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King's Wood parking fees begin 1 October; Clowes Wood expected soon after
Forestry England will begin charging for parking at King's Wood near Ashford on 1 October, with Clowes Wood near Whitstable expected to follow soon. Some visitors say fees may deter them, while others say paying could help maintain the woods. -
Trump’s reported College GameDay visit in Knoxville remains unconfirmed
ESPN has not confirmed Clay Travis’s report that President Donald Trump will appear on Pat McAfee’s College GameDay in Knoxville on Saturday before Tennessee faces Texas. The network declined to comment, and fans voiced both support and opposition. -
Lawrence Tanter, Lakers' PA voice for 43 years, dies at 76
Lawrence Tanter, the Los Angeles Lakers’ public address announcer for 43 years, died on September 23 at age 76. He joined the franchise in 1982, and fans paid tribute to the voice they associated with Lakers home games and childhood memories. -
Expert says WhatsApp helps UK job scammers keep targets engaged
Some UK residents report several daily calls or messages from ordinary-looking mobile numbers, offering part-time work or urging them to add the caller on WhatsApp. A cybersecurity expert says the aim is to keep chats going; a data breach is possible, not established. -
Heisman front-runner Trinidad Chambliss enters NFL first-round picture
The Sporting News projects Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss as a first-round NFL prospect with No. 1 overall potential after an injunction let him return for a sixth season. He has led the Rebels to a 3-0 start in 2026 and is the early Heisman front-runner. -
UW–Madison professor rethinks writing assignments after flagging 60 suspected AI essays
UW–Madison professor Timothy Paustian says hidden prompts and newer detectors helped flag 60 suspected AI essays in one assignment for his 350-student online microbiology course; 59 students admitted using AI. He is reconsidering writing assignments. -
Isle of Man voters begin choosing 24 House of Keys members
Voting has begun in the Isle of Man’s 2026 general election, with polls open 08:00–20:00 BST. Voters will elect 24 House of Keys members—two in each of 12 constituencies—and can use any polling station in their constituency for the first time. -
Golden Retriever Summit pulls a beach rock ashore, then watches it aboard a paddleboard
A video shows Golden Retriever Summit pawing at a rock buried in the sand, then slowly pulling it through the shallows to shore. The rock later rides on his mother’s paddleboard as they head back onto the water, while Summit stays close beside it. -
FDA testing finds elevated patulin; Wakefern recalls Wholesome Pantry applesauce
Wakefern recalled select jars of Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce after FDA testing found patulin above safety limits. The company says not to eat it; customers can return it for a refund or replacement. No illnesses or injuries were reported as of Sept. 22. -
EBA chair says Europe’s divided banking market limits financing scale
Fragmentation is keeping European banks from reaching the scale needed to fund the bloc’s digital, economic-security and defence goals, EBA chair François-Louis Michaud told Reuters. He said cross-border lending and integration matter alongside mergers. -
At 78, Cath Bowie becomes Guinness's oldest female Fortnite streamer
At 78, Scottish streamer Cath Bowie has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest female Fortnite streamer. She began playing in 2017 after her grandson introduced her to the game and now has about 24,000 followers. -
After Spectrum bill rises from $85 to about $105, Reddit users suggest asking to cancel
A Spectrum customer said a promotion ending Aug. 25 raised their bill from $85 before tax to about $105 plus tax; Reddit commenters advised calling, saying the new cost was unaffordable and asking about cancellation while pressing for the best available rate. -
Joshua Kay-Shaw aims to regain independence after York crash
Joshua Kay-Shaw, 20, is working to regain independence after brain and spinal injuries in a December 2023 car crash in York, where he was a passenger. After four months in hospital, he walks short distances with crutches and a splint and uses a wheelchair for longer trips. -
Obama suspects raising a son would have been harder than raising daughters
Barack Obama said on his new podcast, with guest Tom Hanks, that he suspects raising a son would have been harder for him than raising daughters Malia and Sasha. He related that thought to his loving but difficult-to-understand relationship with his grandfather. -
Campus paper reports names of two Ole Miss students found dead
The Daily Mississippian reported that the two University of Mississippi students found dead this week were Aidan Hamilton, 18, and Robert Strang, 20. One was found at Stewart Hall Monday and the other at an off-campus residence; the causes remain under investigation. -
Alex Bregman returns to Cubs dugout during facial-fracture recovery
Alex Bregman appeared in the Cubs dugout for the first time since a foul ball caused multiple facial fractures in Sunday's game against Cincinnati. Manager Craig Counsell ruled out a Wednesday return, citing swelling and Bregman's need to test his response to more activity. -
Computer science grads turn to AI skills as entry-level hiring slows
Computer science graduates face a tougher entry-level market as software job postings fall and employers seek people able to manage AI tools. Tulane graduate Jack Zemke found work at an engineering firm after presenting an AI project, then joined an AI startup this summer. -
Yankees weigh Stanton’s return and Lagrange’s bullpen role for Wild Card roster
Giancarlo Stanton and Carlos Lagrange are under consideration for the Yankees’ Wild Card Series roster, manager Aaron Boone said, but neither is assured a spot. Stanton could be used as a pinch hitter; Lagrange’s bullpen chances may hinge on Clarke Schmidt’s status. -
Study: Healthier US packaged-food sales could delay 150,000 diet-related deaths
A study by Access to Nutrition Initiative and ShareAction estimates US packaged food and beverage makers could delay around 150,000 diet-related deaths in a year by shifting sales toward healthier products already on the market. It analyzed nearly 10,000 products from 24 firms. -
Airport owner Tony Hall among three killed in Swiss Alps crash
West Midlands businessman and Wolverhampton Halfpenny Green Airport owner Anthony “Tony” Hall was one of three people killed when a plane crashed near Leukerbad in Switzerland on 15 September; Welsh businessman Owain Davies was also identified as a British victim. -
Gaza residents doubt Israel’s election will improve their lives
Israel’s Oct. 27 election will shape Gaza policy, but displaced Palestinians in Gaza expect little improvement and fear renewed escalation. An expert says an opposition-led government could respond more to international pressure, but would face far-right pressure. -
Brent tops $103 as oil gains continue amid US-Iran deadlock
Oil prices rose 0.4% Thursday after a 4% gain in the prior session, as US-Iran talks showed no concrete progress. At 0630 GMT, Brent was $103.51 a barrel and WTI $92.51; Tehran was reviewing Washington’s response to its peace proposals, an Iranian official said. -
India advances proposal to curb junk-food sales near schools
India is advancing a proposal to restrict shops within 50 metres of its 1.5 million schools from selling or advertising high-fat, salt and sugar foods to schoolchildren. No start date is set; regulators are accepting public comments until October 6. -
Sánchez leads LaLiga in tackles; Scott ranks top three six times, Maguire logs least distance for United
Three Sept. 23 posts say Manu Sánchez leads LaLiga in tackles this season, Alex Scott ranks in the Premier League’s top three in six categories, and Harry Maguire has covered the fewest kilometres among Manchester United players, at 25.8 km. -
Florida drought affects areas home to 15.5 million, raising fire and water concerns
By mid-July 2026, drought-affected areas were home to 15.5 million of Florida’s 23.5 million residents. Dryness lasting into lightning season raised wildfire risk; prolonged drought can threaten clean-water access, with 16.2% of Florida in extreme drought. -
Middle East conflict leads UN debate, with Netanyahu and Abbas due to speak
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas are due to address the UN General Assembly in New York on Thursday, as the Middle East conflict dominates the annual debate. Abbas is scheduled to speak by video after being denied a US visa. -
U.S. reliance on China for rare earths will persist well into the 2030s
U.S. dependence on China for rare earths will last well into the 2030s despite growing domestic output. Output of its two most-used types has more than tripled but meets only 42% of demand. Trump and Xi may discuss extending China’s delay of rare-earth export restrictions on aال?
