California officials, led by Attorney General Rob Bonta, are opposing federal military deployment in San Francisco, citing local sovereignty concerns. This move, tied to immigration enforcement, has sparked protests and legal challenges, with local leaders preparing community defenses.

The government shutdown is intensifying the battle over ACA subsidies, with Democrats demanding their extension to reopen the government, while Republicans resist. This deadlock threatens to spike premiums by 114%, impacting affordability as the open enrollment period approaches.

The NFL has approved the sale of a 10% minority stake in the New York Giants to Julia Koch's family for over $1 billion, setting a record valuation for an NFL team. This move reduces the Mara and Tisch families' shares to 45% each, while NFL Commissioner Goodell announced changes to the Pro Bowl and upcoming Super Bowl locations.

Climate Central has revived the NOAA billion-dollar disaster database to track costly weather events, identifying 14 disasters in the first half of 2025 with damages exceeding $61 billion. Led by former NOAA economist Adam Smith, the database helps insurers and policymakers understand the economic impact of climate change, despite the absence of federal tracking data.

Saudi Arabia has named Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan Al-Fawzan as its new grand mufti, reinforcing its commitment to traditional religious leadership during social reforms. Appointed by King Salman and recommended by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Al-Fawzan, a conservative scholar, will oversee Islamic jurisprudence, shaping policy and public guidance across the Muslim world.

TotalEnergies has been convicted by a Paris court for misleading 'carbon neutrality' advertising, marking a key moment against greenwashing in energy. Facing criticism for fossil fuel investments, the company argues its communications are investor-focused, not consumer-targeted, yet must comply or face daily fines.

An international investigation has revealed Russia's clandestine effort to enhance its Arctic nuclear deterrent with an underwater surveillance system, code-named 'Harmonie.' This network, involving a Cyprus-based front company and sanctioned by U.S. and European authorities, highlights significant gaps in export controls as it utilizes Western-supplied technology.

Krafton is investing $70 million in AI to transform its operations, aiming for an 'AI-First' strategy by 2026. This aligns with Korea's digital transformation goals amid broader industry AI trends.

A critical flaw named SessionReaper (CVE-2025-54236) threatens Adobe Commerce and Magento Open Source, allowing attackers to hijack customer accounts. Despite a patch issued on September 9, 62% of Magento stores remain vulnerable, with attacks escalating after proof-of-concept code surfaced.

FromSoftware has delayed the release of Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 from 2025 to 2026 to resolve performance issues and enhance game quality. The decision emphasizes the studio's commitment to delivering a polished experience, with the game including both Elden Ring and its expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree.