The next two weeks on The Young and the Restless promise to be some of the most explosive in recent memory. From betrayals within the Abbott family to Victor Newman’s ruthless schemes and a shocking confrontation that could destroy more than one romance, Genoa City is on the brink of another emotional earthquake. Lives will be tested, alliances will fracture, and old rivalries will reignite — leaving viewers wondering who will still be standing when the dust finally settles.
Tensions Erupt at Abbott Manor: Diane and Jack Face a Painful Truth
At the Abbott estate, a heavy silence falls over the evening as Jack Abbott and Diane Jenkins face their growing divide. Their marriage, once built on second chances, is being tested by their son Kyle’s downward spiral. Jack’s stern approach — fueled by paternal disappointment and pride — clashes with Diane’s growing desperation to protect their son from himself.
“You’re pushing him away,” Diane finally blurts, her voice trembling but firm. “Every time you tighten your grip, he slips further.”
Jack’s eyes darken with frustration, unwilling to admit that she might be right. He believes discipline is the only way to rebuild what’s broken, but Diane sees the cracks forming faster than either of them can repair. She fears they’re repeating the same painful cycles that once tore their family apart — and this time, the damage may be irreparable.
As Jack’s temper simmers, the shadow of Victor Newman looms over them both. The uneasy alliance between Jack and Victor, forged out of mutual necessity, now threatens to poison everything Jack has fought to protect. Diane can see it — the toll it’s taking on him, the way it’s eroding his peace and his trust.
But the real question is: how far will Jack go to keep the Abbotts safe — and at what cost to his own soul?
Victor’s Ruthless War: The Newmans Prepare for Battle
Across town at the Newman Ranch, Victor Newman’s patience has run out. The firelight flickers across his face as he sits opposite his daughter Victoria, discussing one name that has haunted their family for months — Cain Ashby.
Victor’s voice is calm, almost chillingly so, as he reveals his plan to destroy Cain once and for all. He’s obtained damning evidence against Colin Atkinson, Cain’s father, and he intends to use it to dismantle Cain’s influence piece by piece. “I will expose him,” Victor declares. “And when I do, he’ll have nowhere left to run.”
Victoria’s concern is palpable. She knows that her father’s wars always come with collateral damage. “Dad,” she warns, “this won’t end the way you think. Cain won’t back down.”
But Victor only smirks — that familiar glint of arrogance in his eyes. “Then he’ll learn what happens when you cross a Newman.”
What Victoria doesn’t know is that Victor’s plan runs even deeper than he’s letting on. Behind the scenes, he’s manipulating Jack Abbott into a false alliance, using their partnership as bait to lure Cain into a trap. It’s a dangerous game — one that could destroy both the Newman and Abbott families if it goes wrong.
Sharon’s Fear: Instincts of a Mother
Meanwhile, at Sharon Newman’s home, unease brews as she waits for Nick to confirm their flight to Los Angeles. The trip, meant to support Noah’s new nightclub venture, suddenly feels shrouded in secrecy.
When Nick calls, his tone is heavy. Victor has summoned him to the ranch — again. Sharon’s heart sinks. “Of course he did,” she mutters, already sensing the truth.
Her instincts tell her that Noah’s story doesn’t add up. There’s something hidden beneath the surface, something dangerous. “He’s lying to us,” Sharon says quietly. “And I think whatever he’s hiding, it’s connected to Cain.”
But Sharon’s worries don’t end there. Her daughter, Mariah Copeland, has checked herself into a treatment facility in Boston, claiming she needs “space.” Yet Sharon can’t shake the dread that something darker is happening — something she’s not being told.
Her maternal intuition, the same instinct that’s saved her before, screams that her family is walking into a storm none of them are prepared for.
Victor’s Game Revealed: Nick’s Shock and Doubt
When Nick finally arrives at the ranch, Victor doesn’t waste time with pleasantries. He lays out his plan with brutal clarity — Newman Enterprises and Jabot will appear united, luring Cain into negotiations that will expose his network of illegal operations. Once Cain’s guard is down, Victor will crush him.
Nick listens, horrified. “You’re using Jack as a pawn?” he asks, incredulous.
Victor’s response is cold, emotionless. “Sometimes pawns win the war.”
Victoria, standing nearby, can no longer stay silent. “Mom would never forgive you for this,” she says sharply. “You’re betraying Jack — again.”
But Victor dismisses her concerns with the wave of a hand. To him, this isn’t about betrayal — it’s about power. “Genoa City belongs to those strong enough to lead it,” he says.
As the firelight flickers, Nick exchanges a look with his sister — both silently realizing that their father has already crossed a line that no one can pull him back from.
The Calm Before Chaos: Cain Strikes Back
But what Victor doesn’t realize is that Cain Ashby has already been warned. His sources inside Newman Enterprises tipped him off days ago. And rather than retreat, Cain is preparing to strike.
In a darkened office overlooking the city, Cain studies the Newman family’s every move — their rivalries, their weaknesses, their pride. He knows them too well, and he intends to use that knowledge as his weapon.
“They think I’m the threat,” he says, a dangerous smile spreading across his face. “But I’m the reckoning.”
As he sets his countermeasures in motion, an invisible war begins — one that will pit loyalty against survival and truth against deception.
Broken Hearts and Bitter Truths: Kyle’s Painful Wake-Up Call
At Chancellor Park, a confrontation of a different kind unfolds between Kyle Abbott and Audra Charles. The golden evening light does little to soften the bitterness between them.
Kyle, desperate to sever ties once and for all, offers her a way out — a ticket anywhere in the world. “Take it and go,” he says coldly.
But Audra only smirks. “I don’t need your charity,” she replies. “And I don’t run from consequences — I create them.”
Her defiance slices through him, but her next words cut even deeper. “By the way,” she adds with a sly glance, “your girlfriend just flew to L.A. with another man.”
Kyle’s world tilts. He turns to see Claire Newman laughing with Holden Novak nearby — a scene that looks far too intimate to be innocent.
Audra steps closer, whispering, “You’re angry because you still want me. But maybe it’s time you admit that you’ve already lost everything.”
Her words linger long after she leaves — a bitter reminder that Kyle’s attempts to control his life have only left him standing in ruins.
The Storm Approaches: Genoa City on Edge
As dawn breaks over Genoa City, the threads of power, love, and betrayal tighten. Diane’s pleas to Jack go unheard. Sharon’s intuition grows stronger. Victor readies for war. Cain prepares his strike. And in the midst of it all, the Abbotts and Newmans stand unknowingly on the same battlefield.
The next two weeks will change everything — because in The Young and the Restless, truth never stays buried for long… and every secret comes with a price.
Tesla Is Being Investigated by the Feds for Model Y’s Electric Door Handles
UPDATE 9/23/25: With Tesla facing scrutiny over the safety of its electric door handles, the brand’s design chief Franz von Holzhausen said there are plans to redesign them, as reported by Bloomberg. The new design is intended to help in “panic situations” by not having the manual door release in a separate location. “The idea of combining the electronic one and the manual one together into one button, I think, makes a lot of sense,” Holzhausen recently said on Bloomberg’s Hot Pursuit! podcast. “That’s something that we’re working on.”
The Tesla Model Y is the brand’s most popular model, but the compact EV SUV is now being investigated by a federal safety agency due to some instances when its electric door handles didn’t work. The inquiry comes after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said its Office of Defects Investigation received nine reports from people who owned a 2021 Tesla Model Y, claiming they experienced instances where they couldn’t open the doors from the outside.
Several of the customer complaints were made by parents who said their children were locked inside the vehicle, according to the NHTSA document. This reportedly occurred after they exited the Model Y following a drive or before they went for a drive, but after they put their child in the back seat. When they were unable to open the door, the report claims that four people said they had to break a window.
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While every vehicle with electric door handles is legally required to have a manual door release, including the Model Y, the one inside can be impossible for a child to access, let alone know how to use. Obviously, this type of situation can be dangerous when temperatures are high and the vehicle isn’t immediately accessible. Of course, there is another way to manually unlock the electrically powered doors from outside the Model Y. However, it’s reportedly a complicated process that involves opening the hood and applying 12 volts DC to two separate points. NHTSA says the incidents suggest the owners were unaware of the process.
The agency’s preliminary review identified an insufficient voltage as the reason behind the Model Y’s non-working door handles. Although the reported cases led to replacing the EV’s low-voltage battery, there were reportedly no signs beforehand (i.e., dashboard warning lights). That’s among the reasons that the feds are investigating the issue, with the goal of understanding the “scope and severity” of the problem, as well as the “approach used by Tesla to supply power to the door locks and the reliability of the applicable power supplies.”
For now, the focus of the investigation is on manually unlocking the Model Y’s doors from the outside. NHTSA says it will be on the lookout for additional incidents and will take further action if necessary.
