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South Africa beat Australia to seal the one-day international series, powered by centuries from David Miller and Temba Bavuma. The deciding match, played as the traditional Pink Day ODI, saw Australia fall short in their chase. Fans across India, the US, Britain and Australia are following the result as one of the biggest cricket stories of the day.

Three Japanese banks have raised the variable interest rate on home loans, while fixed-rate mortgage offerings saw no increases across the five banks surveyed. NHK reports the moves come as rates shift in Japan's housing loan market, leaving borrowers weighing whether variable-rate loans remain the cheaper option or if locking in a fixed rate now makes more sense.

Attention is on French TV host Cyril Féraud and the game show 'Tout le monde veut prendre sa place', after reports that a former Star Academy contestant took part in an episode that was never broadcast on television. Coverage is asking why viewers never saw the episode air, sparking curiosity about what happened behind the scenes at the France-based programme.

Manufactured home prices in New Hampshire saw their largest increase of the year over the summer months, according to a report from the Concord Monitor. The rise adds to ongoing affordability concerns in the state's housing market, where buyers facing high costs for traditional homes have increasingly turned to manufactured housing as a lower-cost alternative, putting upward pressure on prices.

A Premier League independent panel has reviewed and supported the controversial handball decision involving Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, according to Yahoo Sports. The ruling means the on-field call, which angered supporters, will stand. The decision has fuelled debate among fans and pundits about the consistency of handball officiating in the Premier League this season.

Walt Whitman saw death not as an ending but as a continuation, famously declaring "There is nothing but immortality." A new feature revisits the 1905 volume known as The Book of Heavenly Death, an early compilation of Whitman's writings on mortality, and examines how his poetry turned dying into a central, almost celebratory theme. The piece situates the book within Whitman's wider legacy and the early twentieth-century publishing effort to preserve and repackage his spiritual vision of life and death.

An internet user reports that Pastebin.com was hacked on September 29, 2026, claiming the site served what looked like malvertising when clicking a fix button, and says a friend tested the site to confirm. Details, including the screenshot mentioned, are limited, and no confirmation from Pastebin or security firms has been reported.

Sylvester Stallone says he witnessed Francis Ford Coppola break down in tears after a screening of a film. The anecdote has drawn attention because of the stark contrast between Coppola's towering reputation as the director of The Godfather and this moment of raw, public emotion. Film fans are sharing the story widely, moved by the image of one Hollywood icon being emotionally overwhelmed by cinema.

AST SpaceMobile shares rose about 5% amid market speculation that the satellite-to-phone company could be a takeover target. Rocket Lab also gained around 5%, while SpaceX, which is privately held, saw no comparable movement. Traders are weighing consolidation prospects across the commercial space sector as investor interest in satellite communications and launch providers stays high.

The Indiana Pacers' attack could look stronger than when Tyrese Haliburton was last on the floor, according to Yahoo Sports analysis. With Haliburton as the engine of the offense, the team is expected to present a more dangerous, more fluid attack in its next outing, and fans are weighing how the surrounding cast has developed in his absence.

A dam drawdown has reached its concluding phase following several steep drops in water levels, according to a report from Jackson Hole. The staged lowering of the reservoir is being tracked locally, with the final denouement marking the end of a process that saw rapid declines in water storage over recent weeks.

The Wildcats and Astros both saw their tennis seasons come to an end with matches at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio, home of the Western & Southern Open. The venue hosts the state's biggest tennis events, giving local players a memorable stage for their final matches of the year. The result closes out the prep tennis campaign for both squads.

US Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded net inflows of nearly 70 million US dollars in a single day, continuing a positive run even as momentum slows. Ethereum spot ETFs meanwhile saw modest outflows of around 3 million dollars. Investors are watching the daily flow data closely for signals on institutional demand for crypto funds.

Peoples Bancorp, an Ohio-based regional bank holding company trading under the ticker PEBO, saw its shares decline in today's session. The drop caught the attention of market watchers tracking banking sector moves. No specific company announcement or earnings update was cited in connection with the decline, and details on the magnitude of the fall or broader sector conditions remain limited.

Spain's king has called for European solidarity following the crisis in Ceuta, the Spanish enclave in North Africa that saw a surge of migrant crossings. The appeal frames migration management at Spain's southern border as a challenge that should be shared across the European Union rather than borne by Spain alone, a message likely to resonate amid ongoing tensions over EU migration policy.

A fire has been reported at the Saw Palmetto Solar Energy Center, according to local coverage from WJHG. Details on the cause, extent of damage, or any injuries have not yet been released. The incident is drawing attention as solar facilities come under scrutiny for fire risks.

A packed sports day saw playoff games in both MLB and the WNBA, with wild-card drama unfolding across both leagues. The same day also featured the debut of the NHL's No. 1 overall draft pick, drawing extra attention from hockey fans. Coverage from The Athletic rounds up the results and storylines from a busy day across three major North American leagues.

A flight heading to Israel was diverted to Saudi Arabia after a brawl broke out between the pilots, according to an Israeli official. The unusual incident saw the aircraft land in a country that has no formal diplomatic relations with Israel, prompting questions about how the situation was handled and what caused the mid-flight fight between crew members.