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NBC Los Angeles confirmed that the helicopter that crashed was its NewsChopper. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/16/the-remarried-empress-trailer-teases-royal-drama-and-betrayal.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/16/the-remarried-empress-trailer-teases-royal-drama-and-betrayal.html Wed, 16 Sep 2026 03:13:02 -0400 The Remarried Empress, a highly anticipated fantasy romance series from Disney and Hulu, has released its first full trailer ahead of its November 4th streaming debut. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/16/water-firms-face-record-complaints-as-bills-rise.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/16/water-firms-face-record-complaints-as-bills-rise.html Wed, 16 Sep 2026 03:11:08 -0400 Water UK, which represents the water firms, acknowledged that higher bills are never welcome but argued that the funds are necessary to fund vital upgrades. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/16/pregnancy-after-40-what-celebrity-moms-don-t-tell-you-about-fertility.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/16/pregnancy-after-40-what-celebrity-moms-don-t-tell-you-about-fertility.html Wed, 16 Sep 2026 03:07:19 -0400 Fertility evaluation should be considered much sooner for women in this age group, according to The Indian Express, which notes that pregnancy after 40 is possible but comes with unique challenges. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/16/neagley-s-spinoff-delivers-pulp-thrills-despite-filler-and-character.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/16/neagley-s-spinoff-delivers-pulp-thrills-despite-filler-and-character.html Wed, 16 Sep 2026 03:07:01 -0400 Frances Neagley, Jack Reacher's former military protégé, stars in her own Prime Video series, Neagley, which follows her as a private investigator in Chicago. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/16/uk-retail-price-index-below-expectations-in-august.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/16/uk-retail-price-index-below-expectations-in-august.html Wed, 16 Sep 2026 03:06:07 -0400 Despite the UK's retail price index (RPI) falling below expectations in August, the overall inflation trend is showing signs of moderation. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/16/roberto-de-zerbi-s-fatal-flaw-has-cost-tottenham-again.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/16/roberto-de-zerbi-s-fatal-flaw-has-cost-tottenham-again.html Wed, 16 Sep 2026 03:03:04 -0400 Tottenham's new manager Roberto De Zerbi is under pressure after the team's slow start to the season, with young players like Luca Williams-Barnett being left out of matches and key forwards like Richarlison being benched. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/16/chimpanzees-teach-tool-tricks-to-youngsters-expanding-understanding-of.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/16/chimpanzees-teach-tool-tricks-to-youngsters-expanding-understanding-of.html Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:17:22 -0400 Since Charles Darwin observed chimpanzees using stones to crack nuts in 1871, tool use has been documented in various species, including monkeys and apes. 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Brown is eager to demonstrate his value and potential with the team following the tumultuous move that brought him to Boston. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/16/btech-student-invents-voice-enabled-braille-printer-to-aid-visually-im.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/16/btech-student-invents-voice-enabled-braille-printer-to-aid-visually-im.html Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:09:13 -0400 Himaja Lingampalli, a fourth-year BTech student at Sri Vishnu Engineering College for Women, was inspired by a question from a visually impaired student to develop a voice-enabled Braille printing system. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/16/chimpanzees-teach-youngsters-to-use-tools-study-shows.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/16/chimpanzees-teach-youngsters-to-use-tools-study-shows.html Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:03:18 -0400 Chimpanzees are known to teach their young how to use tools, according to a new study. This behavior, previously thought to be a defining feature of humans, is now being observed in the wild. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/16/exclusive-balmain-has-a-new-president-in-the-u-s.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/16/exclusive-balmain-has-a-new-president-in-the-u-s.html Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:02:22 -0400 A seasoned French designer, Phung Truong, who gained international recognition in 2016 with his Atlein brand, has been named president of Balmain Americas by the luxury fashion house. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/16/case-closed-silver-says-clippers-needed-competitive-consequences.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/16/case-closed-silver-says-clippers-needed-competitive-consequences.html Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:07:24 -0400 The NBA has concluded its investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers, resulting in a significant punishment for the franchise. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/16/brewers-secure-4th-straight-nl-central-title-with-win-cubs-loss.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/16/brewers-secure-4th-straight-nl-central-title-with-win-cubs-loss.html Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:04:46 -0400 The Milwaukee Brewers secured their fourth straight NL Central division title on Tuesday night with a 5-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, following the Atlanta Braves' 6-3 win over the Chicago Cubs. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/16/cate-blanchett-to-attend-tokyo-film-festival-for-displacement-film-fun.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/16/cate-blanchett-to-attend-tokyo-film-festival-for-displacement-film-fun.html Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:04:09 -0400 Cate Blanchett will travel to Tokyo for the 39th edition of the Tokyo International Film Festival, where five short films backed by the Displacement Film Fund will receive their Japan premieres.