The State Journal-Register

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's campaign released an ad using artificial intelligence to attack his U.S. Senate opponent, James Talarico. The ad features an AI-generated Talarico making provocative statements about Christianity, some of which are fictionalized. The video combines fabricated lines with some of Talarico's actual past comments on faith and gender.

Get ready to haunt the Halloween season with Target's newest glow-in-the-dark Stanley drop. Sept. 9, 2026, 9:09 a.m. CT Stanley has released a new limited-edition Halloween collection of its popular tumblers. The new collection is sold exclusively at Target and features glow-in-the-dark details. One of the new designs includes a dusty pink colorway with a spiderweb pattern.

Sept. 9, 2026, 8:54 a.m. CT MEDVi is a telehealth platform offering personalized weight-loss plans with GLP-1 medications. The service provides access to branded and compounded versions of semaglutide and tirzepatide. Treatment plans do not require insurance and include medication, shipping, and telehealth support. Introductory pricing for compounded GLP-1s starts at $179 for the first month.

Transitional weather always leads to one big wardrobe question: What shoes actually work for it? One day you're grabbing coffee in the morning chill, the next you're removing all your layers while running weekend errands. Fall calls for footwear that's comfortable enough for long days on your feet but versatile enough to pair with everything from leggings and oversized sweaters to denim and flannels. That's exactly why the Skechers Arch Fit Arcade collection has been trending for fall.

Parents of Numberblocks fans may want to shop early. This educational Advent Calendar delivers nearly a month of counting, building and holiday fun. Sept. 9, 2026, 8:10 a.m. CT The Numberblocks Advent Calendar is a popular holiday item for young children learning to count. It contains 24 surprises, including character pieces and a fold-out game board. Popular advent calendars often sell out before the peak holiday season begins.

The Republican Midterm Convention will take place on Sept. 9 and 10 in Dallas, Texas. Trump is expected to speak along with some Republicans in "toss-up" races. President Donald Trump and other Republicans will meet in Dallas Sept. 9 and 10 to rally voters to cast their votes for their candidates in November. Republicans currently control the House and the Senate, and just a few races will determine if they can maintain control of both chambers of Congress come January.

Sept. 9, 2026, 5:57 a.m. CT The Miami Dolphins' season opener is just days away, and fans still have time to turn the first road game of the year into an epic last-minute Las Vegas getaway. The Dolphins begin the regular season against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13. It marks the start of the first regular season under new head coach Jeff Hafley and quarterback Malik Willis.

Candidates in a New Hampshire Senate race are set. Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, and former Sen. John E. Sununu, R-New Hampshire, will be on November's ballot for a seat in the Senate. The two candidates came out on top in the state's Tuesday, Sept. 8, primary, as both parties vie for control of Capitol Hill. The winner will replace outgoing Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, a democrat who has held the seat since 2009.

The women's wellness brand is expanding beyond vaginal and hormonal health with a once-daily supplement aimed at hair thinning, shedding and volume concerns. Sept. 9, 2026, 5:08 a.m. CT O Positiv expands beyond women's wellness with a new hair growth supplement O Positiv Health is adding a new category to its growing women's wellness portfolio.

The 'Rescue 1' apparatus will be housed at Springfield Fire Station 6. Twelve Springfield firefighters took special training for the BEACON project. SPRINGFIELD, IL – Both Mayor Misty Buscher and Springfield Fire Chief Nick Zummo noted the historic nature of the day as "Rescue 1," the apparatus that firefighters will take out on emergency calls for people dealing with mental health and substance use crises, went into service at SFD Station 6 on Sept. 8.