giant’s release of “dots” on Tuesday marked the latest addition to the growing field of virtual assistants billed as a solution for busy people wishing to cut down on their hectic workloads. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Democrats hope anger at Trump enough to get young people to votelist 2 of 4South African president orders action on femicide after killingslist 3 of 4Israel’s Lapid accuses Netanyahu of ‘fear-mongering’ over attack warninglist 4 of 4Hegseth to cut number of US general and admiral positions by 20%end of listThe launch comes after Meta’s release of AI assistant Muse earlier this month, and Google’s unveiling of Gemini Spark in May. In its announcement of the release, OpenAI said dots were “built to handle everything”, with each personal agent capable of working on a user’s goals autonomously around the clock.

The board of Madison Square Garden Sports has approved the tax-free spinoff of the New York Rangers business from its New York Knicks business. The transaction is expected to be completed on Oct. 26, and the sports teams will trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the MSGK (Knicks) and MSGR (Rangers) symbols. MSG Sports will be renamed MSG Knickerbockers and will include the NBA team and the G League’s Westchester Knicks. In addition to the NHL team, MSG Rangers will also count the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack and the MSG Training Center. James Dolan will be CEO and chairman of the new entity and continue in those roles for the newly branded MSG Knicks.

NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) systems are analytical instruments used to examine the composition and molecular structure of pharmaceuticals, chemical materials, and food products. Using the same magnetic resonance principle as MRI systems used in medical applications, they support research, development, and quality evaluation. High-performance NMR systems, however, are typically large and burdensome to install and maintain. To address this issue, AISIN leveraged the superconducting and ultra-low-temperature refrigeration technologies it had cultivated over many years. Through research with RIKEN and joint development of the system’s spectrometer with JEOL Ltd., it commercialized the world’s first* compact, high-performance NMR system.*1 The first commercialized 200 MHz-class NMR system utilizing a bulk superconducting magnet. In its 2028 Medium-Term Management Plan, AISIN has set out to strengthen its earning power while continuing to invest in future growth. This initiative is an effort to turn the groundwork laid through years of research into value that can be put to use in society and developed into a new business.

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TheC64 Handheld and The Spectrum Handheld portable devices from Blaze Entertainment have received a new release date, as developers require additional time to make changes to their design. Blaze Entertainment has prepared some not-so-pleasant news for retrogamers. The team announced that after careful consideration, they decided to postpone the release date of TheC64 Handheld and The Spectrum Handheld portable devices from October 15, 2026, to April 22, 2027. Image rights belong to Blaze Entertainment and Retro GamesThis date change applies to both standard and collector's editions. During production, the developers identified aspects where the product's design did not meet Blaze Entertainment's high standards. Device trailer from Evercade's YouTube channelThe team could have quickly fixed some issues and released the products in 2026, but they believe that taking this extra time is the right decision to provide users with the best possible experience. This change will not affect Evercade Nexus — its release is still scheduled for October 30, 2026. Currently, TheC64 Handheld or The Spectrum Handheld can be pre-ordered for $129.99 (10,887 rubles).

Photo: Courtesy of Netflix. In John Steinbeck's East of Eden, Cathy Ames is often seen as the true villain, a "monster" or someone unable to change. In Zoe Kazan's adaptation for Netflix, while Cathy (Florence Pugh) still makes some horrific choices, there's more nuance around why. It's set in an era where women are seen as property and must pander to men for survival. This means bearing children, accepting violence, and never having independence outside of the marriage. When faced with this climate, is it any wonder she feels the need to do whatever is necessary to survive? Showrunner and writer Zoe Kazan tells Refinery29 Australia she doesn't see the TV series as revisionist. Instead, she feels it's her interpretation of the text. "I don't really read [Cathy] as an antagonist. I think she's a plot generator. She's the catalytic element in this story. She's the agent of change," Kazan begins. "Steinbeck is repulsed by her, attracted to her, and fascinated by her. And I share all those feelings. " The writer points out that while the author does introduce Cathy by describing her as a "monster born to human parents", later in the book he becomes more reflective.

The Co-operators-owned commercial specialist joins a near-clean sweep of broker-focused insurers backing the Broker Identity Program this year Sovereign Insurance has renewed its Magenta Level sponsorship of the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada's (IBAC) Broker Identity Program (BIP).

Toronto Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins discusses why he doesn’t believe fatigue from the World Series run led to the team’s struggles this season, touching on how the top players came into camp in great shape and the success the Dodgers have had.

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This year marks the return of Lightwave's Diamond Technology Reviews. As we have traditionally done, the 21st Diamond Technology Reviews will recognize innovation in DOCSIS 4.0 and PON-based fiber broadband, as well as the growing role of AI and software platforms in helping operators deliver a quality experience for their customers. Honorees will receive their Diamond Technology Review award during the TechExpo26 show in Atlanta, Georgia. As always, the Lightwave staff and our program judges were impressed with the ingenuity exemplified in this year’s high-scoring entries.