UPDATED SEPTEMBER 27, 2026 · 1661 STORIES ON THE WIRE

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01HEALTH

Reproductive Futures CEO warns FDA nominee Overton ignores abortion drug science

The CEO of Reproductive Futures stated that FDA commissioner nominee Heidi Overton is ignoring scientific evidence regarding mifepristone, a key abortion medication. Overton appeared before the Senate health committee on Thursday to answer…

SEPTEMBER 27, 20261 MIN

02HEALTH

Lilly wins approval for once-weekly insulin shot

Eli Lilly has received approval for a once-weekly insulin injection. In a separate legal development, a federal jury in California found that Eli Lilly breached a contract with Nektar Therapeutics regarding the co-development of the…

SEPTEMBER 27, 20261 MIN

03HEALTH

CDC investigator questions US readiness for next biothreat

A former CDC investigator on the 2001 anthrax letters case has questioned whether the United States is prepared for a similar biological threat today. Twenty-five years after the initial attacks, the author argues that reviewing the public…

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04WORLD

Flytrex uses AI to pre-position drones at Dallas restaurants

Flytrex is deploying a system in Dallas-Fort Worth that uses artificial intelligence to position delivery drones at restaurant rooftops before customers place orders. By predicting demand, the company aims to have aircraft ready to pick up…

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05CRYPTO

Bitcoin hits 8-month high as oil and yields drop

Bitcoin climbed above $85,000 for the first time in eight months, reaching its highest level since January, as crude oil prices and U.S. Treasury yields retreated. The digital asset is currently trading near $85,736, holding onto the…

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06DEALS

Knots Landing star Ted Shackelford seen with walker during rare Los Angeles outing

Actor Ted Shackelford was seen using a walker during a rare public appearance in Los Angeles. The 80-year-old, known for his roles in 'Dallas' and 'Knots Landing,' was photographed wearing a blue collared shirt, a blue knit cardigan, black…

SEPTEMBER 27, 20261 MIN

07WORLD

KFC Tests Modern Restaurant Design in McKinney, Texas

KFC has opened a new restaurant in McKinney, Texas, designed to test how the 75-year-old chain can modernize its dining experience without abandoning its core identity. KFC U.S. President Catherine Tan-Gillespie described the location…

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08CRYPTO

Meta faces internal chaos and privacy backlash as AI glasses push forward

Meta is advancing its strategy to dominate the market for AI-powered smart glasses while facing significant internal criticism and public distrust. The company reports that smart glasses sales doubled in the second quarter of 2026, driven…

SEPTEMBER 27, 20262 MIN

09EARNINGS

Two hikers died on Sauk Mountain within 24 hours

Two hikers died on Sauk Mountain in Washington state within a 24-hour period, according to the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office. Gary Idleburg, a 66-year-old from Olympia, fell between 800 and 1,000 feet to his death while navigating a…

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