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The Philadelphia Phillies are making their fourth attempt to clinch a National League wild card spot, sending Aaron Nola to the mound on just two days' rest. The unusual short turnaround underlines how badly the team wants to close out the playoff berth. Fans in Philadelphia and across baseball are following the game closely as the club tries to avoid another missed chance.
- 2Fighting erupts in Ethiopia's Tigray, raising civil war fearsโIs Ethiopia on the verge of another civil war as fighting erupts in Tigray?
Fresh fighting has broken out in Ethiopia's Tigray region, prompting fears that the country could slide back into a full-scale civil war. Observers warn that renewed hostilities could unravel the fragile peace that followed the devastating 2020-2022 conflict between federal forces and Tigrayan authorities, with civilians already caught up in the violence and regional tensions rising.
- 3Kids turn NPR podcast comments into a group chatโKids turned the comment section of an NPR podcast into a group chat https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/1001056/this-
Children have taken over the comment section of NPR's This American Life podcast, using it like a group chat with messages aimed at each other rather than the show. The phenomenon, reported by The Verge, has amused observers online as an example of young internet users repurposing adult spaces for their own social lives.
- 4India one win from squash gold as Shankar defends decathlon lead at Aichi-Nagoya Asian GamesโIndia's Asian Games 2026 schedule today, September 27: Anahat, Abhay Singh one win from squash gold as Tejaswin Shankar defends decathlon lead
On September 27, India's Asian Games 2026 spotlight falls on squash, where Anahat and Abhay Singh are each one win from gold medals, while Tejaswi Shankar holds the lead in the decathlon heading into the closing disciplines. Indian fans are tracking the day's schedule closely as the country chases more places on the podium in Aichi-Nagoya.
- 5Ukraine Stun Italy to Reach Billie Jean King Cup FinalโSvitolina-Led Ukraine Eye First BJK Cup Title After Stunning Two-Time Defending Champions Italy
Ukraine, led by Elina Svitolina, defeated two-time defending champions Italy at the Billie Jean King Cup, moving within one win of their first title in the competition. The upset ended Italy's bid for a third consecutive crown. Svitolina and her teammates are now being hailed at home for a historic run in women's tennis's premier team event.