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Sky Sports' NFL gameday preview spotlights Brock Purdy's strong form for the San Francisco 49ers, Patrick Mahomes chasing a Tom Brady passing record, and Dexter Lawrence's role in a Cincinnati Bengals Super Bowl push. Fans are following all three storylines as the week's fixtures unfold across the league.

Stanford Medicine is reported to have revealed that the human brain functions as two distinct organs rather than a single one. The claim was picked up by broadcaster KRON 4 and has drawn large public attention. Details of the research, its methods and peer review status have not been provided in the coverage seen so far, so the scientific basis of the claim remains to be confirmed.

Multiple Federal Reserve officials issued hawkish remarks on the same day, pushing market expectations for an October rate hike to 69%. The coordinated tough talk on inflation has led investors to reprice the likelihood of further monetary tightening, with traders closely watching upcoming data and commentary for confirmation of the Fed's next move.

The Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers met in a Week 3 matchup of the NFL 2026 season, with the league's highlight package of the game drawing heavy attention. The AFC North rivalry is one of football's most consistent draws, and fans are dissecting the key plays and moments from the divisional contest as the young season takes shape.

California is examining results from projects that place solar panels over irrigation canals, an approach meant to generate clean power while reducing water evaporation. The state is learning how the panels perform in practice and whether covering canals at scale could cut both water loss and emissions, drawing attention to a idea piloted in the Turlock Irrigation District's Project Nexus.

A survey reported by Plant Based News suggests most health professionals believe key plant-based foods are underrepresented in official dietary guidelines. The finding points to a gap between what practitioners recommend for healthy eating and the guidance issued by food and health authorities. The report is being shared in plant-based and nutrition communities, with many arguing that guidelines should give greater prominence to legumes, whole grains, vegetables and other plant foods.

SpaceX has outlined plans for Starship Flight 14, describing a mission lasting around ten hours in orbit. The flight profile would mark a significant step for the Starship program, which has been iterating rapidly through test launches from Starbase, Texas. Space enthusiasts and analysts are weighing in on what a longer orbital duration would mean for future missions, including reentry testing and preparations for lunar and Mars ambitions.

Delaware health officials are advising communities across the state to stay alert for whooping cough, also known as pertussis. Authorities stress the situation is not classified as an outbreak, but they want residents and schools to watch for symptoms such as persistent coughing and to ensure vaccinations are up to date as cases circulate in the region.

The rapidly growing longevity industry is expanding faster than the scientific evidence supporting its anti-ageing claims, Al Jazeera reports. Consumption of supplements, therapies and interventions marketed as life-extending is accelerating, while researchers caution that proven methods remain limited to established basics like exercise, diet and sleep. The report raises concerns about hype, cost and unproven treatments.

Attention is on Starship 40, the SpaceX test vehicle damaged during a recent Starship test campaign. Newly released footage is being analysed to determine what condition the vehicle is in and whether any of it can be salvaged for reuse. Commentators are examining the clips closely for clues about the damage and SpaceX's recovery plans.

Health officials have issued safety tips after a confirmed case of rabies in cattle. The guidance urges livestock owners and the public to be cautious around animals showing unusual behaviour, avoid contact with wild animals, and report suspect cases to veterinarians or authorities. Officials emphasise that rabies is fatal once symptoms appear but preventable with prompt medical attention after exposure.

The Bank of Japan has signalled that it may raise interest rates sooner than markets had anticipated. The move marks another step away from Japan's long-running ultra-loose monetary policy, and investors are likely to reassess their expectations for the yen, bond yields and Japanese equities as the possibility of an earlier hike firms up.

A new Starlink launch is drawing investor attention to satellite internet stocks, with Globalstar among the shares in focus. Market watchers are weighing how SpaceX's expanding satellite constellation could affect competition for Globalstar and other companies in the satellite communications sector, making these stocks notable in trading discussions.

Hidden code reportedly found in Apple's software suggests the company may be working on a new iPhone security feature similar to one already used on Android devices. Details about the feature remain limited, as Apple has not commented, but the discovery points to Apple drawing on security capabilities that Android phones have offered. Tech outlets are weighing what this could mean for the next iPhone.

Several Dutch public authorities are already working with a digitally autonomous workplace: a sovereign alternative to Windows and Office built on Linux. The initiative, covered by Tweakers, is framed as a step toward digital sovereignty, reducing dependence on American software vendors. Tech commentators are discussing which governments are involved and whether the approach could scale to other public institutions.