Florida International opens its 2026 season Saturday against South Florida in Tampa, with the Panthers entering as underdogs. FIU will play at Raymond James Stadium at 7 p.m. ET, with ESPN+ carrying the game. The Panthers went 7-6 in 2025, became bowl eligible for the first time since 2019 and...
The United States deported dozens of Haitian nationals to Cap-Haïtien via an Immigration and Customs Enforcement charter flight originating from Louisiana. Among those aboard was Renan Hédouville, a former senior Haitian government official and human rights ombudsman facing corruption allegations, who was arrested during a routine green card interview in...
Sri Lanka is facing a worsening drought linked to a strengthening El Niño, with wells, reservoirs and farm water sources running critically low across several districts. Reuters reported Sept. 3 that some farming areas recorded rainfall deficits of 85% to 100% below long-term averages, while residents in remote communities waited...
A seasonal surge of feline panleukopenia is impacting cat populations across South Florida, leading to severe illness and fatalities, particularly among younger felines. Animal services and veterinary hospitals in Miami-Dade and Broward counties report heightened case numbers, citing high stray populations, low vaccination rates, and peak summer breeding cycles. Officials...
The Trump administration has entered the copyright battle between OpenAI and The New York Times, urging a judge to accept OpenAI’s argument that training large language models on copyrighted material can qualify as fair use. The Justice Department filed a Statement of Interest on September 1 in the Southern District...
The Miami Marlins navigate a crucial stretch of the National League wild card race while evaluating the development of their top minor-league hitting prospects under President of Baseball Operations Peter Bendix. Entering September 2026, the Major League roster relies on veteran contributors and unexpected depth pieces to maintain contention. Concurrently,...
Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz has opposed a proposed marketing partnership with Rockstar Games that would feature Grand Theft Auto VI branding across public infrastructure. The initiative, explored by Mayor Daniella Levine Cava following an inquiry from the game developer, included concepts such as Vice City logos on Metromover cars...
Formerly incarcerated Americans face barriers when seeking work, including screening, licensing restrictions, parole requirements and housing instability. An AP report published Sept. 3, 2026, profiles Don Christian, who served 23 years after a drug-sale conviction at 19 and found welding work through Toyotetsu’s second-chance hiring program. Reentry specialists interviewed by...
Rooney and Kate Mara premiered Werner Herzog’s “Bucking Fastard” at the Venice Film Festival on Thursday, marking their first film together. They play fictional siblings Jean and Joan Holbrooke, whose bond is expressed through speaking and moving in unison. Herzog said his idea was inspired by British twins Freda and...
The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service proposed regulations Thursday that would deny tax-exempt status to private educational institutions engaging in racial discrimination. The proposal covers private primary and secondary schools, colleges, universities, professional schools and trade schools, potentially affecting as many as 18,000 institutions, according to Treasury and the...
