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EBA chair says Europe’s divided banking market limits financing scale
Fragmentation is keeping European banks from reaching the scale needed to fund the bloc’s digital, economic-security and defence goals, EBA chair François-Louis Michaud told Reuters. He said cross-border lending and integration matter alongside mergers. -
At 78, Cath Bowie becomes Guinness's oldest female Fortnite streamer
At 78, Scottish streamer Cath Bowie has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest female Fortnite streamer. She began playing in 2017 after her grandson introduced her to the game and now has about 24,000 followers. -
After Spectrum bill rises from $85 to about $105, Reddit users suggest asking to cancel
A Spectrum customer said a promotion ending Aug. 25 raised their bill from $85 before tax to about $105 plus tax; Reddit commenters advised calling, saying the new cost was unaffordable and asking about cancellation while pressing for the best available rate. -
Joshua Kay-Shaw aims to regain independence after York crash
Joshua Kay-Shaw, 20, is working to regain independence after brain and spinal injuries in a December 2023 car crash in York, where he was a passenger. After four months in hospital, he walks short distances with crutches and a splint and uses a wheelchair for longer trips. -
Obama suspects raising a son would have been harder than raising daughters
Barack Obama said on his new podcast, with guest Tom Hanks, that he suspects raising a son would have been harder for him than raising daughters Malia and Sasha. He related that thought to his loving but difficult-to-understand relationship with his grandfather. -
Emma D’Arcy wore a floor-length Valentino coat to the ‘Digger’ premiere
At the London premiere of Alejandro González Iñárritu’s film “Digger,” Emma D’Arcy wore a floor-length, pearlescent Valentino duster coat over a red blouse, with a Tiffany & Co. brooch. D’Arcy told Vogue the look was “quite ’90s Hugh Grant.” -
Campus paper reports names of two Ole Miss students found dead
The Daily Mississippian reported that the two University of Mississippi students found dead this week were Aidan Hamilton, 18, and Robert Strang, 20. One was found at Stewart Hall Monday and the other at an off-campus residence; the causes remain under investigation. -
Alex Bregman returns to Cubs dugout during facial-fracture recovery
Alex Bregman appeared in the Cubs dugout for the first time since a foul ball caused multiple facial fractures in Sunday's game against Cincinnati. Manager Craig Counsell ruled out a Wednesday return, citing swelling and Bregman's need to test his response to more activity. -
Computer science grads turn to AI skills as entry-level hiring slows
Computer science graduates face a tougher entry-level market as software job postings fall and employers seek people able to manage AI tools. Tulane graduate Jack Zemke found work at an engineering firm after presenting an AI project, then joined an AI startup this summer. -
Yankees weigh Stanton’s return and Lagrange’s bullpen role for Wild Card roster
Giancarlo Stanton and Carlos Lagrange are under consideration for the Yankees’ Wild Card Series roster, manager Aaron Boone said, but neither is assured a spot. Stanton could be used as a pinch hitter; Lagrange’s bullpen chances may hinge on Clarke Schmidt’s status. -
Study: Healthier US packaged-food sales could delay 150,000 diet-related deaths
A study by Access to Nutrition Initiative and ShareAction estimates US packaged food and beverage makers could delay around 150,000 diet-related deaths in a year by shifting sales toward healthier products already on the market. It analyzed nearly 10,000 products from 24 firms. -
Airport owner Tony Hall among three killed in Swiss Alps crash
West Midlands businessman and Wolverhampton Halfpenny Green Airport owner Anthony “Tony” Hall was one of three people killed when a plane crashed near Leukerbad in Switzerland on 15 September; Welsh businessman Owain Davies was also identified as a British victim. -
Gaza residents doubt Israel’s election will improve their lives
Israel’s Oct. 27 election will shape Gaza policy, but displaced Palestinians in Gaza expect little improvement and fear renewed escalation. An expert says an opposition-led government could respond more to international pressure, but would face far-right pressure. -
Brent tops $103 as oil gains continue amid US-Iran deadlock
Oil prices rose 0.4% Thursday after a 4% gain in the prior session, as US-Iran talks showed no concrete progress. At 0630 GMT, Brent was $103.51 a barrel and WTI $92.51; Tehran was reviewing Washington’s response to its peace proposals, an Iranian official said. -
India advances proposal to curb junk-food sales near schools
India is advancing a proposal to restrict shops within 50 metres of its 1.5 million schools from selling or advertising high-fat, salt and sugar foods to schoolchildren. No start date is set; regulators are accepting public comments until October 6. -
Sánchez leads LaLiga in tackles; Scott ranks top three six times, Maguire logs least distance for United
Three Sept. 23 posts say Manu Sánchez leads LaLiga in tackles this season, Alex Scott ranks in the Premier League’s top three in six categories, and Harry Maguire has covered the fewest kilometres among Manchester United players, at 25.8 km. -
China’s share of global container exports hits a record 40%
China’s share of global container exports hit a record 40% on a rolling three-month basis, up 2.5% in nine months, the EU Chamber of Commerce in China’s president said. One tariff economist said the rise may reflect rerouting, not a larger share of global trade. -
Middle East conflict leads UN debate, with Netanyahu and Abbas due to speak
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas are due to address the UN General Assembly in New York on Thursday, as the Middle East conflict dominates the annual debate. Abbas is scheduled to speak by video after being denied a US visa. -
U.S. reliance on China for rare earths will persist well into the 2030s
U.S. dependence on China for rare earths will last well into the 2030s despite growing domestic output. Output of its two most-used types has more than tripled but meets only 42% of demand. Trump and Xi may discuss extending China’s delay of rare-earth export restrictions on aال? -
A Different World finale hints at Lisa Bonet’s possible Season 2 return
In A Different World’s Season 1 finale, Ellington is revealed to be Denise Huxtable’s son, and Dwayne secretly calls her, hinting at a possible Lisa Bonet return. The finale does not confirm Bonet will appear; any return depends on a Season 2. -
Netflix’s ‘A Different World’ reboot centers on Gen Z at Hillman
Now streaming, Netflix’s 10-episode “A Different World” follows Deborah Wayne to her parents’ historically Black Hillman College after NYU Tisch rescinds her acceptance. Variety’s review says it captures Gen Z campus life but races through its stories. -
Mr. and Ms. Olympia head to Las Vegas Sept. 25–26, free on OlympiaTV
The 62nd Mr. Olympia runs Sept. 25–26 at Las Vegas’ Palms Casino Resort: Ms. Olympia pre-judging is Friday at 12:30 p.m. ET, its finals and Mr. Olympia pre-judging at 9 p.m., and the men’s final Saturday at 10 p.m. ET; the events stream free on OlympiaTV. -
Chema Andres says a Real Madrid return is possible, but not on his mind
Brighton midfielder Chema Andres says he is not thinking about a return to Real Madrid after joining the Premier League side, but called a future move an honour and said it remains possible. He also believes Madrid have enough quality in midfield. -
Kimmich says he must help Klopp restore Germany’s identity
Germany captain Joshua Kimmich says his role under new coach Jürgen Klopp goes beyond individual performances: he wants to help restore the national team’s identity and return it to a level he says its talent merits. Germany’s results have fallen short since 2018. -
EA Sports FC 27 Standard Edition unlocks on PC Sept. 24, consoles Sept. 25
EA Sports FC 27’s Standard Edition unlocks on PC at 23:00 UTC on Sept. 24, while PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch players can start at midnight local time on Sept. 25. The free FC 27 Lite preview arrives Sept. 25 at 16:00 UTC. -
Trump’s 24-hour YouTube channel draws few viewers and critical reviews
Donald Trump’s 24-hour YouTube channel drew about 8,500 viewers at Monday’s launch, but The Daily Beast recorded 427 early Wednesday. Reviewers questioned its purpose; The Bulwark’s Brendan Hartnett called its content “political ephemera,” not really news. -
Robertson recalls Everton’s £750,000 bid from January 2014
Andy Robertson says Everton bid £750,000 for him at Dundee United in January 2014, proposing a six-month loan back and a later backup role behind Leighton Baines. Dundee United wanted £1.5 million and sold him to Hull for £2.85 million that summer.
