fall season

A new NBC News poll shows President Donald Trump's approval rating falling to 41% among registered voters, a second-term low, with 55% disapproving. More voters are also criticizing his handling of the economy, a shift that matters as the closely watched midterm elections approach and both parties gauge voter sentiment heading into the campaign season.

US outlets including WLRN and Phys.org are examining why artificial intelligence systems still fall short at predicting how strong hurricanes will become. Forecasters say rapid intensification remains one of the hardest problems in tropical cyclone prediction, and AI models have not yet solved it, raising questions about reliance on machine learning for storm warnings.

Bitcoin's share of the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation has fallen below 60%, according to Yahoo Finance and 24/7 Wall St., both asking what happens next. The drop in dominance suggests capital is rotating into altcoins and other tokens, and analysts are debating whether this marks the start of a broader altcoin rally or a temporary shift in an otherwise bitcoin-led market.

Bitcoin now makes up less than 60% of the total cryptocurrency market value, marking a drop in its dominance. Historical patterns cited in coverage suggest that when Bitcoin's share falls this low, alternative cryptocurrencies tend to outperform in the period that follows, fueling speculation about an upcoming shift in investor money toward altcoins.

Sandra Hüller, the German actress acclaimed for 'Anatomy of a Fall' and 'The Zone of Interest', is back in awards discussion with her new film 'Rose'. A provocative role, reportedly including a strap-on scene, is drawing attention and early talk of another Academy Award campaign for the star.

Democratic candidates in key swing states are reportedly keeping their distance from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as the fall campaign season gets underway. The moves reflect concern among moderates that aligning with the progressive congresswoman could hurt their chances with independent and swing voters in closely contested races.

Week 3 of the NFL season delivered a mixed bag, with the San Francisco 49ers continuing their strong start while the Los Angeles Chargers stumbled. In New England, quarterback Drake Maye had a difficult outing as his struggles drew attention from analysts. Experts at The Athletic rounded up the key takeaways from the week's games, assessing which teams are building momentum and which players are falling short early in the season.

Week 4 NFL power rankings reward the league's remaining unbeaten teams, with the Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings and Las Vegas Raiders all climbing at 3-0. Meanwhile, the New England Patriots and Green Bay Packers are sliding sharply down the boards after poor starts. outlets including Sporting News and Yahoo Sports have published updated rankings heading into Week 4.

Daylight saving time ends this fall, meaning clocks will shift back one hour and most people will gain an extra hour of sleep while losing an hour of evening daylight. Seasonal reminders about the exact changeover date are circulating, along with the usual debate over whether the time changes should be kept or abolished.

Ontario is rolling out Covid and flu vaccinations beginning September 28 for priority groups, including hospital patients and staff, people aged 65 and older, and residents and staff of long-term care homes, retirement homes and similar settings. The early access is aimed at protecting the most vulnerable before the wider respiratory illness season, with broader eligibility for the general public expected to follow later.

Denver Broncos held off the Los Angeles Rams in week three of the NFL season, while the Seattle Seahawks also suffered a defeat. BBC Sport's roundup of five storylines from the weekend highlights the Broncos' defensive stand and the struggles of two NFC West sides, with fans debating the early-season form of both teams.

Housing sales across India's top nine cities fell 6% in the July-September quarter, dropping to 1.03 lakh units sold. The decline points to a slowdown in residential demand in major urban property markets, with buyers turning cautious amid elevated prices and interest rates. Industry watchers are watching whether upcoming festive-season demand can reverse the trend in the final quarter of the year.

ESPN has released its updated Football Power Index ratings following Week 4 of the college football season, prompting analysis across sports media. Sports Illustrated highlighted which teams are rising and falling in the new rankings, as several programs saw their championship and playoff outlooks shift after weekend results. Fans are debating whether the model's projections match what they saw on the field.

Week 4 NFL power rankings show a new team claiming the top spot, with the Seattle Seahawks dropping and the Dallas Cowboys falling sharply after recent results. Fans and analysts are debating whether the changes reflect genuine shifts in team strength or overreactions to a small sample early in the season.

A New York Times analysis flags the New York Knicks and several other Eastern Conference heavyweights as NBA teams that could fall short of expectations this season. The piece examines rosters that look strong on paper but carry risks such as depth, injuries or chemistry, positioning the Knicks as the headline example among the East's contending clubs.

The Vegas Golden Knights are entering a fresh chapter, described as 'starting over' while driven by a sense of 'unfinished business.' The framing suggests the NHL club has retooled its roster or approach after falling short of its goals, with players and staff motivated by the memory of missed opportunities as the new season approaches.

NFL.com has released its Week 3 power rankings, with the Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas City Chiefs climbing the table while the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers plummet after disappointing results. Fans and analysts are debating whether the risers can sustain their momentum and how far the sliding teams can fall as the season takes shape.

The Arizona Diamondbacks took their playoff push to the final game of the regular season, but their postseason hopes ended with Game 162. The club fought to the last day for a wild-card spot, ultimately falling short. Baseball fans are reacting to the tight race and the Diamondbacks' late-season effort.

Scientists say autumn foliage across the United States is shifting, with peak colors arriving later or appearing less vivid in many regions. Experts attribute the changes to warming temperatures, altered rainfall patterns and longer growing seasons, which stress trees and disrupt the usual timing of leaf color change, raising concern among ecologists and leaf-peeping communities.

Baltimore Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias says the organization is determined to rebound after a disappointing 2026 season that ended without a playoff berth. Speaking in Baltimore, Elias acknowledged frustration inside the club, saying 'we're tired of it,' and pledged to get the team back on track ahead of the upcoming season.

Photography and fashion communities are sharing early autumn imagery, with black-and-white photos capturing the season's arrival. The posts pair moody seasonal photography with fashion and beauty tags, marking the transition from summer as days shorten. Enthusiasts are using the moment to showcase atmospheric shots of fall's approach.

Russia's Evgeni Semenenko held on to his lead after the men's free skate to win the ISU Challenger Series Nepela Memorial 2026 in figure skating. Olympic champion Mikhail Shaidorov finished third, falling short of the podium's top spot despite his champion status. The event in Bratislava serves as an early-season test for skaters building toward the Olympic season.

September 30 is the Orthodox feast day of Faith, Hope, Charity and their mother Sophia, popularly known in Russia as a women's holiday. Outlets note that in 2026 the date falls on a Wednesday and outline traditions and prohibitions, advising against hard work, quarrels and gossip on the day. Many readers use the occasion to congratulate women named Vera, Nadezhda, Lyubov and Sofia.

The Texas Rangers were eliminated from the American League postseason race after losing 6-4 to the Minnesota Twins. Minnesota improved to 77-85 with the win, while Texas fell to 80-82, ending the defending-era hopes of reaching the playoffs this season. Fans are reacting to the Rangers' late-season collapse after their strong 2023 championship run.

The Institute for Justice, a US public interest law firm, has launched a new Education Entrepreneurship Project aimed at supporting people starting educational businesses as schools reopen and workers return for the fall. The initiative reportedly combines the group's litigation and advocacy work with efforts to help education entrepreneurs overcome regulatory barriers, tapping into renewed attention on schooling and work at the start of the academic year.

Seattle Mariners executive Jerry Dipoto says accountability for the team's struggles starts with him, stating 'the blame falls on me first.' He also addressed the club's ongoing search for a new manager. Fans and baseball observers are weighing his comments as the franchise works to rebound and fill its dugout leadership vacancy.

Week 3 of the NFL season produced a wave of statistical milestones and several unusual records, according to FOX Sports' breakdown of defining stats from the weekend's games. The piece highlights standout individual and team achievements as the season reaches its third week, giving fans plenty of numbers to debate.

South Korea's housing market enters its fall selling season after the Chuseok holiday, with around 38,000 apartment units scheduled to be put up for sale nationwide in October. The influx makes this one of the busier supply months, and buyers and industry watchers are weighing how the large volume of new stock could affect prices and demand in major urban areas.

Pepperdine University's No. 21-ranked men's golf team has finished play at the Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational, one of the marquee early-season events in college golf. The program announced the conclusion of its tournament run, adding to the fall schedule as teams build toward national rankings and spring championship positioning.

The National Retail Federation reports that retail sales increased at a moderate pace in August. The assessment, carried by industry outlet NACS, offers a snapshot of consumer spending heading into the fall season. Retailers and analysts typically watch monthly figures like these for signals on consumer health and momentum ahead of the holiday shopping period.

NFL Week 3 is underway with several winless or struggling teams under pressure to avoid falling too far behind early in the season. Injuries and poor performances have pushed a number of clubs to turn to backup quarterbacks this week. Headline matchups include a coaching duel between two head coaches named Sean, drawing attention from fans and pundits across the league.