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Authorities in San Jose are continuing their investigation into a man who allegedly approached a police officer last week, confessed to killing someone, then led the officer to a body.In what Santa Clara County Deputy Dist. Atty. Michael Gadeberg said was an unusual set of circumstances, authorities allege that 28-year-old Marcelino Castro killed two people, possibly more, for reasons they still haven’t determined. The first victim knew Castro, the second victim did not, Gadeberg said.“The fact that he would progress to what appears to be a total stranger is certainly concerning and suggests there may not be a conventional motive…

Ed’s stories explore prescription drug pricing, affordability and access, as well issues surrounding patents, litigation, and legislation. He is also the author of the morning Pharmalittle newsletter and the afternoon Pharmalot newsletter.With an eye toward pandemic preparedness, a U.N.-backed agency has signed sub-licensing deals with 11 manufacturers to develop and manufacture generic versions of a Roche influenza treatment. Under the agreements, brokered by the Medicines Patent Pool, the companies can develop, manufacture, and supply Xofluza in 129 countries, covering nearly all low- and middle-income nations. The manufacturers will also have access to technical data, reference products for bioequivalence studies, and…

Voters show their identity cards while waiting in a queue before casting their votes for the second and final phase of Rajasthan’s urban local body elections in Jaipur, India, on September 11, 2026. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesCockroach Janta Party, the viral pseudo-political movement behind the Gen Z protests that rattled Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government in July, has demanded the resignation of India’s chief election officer after claiming he had undermined the country’s democracy.On Friday, Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the CJP, said the party will begin a nationwide protest from Oct. 2 if the chief election officer does…

Vincent D’Onofrio is preparing to say goodbye to Wilson Fisk, better known as Kingpin, following news that Marvel’s Daredevil: Born Again will conclude with its upcoming third season on Disney+. The actor took to X on September 23 to reflect on his time with the series, thank fans for their continued support and share his excitement for the final season, which is expected to arrive in 2027. D’Onofrio wrote, “You stuck with us and I like to think we stuck with you,” before teasing that the final season will feature “some very cool stuff.” He also shared a heartfelt message…

Politics / September 25, 2026 Despite being embroiled in scandal, the Maine senator is benefiting from Democratic Party divisions. Ad Policy Susan Collins greets supporters in Kittery, Maine, on August 14, 2026.(CJ Gunther / Getty Images) Susan Collins should never be underestimated. She won her first Senate election 30 years ago, and her sheer tenacity in staying in power is formidable, especially since, over the course of her political career, Maine hasn’t been hospitable ground for Republicans (the state last gave the popular vote to a GOP president in 1988). Collins has kept her seat by repeatedly convincing Maine voters…

The United States looks to continue a quarter-century of dominance this week as it takes on its International counterparts at the 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah No. 3 in Chicago. With the Americans hoisting 10 straight trophies at this event, and the International side not claiming a Presidents Cup since 1998, the oddsmakers believe it’s highly unlikely there will be a change of course this week. Still, it will be incumbent upon the hosting U.S. side to ensure it does not get ahead of itself and assume victory simply because the numbers point in its direction.The Americans boast two of…

Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois is demanding the Pentagon and Federal Aviation Administration reject President Trump’s call to convert plans for a massive triumphal arch into a «top grade Military Complex» equipped with snipers and with the capability to store, launch and land drones while in the flight path of Washington’s Ronald Reagan National Airport.»The FAA and DoD must reject this foolhardy plan and instead focus on increasing the safety of the airspace,» Duckworth, who lost both legs while serving in the Iraq War, wrote in a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford.The FAA…

Democrats are heading into the final stretch of the 2026 midterms with their largest lead yet in the race for Congress and President Donald Trump’s approval rating at a significant low, according to NBC News’ newly released polling averages.A 9-percentage-point advantage for Democrats when it comes to control of Congress is part of a steady deterioration of the political environment for Republicans. The parties started the road to this November effectively tied in the weeks after President Donald Trump returned to office last year, but independents have gradually begun to prefer a Democratic-controlled Congress. And those voters have soured on…

Outside of the United Nations, on the corner of First Avenue and 39th Street in New York City, Benjamin Netanyahu was nowhere to be seen.  “Ne-tan-ya-hu, you can’t hide!” the protesters chanted. “You are wanted for gen-o-cide!” Inside, the Israeli prime minister was preparing to speak to the United Nations, the international body that had, at least on paper, agrees with the protesters’ claims, with a 2025 commission finding that the nation is committing genocide in its ongoing war in the Gaza Strip. On the asphalt in the intersection of 39th and First, the advocacy group Jewish Voice for Peace…

By Jonathan Klotz | Published 9 seconds ago When it comes to anime fanservice there’s shows where it’s over-the-top and excessive, such as Highschool of the Dead, and then when it’s restricted to only one or two characters, and you can basically tell who it’s going to be the moment they appear on screen (Naga in Slayers, Nico Robin in One Piece, etc.). Then there’s Food Wars!. The cooking school anime treads the line between being an outright ecchi and a shonen with great jokes, fun characters, and one of the best heroes in anime, Soma Yukihira. Well, all that,…