The Last First

The Edmonton Oilers meet the Anaheim Ducks for the first time this season, with local coverage framing the game as a chance for the Oilers to get payback. The Edmonton Journal reports Edmonton is 'looking for sweet revenge' in the matchup, though the specific grievance from last season is not detailed in available reports. Fans in Alberta and California are following the game closely.

A grower reports that Sarracenia rubra ssp. wherryi, a subspecies of pitcher plant, has looked healthy through the end of summer, but the first frost arrived overnight. The frost was light rather than killing, and the plants may soon be moved to a cellar for their winter dormancy. Fellow carnivorous plant enthusiasts are comparing notes on overwintering their collections as the season turns.

The FBI arrested Wanying Zhang in California for allegedly acting as an unregistered agent of the People's Republic of China, according to a statement from the First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California. Prosecutors say Zhang came to the United States last year to conduct activities on behalf of Beijing. The arrest adds to a string of recent federal cases targeting alleged undeclared foreign agents.

Apple TV's thriller series Last Seen wrapped its first season with a finale that left viewers debating its ending, in which Sarah makes a final choice and questions remain over whether Ian and Mags reunite. Coverage from entertainment outlets has focused on what the ending means and whether Apple TV will renew the show for a second season to continue the story.

New genetic evidence points to humans being present in the Americas at the height of the last Ice Age, challenging long-held timelines for when people first arrived on the continents. Gizmodo reports that while the DNA findings are striking, the debate over the peopling of the Americas remains unsettled, with researchers continuing to argue over dates, migration routes and how the genetic record fits with archaeological evidence.

A Swedish archaeologist writing online says he bought his first car at 31, gave it up at 46 once his children were grown, and now cycles and uses buses and trains. He argues that reaching small-town men attached to petrol cars is key to shifting their political allegiances, framing transport habits as a matter of political strategy rather than personal preference.

People in Germany are reporting heading out for Covid vaccinations after managing to book last-minute appointments. One user shared that they secured a spontaneous slot the day before and travelled to get the jab, using hashtags around vaccination and Covid. The posts suggest vaccination appointments remain available and that some are still choosing to get boosted or vaccinated for the first time.

Presbyterian College's women's tennis team returns to competition this week at the Lander Invitational, hosted by Lander University in Greenwood, South Carolina, beginning Thursday. The event marks the team's return to tournament play, with matches against a field of regional opponents over the course of the weekend.

KIRO 7 meteorologist Nick Allard says Thursday may be the Seattle area's last day reaching 70 degrees for a while. After one more mild day, a cooler pattern moves in Friday, bringing rain, gusty winds and highs only around 60 degrees, marking a clear shift toward typical fall weather in the Pacific Northwest.

A new review covers 'The Last First: Winter K2', a mountaineering film in which falling rocks, avalanches, heroism and greed collide on the world's second-highest peak. The Baltimore Sun's write-up is drawing attention to the movie's portrayal of a winter ascent of K2, a climb regarded among the most dangerous challenges in mountaineering.

Elise Mertens defeated Coco Gauff for the first time in six career meetings to advance to the quarterfinals of the tournament in Beijing. The win is a notable upset, as Gauff had previously dominated their head-to-head. Mertens now moves into the last eight of the WTA event in the Chinese capital.

A new feature explores why people seek out fear for entertainment, examining the psychology behind enjoying scary films, haunted attractions and other frightening experiences. The piece asks what makes controlled fear pleasurable rather than traumatic, and why audiences keep returning to horror. It frames the appeal of terror as a lasting cultural and personal fascination.

Analysts at the Washington Institute are examining the situation one year after the Gaza ceasefire, in the third part of a series on its aftermath. The focus is on how the shift from open warfare could give way to lasting security control arrangements in Gaza, and what that transition means for stability in the region.

Reports suggest Nike could return to Formula 1 for the first time since the Michael Schumacher era, when the sportswear giant last had a presence in the paddock. The potential comeback would mark a high-profile return of a major consumer brand to the championship, though details of the scale and timing of any involvement remain unclear.

Jaguar's first electric vehicle has been shown, and it closely resembles the company's much-debated concept car unveiled last year. The concept drew a polarising reaction, with some praising its radical design direction and others criticising it as a break from Jaguar's heritage. The production car's similar styling confirms the brand is pressing ahead with that controversial new look as it reinvents itself as an electric-only marque.

Reports suggest Nike could return to Formula 1 for the first time since the Michael Schumacher era, when the sportswear giant last had a visible presence in the paddock. No partnership details, teams involved, or timelines have been confirmed, and the story currently rests on a single report. Fans of the sport are watching to see whether the brand will re-enter motorsport.

Kyren Williams and Kenneth Walker III became the first players since 2016 to each score two rushing touchdowns in the final four minutes of a game. The rare late-game feat, highlighted by Yahoo Sports, has drawn attention from NFL fans discussing the unusual cluster of clutch scoring plays.