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A jury has convicted Kouri Richins, a Utah mother and author, of fatally poisoning her husband with fentanyl. The verdict closes a closely watched case that drew national attention after Richins wrote a children's book about grief following her husband's death. Prosecutors argued she administered the deadly dose; she has denied wrongdoing.

Air travel across the US Northeast is returning to normal after an equipment outage disrupted flights, according to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. Officials say operations are resuming, though travelers faced delays and cancellations during the disruption. Passengers are being advised to check with airlines for the latest flight status.

Multiple internet service providers in the Philippines are reporting problems, with Downdetector showing a sharp increase in outage reports. The UP Diliman Network Helpdesk indicated that one undersea cable segment has been damaged, which is being blamed for the connectivity issues. Users are jokingly calling it a forced "social media detox" as access slows or cuts out across the country.

Radford, Virginia is dealing with an internet outage that followed a possible data incident, and investigators are now involved. WDBJ7 reported that authorities are examining the connection between the disruption and the suspected data breach, though details about what information may be affected and how many users are impacted have not yet been released.

Golf Channel has published the Round 1 tee times and groupings for the 2026 Bank of Utah Championship, along with broadcast information for fans looking to watch. The announcement lays out when players will start and how viewers can follow the opening round of the tournament, which returns to Utah as part of the professional golf schedule.

The Spanish government has rejected what it calls the 'unfounded accusations' made by the president of Ceuta, pointing to its official call registry as proof. La Vanguardia reports the dispute centers on the government's claim that its telephone records contradict the allegations made by the North African autonomous city's leader. The confrontation adds to ongoing tensions between Madrid and the Ceuta administration.

A Spanish lawmaker is in the spotlight as Newtral examines the rental income declared by members of Congress, including Pedro Sánchez and Alberto Núñez Feijóo. The report looks at what deputies have disclosed under 'arrendar inmuebles' (property rental) in their official asset declarations, and what it reveals about parliamentary earnings.

The Computational Relativistic Astrophysics department at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics in Potsdam has announced the opening of postdoctoral appointments. Each available position will run for two to three years, with details and application information published on the institute's website. The announcement is aimed at researchers in gravitational physics, numerical relativity and astrophysics seeking postdoctoral work in Germany.

Preble County, Ohio, is routing its 911 emergency calls to neighboring Darke County after an internet outage disrupted local dispatch services. Officials say callers will still reach help, but the disruption has raised concern about reliance on internet-based emergency systems in rural counties.

Matt Rice has been named president of filmed entertainment at talent agency UTA, in what The Hollywood Reporter describes as a shake-up at the company. The promotion signals a reshaping of the agency's film leadership, and industry watchers are weighing what it means for UTA's priorities in film talent representation going forward.

JD Vance's speech at Lakeland International Airport's Sun n Fun Expo Center in Florida drew protesters and hecklers who interrupted the event. The disruption came despite what critics describe as heavy security and repression of protesters elsewhere in the United States this year. Attendees and observers shared accounts of the heckling, framing it as a sign of ongoing public anger toward the Trump administration and its policies.

A startup is proposing to build a massive data center powered by nuclear energy on public land in Utah. The plan, reported by NPR and other outlets, highlights growing demand for energy-hungry AI computing infrastructure and raises questions about the use of federal public land for private industrial projects. It comes as technology companies increasingly pursue nuclear power to meet data center electricity needs.

Claims are circulating that former NBA players have given blunt, critical comments about an unspecified scandal in the WNBA. No details have been confirmed about which players spoke, what the scandal involves, or what exactly was said. The story is spreading mainly through basketball fan channels, with strong engagement but little verified information available.

A commentary circulating online argues that the accumulated edifice of science, physics, mathematics and computation, built over centuries, far outweighs the current contributions of machine learning and AI. The author describes the present as exciting but perilous times, adding that even if civilization were to crash, people would still do science. The remarks have drawn modest engagement, with a handful of likes, as debates continue over whether AI represents a genuine scientific revolution.

Talent agency UTA has restructured its film, television and talent leadership, promoting Matt Rice to president of its new filmed entertainment unit. The move consolidates the agency's screen businesses under a single leadership structure. Rice, a longtime UTA partner, is seen as a key figure in the agency's growth, and the reorganization signals a push for tighter coordination across film and TV representation.

A court has ruled in favor of the Electronic Frontier Foundation in a challenge to Utah's age-verification law, agreeing with the group's argument that the measure requires VPN providers to accomplish something technically impossible. The decision is a setback for the state's attempt to regulate online access and a win for digital privacy advocates who argue such laws cannot be enforced as written.

The city of Radford, Virginia, is dealing with an internet outage after what officials describe as a possible 'data incident'. The city government's online services are affected, and it is not yet clear whether the incident involves a cyberattack or how long the disruption will last. Residents are awaiting further updates from city officials.

Mexico's Servicio de Administración Tributaria (SAT), the country's tax authority, has confirmed fears that had been circulating, according to El Universal. The report does not specify in the available excerpt which concerns were validated, but the confirmation from the tax agency is drawing attention in Mexico, where SAT policies on audits and collections are closely watched.

A storm in San Antonio briefly cut electricity to hundreds of CPS Energy customers. The utility reported the outages as temporary, with crews working to restore service. Residents tracked outage updates as the weather system moved through the area.

The 2026 Bank of Utah Championship tees off its first round on October 1, and golf fans are looking up how to follow the action. Coverage details and streaming options for the PGA Tour event in Utah have been laid out by sports outlets, as viewers check where and when to watch the opening round.