News archive — Page 192
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Dodgers secure NL’s No. 2 seed and bye before 4-2 Padres loss
Atlanta’s loss to Cincinnati secured the Dodgers the NL’s No. 2 seed and a first-round bye, despite their 4-2 defeat by San Diego. Five days off next week will help the injury-hit team prepare for its Oct. 3 playoff opener at Dodger Stadium. -
11-year-old dies after Norwest shooting; man faces concealment charge
An 11-year-old boy died Thursday, three days after being found critically wounded by gunshots to his face and neck at a home in Norwest, northwest of Sydney. Police said three men were arrested; one was charged with concealing a serious indictable offence. -
The Packers’ pass rate hit 85.7% in their Week 3 loss to Atlanta
Green Bay’s pass rate was 85.7% in its Week 3 loss to Atlanta, 30.27% above the NFL average. The Falcons pressured Jordan Love on 44.44% of dropbacks despite blitzing on just 16.67% of snaps; the Packers averaged -0.33 EPA per rushing play. -
Nottinghamshire council urges new rules for e-bikes and e-scooters
Nottinghamshire county councillors unanimously passed a motion calling for tougher action against illegal e-scooters and modified e-bikes, including a law requiring motor-powered vehicles to be registered, taxed and insured and their operators licensed, whatever their power or. -
Renewed Yemen fighting overwhelms hospitals as more than 130,000 flee
Renewed fighting between Iran-backed Houthis and Yemen’s Saudi-backed government forces has overwhelmed hospitals as over 130,000 have fled their homes. Some facilities are turning away pregnant women to prioritize the wounded amid shortages of supplies and health workers. -
Warwickshire gene-editing trial yields a healthy soya crop
In a Warwickshire trial, Corteva's gene-edited soya produced a healthy harvest, suggesting soya may be grown in Britain despite the cooler climate. Researchers removed a gene that suppresses early flowering, giving plants more time to mature. -
Rita Wilson shows off a Celtic cross like son Chet’s back tattoo
Rita Wilson showed a large Celtic cross on her back in an Instagram post promoting her new song “Stranger with Age.” The design matches a permanent back tattoo worn by her son, Chet Hanks, though it is unclear whether Wilson’s tattoo is temporary or permanent. -
Trump plans National Archives visit with Xi after White House summit
Donald Trump is due to take Xi Jinping to the US National Archives on Friday, a day after their White House summit. The visit is expected to spotlight their views on the history and direction of US-China ties; Thursday’s summit showed no sign of major breakthroughs. -
Federal judge blocks Trump’s White House media ban for 14 days
A federal judge’s 14-day order blocks President Donald Trump’s ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico covering the White House after the outlets sued over First Amendment concerns. The Wall Street Journal warned the ban could become “history’s most foolish constitutional crisis.” -
Trump’s diplomacy meets resistance as Xi summit yields little
Donald Trump’s UN address and summit with Xi Jinping delivered limited results: the China talks extended a trade truce by two months, allies largely rejected his requests for help in the Iran war, and his push for a Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire gained little traction. -
Padres beat Dodgers 4-2 to clinch third straight postseason berth
The Padres beat the Dodgers 4-2 Thursday to secure a third straight postseason berth, a franchise first. Tyler Glasnow struck out a season-high 11 but allowed three runs on three hits; Los Angeles went 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position. -
Macron presents Scorsese and De Niro with France’s Legion of Honor in New York
Emmanuel Macron awarded Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro France’s Legion of Honor in New York. Scorsese became a Grand Officer for championing film heritage and independent theaters; De Niro was named an Officer for supporting media literacy and independent creation. -
Hogsmill stepping stones’ removal remains undecided as talks continue
The Environment Agency says no final decision has been made on removing the Hogsmill River stepping stones in Ewell, after previously favouring removal over safety concerns. Talks with partners continue, while access to the crossing remains restricted. -
Baby April image appeal brings police 25 new leads
Kent Police say a computer-generated image released in September of a woman seen in distress at Baby April’s grave prompted 25 new leads in two weeks. The newborn was found dead at Singleton Lake, Ashford, on 3 April 1995; detectives believe she died of asphyxiation. -
Buxton’s £100m town-centre plan draws objections over homes and parking
A £100m plan for Buxton’s Springs shopping centre would add 332 homes, shops and restaurants, while using some existing parking and adding spaces near the station. Residents and a councillor say the distance could deter shoppers; High Peak Borough Council has yet to decide. -
Leni’s family seeks wider recognition of childhood dementia
Emily is urging wider recognition of childhood dementia after her two-year-old daughter, Leni, was diagnosed with Sanfilippo syndrome last year. The term groups more than 140 conditions, and Emily says greater awareness could strengthen calls for change at government level. -
AB 2074 would require taller housing near transit in seven California cities
AB 2074 passed in August and awaits Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature. It would require seven California cities to create transit-hub districts where residential height caps cannot be below 150 feet; at least a quarter of the districts must allow buildings up to 450 feet. -
Schwarzenegger’s lawyers seek courtroom safeguards after Terminator-themed ad
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s lawyers asked a Los Angeles judge to increase security, bar recording and restrict courtroom access at his expected testimony in a damages trial, after the plaintiff’s lawyer posted a Terminator-themed ad with the court details. -
Fans debate possible Joe Alwyn link in Taylor Swift’s ‘Patient Zero’
Taylor Swift’s “Patient Zero” has prompted debate after fans interpreted its lyrics as a swipe at ex Joe Alwyn, though its subject is not confirmed. The track is one of four new songs slated for Sept. 25 on the Encore edition of “The Life of a Showgirl.” -
Turkiye-France Nations League match streams on fubo pay-per-view in US
Turkiye hosts France in the UEFA Nations League on Friday, Sept. 25, with kickoff at 2:45 p.m. ET (8:45 p.m. local) in Izmit. The U.S. listing has no TV channel; fubo offers the match on pay-per-view for $19.99, or in a $24.99 three-match package. -
Some UK universities advise graduates to consider benefits as courses end
Several British universities advise students to consider Universal Credit as courses end if paid work has not begun. King's College London's blog says graduates may claim even if living at home or with a job lined up, but KCL says its guidance is for those without enough income. -
Dale Vince backs Rosebank and Jackdaw only with price controls
Renewables tycoon Dale Vince, a former Just Stop Oil donor, now backs the Rosebank and Jackdaw North Sea fields only if price controls make their oil and gas cheaper than imported energy. The shift puts him at odds with climate campaigners opposed to new drilling. -
Brobbey’s City hat-trick renews attention as hamstring concern remains unresolved
Brian Brobbey’s hat-trick against Manchester City, Sunderland’s first in the top flight in more than a decade, has renewed attention on the striker. He left the Netherlands’ game against Germany clutching his hamstring, and his injury status remains undetermined. -
Tuchel’s England must find its own style, with Spain as the benchmark
Tuchel returns for England’s first match since their World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, facing Spain at Wembley. The analysis calls it a test of whether he can build an English identity for Euro 2028; Spain’s collective style is a benchmark, not a template. -
Young French adults drive a more than threefold rise in Catholic baptisms
Adult Catholic baptisms in France have more than tripled since 2016, reaching 13,234 this year. Church leaders and historians say many young converts seek community and meaning; nearly 600,000 people have registered for Pope Leo XIV’s Saturday Mass in Paris.
