News archive — Page 190
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Jersey proposal would turn former aMaizin! Playbarn into creative hub
Plans have been submitted to turn the former Playbarn at aMaizin! Adventure Park in St Peter, Jersey, into Under One Roof, a workspace for artists and other creatives. The park closed in 2025, and the proposal still needs planning approval. -
Trump’s net approval fell to -21.1, tying his first-term low
RealClearPolitics’ average put Trump’s net approval at -21.1 Wednesday, tying his first-term low; it later rose to -20.9. Democrats lead the generic ballot by 8.7 points; betting markets put their chances of winning the House and flipping the Senate at 93% and 63%. -
Bayless questions Falcons’ Kevin Stefanski hire as Atlanta leads Packers 24-7
Skip Bayless questioned Atlanta’s decision to hire Kevin Stefanski over Raheem Morris during Thursday’s game, citing Morris’ three-way tie atop the NFC South and Stefanski’s final two Cleveland seasons (3-14, 5-12). The 0-2 Falcons led Green Bay 24-7 after three quarters. -
Hospital admissions linked to drug use rose 38% in Mozambique last year
Officials say Mozambique is increasingly a drug-consuming country, not just a transit point. Government figures show hospital admissions linked to drug use rose 38% last year to more than 32,280, a total experts say reflects only a fraction of the problem. -
Javier’s injury leaves Astros’ Game 162 pitching plan unsettled
With three games left, Houston controls its AL West fate, but Cristian Javier’s groin injury leaves its Game 162 starter uncertain. Javier went on the injured list Wednesday; Hunter Brown starts Friday, and Hayden Wesneski is likely Saturday, leaving Sunday’s starter undecided. -
Andre Agassi explains how he and Steffi Graf raised grounded children
Andre Agassi says his and Steffi Graf’s children, Jaden, 24, and Jaz, 22, have stayed “shockingly balanced” despite their famous parents, crediting the grounded example they set at home. He spoke to HELLO! while captaining Team World at the Laver Cup in London. -
Buyer says HVAC technician found furnace cracks after closing
A buyer said an HVAC technician found multiple cracks in the furnace’s heat exchanger after closing; the inspector had called it old, operable and in need of service. Inspectors online said the exchanger is mostly hidden during routine checks. -
Costco identifies six leading online categories as digital comps rise 19.5%
Costco’s digital comparable sales rose 19.5% in fiscal 2026’s fourth quarter, or 19.8% excluding foreign-exchange effects. Its six leading online categories were pharmacy, home furnishings, small electronics, hardware, housewares and home textiles. -
Costco Q4 comparable sales grew 6.7%; Walmart’s adjusted Q2 gain was 3.4%
Costco's fourth-quarter comparable sales rose 6.7% excluding fuel and foreign-exchange effects, compared with Walmart's second-quarter 3.4% growth after adjusting for federal drug-price rules. Costco revenue increased 11.1% to $95.7 billion, above estimates. -
Florida leads BetOnline odds on possible Dylan Larkin destinations
BetOnline lists the Florida Panthers as 3/1 favorites among potential destinations for Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin, ahead of the Minnesota Wild at 4/1 and the Vegas Golden Knights at 5/1. The odds do not confirm a trade is coming. -
Matt LaFleur draws criticism as Falcons lead Packers 27-7 in fourth quarter
Packers coach Matt LaFleur drew criticism after Green Bay failed on a fourth-and-short red-zone play against Atlanta Thursday; the Falcons led 27-7 in the fourth quarter. The team had extended him this offseason, and fans booed at halftime. -
Trump-focused ad on Fox News ends with U.S. government payment disclosure
A Trump-focused ad aired during Fox News’ Jesse Watters Primetime and ended with “Paid for by the U.S. government.” Set to JMSN’s “Love Me,” it showed Trump discussing communism and highlighted tax cuts and “law and order” policing. -
Macron pledges Saudi oil-site protection, says France got no CIA alert on possible Russian drone operation
French President Emmanuel Macron denied that the CIA had warned France of a possible Russian drone operation targeting Spain, France and Italy, as El Mundo reported, and pledged forces to protect Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu oil site, saying France would not join any conflict. -
Trump and Xi praise ties at dinner as experts cite little progress in talks
Donald Trump hosted Xi Jinping at a White House state dinner on the second day of Xi’s three-day Washington visit. Both praised their relationship and pledged continued talks to ensure stability, but experts say discussions have produced little concrete progress so far. -
Havant Thicket pipeline work begins, with completion expected in 2034
Work has begun on two pipelines for Havant Thicket Reservoir in Hampshire; the project’s estimated cost has more than doubled to over £800m, and completion is now expected in 2034, later than planned. The pipes will run between Bedhampton Springs and the reservoir. -
Kings Court in Holt receives inadequate CQC rating after first inspection
Kings Court in Holt was rated inadequate and placed in special measures after a July inspection by the Care Quality Commission. Inspectors cited leadership, reliance on agency staff and inconsistent care; staff took eight minutes to assist after one observed call for help. -
A Fox News Trump ad ended with a U.S. government payment disclaimer
A 30-second Donald Trump ad aired on Fox News’ Jesse Watters Primetime and ended with a disclaimer saying, “Paid for by the U.S. government.” Its Trump-focused political messaging drew criticism on X, including claims that taxpayers were funding a partisan message. -
UW’s Big Ten opener puts Minnesota’s pass coverage in focus
UW opens Big Ten play Saturday against 2-1 Minnesota, whose defense allowed just seven points in each win over Eastern Illinois and Akron and ranks 21st in pass defense. A decisive loss to No. 24 Mississippi State leaves the Gophers’ level difficult to judge. -
Ukraine reports 7,700 Russian turbojet drones launched so far
Ukraine says Russia has launched 7,700 turbojet drones so far, including 2,850 in August and 1,900 this month. Jet-powered systems now make up at least half of Russia’s long-range attacks on Ukraine; Kyiv says it intercepts about 60% of Russian drones. -
Greene says Trump betrayed MAGA and sees no credible 2028 contender
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said at the Texas Tribune Festival in Austin that President Donald Trump had “lied” to and “betrayed” his movement, declaring, “MAGA is dead.” She also said both parties had failed Americans and neither had a credible 2028 candidate. -
Experts see Trump-Xi summit as effort to sustain trade truce
Experts say Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are more likely to use their summit to extend a fragile US-China trade truce than to secure major deals. US tariffs average 36.5%, while China’s on US goods average 31%; Washington also wants faster Chinese critical-mineral shipments. -
Former GP says Salvation Army centre helped him stop drinking
Former GP Nicholas Lawrence, 65, says a stay at the Salvation Army’s Gloucester House recovery centre in Highworth, Swindon, helped him stop drinking after repeated relapses; he has now been sober for more than a year and hopes to work in addiction services. -
Wirral driver loses private-hire licence after refusing disabled passenger with assistance dog
Wirral driver Robert New lost his private-hire licence after refusing to carry a disabled passenger with an assistance dog. It was revoked before a 17 September hearing; New pleaded guilty in writing and was ordered to pay £1,120 in costs plus a £48 victim surcharge. -
Viral graphic falsely links Sri Lankan sprinter's Asian Games exclusion to religion
A viral graphic falsely attributed to Sri Lanka's sports minister claimed sprinter Fathima Shafiya Yamick was excluded from the Asian Games at Muslim leaders' request. Sri Lanka Athletics says her omission was based on her overall performance in previous competitions. -
Araghchi says Iran proposed a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he proposed a seven-day plan to the US: if conditions are met, the Strait of Hormuz would reopen at the end of day seven and talks restart. He said the terms went no further than what both countries agreed in June.
