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Man dragged nearly 1,000 feet in fatal South L.A. hit-and-run

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:18:16 GMT

LOS ANGELES, California - Police are searching for the drivers of two vehicles involved in a horrific hit-and-run collision that killed an electric scooter rider in South Los Angeles late Wednesday night.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department's South Traffic Division, the incident occurred on October 9, 2026, at approximately 9:45 p.m. A man, believed to be around 35 years old, w

Overworked Avalanche look to grind out win vs. Penguins

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:25:06 GMT

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Playing its third game in four nights, the Colorado Avalanche will attempt to beat the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins off a healthy dose of adrenaline Friday night.

The Avalanche split back-to-back, home-and-home contests against the Dallas Stars on Tuesday and Wednesday, both by 3-2 final scores. Colorado managed to earn three of four points in the mini-series thanks to a shooto

Dave Hakstol hired at Arizona State, Greg Powers exits amid probe into collapse

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:19:11 GMT

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Colorado Avalanche assistant Dave Hakstol has been named head coach at Arizona State while Greg Powers has left the program, the university announced Thursday.

Powers was placed on paid administrative leave last month after seven members of the Division I team asked the university to remove him pending an investigation into the collapse of defenseman Matthew Mayich during an ou

Rams try to turn close losses into win against struggling Cardinals

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:40:29 GMT

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As the Los Angeles Rams move into a more manageable stretch of their schedule, they won't get a chance to catch their breath, as a home matchup against the Arizona Cardinals awaits Sunday at Inglewood, Calif.

The Rams (2-3) will enter off yet another hard-luck defeat after falling 37-34 to the Buffalo Bills on Monday night when Harrison Mevis' game-winning field-goal attempt in t

Eight US states sue OpenAI over ChatGPT safety, seek stronger safeguards for users

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 03:59:01 GMT

Washington [US], October 15 (ANI): A bipartisan coalition of eight US states has sued OpenAI, alleging that the artificial intelligence company misled users about the safety of ChatGPT and failed to introduce adequate safeguards against self-harm, suicide and violence, according to a news report by Politico which cited Reuters.

The lawsuits, filed by state attorneys general in their respective state courts on Wed

Rams' Alaric Jackson has punching suspension cut to 1 game

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:55:09 GMT

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Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Alaric Jackson had his suspension for punching Buffalo Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb reduced from two games to one, the NFL announced Wednesday.

Jackson punched Chubb in the face after the Bills won 37-34 in overtime on Monday night. Chubb said something to Jackson before Jackson walked over in Chubb's direction and delivered the punch.

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Jaguars await Texans in London-based AFC South showdown

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:19:04 GMT

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One day after the Houston Texans celebrated their first win of the season last Sunday, they officially welcomed receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. from the Arizona Cardinals in the season's first blockbuster trade.

Harrison, just two years removed from being the fourth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, will make his Texans debut when Houston faces the Jacksonville Jaguars in London

"Who wants to be President of Iran": Trump asks during Arizona rally

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:57:55 GMT

Arizona [US], October 15 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) said that he may have "gone a little too far" in his remarks about Iran while asking who would want to become the country's president.

As per Fox News, speaking at a campaign rally in Arizona, Trump said, "Who would like to be the president of Iran? Please raise your hand. No. I don't want to be. I probably went a little too far.

West Virginia vies to improve defense vs. Cincinnati

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:40:19 GMT

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West Virginia and Cincinnati will look to shake off recent defeats to Arizona when the Mountaineers and Bearcats meet in Big 12 Conference play on Saturday afternoon in Morgantown, W.Va.

The Mountaineers (3-3, 0-3) were picked apart for 341 passing yards as they fell 52-31 to the Wildcats last Saturday. West Virginia has given up more than 40 points in all three of its conference g

Baylor bids to continue building momentum vs. tumbling TCU

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:19:03 GMT

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Baylor will aim to remain unbeaten in Big 12 play and win its fifth straight game overall when it battles TCU on Saturday night in Waco, Texas.

The Bears (4-1, 2-0) are one of five teams that haven't lost in conference play, while TCU (2-3, 0-2) has fallen in its past two games.

Plus, Baylor has outscored its opponents 158-54 during its four-game winning streak.

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Rams' Alaric Jackson gets 2-game ban for punching Bills' Bradley Chubb

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:05:04 GMT

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Rams offensive lineman Alaric Jackson was suspended two games by the NFL for punching Buffalo Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb after Los Angeles lost Monday night in overtime.

Chubb was spotted talking to players on both teams near midfield after the Bills' 37-34 overtime victory over the Rams when he appeared to say something to Jackson. The 6-foot-7, 338-pound Jackson walked tow

Rams' Alaric Jackson punches Bills' Bradley Chubb after 'emotional game'

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:25:04 GMT

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Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Alaric Jackson vented his frustration after his team's loss on Monday by punching Buffalo Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb.

No. 10 Texas Tech puts unblemished record on line vs. Arizona State

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:05:03 GMT

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In a game featuring the past two Big 12 champions, Arizona State will face No. 10 Texas Tech on Saturday afternoon in Lubbock, Texas.

The programs enter the game with different momentum, however.

Texas Tech (5-0, 2-0) is one of nine remaining undefeated FBS teams. The Red Raiders also have an 11-game home winning streak and have captured at least their first five games for t

Avalanche, Stars renew rivalry as each seeks bounce-back win

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:19:03 GMT

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The rivalry started in the 20th century and it is still going strong three decades into the 21st. The next chapter begins Tuesday night in Dallas when the Stars host the Colorado Avalanche in the first game of a home-and-home set.

The teams' history with one another dates to their epic seven-game series in 1999, won by Dallas on the way to its only Stanley Cup title. They've met

Cardinals finalize Marvin Harrison Jr. trade; GM says decision not easy

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:55:05 GMT

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One day after Texans coach DeMeco Ryans revealed the acquisition in his postgame press conference, the Arizona Cardinals announced on Monday their trade of wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. to Houston.

The final terms were Harrison and a 2027 sixth-round draft pick to Houston in exchange for second- and seventh-round picks in 2027 to Arizona. Previous reports h

Guardians boost roster to 13 pitchers for ALCS vs. Rays

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:40:29 GMT

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The Cleveland Guardians added an extra pitcher to their American League Championship Series roster after the club included right-hander Slade Cecconi on a 13-man staff.

Cecconi replaces utility man Daniel Schneemann, who was active during the Guardians' comeback victory in the American League Division Series against the Chicago White Sox.

The Guardians open the ALCS on the

Report: Lions WR Tom Kennedy (knee) out for season

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:19:09 GMT

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Detroit Lions return specialist Tom Kennedy will miss the rest of the season with an MCL injury, NFL Network reported on Monday.

He will undergo surgery after sustaining the injury to his right knee at the end of an 11-yard punt return in the second quarter of Sunday's 45-21 road win against the Arizona Cardinals.

Kennedy, 30, has averaged 13.2 yards on six punt returns and 2

NFL injury roundup: Defensive injuries dot NFC North

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 01:40:20 GMT

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Green Bay defensive tackle Javon Hargrave is likely done for the season with an Achilles tendon injury, Packers coach Matt LaFleur indicated after Sunday's 31-7 victory over the Chicago Bears.

'Early indications look like Achilles,' said LaFleur, who also said the injury 'doesn't look good.'

Hargrave was injured chasing Bears quarterback Case Keenum in the fourth quarter. He

Jared Goff, Jahmyr Gibbs combine for 6 TDs as Lions torch Cards

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:05:05 GMT

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Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes and ran for another, and Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for 151 yards and two scores to lead the Detroit Lions to a 45-21 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday in Glendale, Ariz.

Goff completed 19 of 30 passes for 271 yards. He has thrown for more than 200 yards in all five games this season for the Lions (3-2). Jameson Williams caught two of Goff'

NFL roundup: Jaguars stun Eagles in final seconds in London

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:19:19 GMT

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Cam Little made the second of two field goals in the final eight seconds, giving the Jacksonville Jaguars a dramatic 19-17 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in London.

After Jake Elliott's 48-yard field goal handed Philadelphia a 17-16 lead with eight seconds left, Jacksonville's Ameer Abdullah returned the ensuing kickoff 53 yards to the Eagles 39 before he was t

Texans acquiring Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr., DeMeco Ryans says

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 21:05:21 GMT

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Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans told reporters Sunday that the team had acquired wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. in a trade with the Arizona Cardinals.

Ryans made the statement to finish his postgame press conference following the Texans' 26-3 road victory over the Tennessee Titans in Nashville.

'You guys want to know, huh?' a smiling Ryans said. 'Yes, all right, we trad

Clean air, affordable energy top concerns for Arizonans

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:55:38 GMT

New data from The Nature Conservancy in Arizona show rising energy prices and extreme heat are the most pressing concerns for state residents heading into the midterms. However, energy efficiency programs and rebates are being phased out by the state's major utiliti

Aaron Donald: 'I'm having fun, getting into a good groove'

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:56:49 GMT

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WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. One moment, he had his arms wrapped around Josh Allen's torso, turning and slamming the Bills quarterback to the SoFi Stadium turf.

Another moment post-snap he refused to back down from Buffalo offensive lineman O'Cyrus Torrence and go of Torrence's face mask.

In overtime, he was celebrating after recovering inside linebacker Nate Landman's peanut punch-created force

Late for Work: How Jesse Minter 'Flipped the Script on Overtime'

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:35:45 GMT

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Head Coach Jesse Minter opting to take the ball first in overtime in Sunday night's victory over the Atlanta Falcons raised eyebrows because it defied conventional wisdom.

Under the current overtime format in which each team gets a possession, it makes sense for the team that wins the coin toss to take the ball second.

Minter's calculated decision worked to perfection.

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TWENTYMAN: 5 players who impressed through first five weeks

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:00:23 GMT

Tim Twentyman

At just over the quarter point of the season the Detroit Lions head to their bye week with a 3-2 record. The bye week will be a good time for Detroit to rest and get some players back off injury and make a push in October and November ahead of the stretch run in December and January.

There have been some impressive individual performances for the Lions through the first five games that deserve

Asked and Answered: Oct. 15

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:05:00 GMT

Bob Labriola

The opinions found in Asked and Answered do not reflect the views of the Steelers organization.

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TRACY THOMPSON WEST MIDDLESEX, PA: We always hear the terms, 10, 11, and 12 personal on offense. Can you please explain these terms. Thank you for your efforts and time writing Asked and Answered.

ANSWER: Those numbers refer to how many running backs and

Fantasy Football Week 6 Start 'Em Guide: Prime Lineup Picks

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:38:00 GMT

Seahawks fantasy insider Scott Engel gets you ready for Week 6 with tips for setting your lineup

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Fantasy Football Week 6 Start 'Em Guide: Prime Lineup Picks

Seahawks fantasy insider Scott Engel gets you ready for Week 6 with tips for setting your lineup

Fantasy football managers truly earn their wins in weeks like this one, as the bye weeks start to make a significant impact in lin

Jets CB Azareye'h Thomas Experiencing a Second-Year Surge

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:55:00 GMT

HC Aaron Glenn: Hes Intelligent Enough to Play Man and Zone

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After the Jets selectedAzareye'h Thomasin the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, he appeared in 12 games (5 starts) and took over as a boundary starter following the trade of CB Sauce Gardner to the Colts. Thomas finished the season with 7 PDs, tied for sixth-most among rookie CBs. Over his five starts, Thomas was one of only 16 players

Game Preview: Giants vs. Saints | 2026 NFL Week 6

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:28:41 GMT

The New Orleans Saints visit the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium for Week 6 of the 2026 NFL season on Sunday, Oct. 18 at 12:00 p.m. CT.

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Celebrating Latino Heritage, Leadership, and Achievement

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:13:04 GMT

The Bay Area's rich Latino heritage has long defined the values of family, grit, and local leadership across Northern California. This season, that cultural pride takes center stage as two local student-athletes step into a national spotlight that celebrates both athletic excellence and their cultural roots.
The San Francisco 49ers are proud to announce Denisse Heredia and Luis Velasco as their 2026 nominees for

Cardinals, Beating Cancer Crucial Part Of Father-Son Story

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:42:11 GMT

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Football was part of life.
The Neffs were "huge" fans of the sport, from the time they lived in Pennsylvania to their move to Arizona in 2001. Stephen Neff Sr. and his son Steve Jr., a teen at the time, latched on to the Cardinals and got season tickets. They watched games at Sun Devil Stadium, they moved as fans to Sta

How To Watch: Cardinals vs. Rams, Week 6

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:00:11 GMT

Check out all the ways to watch, listen and live stream the Arizona Cardinals against the Los Angeles Rams on October 18, 2026
The Arizona Cardinals take on the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, October 18 at 1:05 p.m. MST.
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Game Preview: Patriots vs. Jets | NFL Week 6

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The New England Patriots will host the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, October 18 at 1 PM ET.
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Eagles sign T Xavier Truss and DT Zion Wilson to the practice squad

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:33:01 GMT

TE Josiah Deguara and CB Shaun Wade were released from the practice squad.
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The Eagles announced on Tuesday that the team has signed tackle Xavier Truss and defensive tackle Zion Wilson to the practice squad. In corresponding moves, tight end Josiah Deguara and cornerback Shaun Wade were released from the practice squad.
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Packers host the Cowboys in primetime

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:17:18 GMT

Green Bay has posted a 10-1-1 mark in the last 12 meetings between the teams
The Green Bay Packers will be under the lights when they take on the Dallas Cowboys at Lambeau Field on Sunday Night Football.

It will be the fourth Sunday Night Football meeting with the Cowboys, including for the second year in a row.

It is the third time the two teams will meet on SNF in Green Bay (2008, 2010).<

First Look: Rams host Cardinals at SoFi Stadium in Week 6

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:00:16 GMT

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The Rams remain home in Week 6 with the Cardinals visiting SoFi Stadium. Kickoff on Sunday in Inglewood, Calif. is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. pacific time on FOX.
In advance of the contest, here is your First Look at Rams-Cardinals, presented by Cedars-Sinai.
Notable Cardinals additions

Hired former Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur as their new head coach on Fe

Mike Evans Makes His Mark in 49ers-Seahawks Rivalry

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:06:15 GMT

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The San Francisco 49ers faced a familiar challenge on Sunday: finding a way to win a hard-fought battle against the Seattle Seahawks at the notoriously loud Lumen Field.
The game marked another chapter in the historic rivalry, with several new faces experiencing it for the first time, including WRMike Evans.
While battling a rib injury he suffered in Week 3 against the Arizona Cardinal

NOTEBOOK: Goff continues his strong play to start the season

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 03:04:20 GMT

Tim Twentyman
Glendale, ARIZ.There were several stars for the Detroit Lions Sunday in a 45-21 win over the Arizona Cardinals that improved their record to 3-2 on the season as they head into their Week 6 bye with a chance to get some rest and take a breath.
The play of quarterbackJared Goffwas right at the top of the list.
Goff completed 19-of-30 passes for 271 yards, three touchdowns

FOUR DOWNS: Defense responds in Lions' win over Cardinals

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 02:39:04 GMT

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FIRST DOWN: DEFENSIVE PERFORMANCE
Detroit's defense came into Sunday's contest against the Arizona Cardinals looking to change the narrative surrounding their unit over the first month of the season.
"Guys really responded in a big way. I thought our defense attacked the run and was sticky in coverage. Very disciplined," Lions head coach Dan Campbell said after the gam

Receiver Changes, Finding The Offense, And Lions Aftermath

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 02:05:16 GMT

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Right as the Cardinals got started Sunday against the Lions, just as Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans was meeting with the media and on the third time he was asked acknowledging his team was indeedtrading for Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., the deal came into focus.
Multiple reports had Houston giving up a 2027 second-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick for

Mykel Williams Returns to Action After ACL Recovery

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT

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After nearly a year away from the field, San Francisco 49ers defensive linemanMykel Williamsis set to make his return.
Williams, who suffered a season-ending ACL injury during his rookie campaign in 2025 in Week 9, is expected to make his 2026 season debut on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field.
Selected by San Francisco with the 11th-overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft from

Arizona police negotiators dismissed from wrongful death lawsuit

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:05:53 GMT

PHOENIX (CN) - A federal judge dismissed constitutional claims against two Arizona police officers involved in the killing of an unarmed man, but allowed claims against the city of Mesa to move forward for now.

Officers Matthew Adair and C. Orr had neither the duty nor ability to intercede when fellow officers shot Shawn Gagne more than 100 times while he attempted to surrender, U.S. District Judge Sha

After strong monsoon, winter rainfall could recharge Arizona aquifers

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:37:15 GMT

PHOENIX (CN) - On the heels of the two driest winters on record, drought conditions across Arizona have slightly receded thanks to a strong monsoon boosted by tropical storms and a strong El Nino in the Pacific.

Arizona received above average precipitation in September and the first half of October, especially in the Phoenix Valley and up north in Coconino and Yavapai Counties.

"It's really d

Arizona attorney general threatens lawsuit over south Phoenix data center

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:51:28 GMT

MESA, Ariz. (CN) - Arizona's attorney general threatened to sue an AI data center developer during a Wednesday town hall held to address the concerns of Phoenix valley residents.

The MenLo Digital AI hyperscale project in Ahwaktukee, a neighborhood in south Phoenix, is just one of nearly 50 new data centers under construction or in development across Arizona. If those centers are built and operated, Democrat

Attorney General threatens lawsuit over south Phoenix data center

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:51:28 GMT

MESA, Ariz. (CN) - Arizona's attorney general threatened to sue an AI data center developer during a Wednesday town hall held to address the concerns of Phoenix valley residents.

The MenLo Digital AI hyperscale project in Ahwaktukee, a neighborhood in south Phoenix, is just one of nearly 50 new data centers under construction or in development across Arizona. If those centers are built and operated, Democrat

Arizona accuses OpenAI of harming teens and misleading parents

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:07:21 GMT

PHOENIX (CN) - OpenAI became the latest target of Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes' consumer protection campaign against Big Tech after she claimed the ChatGPT creator of harming Arizona children, deceiving parents and violating state law.

In a Wednesday lawsuit, Mayes says the artificial intelligenc

TEFAP Food Box Distribution Coming to Nashville Southwest Arkansas Radio

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:37:17 GMT
TEFAP Food Box Distribution Coming to Nashville Southwest Arkansas Radio

City Invites New Pop-Up Food Concessions

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:31:37 GMT
City Invites New Pop-Up Food Concessions

Alexander Zverev defeats Alex de Minaur in Shanghai Masters quarterfinal

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:32:05 GMT
Alexander Zverev defeats Alex de Minaur in Shanghai Masters quarterfinal

North Korea, China officially open long-delayed New Yalu River Bridge

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:14:04 GMT
North Korea, China officially open long-delayed New Yalu River Bridge

Chinese travel agents advertising North Korea business trips on social media

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:06:59 GMT
Chinese travel agents advertising North Korea business trips on social media

The Guardian view on food security- we have just-in-time, we need just-in-case

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:17:06 GMT
The Guardian view on food security- we have just-in-time, we need just-in-case

Cost of balancing Great Britains power grid reaches nearly 50m a day - Energy industry

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:11:51 GMT
Cost of balancing Great Britains power grid reaches nearly 50m a day - Energy industry