News archive — Page 20
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Organizers expect 225,000 at San Francisco’s 43rd Folsom Street Fair
The 43rd Folsom Street Fair, an LGBTQ-centered celebration of leather and kink culture, took place on Folsom Street in San Francisco’s SoMa, between Seventh and 13th streets, with seven entertainment stages and more than 200 vendors. Organizers expected 225,000 attendees. -
Brent gains 3.3% after Trump rejects Iran’s peace proposal
Brent rose 3.29% to $107.75 a barrel and US WTI gained 2.32% to $94.55 by 0540 GMT Monday, after President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s proposal to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He said he expected US negotiators to hold further talks this week. -
Dua Lipa shares family photos from cousin’s Albanian wedding
Dua Lipa shared photos from her cousin’s wedding, calling it a “big Albanian wedding” in her Instagram caption. The carousel also featured her mother, Anesa, sister Rina and the newlyweds; Lipa wore an embellished gold top with black trousers. -
Avengers: Endgame Encore Leads China Box Office With $12.5M Weekend
Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Endgame Encore” led mainland China’s Sept. 25–27 box office, earning RMB83.8 million ($12.5 million) over the weekend. Its cumulative China gross reached $647.8 million; the market’s weekend total was $39.9 million. -
Burnham presses for NHS-style social care as funding choices loom
Andy Burnham says NHS-style social care in England should cover everyone, with all contributing; the proposal's principles are due to be outlined Tuesday. The Health Foundation estimates universal care could need around £18bn in extra funding by 2035, but Burnham rejects it. -
Cohen & Steers fund buys Oak Hill Plaza as Austin roadwork nears completion
On Aug. 31, a Cohen & Steers real estate fund and Trademark Property Company bought Oak Hill Plaza, a 92.5%-occupied southwest Austin retail center, as a 10-year road overhaul nears completion. James Corl said construction hurt visibility, parking and access. -
Andy Murray picks Alcaraz as best when players are fit, admits bias
At the Laver Cup, Andy Murray told TNT that Carlos Alcaraz is the best player when everyone is fit, while admitting he is biased because he loves watching the Spaniard. He also said Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev can challenge Alcaraz on any given day. -
Michael Duna turns a second chance into work helping struggling young people
At 18, Michael Duna is employed by Leeds-based Building Futures Together to engage young people in situations like his. The centre supported him after he was expelled at 14, and he is pursuing plumbing and Functional Skills qualifications. -
UK owner’s three dark solar cells prompt online fault theories
A UK owner found three darkened cells on a two-year-old, ground-mounted DMEGC panel that still produced power. Reddit commenters raised microcracks as a possible cause and urged checking the busbars, but the owner could not tell whether output had fallen. -
Police return Wellington seal pup to water after road crossing
Police and Department of Conservation officials helped a seal pup spotted crossing Hutt Road in Wellington on Sunday afternoon. Officers drove it to a safe place and released it into the water, police said, adding that the response protected the pup and road users. -
Bardsley says World Cup or Champions League could shape Kane’s Ballon d’Or bid
Phil Bardsley says Harry Kane’s 61 goals in 51 appearances for Bayern Munich across all competitions make him a Ballon d’Or contender, but believes a Champions League or World Cup win could prove crucial to voters. Kane won the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal in 2025/26. -
South Florida's fourth-quarter surge secures a 14-6 win over Bowling Green
South Florida rallied from 6-0 down at halftime with 14 fourth-quarter points to beat Bowling Green 14-6 and reach 4-0. Luke Kromenhoek scored the go-ahead touchdown, and D.J. Crowther added the final score after rushing for 143 yards. Bowling Green is 0-4. -
Freshfields Animal Rescue takes preventive pet support across Merseyside
Freshfields Animal Rescue is operating a pet mobile across Merseyside to help owners struggling with costs. A vet nurse and dog behaviourist provide basic treatment, advice and preventive care, but the van is not an emergency veterinary service. -
Cohen & Steers’ August AUM fell $1.5 billion despite net inflows
Cohen & Steers’ August assets under management fell $1.5 billion from July to $101.0 billion as $1.9 billion in market depreciation and $155 million in distributions outweighed $528 million in net inflows. Open-end funds added $430 million, and subadvisory mandates $119 million. -
Farmers miss out as England's £233m SFI fund runs out in under six hours
England's £233m Sustainable Farming Incentive fund ran out in under six hours, leaving Shropshire farmer Dan Morris and daughter Imogen without funding. Minister Stephen Morgan says he is exploring alternatives to first-come, first-served applications. -
Edinburgh lecturers launch five-week strike in £140m cuts dispute
University of Edinburgh lecturers have begun a five-week strike, with UCU members due to remain off work until 30 October. The dispute concerns £140m in cuts announced last year and compulsory redundancies; the union says the cuts could lead to 1,800 job losses. -
Nepal avalanche kills two at Himlung camp; missing counts differ
An avalanche at Himlung Himal’s base camp in Nepal killed two people; accounts differ on how many remain missing. Police said 10 Nepalese were unaccounted for, while a mountain guides’ association reported 14 kitchen staff missing. Poor weather initially blocked rescue access. -
Leaked gas lobby paper claims Victoria's hookup rules could add $100 a year to gas costs
A leaked paper from Australian Gas Infrastructure Group urged Victoria to drop a planned Jan. 1 ban on gas hookups in new homes and commercial buildings, claiming household gas costs could rise about $100 a year; Guardian Australia reported no evidence for the estimate. -
Coventry hospital opens two-room bereavement suite for baby-loss families
University Hospital in Coventry has opened a two-room bereavement suite for families affected by baby loss, away from the Labour Ward with soundproofing and a separate entrance. Families who experienced loss helped fund items including sofas and artwork. -
Prescott says Brazilian fans’ Tifo looked like neither him nor Lamar Jackson
After the Dallas Cowboys lost to the Baltimore Ravens in Brazil, Dak Prescott said a Tifo made by Brazilian fans depicting him and Lamar Jackson looked like neither player. He called it “terrible,” but said it was funny and cool to see them on a large poster. -
Braves name Chris Sale to start Wild Card opener against Phillies
Atlanta manager Walt Weiss named Chris Sale the Braves’ Game 1 starter against the Phillies in the Wild Card series. Games 1 and 2 in Atlanta are scheduled for 2 p.m. ET; Tyler Mahle is expected to start Game 2, while Game 3’s time is unannounced. -
Tesla's decade-long rally would have grown $10,000 to $267,000
Over the past decade, Tesla shares rose 2,570%, making a hypothetical $10,000 investment worth $267,000, The Motley Fool reports. At the time of publication, the stock was 24% below its peak and Tesla had a $1.2 trillion market capitalization. -
Unconfirmed report says Manchester City found guilty on 114 of 115 charges
A report by The Athletic’s David Ornstein says Manchester City were found guilty on 114 of 115 Premier League financial-rule charges, but the league has not officially confirmed it; City return against Liverpool at Anfield on Oct. 11 under manager Enzo Maresca. -
Audit revisions cut valuations at three Metrics funds; trading suspended
Metrics Credit Partners suspended trading in three ASX-listed funds Monday as audited net tangible asset values fell: 12.16% at Metrics Real Estate Multi-Strategy Fund, 10.08% at Metrics Income Opportunities Trust and 1.99% at Metrics Master Income Trust. -
Birmingham researchers test ear-based oxygen monitor across skin tones
A University Hospitals Birmingham study is testing an EarSwitch monitor that shines light into the ear canal to see if it measures blood oxygen more accurately across skin tones than fingertip devices. Twenty-nine volunteers took part; no findings are reported. -
Broncos turn 16-point halftime deficit into 30-26 win over Rams
The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Rams 30-26 after trailing 16-0 at halftime, scoring all 30 points in the second half. Bo Nix's late touchdown put Denver ahead, and Talanoa Hufanga sealed the comeback with his second interception of Matthew Stafford on the final play. -
West Midlands families get free meals through FoodCycle’s surplus scheme
FoodCycle uses surplus supermarket produce to provide free vegetarian meals and take-home groceries, helping feed hundreds of families and schoolchildren through school-based sessions across the West Midlands. At Birmingham’s Ark Tindal Academy, families meet weekly. -
California law reduces English learner exit requirements to one test
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a California law Sunday allowing nearly 1 million English learners to exit language programs after one state-approved English test, eliminating three other requirements. Students who leave will be monitored for four years. -
TDS withdraws all-stock bid for Array minority shares, keeps 82% stake
Telephone & Data Systems (TDS) withdrew its all-stock proposal to buy Array Digital Infrastructure’s remaining shares on Sept. 1, retaining its 82% stake. Management favors buybacks and plans to monetize Array spectrum, but has set no schedule or price targets.
