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The Saints have extended Chris Olave through 2030, with details disclosed by his agent and ESPN, following a breakout 2025 season. The move follows the recent uncertainty around star playmaker DeVonta Hill’s future with the team, who is weighing his long-term plans and has not committed to a return.
American universities are racing to embed AI literacy across majors as demand for AI skills grows. AI-focused programs—from minors to graduation requirements—are expanding beyond computer science, while employers seek graduates with responsibly applied AI knowledge.
President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders that narrow who can claim birthright citizenship, targeting birth tourism and expanding exclusions for certain foreign-affiliated parents. The measures follow a June Supreme Court ruling that struck down a broader Trump effort; legal experts and critics say the new orders will face immediate court challenges.
Buc-ee’s has filed a federal trademark lawsuit against Beaver’s Mini Mart in Beavercreek, Ohio, arguing the beaver logo closely resembles Buc-ee’s iconic beaver. Beaver’s Mini Mart supporters have launched boycotts and a local resolution formalizing the beaver’s place in town history. The dispute has drawn attention from commentators and critics on social media.
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.
New pieces from Independent and New York Post highlight cognitive health strategies: handwriting may strengthen memory, while social activity and ongoing mental stimulation could delay dementia. Experts advise starting early and reducing passive screen time.
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian faced backlash after an AI-edited video mocked a postgame moment with ESPN’s Holly Rowe. Arch Manning has apologized for laughing at the clip, and Rowe has accepted the apology. The episode follows a dramatic Texas comeback over Ohio State and sparked a broader debate about AI-edited violence in sports media.
Scott has clinched his Korn Ferry Tour card with a closing round that set a tournament record and moved him into TourBound, securing a place on the PGA Tour for 2027.
Indiana’s 22-game win streak ends in a 19-15 defeat at home to Ohio State after a late fourth-down pass is ruled out of bounds. QB Josh Hoover passes for 296 yards; Julian Sayin exits with an arm injury, and backup Luke Fahey finishes the game.