NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 23, 2026--
GEICO today announced a new partnership with All-Star WNBA rookie and Minnesota Lynx point guard Olivia Miles.
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This announcement follows GEICO's recent partnerships with Minnesota Lynx teammate Napheesa Collier and the team itself. It reflects GEICO's growing investment in women's basketball and the company's strategy of partnering with athletes who are helping shape the future of the game.
The partnership comes during a breakout rookie season that has quickly established Miles as one of the league's most talked-about young players. Known for her elite court vision, dynamic playmaking and easy connection with fans, Miles will give fans a closer look at her journey as she navigates a year of firsts and the everyday decisions that come with building her basketball career.
"What we're seeing in women's basketball right now is incredible, and Olivia is one of the players helping drive that momentum," said Arianna Orpello, GEICO's Chief Marketing Officer. "She's a phenomenal talent, but what really stands out is the way she connects with fans and carries herself off the court. At GEICO, we're committed to investing in the athletes, stories and communities helping grow the game, and Olivia represents so much of what's exciting about the future of women's basketball. We're excited to partner with her at the start of her professional journey and help bring fans closer to the moments, milestones and stories that will define her career."
"Joining the WNBA has been full of new experiences, and I'm excited to partner with GEICO as I head into playoff basketball with my team and see where the next few weeks and months take me," said Miles. "I have always been someone who likes to think ahead, whether that's on the court in my role as a point guard or making life decisions outside of basketball. It's really cool to partner with a brand that's backing not only me, but also my teammates and the Lynx organization as a whole. I'm looking forward to bringing fans along for the ride and giving them a glimpse into my life beyond basketball, too."
The partnership with Miles will come to life across social content collaborations, community activations and appearances that take fans inside her rookie season on and off the court. From her first WNBA playoff run to her Unrivaled debut and preparations for her sophomore campaign, GEICO will be alongside Miles for the achievements ahead.
About GEICO
GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company), the third-largest auto insurer in the U.S., was founded in 1936 and insures vehicles in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. GEICO, a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, constantly strives to make lives better by protecting people against unexpected events while saving them money and providing an outstanding customer experience. Along with personal auto insurance, commercial auto and personal umbrella coverages are also available. Homeowners, renters, condo, flood, identity theft, term life, and more coverages are written through non-affiliated insurance companies and are secured through the GEICO Insurance Agency, LLC. Visit GEICO.com for a quote or to learn more.
GEICO announced a new partnership with All-Star WNBA rookie and Minnesota Lynx point guard Olivia Miles. The partnership comes during a breakout rookie season that has quickly established Miles as one of the league's most talked-about young players. Known for her elite court vision, dynamic playmaking and easy connection with fans, Miles will give fans a closer look at her journey as she navigates a year of firsts and the everyday decisions that come with building her basketball career.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered a defiant speech at the United Nations on Wednesday as Tehran downplayed talks with the United States.
Meanwhile, another ship attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz was struck by a projectile, highlighting the dangers that continue to restrict traffic through the critical waterway as the seven-month war grinds on.
Here is the latest news from the Middle East on Wednesday. More coverage of the U.N. General Assembly is available here.
Iran's president said his country's people had been the “victims of terrorism” by the United States.
Delivering a rare wartime speech at the U.N. General Assembly, Pezeshkian displayed images of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and more than 150 schoolchildren killed in the opening days of the conflict.
“We have only defended ourselves. We are not terrorists,” he said. “Our innocent people have been the targets of cowardly attacks and aggressions imposed upon our country.”
Turning to the United States, Pezeshkian added: “Yes, they did hit us, but we did not bend the knee.”
Pezeshkian addressed world leaders a day after U.S. President Donald Trump used the same stage to suggest that he might “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if an agreement was not reached soon to end the nearly seven-month war.
Hours later, Trump touted “a very good meeting” between his chief envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, and Iranian officials. Tehran, however, downplayed the talks. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said they were “not anything new.”
On Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters that Trump remained open to an agreement “that allows Iran to be what it should be, which is a great and prosperous country.”
Rubio said the prospects for such a deal were hindered by Iran’s nuclear ambitions and “their support of terrorism.” If those policies continued, he said, Trump could exercise “a number of options,” including further military action.
A cargo ship was struck in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said, citing an unidentified company security officer.
The vessel was hit by an “unknown projectile,” resulting in two casualties, UKMTO said without providing further details. The crew abandoned the ship, which caught fire and was left adrift.
The attack was the first reported in two days. No one immediately claimed responsibility.
The incident highlighted the continuing danger to ships attempting to navigate the waterway. Some vessels appear to be making “dark passages” without transmitting identifying signals, but Iran and the United States have maintained their competing blockades. Commercial traffic remains well below prewar levels, according to ship-tracking data from analytics firm Kpler.
Restrictions on shipping through the strait have become one of the war’s most persistent consequences. Before the conflict, one-fifth of the world’s traded oil passed through the narrow waterway, along with large volumes of natural gas, fertilizer and other petroleum products.
An Israeli strike on a vehicle in Khan Younis killed two people on Wednesday morning, Gaza’s Health Ministry said.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said one of those killed was Mohammad Abu Alwan, whom he identified as the head of Hamas’ finance department. He also said Israel would keep going after militants on its target list.
More than 1,400 Palestinians have been killed since a ceasefire took effect nearly a year ago, according to the ministry, which maintains detailed records that are seen as generally reliable.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office called French President Emmanuel Macron’s remarks at the United Nations a “grotesque absurdity,” objecting to his characterization of the Palestinian militant group Hamas’ activity in the West Bank.
Macron denounced the situation in Gaza and criticized escalating violence by Israeli settlers in the West Bank. He said Israel could not invoke Hamas to justify its actions there. The wording Macron used in French was ambiguous and could be understood to mean either that Hamas had never governed the West Bank or had never operated there.
A French diplomatic source said Macron meant that Hamas had never governed the territory. The source spoke on condition of anonymity because the person was not authorized to speak publicly.
The United Nations has not released an official translation of the remarks.
Hamas has long maintained support in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and has claimed responsibility for attacks there, although it has never governed the territory.
This report will be updated throughout the day as new developments emerge.
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
France's President Emmanuel Macron speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at his Likud party New Year event in Tel Aviv, Israel, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
In this photo released by the Iranian Presidency Office, President Masoud Pezeshkian waves to media and officials as he boards his plane while leaving Mehrabad airport for New York to attend the UN General Assembly, in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. (Iranian Presidency Office via AP)
