News archive — Page 187
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A conversation with Flick kept Raphinha at Barcelona in 2024
Raphinha says he had decided to leave Barcelona in 2024 as the club pursued Nico Williams, but Hansi Flick called him in Brazil and asked to talk before a final decision. He stayed, later became captain and has agreed a new deal through 2030. -
Tekion costs test Asbury Automotive’s 6.39 forward P/E
Asbury Automotive’s second-quarter net income fell 25% year over year to $115 million, while used-vehicle gross profit per unit rose 16% to $2,002. At 6.39 times forward earnings on Sept. 24, its valuation case depends on whether the Tekion rollout eases cost pressure. -
Pennsylvania Reddit example illustrates income’s role in pre-65 insurance costs
A Pennsylvania Reddit commenter cited 2026 estimates for a married couple’s cheapest ACA Silver plan: $3,672 at $35,000 MAGI, $4,908 at $45,000 and $30,660 at $100,000. The example illustrates how income can affect coverage costs before Medicare eligibility at 65. -
Ter Stegen calls Flick’s Barcelona ‘unstoppable’ as he focuses on Ajax
Marc-André ter Stegen called Barcelona “unstoppable” under Hansi Flick, wishing the club well from afar while saying he is focused on Ajax, where he is on loan. He returned to Germany duty after several months away and started in a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands. -
Juanma Castano says Real Madrid video will not change his approach
COPE journalist Juanma Castano said he would not change his approach after Real Madrid posted a video of clips of him and his show spanning a decade. He accused president Florentino Perez of targeting him, arguing Barcelona’s six-point lead was Madrid’s problem. -
Vietnam, North Korea to deepen defence ties after deputy ministers’ Hanoi talks
Vietnam’s defence ministry said Vietnam and North Korea will deepen defence cooperation after deputy ministers Nguyen Truong Thang and Ryo Chol Ung met in Hanoi on Thursday. It cited positive results in exchanges, political work, education and training. -
French debt fears and political gridlock pressure markets
French markets face mounting strain from debt worries and political gridlock ahead of the 2027 election: the 10-year yield gap over Germany topped 110 basis points, its widest since the 2012 euro crisis, while French debt-insurance costs reached a near-decade high. -
Innodata’s Q2 2026 revenue reaches $92.1 million, over twice BigBear.ai’s
In Q2 2026, Innodata reported $92.1 million in revenue, up 58% year over year, compared with BigBear.ai’s $36.7 million, up 13%. The article attributes BigBear.ai’s gain to its Ask Sage acquisition; Innodata had reported $52.2 million in Q3 2024. -
At UN, Nepal PM calls floods that killed at least 1,400 a climate warning
Nepal PM Balendra Shah told the UN General Assembly that floods which killed at least 1,400 people last month were “a warning to the world” about the accelerating climate crisis. He urged an overhaul of climate finance for vulnerable nations. -
Netflix’s ‘Unabomber’ review says its two timelines fail to connect
Variety says Netflix’s “Unabomber” fails to connect Kaczynski’s first year at Harvard, where he is recruited into a professor’s psychological study, with the FBI’s final year of investigation. The review calls the drama formulaic and unconvincing. -
NextEra agrees to acquire 49% of Chesapeake’s Florida gas pipeline
NextEra Energy Resources agreed on Sept. 1 to acquire a 49% stake in Chesapeake Utilities’ estimated $1.2 billion Florida Energy Pathway, a gas pipeline from Palm Beach County to Miami-Dade County. Chesapeake’s Peninsula Pipeline will retain 51% and operate it. -
Jaxson Dart’s 2026 season ends with knee injury as Daboll voices support
Giants QB Jaxson Dart will miss the rest of 2026 after a knee injury in New York’s 28-6 loss to the Rams. MRI scans found damage to his MCL, PCL and meniscus. Former coach Brian Daboll said he was devastated and believes Dart will return stronger. -
Analyst points to Bills as top potential trade destination for Marvin Harrison Jr.
Bleacher Report's Moe Moton named the Buffalo Bills the NFL's top potential trade destination for Arizona Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. Harrison has one catch for 33 yards through two games of the 2026 season. -
Pacers bring James Johnson to camp as GM explains his value
James Johnson will join the Indiana Pacers for training camp on an Exhibit 9 deal, but the team lacks cap space to keep him on its opening-night roster. GM Chad Buchanan cited Johnson’s locker-room presence and help preparing younger players; a later return is not guaranteed. -
After rare ovarian cancer diagnosis, Lisa Carroll urges women not to dismiss symptoms
Lisa Carroll, 47, of Coventry, is cancer-free following treatment for rare mucinous ovarian cancer and urges women not to dismiss symptoms. A 12cm cyst was found in August 2021; by December, scans showed a 20cm tumour beginning to rupture, prompting emergency surgery. -
Chelsea reportedly target Alex Scott, but Bournemouth may resist a January move
The Daily Mail reports Chelsea consider Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott a top target, but a January move may be difficult: Bournemouth ruled out a summer deal and may stand by that stance, while the 23-year-old remains an important player under contract. -
Eric Trump’s state dinner photo draws criticism over cost-of-living concerns
Eric Trump drew criticism for posting on X a photo of himself with wife Lara at President Donald Trump’s White House state dinner for Xi Jinping. Critics contrasted its glamour with Americans’ cost-of-living concerns; neither is an administration official. -
Fact check: AI-generated clip falsely claims Vance made Ohio announcement
A Facebook video claiming Vice President JD Vance was “confirmed as” something in Ohio is AI-generated, and he made no such announcement, Lead Stories found. Hive Moderation rated the clip 77.4% likely to be AI-generated; linked blogs did not answer the claim. -
The Inbetweeners creators ask fans to avoid set photos and plot rumours
The Inbetweeners creators Iain Morris and Damon Beesley say filming has begun on a third movie and urge fans to avoid set photos and story speculation so viewers can go in knowing little; they say the script could not plausibly include every beloved TV character. -
EU renewable share slips to 54.1% in Q2, slightly below last year
Renewables supplied 54.1% of EU electricity in the second quarter of 2026, Eurostat says, down from 54.3% a year earlier. Renewable generation still rose 2.8% year on year, but total electricity output grew faster, by 3.2%; gas-fired generation increased 3.9%. -
Investigation found Jose Fernandez piloting boat in fatal 2016 crash
A 2017 investigation found Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez was piloting a boat traveling 65.7 mph when it struck a Miami Beach jetty on Sept. 25, 2016, killing him and two others; toxicology showed a blood-alcohol level of .147 and cocaine in his system. -
Bixente Lizarazu praises Harry Kane’s team-first outlook
Former Bayern player Bixente Lizarazu praised Harry Kane’s team-first outlook after Kane told The Telegraph he wanted to be remembered as a team player and to keep improving and enjoy football for as long as possible. Lizarazu said the interview should be shown to other players. -
FDA puts recalled Walmart lemon Alfredo pasta in its highest-risk class
The FDA has classified Walmart’s recalled bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine as Class I, its most serious recall category, over possible Listeria contamination. No illnesses had been reported when the September 15 recall was announced. -
Seafra O’Donovan charged after customs seize 5.55kg cannabis parcel
Seafra O’Donovan, a Dublin radio network marketing executive, is on bail after being charged with unlawful possession of cannabis. Customs seized a 5.55kg package from the US addressed to his workplace; officials estimate its value at more than €100,000. -
A burst water-tank pipe sparks questions about its material
A homeowner reported that a line near their water tank burst while they were at work and that a plumber said it was crumbling inside. They later said the tubing was labeled “Bow superpex,” but the Reddit post did not establish what caused the failure. -
At UN, Nepal PM urges climate action after deadly August flood
At the UN General Assembly, Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah called the August flood that killed at least 1,453 people “a warning to the world” and urged faster climate action; Nepal’s disaster authority said 5,500 people remained missing and 13,795 had been rescued.
