News archive — Page 57
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Chelsea to assess Jamie Gittens after England U21 ankle injury
Jamie Gittens was forced off late in the first half of England U21’s qualifier against Kazakhstan with an ankle problem. Manager Lee Carsley said he was returning to Chelsea for assessment; a post by Katherine Walsh said he would miss the final two qualifiers. -
Skip Bayless rips Packers after 35-14 home loss to Falcons
Skip Bayless called the Packers “inept,” “incompetent” and “pathetic” after their 35-14 home loss to Atlanta left them 1-2 and last in the NFC North. On ESPN’s First Take, he said he could make the case Green Bay was playing the NFL’s worst football. -
At $4.48 a gallon, $2,400 in ExxonMobil stock yields about one tank’s cost in annual dividends
AAA put the U.S. national average for unleaded at $4.48 a gallon, making a 14-gallon fill-up more than $60. At ExxonMobil’s current 2.54% dividend yield, $2,400 in shares would generate about $61 a year—roughly one tank’s cost, not regular fill-ups. -
Real Madrid weigh bringing Como defender Jacobo Ramon back next summer
Real Madrid are considering bringing Como centre-back Jacobo Ramon back next summer as Antonio Rudiger’s contract nears expiry. Matteo Moretto, via Madrid Xtra, reports a buy-back option worth €8–9 million; no decision has been made. -
Gronkowski thinks Bradshaw’s viral McBride question was a setup
After Rob Gronkowski called Cardinals tight end Trey McBride the NFL’s best on “FOX NFL Sunday,” Terry Bradshaw asked, “What about McBride?” Gronkowski later told Front Office Sports he thought Bradshaw was trying to throw the panel off. -
Brussels footage shows Zelenskyy in sneakers; platform-shoe image is unverified
An image shared on X purporting to show Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in platform dress shoes in Brussels has not been verified as authentic; official footage from the Oct. 23, 2025, European Council event shows him in what appear to be all-black sneakers. -
Powerful El Niño may add 451,000 heat deaths over nine months
University of Chicago’s Climate Impact Lab estimates a powerful El Niño could contribute to 451,000 extra heat-related deaths worldwide in its first nine months, compared with a typical year. The heaviest toll is expected in lower-income countries in the Global South. -
Friday’s SoCal football scores feature Paloma Valley’s 69-0 win
Friday’s Southern California high school football results covered City Section, Southern Section and intersectional games, with Paloma Valley beating Liberty 69-0 and Sun Valley Poly defeating Grant 61-6. In 8-man play, Lancaster Baptist and Hesperia Christian tied 41-41. -
Saudi coalition says two Houthi drones bound for Riyadh were destroyed
Saudi Arabia’s military coalition said Saturday that air defences intercepted and destroyed two Houthi-launched drones heading for Riyadh, and intercepted a ballistic missile aimed at Khamis Mushait. It gave no information on damage or casualties. -
Jersey Meals on Wheels says fuel costs hinder driver recruitment
Jersey’s Meals on Wheels says rising fuel costs are making it harder to recruit volunteer drivers, who must use their own cars at their own expense. The service delivers hot meals to about 100 people four days a week and has more than 200 volunteers. -
Three men jailed after rape of teenager at Slough property
Teague Rose, Delwyn Rose and Raymond Sithole were jailed after being convicted of raping a teenage girl at a property in Slough. Teague Rose received 12 years and 10 months; Delwyn Rose and Sithole each received 11 years after a trial at Reading Crown Court. -
Jessica Roland stands by reopening Guernsey’s tax amendment window
Guernsey Bailiff Jessica Roland said she does not regret allowing deputies to submit new amendments after July’s tax-reform debate, calling it the right decision. With talks continuing next week, 40 of the 57 proposed changes remain to be discussed. -
Sark seeks temporary tractor transport for October motorbike trials
Sark’s Douzaine has asked Chief Pleas to approve a temporary public transport service for the motorbike trials on 10–11 October, using tractors and trailers to move riders and bikes between stages. Chief Pleas is due to consider the request next week. -
A 4,000-year-old timber henge lies beneath central Dorchester
A 4,000-year-old timber henge lies beneath central Dorchester, including a shopping arcade and supermarket car park. Archaeologists uncovered it during construction work in the 1980s; its palisade is estimated to have stretched about 400m around much of the town centre. -
Simone Biles puts her Spring, Texas, home on the market for $1.2 million
Realtor.com says Simone Biles listed her Spring, Texas, home for $1.2 million. The couple’s Houston-area mansion remains their Texas home. Biles said she would later move to Indianapolis while Owens plays for the Colts; that is not a permanent departure from Texas. -
Washington’s 4-1 win ends No. 22 Rutgers’ streak of three wins over ranked teams
Defending champion Washington beat No. 22 Rutgers 4-1 on Friday, handing the Scarlet Knights their first Big Ten loss and ending their three-game streak of wins over ranked teams. Zach Ramsey scored twice; Zach Mastrodimos cut Rutgers’ deficit to 2-1 at 67:01. -
Kilby Lock canal levels fell; trust believes sluices were opened deliberately
Water levels on the Grand Union Canal near Kilby Lock in Leicestershire fell within hours last weekend in what the Canal and River Trust believes was a deliberate act. The trust is trying to restore them, but low reservoirs limit supplies. -
New Jersey report finds Caldwell’s conduct constituted sexual harassment and broke ethics rules
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s 61-page report says Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell’s conduct constituted sexual harassment and repeatedly violated state ethics rules. Sherrill called for his resignation; Caldwell’s attorney disputed the findings. -
Remitly growth supports a Motley Fool buy case despite dilution
A Motley Fool contributor argues Remitly Global is worth buying despite paying no dividend and diluting shareholders, citing 20% growth in active customers to 10.2 million last quarter. Revenue reached $495 million, while operating margin stood at 13.5%. -
Buxton council weighs Canada goose cull amid E. coli risk
High Peak Borough Council is considering a Canada goose cull at Buxton’s Pavilion Gardens over an E. coli risk linked to droppings, but says it is not at that point. Cleaning is increasing, and sanitising stations and signs against feeding geese are in place. -
Chris Gordon seeks a stem cell match after severe aplastic anaemia diagnosis
Doctors say former RAF pilot Chris Gordon, 43, needs a stem cell transplant within the next few months for severe aplastic anaemia. His brother is only a partial match, so medics are searching global donor registers for a full match. He is urging people to register with DKMS. -
Royal Navy diving squadron wins Firmin Sword of Peace for 2024 work
Royal Navy Bravo Squadron has won the military’s highest humanitarian award, the Firmin Sword of Peace, for its 2024 work: safely disposing of a 500kg World War Two bomb in Plymouth, removing a 1,000kg bomb in Southsea and clearing demolition charges from Pitcairn. -
T.J. Hughes' three goals fuel Colorado's 5-2 preseason win over Winnipeg
Colorado beat Winnipeg 5-2 in a preseason rematch as T.J. Hughes scored three goals and Jaden Schwartz had a goal and an assist. Hughes tied the game and gave the Avs the lead with two second-period goals 1:21 apart, then scored into an empty net in the final minute. -
Zidane says Mbappé’s injury ‘not looking good’; Cherki disagrees
After scoring France’s winner against Turkey, Kylian Mbappé injured his knee and was substituted five minutes later. Zidane said Mbappé had hyperextended it and that the injury “was not looking good”; Rayan Cherki said it was not serious. Mbappé will return to Madrid for tests. -
A larger dig will probe Lincoln’s medieval leprosy hospital site
A larger excavation begins Friday at Lincoln’s Hospital of the Holy Innocents, founded around 1100 to care for people with leprosy. Test pits in 2025 found wall and surface traces; archaeologists hope new trenches will reveal more of the buildings.
