The Las Vegas Aces secured a narrow 90-88 victory over the Phoenix Mercury, advancing to a commanding 3-0 lead in the WNBA Finals. A’ja Wilson, demonstrating her prowess, contributed significantly with 34 points and 14 rebounds, underscoring her pivotal role in the team's success.

The Internal Revenue Service has commenced furloughing more than 34,400 of its 74,300 employees amid the ongoing government shutdown, leading to widespread confusion and disarray among staff. This development may significantly affect the approaching October 15 tax filing extension deadline, raising concerns about potential disruptions in tax processing and services.

Sean "Diddy" Combs will be sentenced on Friday following his federal conviction on two prostitution-related charges. He faces a potential sentence of up to 10 years for each count, though his legal team is advocating for a reduced sentence of 14 months.