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Carson Wentz to Start Week 4: High Upside vs. Risky Matchup — Should You Play Him?

MINNEAPOLIS — With JJ McCarthy sidelined by a high ankle sprain, the Minnesota Vikings have tapped veteran Carson Wentz to start in Week 4 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. After a clean, efficient showing in Week 3, fantasy managers must decide: start Wentz or ride a safer option? Key Points Start Confirmed: Head coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed Wentz will start in Week 4. Reuters Injury Replacement: McCarthy’s injury opens the door; the Vikings are relying on Wentz’s experience. Reuters Past Performance Inflated: His Week 3 line (14/20, 173 yds, 2 TD) benefited from Bengals turnovers that created favorable field position. Reuters+1

Europe Dominates Ryder Cup: Historic Lead Over U.S. & Questions Rising For American Strategy

Sports

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Team Europe is on the verge of a resounding Ryder Cup victory, leading the U.S. 11½ to 4½ after Saturday’s play at Bethpage Black. With three sessions now won on American soil — a first in modern history — the Americans find themselves in crisis mode as Sunday’s singles matches loom. Key Developments Europe extended their lead with a 3–1 win in Saturday’s morning foursomes, pushing their advantage to 8½–3½. Reuters+1 They followed it up with dominance in the afternoon fourballs, further consolidating their position. The Guardian+1 Fleetwood/McIlroy remain unbeaten in the format, delivering against Morikawa &

Nvidia & OpenAI Unleash $100B AI Collaboration: Is 10 GW Enough to Lead the Next AI Wave?

Business & Economy

Nvidia & OpenAI Unleash $100B AI Collaboration: Is 10 GW Enough to Lead the Next AI Wave? The AI world just got bigger. Nvidia has committed to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI as part of a sweeping deal to build and deploy at least 10 gigawatts of Nvidia-powered AI data center capacity. More than just a hardware purchase, it’s a roadmap alignment: future chips, systems, and models will be co-optimized between the two companies. Reuters+2Business Insider+2 Key Takeaways The deployment is set to begin in late 2026, marking a long-term investment period for both Nvidia and OpenAI. Reuters+1

PSG vs Marseille Postponed: Flood Alerts Force Le Classique Into Clash With Ballon d’Or Ceremony

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PSG vs Marseille Postponed: Flood Alerts Force Le Classique Into Clash With Ballon d’Or Ceremony Weather, rules, and scheduling combine to disrupt French football’s biggest rivalry. Marseille, France — The highly anticipated “Le Classique” clash between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Olympique Marseille, scheduled for Sunday, was postponed due to severe rain and flood risks in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region. The French League (LFP) has rescheduled the match for Monday at 8:00 p.m. local time, setting up an unexpected conflict with the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris. Key Developments The game was called off under an orange weather alert as

U.S. Markets Hit New Highs: Gold Surges, IPOs Boon & Fed Cuts in Focus

Business & Economy

The U.S. stock market surged this week, with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq reaching fresh record highs. Investor optimism is fueling the rally—supported by expectations of future interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve, strong performances in the IPO sector, and a sharp rise in gold. But beyond the headlines, there are subtle risks and under-acknowledged trends that could shape what comes next. What’s Driving the Rally The markets reacted strongly after the Fed’s recent quarter-point rate cut and signals that more cuts might follow, especially if inflation continues cooling. Gold’s recent highs reflect growing concern about economic

Intel vs. AMD in the AI Chip Race: Growth Power vs Stability — Which Should You Bet On in 2025?

Technology

Intel vs. AMD in the AI Chip Race: Growth Power vs Stability — Which Should You Bet On in 2025? The AI-driven chip sector is heating up—and two longtime rivals, Intel (INTC) and AMD, are back in the spotlight. As demand for AI accelerators, high-performance CPUs, and enterprise infrastructure surges, investors face an important question: which stock offers the better balance of growth, risk, and value? The Main Picture AMD is widely expected to grow revenue and earnings in 2025, driven by its MI-series AI accelerators, Zen CPU roadmap, and embedded product lines from Xilinx. Its positioning in data center

SpaceX Launches 28 Starlink Satellites on Falcon 9: Family Booster, Pre-Dawn Spectacle, and Hidden Challenges

Technology

SpaceX Launches 28 Starlink Satellites in Pre-Dawn Spectacle: Beyond the Headlines Cape Canaveral, Florida — SpaceX successfully launched 28 Starlink V2 Mini satellites aboard its Falcon 9 rocket early Thursday morning, marking yet another step in expanding its global satellite internet network. The pre-dawn liftoff wasn’t just another routine mission — behind the glowing trail and booming engines lie deeper stories of efficiency, innovation, and challenges that often go untold. A Veteran Booster Extends Its Legacy The Falcon 9 first stage, Booster B1092, had already flown six missions before today, including cargo to the ISS and national security payloads. Its

Iga Swiatek’s Seoul Victory: Family Legacy, Hidden Challenges, and Road Ahead

Sports

Iga Swiatek’s Seoul Debut: Victory, Family Ties, and Hidden Challenges Seoul, South Korea — World No. 1 Iga Swiatek opened her 2025 Hana Bank Korea Open campaign with a commanding 6-3, 6-2 win over Sorana Cîrstea, advancing smoothly to the quarterfinals. While the victory keeps her momentum alive, the story in Seoul runs deeper than just the scoreline. More Than Just a Match: An Olympic Family Connection For Swiatek, Seoul carries personal history. Her father, Tomasz Swiatek, represented Poland in rowing at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Now, decades later, she’s competing in the same city, bringing her career full circle.

The Summer I Turned Pretty Finale: Beyond Belly’s Choice, What This Ending Really Means

Entertainment

The Summer I Turned Pretty Finale: Beyond Belly’s Choice, What This Ending Really Means AmeriUpdate.com | September 16, 2025 The beloved Prime Video adaptation of Jenny Han’s The Summer I Turned Pretty has reached its end. With its 11-episode third season finale, the series closes a chapter not only on Belly’s love triangle but also on one of the most influential YA adaptations of the streaming era. While headlines focus on who Belly ends up with, the real story lies in the creative decisions, cultural impact, and subtle themes that often go unnoticed. A Parisian Twist the Books Never Saw

Robert Redford Dies at 89: Beyond Hollywood, His Legacy Shaped Generations

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Robert Redford Dies at 89: Beyond Hollywood, His Legacy Shaped Generations AmeriUpdate.com | September 16, 2025 Robert Redford, the Oscar-winning actor, director, activist, and founder of the Sundance Institute, has died at the age of 89. Known worldwide for his striking performances in classics like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Way We Were, and The Sting, Redford leaves behind a body of work that not only defined Hollywood for decades but also influenced how Americans watch and understand film today. More Than an Actor: A Career That Spanned Eras Redford’s career wasn’t static. In the 1960s and 70s,