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Google has launched Pixel Tag, a first-party Bluetooth tracker using Ultra-Wideband for precise locating. It connects via Google Find Hub, supports sharing location with up to 10 people, and offers about a year of battery life. Pixel Tag competes with AirTag and Samsung’s trackers and requires Android 9+ with Bluetooth 6.0 for full features.
The Cavaliers have secured a multi-year deal with James Harden, including a player option for 2028-29 and a trade kicker, after Harden declined a $42.3 million option earlier this summer. The move follows Cleveland’s recent trades, including acquiring Peyton Watson from Denver. Harden has averaged 20.5 points and 7.7 assists in 26 games for Cleveland this season, and his career marks span 1,221 games across multiple teams.
Federal filings show a nurse practitioner prescribed hundreds of thousands of opioid pills across more than 20 states, guiding clients on evading DEA scrutiny. The DEA has revoked her authority to prescribe controlled substances. Civil settlement reached earlier this year did not admit wrongdoing. Details tie prominent athletes and others to the operation.
US carriers are returning to Ben Gurion, expanding seats as demand climbs for the Jewish New Year and holidays. Despite new capacity, fares remain high through autumn, with relief not expected until November as demand shifts post-election.
The government has announced a regenerative approach to integrate young players into big clubs has paid off as Sesko scores on his first full start of the season in United’s 4-0 win over Sabah in the Champions League. He says patience paid off and that joining United feels right after a year of adjustment.
West Virginia running back Noel Devine is arrested on Sunday and held on $40,000 bail. Coach Rich Rodriguez has placed Devine on indefinite leave from the Mountaineers’ coaching staff as more information becomes available. Devine faces a Sept. 23 preliminary hearing.
Macklemore has been removed from the remaining U.S. dates of Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour after venues objected to his onstage calls for Free Palestine. Messina Touring Group says the move follows discussions with stakeholders and could affect hundreds of thousands of fans. The tour will resume in Philadelphia on Sept. 19 with Sheeran continuing as the headlining act.
The Kennedy Center has closed its main building for renovations as a fight over renaming the center to include President Trump continues. Courts have blocked the Trump-aligned board from adding Trump’s name, while the center faces bankruptcy concerns and potential shutdown amid ongoing legal battles.
Vice President Kamala Harris has campaigned in Detroit with Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El‑Sayed, joining a roundtable on Black maternal health and a voter‑turnout event as Democrats try to hold a pivotal Michigan Senate seat. The visit is aimed at uniting Democrats after a divisive primary and mobilising Black voters in Wayne County ahead of November.
Amazon’s About You page has become a viral topic as users discover personalized inferences drawn from purchases, Alexa conversations, and reviews. The pages mix accurate details with surprising guesses, prompting debate over data privacy and user control. Shoppers can edit or remove details, but underlying history may remain.
Six Flags has announced it is installing seat belts on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia and on other coasters with similar restraints. The move follows the Oct. 12 death of Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem and a safety review across its parks, with eight additional rides at five parks also closed pending assessment.
The Sixers have opened their season with a 106-100 win, led by Tyrese Maxey and new co-stars LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, who join Philadelphia this season. Embiid posts a double-double as the team builds early chemistry, while coach and fans eye how the new roster will gel after offseason moves.
Coco Gauff has defeated Jessica Pegula in a tight round-robin match at the WTA Finals in Indian Wells, extending her career edge to 6-5. The win keeps Gauff in control of Group 1, while Pegula faces a must-win for semifinal hopes. Elena Rybakina’s withdrawal led to Marta Kostyuk’s late entry into the event.