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Trump plan would require tax filers to disclose citizenship status

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:15:46 GMT

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Nearly all U.S. taxpayers would have to disclose their citizenship or work authorization status to the Internal Revenue Service under a Trump administration proposal that could also change eligibility for refundable tax credits.

A draft of the 2026 Form 1040 asks filers whether they, and their spouse if filing jointly, are a U.S. citizen, U.S. national or an alien lawfully authorized to

US weighs tighter curbs on aircraft-part exports to China

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:02:11 GMT

NEW YORK CITY, New York: The U.S. has slowed export licensing for aircraft parts bound for China and is considering measures that could make it easier to restrict additional aviation supplies, as the Trump administration seeks leverage in trade negotiations with Beijing, people familiar with the matter said.

The Commerce Department has slowed licensing for airplane-part exports to China in rec

Anthropic turns to Broadcom for up to $42 billion in financing

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 03:21:35 GMT

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Broadcom has agreed to provide Anthropic with up to US$42 billion in financing for infrastructure spending, deepening a relationship that spans chip supply, equipment leasing, and financing, according to the AI company's IPO prospectus.

The arrangement could help finance about a third of Anthropic's $125.2 billion commitment for a five-year lease of tensor processing u

US FTC launches probe into Anthropic, OpenAI and other AI labs

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:54:19 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. Federal Trade Commission plans to seek information and testimony from executives at leading AI developers as part of an industry-wide investigation into potential dangers their technology poses to consumers, a senior FTC official said on September 30.

The investigation covers Anthropic, OpenAI and other AI labs and is the first official U.S. enforcement action to examine rogue AI agent

Anthropic outlines $518 billion in AI infrastructure spending

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:42:50 GMT

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Anthropic expects to spend at least US$518 billion on artificial intelligence infrastructure over the next decade, with most of its planned commitments requiring payment even if the company does not use the computing capacity, according to a confidential IPO prospectus seen by Reuters.

The AI company said about 80 percent of the commitments across six

Dream's depth is shining as Liberty strive to 'steal one' in Game 2

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:25:14 GMT

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History shows that the Atlanta Dream can all but solidify a spot in the WNBA Finals with a victory over the visiting New York Liberty in Game 2 of the semifinal round on Wednesday.

No team in league history has rallied to win a series after falling behind 2-0, and just once (the 2018 Phoenix Mercury against the Seattle Storm) has a team forced a Game 5 after dropping the first tw

Rays know job isn't done as they face desperate Yankees in Game 3

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:55:14 GMT

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NEW YORK -- Two weeks ago, the Tampa Bay Rays enjoyed clinching the American League East at Yankee Stadium but also viewed the celebration as the first step.

Now the Rays are one win away from another raucous party, and the New York Yankees are desperate to delay it.

The Rays attempt to complete a sweep of the American League Division Series while the Yankees hope to clean

Sixers lose backup C Ariel Hukporti to torn Achilles

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:40:33 GMT

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Philadelphia 76ers center Ariel Hukporti suffered a torn right Achilles tendon in Monday night's preseason opener.

The team announced that he will undergo surgery on Tuesday and further updates would be provided as appropriate.

The injury occurred during the first quarter of the Sixers' 120-97 win against the visiting New York Knicks.

Hukporti started the game agai

Dream moving all home games to Hawks' State Farm Arena

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:05:12 GMT

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The Atlanta Dream will begin playing all of their home games at State Farm Arena starting next season.

The WNBA team announced a multi-year agreement on Tuesday with the home of the NBA's Atlanta Hawks.

Since 2021, the Dream have been based at 3,500-capacity Gateway Center Arena in suburban College Park, Ga. They have sold out every game there over the past three seasons.

Fred Claire, GM of Dodgers' 1988 World Series team, dies at 91

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:19:12 GMT

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Fred Claire, who went from a local sportswriter to the architect of a World Series-winning Los Angeles Dodgers team, died Monday.

It was his 91st birthday.

The club announced the passing of the former general manager on Tuesday with a social media post. No cause of death was revealed, though Claire had been diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma that began on his lip in 2015,

All-Star pitcher 'Sudden Sam' McDowell dies at 84

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:19:12 GMT

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Six-time All-Star pitcher Sam McDowell, who played 15 seasons in the majors with four teams, died Monday at the age of 84.

McDowell, a left-hander nicknamed 'Sudden Sam' for his brilliant fastball, spent his first 11 seasons in Cleveland from 1961-71. He led the American League in strikeouts five times during that span, including two seasons with more than 300, and topped the

Cardinals LT Paris Johnson Jr. (biceps) out for season

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:55:07 GMT

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Arizona Cardinals starting left tackle Paris Johnson Jr. will be placed on injured reserve for the third straight year and miss the remainder of the season with a torn left biceps, head coach Mike LaFleur announced.

Johnson sustained the injury in the fourth quarter of Arizona's 36-24 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday.

'I don't know exactly when (surgery is) going

Indian parliamentary delegation calls for fair financing, UN budget reforms, and Global South support at 81st UNGA

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:14:56 GMT

New York [US], October 6 (ANI): A 15-member delegation of Indian Members of Parliament initiated an official tour of the United Nations Headquarters, pushing for equitable financial structures, timely payment of member dues, and expanded support for developing nations.

The delegation began its official program in New York by paying floral tributes at the Mahatma Gandhi bust inside the UN Headquarters, signalling

Angel Tetarbe Receives International Fashion Style Icon of the Year 2026 Award in Mumbai

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:57:36 GMT

VMPL

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 6: Dubai-based actress and fashion personality Angel Tetarbe arrived in Mumbai to receive the "International Fashion Style Icon of the Year 2026" award, recognising her distinctive style, confidence and international presence.

The award marks another milestone in Tetarbe's journey across fashion, entertainment and international platforms. Known for her glamorous fa

DayOne Files Registration Statement for Proposed Initial Public Offering

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:34:23 GMT

PRNewswire

Singapore, October 6: DayOne Data Centers Limited ('DayOne'), a Singapore-headquartered global digital infrastructure platform, today announced that it has filed a registration statement on Form F-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the proposed initial public offering ('IPO') of American Depositary Shares ('ADSs') representing its ordinary shares. DayOne has applied to list

Sylvester Stallone-led 'Tulsa King' renewed for 5th season

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:33:04 GMT

Los Angeles [US], October 6 (ANI): There's great news for the fans of Sylvester Stallone-led Tulsa King as the show has been renewed for a fifth season.

The update comes ahead of the show's fourth season premiere on October 16, as per Deadline.

Production has officially kicked off in New York, with the city replacing Atlanta as the latest filming location. The shift comes as the storyline delves

Dylan Larkin, still awaiting trade, could play for Wings vs. Senators

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:40:19 GMT

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There is a chance Dylan Larkin could play for the Detroit Red Wings against the visiting Ottawa Senators on Tuesday.

In any other season, that would be welcome news to their fans. But Larkin alienated the team's fanbase by requesting a trade in the offseason that has yet to be fulfilled.

Larkin missed Detroit's first two games due to an upper-body injury. He was part of

Commanders QB shuffle: Jayden Daniels to practice, Marcus Mariota hurt

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:40:22 GMT

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Quarterback Jayden Daniels will be back to work on the practice field this week, Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn said Monday, good news for the team considering backup QB Marcus Mariota sprained his right medial collateral ligament Sunday.

Mariota came out of the Commanders' game against the Indianapolis Colts in London for good after getting hurt on a first-quarter sack. T

Rays race past error-prone Yankees for 2-0 ALDS advantage

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 03:40:26 GMT

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Richie Palacios ripped a two-run single to highlight a four-run fifth inning, fueling the Tampa Bay Rays to a 5-2 victory over the New York Yankees on Monday in St. Petersburg, Fla., and a two-games-to-none edge in an American League Division Series.

Jonathan Aranda and Junior Caminero each had two hits and a run for the Rays, who are in control of the best-of-five series. Game

DE Marcus Davenport announces retirement after release from Bears

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 03:19:02 GMT

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Veteran defensive end Marcus Davenport confirmed his retirement Monday, NFL Network reported.

Davenport, 30, saw action in one game with the Chicago Bears this season, recording one tackle in 12 defensive snaps in Sunday's 23-12 home victory over the New York Jets.

A nine-year pro and first-round draft choice (No. 14 overall) of the Saints in 2018, Davenport appeared in

New York declares measles disaster emergency

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:19:43 GMT

The US is experiencing its worst outbreak of the highly contagious disease in 35 years

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a statewide disaster emergency over a rapidly growing measles outbreak, expanding authorities to vaccinate and test residents as cases surge across the northeastern US.

New York declares measles emergency

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:19:43 GMT

The US is experiencing its worst outbreak of the highly contagious disease in 35 years

The emergency, announced on Monday, is the firstdeclarationof the kind by a US state since me

Mammoth, Devils clash as they rue poor weekend performances

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:55:20 GMT

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The Utah Mammoth were left to lament their third-period performance Sunday night.

The New Jersey Devils had a lot more to regret about their game Saturday.

The Mammoth and Devils will each look to bounce back Tuesday night, when Utah continues its East Coast road trip by visiting Newark, N.J.

The Mammoth suffered their first loss of the season on Sunday, when th

Kraken to test Golden Knights after pair of 6-goal outbursts

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:40:19 GMT

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The Vegas Golden Knights will try to complete a sweep of their two-game road trip through the Pacific Northwest when they face the high-scoring Seattle Kraken on Tuesday.

Vegas opened the trip with a 3-2 victory at Vancouver on Sunday, its eighth straight regulation victory over the Canucks, the longest win streak against one team in franchise history.

Fourth-line forward Marc

Rolling Rangers ready to host Islanders in early-season rivalry game

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:55:14 GMT

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In the opening week of the season, many things are going right for the New York Rangers and their retooled roster.

Their next chance to keep the good vibes going comes Tuesday night, when they'll seek a fourth straight win and host the rival New York Islanders.

After opening with a 3-0 road loss to the Boston Bruins on Sept. 29, the Rangers outscored the Tampa Bay Lightnin

NFL suspends two officials for unprofessional conduct

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:25:18 GMT

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The NFL on Monday suspended line judge Jeff Seeman two games and referee Adrian Hill one game for separate instances of professional conduct.

NFL vice president of officiating Ramon George issued the suspensions.

Seeman made headlines Sunday when he was caught on video saying 'f-- you' twice to Arizona tight Trey McBride while he worked the Cardinals' game at the New York Gi

Blackhawks, Blues search for incremental gains in first meeting

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:40:35 GMT

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The Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues have encountered hardship earlier than either would have hoped but will continue to work toward overcoming it when the rivals meet Tuesday night in Chicago's home opener.

The Blackhawks have opened their season on a three-game losing streak that continued with a 4-3 defeat at Buffalo on Saturday.

Chicago grabbed a 2-0 lead on

Knicks C Karl-Anthony Towns: Extension unlikely before season

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:05:04 GMT

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Knicks All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns, a centerpiece in New York's championship season, is not optimistic a contract extension will be finalized before the season opens in two weeks.Towns, 30, is owed $57 million this season and has a $61.1 million player option for 2027-28. He is eligible for a four-year extension worth a maximum of $276 million.

'It don't look good,' the si

Report: Jets DE Braiden McGregor (pec) out for season

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:55:10 GMT

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New York Jets defensive end Braiden McGregor tore a pectoral muscle in the team's 23-12 loss against the Chicago Bears on Sunday and will miss the remainder of the season, ESPN reported Monday.

McGregor left Sunday's game with what was diagnosed as a chest injury.

In four games, McGregor recorded seven tackles, including two tackles against the Bears. The 25-year-old

No secret: Bears name Tyson Bagent as starting QB vs. Packers

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:25:17 GMT

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After guiding the Chicago Bears to a victory Sunday, quarterback Tyson Bagent will be the starter in a Week 5 rivalry matchup on the road against the Green Bay Packers, head coach Ben Johnson revealed Monday.

'Tyson will be the guy,' Johnson said on his weekly radio appearance at ESPN1000. 'We'll go from there. We're in good shape.'

Stepping in for injured quarterback Caleb

No secret: Bears name Tyson Bagent to start at QB vs. Packers

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:25:10 GMT

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'Tyson will be the guy,' Johnson said on his weekly radio appearance at ESPN1000. 'We'll go from there. We're in good shape.'

Stepping in for injured quarterback Caleb

Agent: WR Tyreek Hill likely to sign this week

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:40:30 GMT

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Wide receiver Tyreek Hill could sign with a team this week, his agent told ESPN on Monday.

The free agent was released by the Miami Dolphins in the offseason and hasn't played since a season-ending knee injury in September 2025.

Drew Rosenhaus, who represents Hill, told ESPN he is negotiating with teams interested in signing the 32-year-old who is known to have been in cont

Raj Subramaniam, President and Chief Executive Officer of FedEx Corporation, Receives Appeal of Conscience Award

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:19:43 GMT

NewsVoir

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 5: The Appeal of Conscience Foundation presented Raj Subramaniam, president and chief executive officer of FedEx Corporation, with the Appeal of Conscience Award at the foundation's 61st Annual Gala, at The Pierre Hotel in New York City.

As president and CEO of FedEx Corporation, Subramaniam leads one of the world's largest transportation and logistics co

Make every festive pick a 10.10 with Tata CLiQ's flagship festive sale

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:17:14 GMT

BusinessWire India

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 5: Tata CLiQ is hosting its annual flagship 10.10 sale on Tata CLiQ Fashion and Tata CLiQ Luxury, from October 8 to October 18, 2026. With attractive offers across various categories, such as apparel, beauty, accessories, footwear, jewellery, watches, and more, it's indeed the best time to shop for everything one needs to celebrate in style this festi

Taco Bell India and Duolingo Celebrate Global Taco Day, Uniting Fans Around One Word the World Already Speaks: Taco

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:11:50 GMT

NewsVoir

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 5: Turns out, "taco" needs no translation. The word remains nearly the same across more than 30 languages, a common thread, all for the love of tacos. Spanish? Taco. French? Taco. German? Taco. Japanese? (Takosu). Hindi? (Taiko).

This Global Taco Day, Tuesday, October 6, Taco Bell and Duolingo are putting that universal language to work, taking the annual celeb

US rushes B-1 bombers out of UK plot target

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:53:55 GMT

All 12 aircraft were ordered to return home after reported warnings of an alleged plot against RAF Fairford

The US has rushed to withdraw bombers from an air base in the UK after receiving new threat information about an alleged terrorist plot against the facility, the New York Times reports, citing sources.

The announcement cited by the NYT comes a week after five men were arrested near RA

US rushes B-1 bombers out of UK 'plot' target

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:53:55 GMT

All 12 aircraft were ordered to return home after reported warnings of an alleged plot against RAF Fairford

US rushes bombers out of UK base over new terrorist threat NYT

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:53:55 GMT

All 12 B-1 aircraft were ordered to return home after warnings of an alleged plot against RAF Fairford

The US has rushed to withdraw bombers from an air base in the UK after receiving new threat information about an alleged terrorist plot against the installation, the New York Times reports, citing sources.

The move follows a security scare last month, when police arrested five men near RAF

Iran-linked terror plot behind US bomber evacuation NYT

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:53:55 GMT

12 B-1 bombers departed the UK base at the centre of an ongoing investigation, following further warnings, anonymous sources have told the newspaper

The announcement cited by the NYT comes a

'Iran-linked terror plot' behind US bomber evacuation -NYT

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:53:55 GMT

12 B-1 bombers departed the UK base at the centre of an ongoing investigation, following further warnings, anonymous sources have told the newspaper

The US has rushed to withdraw bombers from an air base in the UK after receiving new threat information about an alleged terrorist plot against the facility, the New York

Reports: NFL looking into official's apparent profanity at player

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 02:40:38 GMT

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The NFL is investigating a game official appearing to use profanity toward a player during Sunday's game between the Arizona Cardinals and New York Giants, according to multiple media reports.

A video posted on X by JC Tretter, executive director of the NFL Players Association, appears to show line judge Jeff Seeman cursing at Cardinals tight end Trey McBride during the fourth qua

FBI director Kash Patel gets engaged to country singer Alexis Wilkins

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 02:30:35 GMT

Los Angeles [US], October 5 (ANI): Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) director Kash Patel recently got engaged to country singer Alexis Wilkins.

The couple announced the good news via their respective posts on X.

Alexis shared an adorable picture in which she could be seen flaunting her engagement ring as she posed with her fiance.

'Went and got the law involved,' she captioned th

NFL injury roundup: Lamar Jackson hurts ankle, star WRs go down

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 02:19:07 GMT

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Lamar Jackson missed the second half of the Baltimore Ravens' 24-18 win against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, but NFL Network reported that he's believed to be day-to-day with a left ankle injury.

Jackson was seen wearing a protective boot as he left the stadium, but Ravens coach Jesse Minter indicated that Jackson avoided a major injury and said 'there were some talks' about h

Rangers score three times in third period to beat Mammoth for first time at Madison Square Garden

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 01:19:09 GMT

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Gabe Perreault scored the tiebreaking goal 3:15 into the third period and the New York Rangers earned a 4-2 victory over the visiting Utah Mammoth on Sunday night.

The Rangers had a 2-on-1 following a turnover near the neutral zone when Mika Zibanejad carried the puck into the offensive zone and made a cross-ice feed to Alexis Lafreniere.

Utah goalie Karel Vejmelka made a

Jackson Chourio walk-off single gives Brewers 2-0 NLDS lead on Padres

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:55:20 GMT

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MILWAUKEE - Jackson Chourio singled in two runs with the bases loaded with two outs in the ninth inning to give the Milwaukee Brewers a 4-3 walkoff victory over the visiting San Diego Padres on Sunday and a 2-0 lead in the National League Division Series.The Brewers, with homefield advantage throughout the playoffs after winning 103 games, trailed 3-2 entering the ninth against Padres

NFL roundup: Cowboys' last-minute TD caps big 2nd half, upends Texans

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:19:12 GMT

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Javonte Williams ran for three touchdowns in the second half and CeeDee Lamb scored on his 17th reception of the game with 40 seconds remaining as the Dallas Cowboys collected a high-voltage 34-30 comeback victory over the host Houston Texans on Sunday afternoon.

Lamb posted a career-best 17 receptions and totaled 189 yards to help the Cowboys overcome a 10-point halftime defic

"Oozes of desperation and defeat": Araghchi slams reports of Iranian diplomat "kicked out" of US

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:29:36 GMT

Washington DC [US], October 5 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi slammed reports that Iranian diplomats were 'kicked out' of the United States following the United Nations General Assembly, saying that all Iranian diplomats who attended the UNGA, except one who had departed earlier, left the country as scheduled.

Araghchi made the remarks in a post on X while sharing a screenshot of a report tha

Winless Flyers aim for more improvement as they visit Lightning

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:05:12 GMT

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The Philadelphia Flyers are not off to the start they were expecting.

Coach Rick Tocchet's squad visits the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday, and the Flyers will try to get their first victory of the season against a club that recorded its first win over the weekend.

Optimism abounded around the Flyers after last season ended with a playoff appearance, snapping a five-season

Second-half surge propels Dream past Liberty in Game 1

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:55:24 GMT

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Jordin Canada scored 25 points and DeWanna Bonner added 23 to help the Atlanta Dream pull away for a 92-82 victory over the visiting New York Liberty in Game 1 of a best-of-five semifinal series Sunday afternoon.

Angel Reese scored 17 points and Rhyne Howard posted 16 points, eight rebounds and eight assists for the No. 4 seed Dream, who will host New York in Game 2 on Wednesday.

Jameis Winston, Giants outlast Cardinals to move to 3-1

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:40:43 GMT

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Jameis Winston tossed three touchdowns and the New York Giants outlasted the Arizona Cardinals 36-24 on Sunday in East Rutherford, N.J.

Winston overcame two interceptions and four sacks to complete 18 of 29 passes for 250 yards. He found tight end Theo Johnson on an 11-yard touchdown connection late in the third quarter for the go-ahead score.

In a back-a

Kyle Monangai, Tyson Bagent stand out as Bears flatten Jets

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:19:18 GMT

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Kyle Monangai rushed for 146 yards and two touchdowns and Tyson Bagent passed for 268 yards to boost the host Chicago Bears to a 23-12 victory against the New York Jets on Sunday.

Chicago (3-1) limited New York (1-3) to 157 total yards as the Jets lost their third game in a row. The Bears rolled up 492 yards of offense while collecting 34 first downs to the Jets' seven.

Bag

Jets capitalize on power plays, take down Red Wings

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:05:11 GMT

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Kyle Connor scored two power-play goals and added an assist to lift the Winnipeg Jets to a 3-2 victory over the host Detroit Red Wings on Sunday afternoon.

Cole Perfetti scored the Jets' other goal and had two assists, while Josh Morrissey added two assists. Stuart Skinner made 33 saves in Winnipeg's first victory. The Jets lost to Boston in overtime in their season ope

Cam Schlittler to bring the noise as Yankees eye rebound at Rays

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:05:05 GMT

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Cam Schlittler elected to stir the pot even before the start of the New York Yankees' American League Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, Fla.

The Yankees' ace took aim at the Rays' fans, telling reporters that he doesn't truly feel his team is on the road to begin the best-of-five series.

Schlittler (1-0, 0.00 ERA) likely will hear it from the cro

Iran reviewing US response to diplomatic proposal presented at UN: Gharibabadi

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:39:36 GMT

Tehran [Iran], October 4 (ANI): Iran is currently assessing a response from the United States regarding a diplomatic proposal put forward during United Nations meetings in New York City.

The proposal, originally outlined by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, was conveyed to Washington through diplomatic intermediaries in an effort to address ongoing regional tensions.

Confirming the latest devel

"I don't go to sets with a phone": Paul Rudd reveals his new habit during movie shoots

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:58:47 GMT

Washington DC [US], October 4 (ANI): Actor Paul Rudd revealed that he doesn't take his phone on the sets of the film because he is addicted to it, Variety reported.

The actor is set to play the moderator of the first-ever meeting dedicated to solving America's climate crisis in "A Statement," the latest film from Oscar-winning director Tom McCarthy.

Set at a Florida beachside resort in 1980, the film

Rangers hope to keep the goals coming at home vs. Mammoth

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:40:27 GMT

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The New York Rangers struggled to score on home ice last season -- they put up one goal seven times and were shut out in seven more -- on their way to missing the playoffs for the second straight year.

With a retooled roster, New York needed just 60 minutes to reach five goals in front of its fans this season.

While one strong home performance hardly dictates how things

"You have to play more matches": Khalid Jamil's takeaway after India's 0-4 defeat to Brazil

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:36:27 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 4 (ANI): Kolkata keeps its footballing royalty in a private museum of memory. Pele arrived with the New York Cosmos in 1977 and found a Mohun Bagan side stubborn enough to hold them to a 2-2 draw at Eden Gardens.

Diego Maradona came twice and was received less like a visiting footballer than a returning monarch. Lionel Messi played his first match as Argentina captain at the

Islanders rout Devils in home-opening shutout

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 06:19:12 GMT

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Simon Holmstrom, Brayden Schenn and Bo Horvat scored within a nine-minute span in the second period Saturday night and goalie Ilya Sorokin stopped all 37 shots he faced for the New York Islanders, who won their home opener by routing the New Jersey Devils 6-0.

Victor Eklund, Ondrej Palat and Casey Cizikas scored in the third for the Islanders, who bounced back from a 2-1 season-o

MLB roundup: Rays flirt with no-hitter, blank Yankees in ALDS opener

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:19:12 GMT

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Drew Rasmussen did not allow a hit through 7 2/3 scoreless innings and Jonathan Aranda belted a solo homer, lifting the Tampa Bay Rays to a 1-0 victory over the New York Yankees on Saturday in Game 1 of the American League Division Series in St. Petersburg, Fla.Austin Wells broke up Rasmussen's no-hit bid in the eighth with a blast down the right field line. However, he was thrown out

Tennessee prisons chief steps down after botched execution

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 04:02:46 GMT

Death row inmate Christa Pike remains unconscious and on a ventilator after surviving a lethal injection

Tennessee's prisons chief will step down following a failed attempt to execute death row inmate Christa Pike, Governor Bill Lee said on Saturday.

Pike, who was sentenced to death in 1996 for the 1995 torture and murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer, remains unconscious and on a ventilat

First-period goals hold up as Predators fend off Stars

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 02:55:27 GMT

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First-period goals by Steven Stamkos and Nils Hoglander held up to the final buzzer as the host Nashville Predators claimed a 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Saturday for their first win of the season.

Goaltender Juuse Saros made 29 saves -- 12 in the third period -- for the Predators, who rebounded after opening the campaign with a home loss to the Minnesota Wild on Thurs

Islanders rout Devils in home-opener shutout

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 02:55:14 GMT

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Victor Eklund, Ondrej Palat and Casey Cizikas scored in the third for the Islanders, who bounced back from a 2-1 season-o

Andrei Vasilevskiy sharp as Lightning beat Capitals

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 02:19:23 GMT

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Reigning Vezina Trophy winner Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 20 shots in his 600th career game, and the Tampa Bay Lightning won for the first time this season by topping the visiting Washington Capitals 3-1 on Saturday night.

Jake Guentzel had a goal and an assist, and Charle-Edouard D'Astous and Conor Geekie also found the net as Tampa Bay evened its record through two matche

Drew Rasmussen dominates, Rays stifle Yankees to win ALDS opener

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 01:40:20 GMT

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Austin Wells broke up Rasmussen's no-hit bid in the eighth with a blast down the right-field line. However, he

Two Iranian diplomats "kicked out" of US after ignoring order to leave, reports Axios

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 01:30:11 GMT

Washington DC [US], October 4 (ANI): Two members of Iran's delegation to the United Nations General Assembly in New York were 'kicked out' of the United States on Saturday after allegedly failing to comply with a US State Department order to leave the country, Axios reported, citing a US official, as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to rise amid the West Asia crisis, particularly the Strait of Hormuz.

Poor start for Red Wings can be turned around against Jets

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 01:19:12 GMT

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The Detroit Red Wings' season opener couldn't have gone much worse. They'll look for a better result and more fan support when they host the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday afternoon.

Detroit endured a tumultuous offseason in which former captain Dylan Larkin requested a trade and former top executive and franchise legend Steve Yzerman was reassigned to an advisory role.

Team ow

US claims it kicked out Iranian diplomats

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:49:54 GMT

Washington says two members of Tehrans UN delegation defied an order to leave the country

The US has expelled two more members of the Iranian delegation that attended the UN General Assembly in New York after they allegedly ignored an order to leave the country, AFP and Axios reported on Saturday, citing a State Department official.

US and Iranian negotiators separately met with mediators l

Tarik Skubal pitches Dodgers past Braves in Game 1 of NLDS

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:19:18 GMT

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LOS ANGELES -- Tarik Skubal dominated over six innings, three home runs powered the offense and the Los Angeles Dodgers opened the National League Division Series with a 5-3 victory over the visiting Atlanta Braves on Saturday.

Teoscar Hernandez, Kyle Tucker and Max Muncy all went deep as the Dodgers started their quest to become the first National League club to win three consec

Dream 'locked in' for Game 1 against upset-minded Liberty

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:25:14 GMT

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Nobody's head would have spun during the season if you predicted the Atlanta Dream would be three wins away from competing for a championship.

Their opponent in the WNBA semifinals, however, is a bit of a stunner.

The fourth-seeded Dream will host the No. 8 New York Liberty on Sunday afternoon in Game 1 of a best-of-five series.

After matching last season's franchise

Reports: Bears QB Tyson Bagent to start vs. Jets

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:19:17 GMT

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Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent is expected to start Sunday's game against the visiting New York Jets, multiple outlets reported on Saturday.

Bagent took the majority of the first-team reps at practice this week. He gets the nod over Case Keenum, who passed for 247 yards and accounted for three touchdowns (two passing, one rushing) in Monday night's 27-7 victory over the

OF Aaron Judge (calf) left off Yankees' ALDS roster

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:19:05 GMT

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Captain Aaron Judge was left off the New York Yankees' roster for their American League Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays.

The Yankees revealed their 26-man roster for the best-of-five series on Saturday morning, with Game 1 set for 6:38 p.m. ET in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Judge, 34, has not played since Sept. 16 with a strained right calf. The three-time league MVP la

'Animal House' actress Mary Louise Weller, who played Mandy Pepperidge, dies at 79 after long illness

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:04:21 GMT

Los Angeles [US], October 3 (ANI): Mary Louise Weller, best known for playing sorority sister Mandy Pepperidge in the 1978 comedy classic 'Animal House', has died at the age of 79 following a long illness, Variety reported.

Weller died on Thursday, with her longtime partner Michael Roy Curtis and multiple reports confirming her death.

Born in New York City on October 2, 1946, Weller was raised in Westwood,

Lightning chase 'pushback' in home opener against Capitals

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 09:55:07 GMT

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The Lightning stumbled to a season-opening 5-1 road loss against the New York Rangers on Thursday, far below Tampa Bay's standard but an October occurrence the club has seen before.

Tampa Bay will look to bounce back from its poor debut when it hosts the Washington Capitals on Saturday night.

Last season, the Lightning were abysmal out of the gate.

They won just once

NHL roundup: Alex Tuch, Caps send champ Hurricanes to 2nd straight loss

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 06:19:07 GMT

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Alex Tuch scored two first-period goals in his first game with Washington, allowing the Capitals to coast to a season-opening 5-2 victory against the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday in Raleigh, N.C.

Jakob Chychrun had a goal and an assist while Cole Hutson and Ryan Leonard also scored for the Capitals, who opened their schedule three nights after some other teams in the NHL.

US: Indian-Americans raise diaspora concerns, suggestions for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in meet with MEA Secretary Sripriya Ranganathan

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:30:49 GMT

New York [US], October 3 (ANI): Prominent Indian diaspora leader and Chairman of Jaipur Foot USA Prem Bhandari, along with Ankur Vaidya, Chairman, FIA (NY-NJ-CT-NE); Ajay Patel, President, BRUHUD New York Seniors; and Alok Kumar, Trustee, FIA, held a separate and detailed meeting in New York with Sripriya Ranganathan, Secretary (CPV & OIA), Ministry of External Affairs. Ambassador Binaya Srikanta Pradhan, Consul Ge

Devils enjoying a healthy Jack Hughes while Isles miss Mathew Barzal

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:05:12 GMT

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New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes wasted little time Thursday night proving he was all the way back from an injury-wracked 2025-26 season.

The New York Islanders will have to wait a little longer to see Mathew Barzal back at full strength.

The Islanders will play their home opener Saturday night in Elmont, N.Y., when they host the Devils in a clash of longtime Metropolit

US: Hindu temple in Ohio attacked with bricks

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 03:59:34 GMT

Washington, DC [US], October 3 (ANI): In an alleged targeted attack at a temple in the United States, American non-profit organisation, The Hindu American Foundation, has said that a Hindu temple in Ohio was targeted, with perpetrators hurling bricks at the structure and causing significant damage.

Detailing the incident in a post on X, the Hindu American Foundation stated, 'Hindu temple attacked in Ohio today |

New captain Thomas Chabot leads Senators into opener vs. Maple Leafs

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 03:19:05 GMT

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The Ottawa Senators will open their regular season Saturday night when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs.

While the Senators are the last NHL team to start their schedule, their Battle of Ontario rivals already have split a pair of home games.

The Senators did name a new captain, defenseman Thomas Chabot, before their opener. He replaces Brady Tkachuk, who was traded t

Can Matthew Knies provide encore for Blue Jackets against Mammoth?

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 03:05:10 GMT

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Matthew Knies hopes to have the same impact as in his Columbus Blue Jackets' debut when his team hosts the Utah Mammoth on Saturday night.

Knies had two goals and an assist in the Blue Jackets' 6-3 win over the visiting Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night in the season opener for both teams. That was after only being a member of the organization since Monday, when he was acquired f

Tyler Adams selected captain of USMNT for new World Cup cycle

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 02:40:27 GMT

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Veteran midfielder Tyler Adams regained the captaincy of the U.S. men's national team on Friday with the squad in the early stages of preparation for a run at the 2030 World Cup.

Defender Tim Ream was the captain this summer, when the U.S. reached the round of 16 before losing to Belgium. Ream, 38, announced Tuesday that he was retiring from international soccer, and the U.S. So

Dylan Garand picks up first shutout as Rangers top Red Wings

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 01:55:20 GMT

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Dylan Garand posted his first career shutout while making 22 saves as the New York Rangers blanked the host Detroit Red Wings 2-0 on Friday.

Sean Durzi scored on a first-period power play and Eeli Tolvanen chipped in an empty-net goal to spoil Detroit's season opener.

Garand was making his first start this season after going 2-0-1 in three appearances for the Rangers las

US sanctions Hamas-linked network accused of moving over USD 2 million through sham charities, crypto

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:58:29 GMT

Washington DC [US], October 3 (ANI): The United States has imposed sanctions on a member of Hamas's military wing, two France-based individuals and two affiliated entities over what the US Department of the Treasury described as a multi-year financing network that moved more than USD 2 million to Hamas through purported charities and cryptocurrency channels.

The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Cont

Dodgers not talking 3-peat yet as Braves enter NLDS with confidence

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:55:13 GMT

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LOS ANGELES -- The potential road to history for the Los Angeles Dodgers begins with a reunion as the National League Division Series starts Saturday afternoon with a visit from the Atlanta Braves.

Freddie Freeman has been a major postseason contributor during the Dodgers' consecutive World Series titles, and the veteran will be in the heart of the order again in a matchup aga

Rays' Drew Rasmussen looks to baffle Yankees again in Game 1

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:25:21 GMT

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The Tampa Bay Rays clinched the American League East title and home-field advantage throughout the AL playoffs with a resounding victory at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 22.

Drew Rasmussen put together a dominant effort that night and would love to do so again on Saturday when the Rays host the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the AL Division Series in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Rasmussen

Bears sit Caleb Williams, split on starting QB vs. Jets

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:05:10 GMT

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Journeyman Case Keenum became the second different Chicago Bears quarterback to win a game this season with a stellar performance against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night.

Bears head coach Ben Johnson needs more time to decide whether he'll try a third when the New York Jets come to Chicago for the Week 4 matchup.

'We'll find out on Sunday,' Johnson said.

NFL Week 4 Capsules

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:40:34 GMT

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Indianapolis Colts (1-2) vs. Washington Commanders (1-2) in London

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. ET

FanDuel odds: Colts -3.5. Total 47.5

Series rewind: Indianapolis has a 21-11 record against Washington all-time. This is the first game between the teams since the Commanders beat the Colts 17-16 in 2022.

With four combined wins since Nov. 10, 2025 - Washington has thre

Commanders rule out QB Jayden Daniels vs. Colts in London

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:05:07 GMT

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The Washington Commanders ruled out quarterback Jayden Daniels for their Sunday game against the Indianapolis Colts in London.

The Commanders (1-2) confirmed Friday that Daniels will miss his second straight game with a dislocated left elbow and Marcus Mariota will be under center against the Colts (1-2) at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Washington coach Dan Quinn said he remai

PWHL releases schedule, introduces conferences

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:40:28 GMT

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The expanded Professional Women's Hockey League unveiled two new six-team conferences and released its 2026-27 schedule on Friday.

The Eastern Conference features the Boston Fleet, Montreal Victoire, New York Sirens, Ottawa Charge, Toronto Sceptres and a new team, PWHL Hamilton.

The Western Conference includes the Minnesota Frost, Seattle Torrent, Vancouver Goldeneye

US invokes Iran war to unlock military aid to Egypt

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:57:42 GMT

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called the waiver essential to American security priorities, citing Cairos helpful role during the campaign against Tehran

Washington has waived human rights conditions on $320 million in military aid to Egypt, citing the North African country's assistance during the US-Israeli war against Iran. The move comes despite continuing concerns over Cairo's treatment o

Red Wings, after tumultuous offseason, start campaign vs. Rangers

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:05:12 GMT

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The Detroit Red Wings' offseason can be described as incomplete, a complete mess, or both. Ready or not, the Red Wings begin their season with a home game against the New York Rangers on Friday night.

Following a 10th consecutive season without a playoff appearance, the NHL's longest active drought, the Red Wings gave their fans even fewer reasons to feel good about the franchise.

Indian Foreign Qualified Lawyers Association meets U.S. officials, proposes India-U.S. legal bridge on foreign qualification, reciprocity and AI

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:06:17 GMT

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New Delhi [India], October 2: A delegation of the Indian Foreign Qualified Lawyers Association (IFQLA), led by its Founder and Convenor Yash Jangid, Advocate (India) and Barrister (England & Wales), met officials of the U.S. Embassy's Commercial Section and the USPTO Intellectual Property Attache Office at the American Centre in New Delhi on Thursday. They discussed professional cooperation on legal issu

NHL roundup: Connor McDavid's 5 points help Oilers outgun Canucks 9-7

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:05:07 GMT

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Connor McDavid scored a goal and had four assists, Leon Draisaitl had two goals and an assist and Evan Bouchard added a goal and two assists as the visiting Edmonton Oilers jumped out to a five-goal lead and then held on for a wild 9-7 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night.

It was the 15th five-point game of McDavid's career, tied for the seventh most in NHL history.

Niyamat Mehta Brings the Florentine Atelier to New Delhi with Sculpt Someone You Love

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:33:54 GMT

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New Delhi [India], October 2: Sculptor Niyamat Mehta presented Sculpt Someone You Love, an intimate portrait-sculpting experience at Zetu, the newly opened modern Sri Lankan restaurant in Mehrauli. Curated and hosted by Cities Without Houses India, the afternoon brought members of Soho House's wider creative community together for an experience centred on portraiture, observation and human connection.

DraftKings signs exclusive deal for Prime's Wednesday Night Hockey

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 03:40:27 GMT

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LAS VEGAS -- DraftKings has signed a deal to become the exclusive sportsbook sponsor for Prime Video's Wednesday Night Hockey in Canada.

The agreement also makes DraftKings the exclusive casino integration sponsor during the 2026-27 regular season and select Stanley Cup playoff coverage on Prime Video. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

The deal was announc

Igor Shesterkin tallies goal, 24 saves as Rangers crush Lightning

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 02:25:13 GMT

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New York goaltender Igor Shesterkin stopped 24 shots and scored his first career goal, Pavel Dorofeyev and Mika Zibanejad notched a goal and an assist apiece, and the Rangers entered the win column for the first time in their 2026-27 home opener by routing the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-1 on Thursday.

Shesterkin capped a spectacular night by gathering a rebound and flipping a rink-lon

UK Arrests British-Iranian Man In Air Base Investigation

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:26:32 GMT

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Armed police officers stand guard on a road outside the perimeter of the RAF Fairford airbase on September 28.

British counterterrorism officers arrested a 27-year-old dual British-Iranian citizen in London on October 1 as part of an investigation into suspicious activity linked to RAF Fairford in

New York declares statewide disaster emergency as measles cases rise

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:23:04 GMT

New YorkGovernor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency on Monday over ameasles outbreak, the first such declaration by a US state sincecases began surging in 2025.

The state also expanded the pool ofhealthprofessionals allowed to administer measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccines as cases rise in rural communities.

New York has reported 108measlescases this year through October 3, including 92 s

Idaho healthcare providers struggling to afford health insurance

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 01:04:01 GMT

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Gaza Shattered the Myth of the "Most Moral Army"

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:16:47 GMT

One of the most consistent claims Israel has made over the years is that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is the most moral military in the world - a claim taken for granted by Israelis themselves and by many others around the world. In his speech at the UNGA on September 24, Netanyahu reiterated the absurdity of that claim, stating: "I salute the courage of our brave soldiers-Jews, Christian, Druze, Muslim. The most mo

The US constitution prohibits those "engaged in insurrection" from public office - so will Nicaragua's

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:59:17 GMT

Nicaragua's electoral reforms seek to defend popular sovereignty as Washington intensifies its interference in Latin American elections.

Last week I was at a local neighborhood meeting in the Nicaraguan city of Masaya. More than a hundred people came to hear a report from a doctor at the local health center and a teacher at the technical college where the meeting was held. We le