Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Rehab safety under scrutiny

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Tuesday, September 22

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Good morning! It's Tuesday, Sept. 22, and today you should know: The news outlets banned from the White House filed a lawsuit against Trump. Early voting for midterms has begun in some states. A potential nor'easter could develop this week. And the fall equinox arrives tonight!

I'm Mallorie Sullivan, and if you live in or around Pittsburgh, or know someone who does, we've got a new weekly newsletter you might be interested in. Learn more about it here! Now, let's jump in.

Trump set to address world leaders at UN

World leaders are in New York this week for the United Nations General Assembly, where Trump is set to deliver remarks this morning. His alliance-ripping, from a trade war with Canada to tariff threats against Europe and disputes over Iran, has rattled NATO nations and some GOP lawmakers, who told USA TODAY they'd rather see him focus on adversaries like Russia and China. Here are five things to watch during his address.

Ahead of the assembly: Trump met with Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Here's what they talked about.
Also: Trump will formalize a new Greenland security agreement that expands U.S. presence on the island.

Presley Gerber's death raises rehab safety concerns

Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died Sunday in a sober living home from what police described as a "suspected overdose." The 27-year-old's death prompted renewed scrutiny of the industry's safety standards and questions about when centers can be held liable, which can vary depending on several factors, a wrongful death attorney told USA TODAY.

More: Presley Gerber, the 27 Club and the pain of losing someone so young.
Also: If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or substance use, call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for SAMHSA’s National Helpline.

The menopause treatment many women are missing

Menopause can quietly increase the risk of urinary tract infections, making them more frequent and, in some cases, life-threatening. Yet many women still aren't offered vaginal estrogen, a simple treatment that can help prevent recurring infections. A major new study found women who used it were far less likely to be hospitalized with a UTI or develop life-threatening complications, yet the therapy remains surprisingly underused.

What else you should read today

To kick, or not to kick? The NFL's new OT rules are leaving coaches with a tough choice.
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With Spirit Airlines gone, here's where former customers are getting cheap tickets.

One more thing ...

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Bear 910, daughter of a former Fat Bear Week champion, is one of the bears you can vote in this year's competition. Courtesy of C. Loberg/Katmai National Park and Preserve

Fat Bear Week voting begins today! Meet the chunky contenders and learn how to vote for your favorites.

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Exclusive: Women are dying from UTIs. A $13 drug could save them.

Roselin Shankland worked as an operating room tech while she attended school to become a registered nurse.

Roselin Shankland worked as an operating room tech while she attended school to become a registered nurse. Lorrie Durbin

Menopause increases the risk of UTIs which can lead to sepsis and death in older women. For years, the FDA discouraged the one drug that could help.

 

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What you need to know today

Less than one-third of respondents approved of President Donald Trump's job performance, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found.

US President Donald Trump looks on during the 25th anniversary commemoration of the September 11, 2001 attacks at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, on September 11, 2026.

Dolly Parton's nephew Bryan Seaver was fired from his security role and is alleging "bad faith."

Dolly Parton attends Stella Parton's Red Tent Women's Conference on April 18, 2014, in Nashville.

The Los Angeles Rams and New York Giants faced off on "Monday Night Football" in Week 2. Here are the biggest winners and losers from the game.

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams (17) makes a touchdown catch during the first quarter against the New York Giants at SoFi Stadium.

GLP-1 makers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk have been the subject of thousands of lawsuits alleging injury. Those related to vision loss are the latest to pile up.

Lawsuits are piling up against major GLP-1 makers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk as more patients accuse popular drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound of permanently damaging their eyesight.

Burmese pythons — destructive and invasive snakes with few natural predators in Florida — have developed a foothold outside the Everglades.

A Burmese python caught by South Florida Water Management District contractor Kym Clark.

Less than one-third of respondents approved of President Donald Trump's job performance, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found.

US President Donald Trump looks on during the 25th anniversary commemoration of the September 11, 2001 attacks at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, on September 11, 2026.

Dolly Parton's nephew Bryan Seaver was fired from his security role and is alleging "bad faith."

Dolly Parton attends Stella Parton's Red Tent Women's Conference on April 18, 2014, in Nashville.

The Los Angeles Rams and New York Giants faced off on "Monday Night Football" in Week 2. Here are the biggest winners and losers from the game.

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams (17) makes a touchdown catch during the first quarter against the New York Giants at SoFi Stadium.

GLP-1 makers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk have been the subject of thousands of lawsuits alleging injury. Those related to vision loss are the latest to pile up.

Lawsuits are piling up against major GLP-1 makers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk as more patients accuse popular drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound of permanently damaging their eyesight.

Burmese pythons — destructive and invasive snakes with few natural predators in Florida — have developed a foothold outside the Everglades.

A Burmese python caught by South Florida Water Management District contractor Kym Clark.
 

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