Today

Vladimir Putin has signed a decree immediately increasing the size of the Russian armed forces to 2,441,630 personnel, including 1,550,500 military personnel. The decree replaces all previous ones on army strength and marks the seventh such expansion of Russian force levels since the start of the war in Ukraine.

SpaceX is attempting to launch its Starship megarocket to orbit for the first time ever today, September 28, with live coverage available. The launch marks a major milestone for the vehicle, the most powerful rocket ever built, which is central to SpaceX's plans for deep-space missions and to NASA's lunar ambitions. Space watchers worldwide are following the attempt closely.

Finland's President addressed the United Nations General Assembly with a speech being widely shared as a clear-eyed explanation of today's global disorder. The address has drawn large audiences internationally, with many calling it essential viewing for understanding current geopolitical tensions and the state of the international order.

India are playing Japan in the first T20I of a 2026 cricket series, with live score and commentary drawing heavy attention from fans. A cricket match between India and Japan is an unusual fixture at this level, which is driving curiosity alongside normal match interest. Viewers are following the game's progress ball by ball as the contest unfolds.

Cricket fans are following live ball-by-ball commentary as India take on Japan in the first T20 international of their 2026 series. A Japan–India men's T20 meeting would be a rare fixture, and interest in the match is high, with the live score coverage drawing large audiences as the game unfolds today.

India and the West Indies are meeting in the first One Day International of their 2026 series, with live scores and ball-by-ball commentary running as the match unfolds. Cricket fans are following the game closely today, tracking every run and wicket in real time, and discussion of the contest is drawing large engagement worldwide.

India Women and Sri Lanka Women are facing off in a cricket final, with fans gathering in live chat spaces to follow the match ball by ball. Streams and fan discussions around the game are drawing large audiences, reflecting strong interest in the women's final between the two South Asian rivals.

Mauricio Pochettino has spoken out after Manchester City were found guilty of charges brought by the English Premier League, according to USA Today. The US Soccer coach's comments add a managerial perspective to a case that has dominated football debate, with clubs and pundits weighing in on what the ruling means for City and the league's financial rules.

Mortgage rates were moving mostly higher on Sept. 29, 2026, according to Fortune's daily rate tracking. The continued upward drift matters for prospective homebuyers facing higher borrowing costs and for homeowners weighing whether to refinance. Rate watchers typically tie such moves to expectations about inflation and central bank policy, though the report itself offers no specific figures or causes beyond the trend.

Wall Street coverage on September 29, 2026 points to a firmer tone in oil markets and a temporary halt to the recent selloff in bonds. The Wall Street Journal's live markets coverage is tracking the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq as investors weigh energy prices against easing pressure in the Treasury market.

India and the West Indies are playing the first One Day International of their 2026 bilateral series, with live scores and ball-by-ball commentary drawing heavy attention from cricket fans. The match is generating large audiences tracking every run and wicket as the two sides open the tour.

Registration for Haryana NEET UG Round 3 counselling for 2026 has opened, with the Medical Counselling Committee beginning the process today. Students can now apply online, with officials confirming the schedule and seat allotment details. Aspirants are advised to check key dates and eligibility before the deadline, as this round determines final admissions to medical seats in the state.

Pope Leo concluded his trip to France with a message aimed squarely at European leaders, urging the continent to resist the 'desire for domination' he says is driving today's wars. The appeal came as the closing note of his visit, framing Europe's role as one of restraint and peace-making at a time of ongoing conflict.

India are playing Japan in a T20 cricket match being followed live today, with fans tracking the score and discussing the game in real time. A India–Japan fixture is an unusual pairing in international cricket, which is drawing attention beyond常规 followers of the sport.

Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah is reported to have received heightened security, with claims that the United States has accorded him special importance. The report also references Donald Trump, Rabi Lamichhane and Sudan, suggesting wider political discussion in Nepal. The claims are circulating widely among Nepali-speaking audiences, but no official confirmation from US or Nepali authorities is available.

The longest active high school football winning streak in the United States has come to an end, according to USA Today's report. The streak, one of the most notable in prep sports, was snapped when the team holding it finally lost a game. Details about the teams, the score, and the exact length of the streak were not included in the coverage available.

A nationwide cheese recall has been announced following an E. coli outbreak, according to a report from Today. The recall covers products sold across the country, and consumers are being urged to check whether cheese they have at home is affected. Details on the brands involved, the number of illnesses, and which states have reported cases were not included in the initial coverage.

A new commentary argues that AI companies could learn from how nuclear weapons programs developed safety protocols, international treaties and control regimes after 1945. The author suggests parallels between managing dangerous emerging technologies and today's race to build powerful artificial intelligence, warning that safety measures should not be an afterthought as capabilities advance.

A Space Summit has been held at Blue Origin's Rocket Park in Florida, according to Florida Today. The gathering brought attention to space policy discussions at the company's launch facilities on the Space Coast. Details about speakers, outcomes, and announcements from the event have not been widely reported yet, so the summit's concrete results remain unclear.

A new exhibition in Sweden is shining a light on the lives of the Sami, the Indigenous people of the region, suggesting they still face many of the same struggles they did a century ago. The exhibition draws attention to ongoing issues of land rights, cultural survival and discrimination affecting the Sami community today.

Fans are looking up how to watch the MLB Wild Card round, with both the American League and National League series on the schedule today. Sports outlets are publishing guides listing game times, TV channels and live stream options so viewers can follow every playoff matchup.

Filipina tennis star Alex Eala has been knocked out of the Singapore Open, losing in the Round of 16 to world No. 180 Tatiana Prozorova. Speaking afterwards, Eala conceded her opponent may have simply performed better on the day, saying she will now reconvene with her team to assess the defeat and move forward.

Max Verstappen has issued a public apology while a penalty claim involving the Formula 1 champion is being disputed. The reigning champion's comments have drawn attention amid ongoing debate over the incident and the racing calls that followed. The details of the dispute and the apology have not been fully spelled out in the reporting so far, leaving fans and pundits to speculate about what prompted the statement.

Fans are searching for today's MLB playoff slate as the Wild Card Series gets underway. Coverage centers on the American League matchup between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, with predictions split, and on whether the Philadelphia Phillies can find an offensive spark in their National League series. Analysts and fans are weighing in on which teams will advance to the next round.

Al Roker has addressed why he abruptly left his role on NBC's Today show. The longtime weather anchor explained the circumstances behind the departure, drawing attention from fans of the program. Roker has been a fixture of the morning show for decades, so news of his exit prompted widespread discussion among viewers.

A Hacker News post linking to an essay titled 'What even is an OS now?' is drawing attention with 254 upvotes. The piece appears to question what an operating system means today, when apps, browsers, containers and cloud services blur the traditional boundaries of an OS. Comment threads on Hacker News commonly debate such definitional questions, but the available evidence is only the link itself, so the specific arguments in the post cannot be summarised from the posts collected.

Florida news outlets are highlighting a roundup of top state stories: a lightning strike, the countdown to NASA's Artemis launch, and utility credits from Florida Power & Light for customers. The items are being packaged as a daily briefing of what Floridians need to know, spanning weather, space and consumer utility news across the state.