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NBA.com has published a comprehensive rundown of every free agency signing, extension and trade completed by all 30 teams during the offseason. The tracker gives fans a single reference point for how each roster has changed ahead of the new season, covering moves across the entire league rather than focusing on individual teams.

News outlets are publishing live maps tracking Tropical Storm Rachel as the storm moves across the Pacific. The trackers show its projected path, wind speeds and areas that could be affected, with updates issued as conditions change. Readers are following the coverage closely to see whether landfall is expected and what warnings may be issued for coastal communities.

Mortgage rates continued a slow climb as of September 28, 2026, according to Fortune's daily rate tracker. The steady upward movement matters for homebuyers weighing whether to lock in a loan now or wait for relief, and for homeowners considering refinancing. Rate-watch coverage remains a staple for consumers tracking affordability as borrowing costs keep drifting higher.

The US military has disabled advertising trackers on its websites amid fears the data they generate could expose the locations and movements of American service members. The move follows warnings that tracking tools embedded in government sites can leak sensitive information to advertisers or adversaries, a concern heightened by current tensions with Iran.

Qualcomm is taking on Apple's latest chip in what is shaping up as a renewed battle over mobile and computing silicon. The week also brought news on Apple's front, including a fitness tracker, updated Macs and other product developments. The rivalry matters because Qualcomm's chips increasingly power Windows laptops that compete directly with Apple's Mac lineup, setting up a contest over performance and battery life claims.

Ukraine's air defence forces intercepted 112 Russian UAVs during the night, according to a report circulating on open-source intelligence channels. The figure is being shared widely among observers tracking the nightly drone attacks, which have become a regular feature of the war. Details on damage or casualties were not included.

The updated 2026-2027 COVID-19 vaccine is now available in the United States, with people booking Moderna booster appointments at pharmacies such as Walgreens. The rollout comes as health trackers report a 13th COVID wave, with outbreaks in around 40 states and territories and millions of infections. Posts urging others to get the shot are circulating as the fall wave continues.

A tracker has found that the staff of New York Rep. Tom Suozzi ranks first among all House members' offices in education level. The finding highlights the academic credentials of Suozzi's team, though the tracker's methodology and what the ranking means in practice have not been detailed.