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Burger King’s U.S. same-store sales rose 8.5%, versus McDonald’s 0.8% in Q2 2026
Burger King’s U.S. same-store sales rose 8.5% in Q2 2026, against 0.8% at McDonald’s. Restaurant Brands reported earnings per share up more than 12%; McDonald’s restaurants said too many launches hurt customer satisfaction and slowed service. -
Flood emergency declared across all 50 Bangkok districts after 48 hours of rain
A flood emergency was declared across all 50 Bangkok districts after 48 hours of heavy rain submerged roads. Residents were urged to stay home; those near canals were advised to move belongings upstairs. No casualties have yet been reported in the city. -
FloCollege will stream North Carolina A&T-Rhode Island at 4 p.m. ET
North Carolina A&T hosts Rhode Island on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 4 p.m. ET at Truist Stadium in Greensboro. The game has no traditional TV broadcast; FloCollege will carry the live stream. A&T remains winless; Rhode Island is 2-2 after losing to Stony Brook. -
Wasatch County says state road funds won’t be cut after housing dispute
Wasatch County officials say the governor’s office confirmed state road funds will not be affected after Gov. Spencer Cox’s housing adviser warned those funds could be at risk over local development decisions. The dispute followed rejection of a 144-lot housing proposal. -
A genuine 2018 CNN article was paired with a different photo on X
CNN’s 2018 article, headlined “Cuckolding can be positive for some couples, study says,” appeared in a Sept. 24 X post with a different photo. CNN’s original showed three white people walking together from behind, not a white couple and Black man on a sofa. -
Parents seek extension for New Beckenham nursery after Crystal Palace buys site
A Bright Horizons nursery in New Beckenham is due to close in December after Crystal Palace FC bought the site. Over 600 people signed a petition for an extension; Bright Horizons says it has held talks with Crystal Palace about keeping it open until at least summer 2027. -
TfL's guilty plea over fatal Walthamstow bus incident brings £2m fine
TfL was convicted and fined £2m after pleading guilty to a safety breach over Grace Mecaley’s death. The 74-year-old was struck by a bus at a pedestrian crossing at Walthamstow bus station on 15 December 2023; the HSE found TfL had failed to ensure safe circulation. -
A Kensington Palace exhibition brings Sophia Duleep Singh’s activism into focus
An exhibition at Kensington Palace explores Princess Sophia Duleep Singh, a British Indian aristocrat who campaigned for women’s suffrage and criticised British rule in India. Photographs, belongings, letters and documents are on display until 8 November. -
Nearly seven-foot python found in Mumbai car hood released after health check
A nearly seven-foot python found under the hood of a parked car at a housing complex in Dahisar West, Mumbai, was removed by a wildlife rescuer and released at nearby Sanjay Gandhi National Park after officials examined it and found it healthy. No residents were injured. -
Trump's foreign-policy focus meets voter concerns over prices and Iran war
Trump has spent September on foreign affairs as voters rank living costs their top midterm issue and the Iran war drives fuel prices higher. A Sept. 21 Reuters/Ipsos poll put his approval at 32%, a career low; only 17% approved of his handling of living costs. -
Fury blames Eddie Hearn’s ego as Joshua bout faces possible cancellation
Tyson Fury says Anthony Joshua and promoter Eddie Hearn are trying to pull out of their Dec. 11 fight in Cardiff, blaming Hearn’s ego. Announced less than two days earlier, the bout is now in jeopardy, but no cancellation is confirmed. -
Premier League clubs plan legal action after Manchester City verdict
Ornstein says some Premier League clubs plan legal action after Manchester City’s guilty verdict over financial-rule breaches, but only once any appeals process ends. The Athletic says Manchester United assessed economic losses potentially attributable to the breaches. -
Saha says Bayern Munich pose PSG’s biggest Champions League threat
Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha says Bayern Munich are the biggest threat to PSG’s Champions League title defence, citing their confidence and experience in the latter stages. He believes PSG can win again, but expects a tougher campaign. -
Left-knee tendon injury sidelines Mbappé for rest of France camp
The French Football Federation says Kylian Mbappé injured his left knee while scoring the winning goal and will miss the rest of France’s current international camp with a tendon injury. Further tests at Valdebebas are expected to clarify how long recovery will take. -
Arizona Prop. 316 would require approval for new or higher grocery taxes in cities with rates at 2% or less
Arizona voters will decide in November whether cities taxing groceries at 2% or less must get voter approval before imposing or raising the tax. Local officials warn the rule could constrain funding for fire trucks, wastewater systems and road repairs. -
Acho says poor Vikings return could threaten Kyler Murray’s NFL future
Emmanuel Acho warned Kyler Murray could be benched and might not play football again if he struggles against Tampa Bay on Sunday. Murray returns after a concussion ended his only Vikings game, in which he completed 3 of 5 passes for 18 yards and threw an interception. -
Chelsea to assess Jamie Gittens after England U21 ankle injury
Jamie Gittens was forced off late in the first half of England U21’s qualifier against Kazakhstan with an ankle problem. Manager Lee Carsley said he was returning to Chelsea for assessment; a post by Katherine Walsh said he would miss the final two qualifiers. -
Skip Bayless rips Packers after 35-14 home loss to Falcons
Skip Bayless called the Packers “inept,” “incompetent” and “pathetic” after their 35-14 home loss to Atlanta left them 1-2 and last in the NFC North. On ESPN’s First Take, he said he could make the case Green Bay was playing the NFL’s worst football. -
At $4.48 a gallon, $2,400 in ExxonMobil stock yields about one tank’s cost in annual dividends
AAA put the U.S. national average for unleaded at $4.48 a gallon, making a 14-gallon fill-up more than $60. At ExxonMobil’s current 2.54% dividend yield, $2,400 in shares would generate about $61 a year—roughly one tank’s cost, not regular fill-ups. -
Real Madrid weigh bringing Como defender Jacobo Ramon back next summer
Real Madrid are considering bringing Como centre-back Jacobo Ramon back next summer as Antonio Rudiger’s contract nears expiry. Matteo Moretto, via Madrid Xtra, reports a buy-back option worth €8–9 million; no decision has been made. -
Gronkowski thinks Bradshaw’s viral McBride question was a setup
After Rob Gronkowski called Cardinals tight end Trey McBride the NFL’s best on “FOX NFL Sunday,” Terry Bradshaw asked, “What about McBride?” Gronkowski later told Front Office Sports he thought Bradshaw was trying to throw the panel off. -
Brussels footage shows Zelenskyy in sneakers; platform-shoe image is unverified
An image shared on X purporting to show Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in platform dress shoes in Brussels has not been verified as authentic; official footage from the Oct. 23, 2025, European Council event shows him in what appear to be all-black sneakers. -
Powerful El Niño may add 451,000 heat deaths over nine months
University of Chicago’s Climate Impact Lab estimates a powerful El Niño could contribute to 451,000 extra heat-related deaths worldwide in its first nine months, compared with a typical year. The heaviest toll is expected in lower-income countries in the Global South. -
Friday’s SoCal football scores feature Paloma Valley’s 69-0 win
Friday’s Southern California high school football results covered City Section, Southern Section and intersectional games, with Paloma Valley beating Liberty 69-0 and Sun Valley Poly defeating Grant 61-6. In 8-man play, Lancaster Baptist and Hesperia Christian tied 41-41. -
Saudi coalition says two Houthi drones bound for Riyadh were destroyed
Saudi Arabia’s military coalition said Saturday that air defences intercepted and destroyed two Houthi-launched drones heading for Riyadh, and intercepted a ballistic missile aimed at Khamis Mushait. It gave no information on damage or casualties.
