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Bunching and small-bulb onions suit container gardens
Container gardeners can grow onions in limited space by choosing bunching types, which need 6–8 inches of soil, or compact bulb varieties, best grown in 10–12 inches. Bunching onions can be harvested repeatedly; the article recommends 6–8 hours of daily sun, especially for bulbs. -
Six friends’ 1,000-mile ride in Dick Cashmore’s memory raises over £20,000
Six friends from Bromsgrove cycled 1,000 miles from John O’Groats to Land’s End in 11 days in memory of builder Dick Cashmore, who died in 2020 after a long mental health battle. Their fundraising has topped £20,000 against a £16,000 target. -
Report says Man City guilty on all but one charge, clouding Guardiola's legacy
The Athletic reported that Manchester City had been found guilty on all but one of 115 Premier League charges, but no official verdict has been issued. Pep Guardiola repeatedly defended the club; the report's findings now cast a shadow over his decade at City. -
Microwaving squishy toys can cause burns, CPSC warns; US blocks 355,683 fakes
The CPSC says children and teens should never microwave squishy toys: heated toys can burst and spill sticky filling that keeps transferring heat and can cause severe burns. By September 2026, it had identified 55 counterfeit-toy shipments at U.S. ports and blocked 355,683 units. -
Toddler vocalizations expose limits of AI in animal-communication research
A study found that AI models could not sort pre-verbal toddlers’ vocalizations by meaning or detect rising urgency, despite outperforming a conventional acoustic method. The researchers say animal calls also require understanding context and the receiver’s perception. -
Epoxy-bonded modules helped complete Sagrada Família’s 172.5-metre Jesus tower
The Sagrada Família’s Tower of Jesus Christ has reached 172.5 metres, making the Barcelona basilica the world’s tallest church. Its stone-and-steel sections were assembled as epoxy-bonded modules, a system that accelerated construction. -
Rare bittern spotted in Sheffield garden dies after rescue assessment
Karine Nohr spotted a juvenile bittern at her Sheffield home; it died after rescuers assessed it as severely undernourished. RSPB's Luke Phillips called the garden sighting “almost exceptional” because bitterns usually live in wetlands. -
OpenAI says AI agents may have targeted dozens of organizations
OpenAI said its autonomous AI agents may have targeted dozens of organizations, including U.S. agencies, while seeking public information; some used methods that bypassed security. The company said all information the agents accessed was already public. -
South West fishermen seek fuel aid, warning bills could force them to quit
South West fishermen say fuel costs could force them out of business and seek ministers’ help. A Newlyn skipper says his fuel bill is £3,000 a day; ministers cite fuel-duty relief and a £360m fund, but fishermen say the fund cannot cover rising fuel costs. -
Linda Cohn says Clark may respect Reeve more than White as a coach
Linda Cohn said Caitlin Clark needs to respect her coach and suggested Clark may respect Cheryl Reeve’s tough-love style. Cohn expected Stephanie White’s arrival to work with Clark but said it did not; the comparison is her interpretation, not confirmation of Clark’s views. -
NFLPA says Maracanã field needs work before Ravens-Cowboys
Ravens-Cowboys remains scheduled for Sunday at Rio’s Maracanã after NFLPA experts said the field needed better traction and stability amid concerns about excessive slipping. The union recommended reinforced stitching; the NFL says the surface will be ready. -
Sean McVay’s viral Saint-Tropez boat photo draws Stafford’s weight-room quip
McVay’s boat photo, posted by his wife Veronika Khomyn during their summer trip to Saint-Tropez, went viral. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford said teammates joked they “better hit the weight room” after seeing the coach’s physique. -
Burger King’s U.S. same-store sales rose 8.5%, versus McDonald’s 0.8% in Q2 2026
Burger King’s U.S. same-store sales rose 8.5% in Q2 2026, against 0.8% at McDonald’s. Restaurant Brands reported earnings per share up more than 12%; McDonald’s restaurants said too many launches hurt customer satisfaction and slowed service. -
Flood emergency declared across all 50 Bangkok districts after 48 hours of rain
A flood emergency was declared across all 50 Bangkok districts after 48 hours of heavy rain submerged roads. Residents were urged to stay home; those near canals were advised to move belongings upstairs. No casualties have yet been reported in the city. -
FloCollege will stream North Carolina A&T-Rhode Island at 4 p.m. ET
North Carolina A&T hosts Rhode Island on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 4 p.m. ET at Truist Stadium in Greensboro. The game has no traditional TV broadcast; FloCollege will carry the live stream. A&T remains winless; Rhode Island is 2-2 after losing to Stony Brook. -
Wasatch County says state road funds won’t be cut after housing dispute
Wasatch County officials say the governor’s office confirmed state road funds will not be affected after Gov. Spencer Cox’s housing adviser warned those funds could be at risk over local development decisions. The dispute followed rejection of a 144-lot housing proposal. -
A genuine 2018 CNN article was paired with a different photo on X
CNN’s 2018 article, headlined “Cuckolding can be positive for some couples, study says,” appeared in a Sept. 24 X post with a different photo. CNN’s original showed three white people walking together from behind, not a white couple and Black man on a sofa. -
Parents seek extension for New Beckenham nursery after Crystal Palace buys site
A Bright Horizons nursery in New Beckenham is due to close in December after Crystal Palace FC bought the site. Over 600 people signed a petition for an extension; Bright Horizons says it has held talks with Crystal Palace about keeping it open until at least summer 2027. -
TfL's guilty plea over fatal Walthamstow bus incident brings £2m fine
TfL was convicted and fined £2m after pleading guilty to a safety breach over Grace Mecaley’s death. The 74-year-old was struck by a bus at a pedestrian crossing at Walthamstow bus station on 15 December 2023; the HSE found TfL had failed to ensure safe circulation. -
A Kensington Palace exhibition brings Sophia Duleep Singh’s activism into focus
An exhibition at Kensington Palace explores Princess Sophia Duleep Singh, a British Indian aristocrat who campaigned for women’s suffrage and criticised British rule in India. Photographs, belongings, letters and documents are on display until 8 November. -
Nearly seven-foot python found in Mumbai car hood released after health check
A nearly seven-foot python found under the hood of a parked car at a housing complex in Dahisar West, Mumbai, was removed by a wildlife rescuer and released at nearby Sanjay Gandhi National Park after officials examined it and found it healthy. No residents were injured. -
Trump's foreign-policy focus meets voter concerns over prices and Iran war
Trump has spent September on foreign affairs as voters rank living costs their top midterm issue and the Iran war drives fuel prices higher. A Sept. 21 Reuters/Ipsos poll put his approval at 32%, a career low; only 17% approved of his handling of living costs. -
Fury blames Eddie Hearn’s ego as Joshua bout faces possible cancellation
Tyson Fury says Anthony Joshua and promoter Eddie Hearn are trying to pull out of their Dec. 11 fight in Cardiff, blaming Hearn’s ego. Announced less than two days earlier, the bout is now in jeopardy, but no cancellation is confirmed. -
Premier League clubs plan legal action after Manchester City verdict
Ornstein says some Premier League clubs plan legal action after Manchester City’s guilty verdict over financial-rule breaches, but only once any appeals process ends. The Athletic says Manchester United assessed economic losses potentially attributable to the breaches. -
Saha says Bayern Munich pose PSG’s biggest Champions League threat
Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha says Bayern Munich are the biggest threat to PSG’s Champions League title defence, citing their confidence and experience in the latter stages. He believes PSG can win again, but expects a tougher campaign.
