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Bumble agrees to $1.3 billion take-private deal with Ithaca

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:51:15 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas: Dating app Bumble is set to leave the public markets in a US$1.3 billion deal with Ithaca Holdings after years of declining user engagement and failed efforts to revive growth.

Bumble shares jumped 56 percent to $5.95 in early trading on October 13 after gaining 50 percent on October 12 following media reports about the potential Ithaca deal.

Ithaca has offered $6.05 per share for Bumble, a

Trump says government won't livestream execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:36:50 GMT

Washington, DC [US], October 15 (ANI): US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that the administration would not broadcast the firing-squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, withdrawing a proposal initially outlined by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.

While publicly streaming Hasan's execution "might have been a strong deterrent for the World to witness how America deals with Terrorists and

Tennessee QB George MacIntyre to start vs. No. 6 Alabama

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:40:23 GMT

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Quarterback George MacIntyre will start his second straight game on Saturday when No. 14 Tennessee hosts No. 6 Alabama in Knoxville, ESPN reported on Thursday.

MacIntyre stepped in for Faizon Brandon after he injured his shoulder in the Volunteers' 20-17 loss to then-No. 1 Texas on Sept. 26. Brandon is listed as questionable to face the Crimson Tide (5-1, 3-1 Southeastern Co

Winless Titans offer Colts chance to fix defensive issues

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:55:17 GMT

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For safety Camryn Bynum and the Indianapolis Colts' defense, it's time to tighten things up.

It's time to stop allowing so many points, start generating more takeaways and sacks and, most important, help the team improve on a 2-3 start that has it looking up at the Jacksonville Jaguars (4-1) in the AFC South.

On paper, a Sunday visit from the Tennessee Titans (0-5) sho

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

Denis Bouanga's brace, assist carry LAFC past Austin

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:05:03 GMT

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Denis Bouanga scored twice and added an assist as Los Angeles FC defeated Austin FC 3-1 on Wednesday.

Bouanga, who has 17 goals this season, is bidding to become the first player in MLS history to score 20 or more goals in four consecutive seasons. LAFC has four matches remaining in the regular season.

Son Heung-Min scored LAFC's other goal and recorded two assists. He

SEC media days: Denzel Aberdeen bolsters Florida's NCAA title hopes

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:40:25 GMT

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The Florida Gators were already in great shape entering the 2026-27 college basketball season, returning four starters from a team that went 16-2 in Southeastern Conference play and earned a second straight No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

They then received confirmation earlier this month that guard Denzel Aberdeen would be eligible after winning a temporary injunction that grante

Will Zalatoris will miss '27 season to undergo third back surgery

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:25:09 GMT

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Will Zalatoris is making back surgery his priority over the 2027 PGA Tour season and will miss the entire year in hopes his third operation will be his last.

Zalatoris, 30, disclosed his plan on Wednesday at a press conference for the Austin Championship, part of the FedEx Cup fall schedule next month.

Zalatoris is set to undergo spinal-fusion surgery in November, his lates

New wave of American fast-food chains bets on China's younger generation

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 03:15:35 GMT

SHANGHAI, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- At noon on a September day, the line outside the newly opened Church's Texas Chicken, a fried chicken shop from Atlanta in the United States, wound back two or three times, filling nearly half the walkway on a downtown Shanghai food street.

After about an hour, two young women were nearing the end of the line. "It's a first store, so a bigger crowd is only normal," one said. Behind t

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

CHINA-SHANGHAI-AMERICAN FAST FOOD-NEW WAVE (CN)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:16:12 GMT

(261014) -- SHANGHAI, Oct. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People walk past a KFC restaurant in downtown Shanghai, east China, June 15, 2026.

TO GO WITH "Economic Watch: New wave of American fast-food chains bets on China's younger generation" (Xinhua)

Dual-threat QBs in spotlight as No. 18 Oklahoma State visits No. 20 Houston

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:19:05 GMT

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Two of the Big 12's early-season surprises will clash Saturday when No. 18 Oklahoma State visits No. 20 Houston in a matchup with significant conference championship implications.

The Cowboys (4-1, 2-0 Big 12) have won four straight games under first-year coach Eric Morris, while the Cougars (5-1, 2-1) are coming off a 35-16 road victory over Kansas State.

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Avalanche look to sweep home-and-home set against Stars

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:55:06 GMT

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Nathan MacKinnon was bloodied after another fight and the intensity was raised. And it's October, not May.

The Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars mixed it up Tuesday night in Texas in what had a playoff feel just six games into the 2026-27 season, and Colorado came away with a 3-2 victory. It was the first of a home-and-home set that continues Wednesday night in Denver.

No. 11 Utah looks to move to 6-0, extend Colorado's skid

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:05:15 GMT

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No. 11 Utah has opened a season with five straight victories for the first time since 2015 and looks to tack on another triumph when it tackles Colorado in Big 12 play on Saturday night at Boulder, Colo.

The Utes (5-0, 2-0 Big 12) are thriving under first-year coach Morgan Scalley and have won each game by at least 14 points, including three by 33 or more.

'It's gonna be a

Bumble to go private in USD 1.3 billion deal as online dating industry faces reset

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 02:58:37 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 14 (ANI): Dating app operator Bumble Inc. will be acquired by Ithaca Holdings in an all-cash deal valuing the company at USD 1.3 billion, as the platform looks to rebuild its business amid declining paying users and prolonged revenue pressure.

Under the definitive agreement announced on Tuesday, Bumble shareholders will receive USD 6.05 per share, representing a 138 per cent premium to

Ex-Rebels lead No. 13 Missouri into Oxford to face No. 9 Ole Miss

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 02:19:08 GMT

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Now the starting quarterback for No. 13 Missouri, Austin Simmons returns to Oxford, Miss., on Saturday afternoon to face his old school for the first time.

No. 9 Ole Miss reached the College Football Playoff semifinals a season ago with Trinidad Chambliss at quarterback after Simmons went down early with an injury and lost his starting job.

Tigers coach Eli Drinkwitz ac

LAFC hoping to end extended slump at home vs. Austin FC

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:40:18 GMT

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Los Angeles FC look to break out of an extended slump when Austin FC visit on Wednesday.

LAFC (11-9-9, 42 points) are in sixth place in the Western Conference. A 1-4-6 record in their last 11 matches has sent the team sliding down the standings. The midseason slump cost coach Marc Dos Santos his job, but Los Angeles didn't turn things around in its first match under interim c

No. 15 Kentucky, Oklahoma look to build off emotional wins in SEC clash

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:55:14 GMT

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Both coming off emotional victories, No. 15 Kentucky and Oklahoma will meet Saturday in Norman, Okla.

The Wildcats have won four consecutive games, beating a pair of top-10 teams, including last week's overtime win over LSU.

Kentucky's winning streak is its longest since it won the first five games of the 2023 season.

The Sooners are coming off a 27-24 win over then-

Struggling, frustrated Texas A&M prepares for The Citadel

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:40:30 GMT

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Texas A&M will look to regain the form that earned it a preseason AP Top 10 ranking when the Aggies face FCS opponent The Citadel on Saturday afternoon in College Station, Texas.

The Aggies (3-3) have dropped three of their first four Southeastern Conference games, most recently a 27-6 road setback against then-No. 14 Missouri last Saturday. Texas A&M was outgained 399-

No. 5 Indiana puts winning streaks on line as No. 4 Ohio State embraces 'great challenge'

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:40:19 GMT

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Saturday might be the biggest home game in the history of Indiana football, and coach Curt Cignetti hopes to take advantage of the situation when the No. 5 Hoosiers face No. 4 Ohio State in a Big Ten Conference battle in Bloomington, Ind.

'I'm glad we are playing at home; we need our crowd to be loud and very involved,' Cignetti said on Monday. 'We've got to give them reasons to

Costoulas, Lansere, Shymanovich, Suresh fetch top bids of Rs 13 Lakh at Tennis Premier League Season 8 auction

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:17:22 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 13 (ANI): Tennis Premier League (TPL) on Tuesday conducted its Season 8 Player Auction at the Four Seasons Hotel in Mumbai, with Leander Paes, Sania Mirza, Rohan Bopanna, Rakul Preet Singh and Sonali Bendre in attendance. Amruta Fadnavis graced the occasion as the chief guest.

The auction witnessed intense bidding as eight franchises competed to assemble their squads ahead of

Reports: Jaguars LT Anton Harrison (knee) to undergo surgery

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:55:04 GMT

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Jacksonville Jaguars left tackle Anton Harrison is expected to undergo knee surgery when the team returns from a two-week stint in London, according to multiple reports.

Harrison was injured Sunday in Jacksonville's comeback win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Head coach Liam Coen said Monday that he'd know more after further testing on Harrison's knee was completed.

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Sofia Costoulas, Sofya Lansere, Iryna Shymanovich and Dhakshineswar Suresh Fetch Top Bids of 13 Lakh at Kia Tennis Premier League Season 8 Auction

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:18:11 GMT

VMPL

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 13: The Kia Tennis Premier League (TPL) conducted its Season 8 Player Auction at the Four Seasons Hotel in Mumbai, with Leander Paes, Sania Mirza, Rohan Bopanna, Rakul Preet Singh and Sonali Bendre in attendance. Amruta Fadnavis graced the occasion as the chief guest. The auction witnessed intense bidding as eight franchises competed to assemble their squads ahead of a b

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

Mike Elko regrets calling out 'cesspool' part of Texas A&M fanbase

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:19:03 GMT

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Two days after calling the team's leading fan website a 'cesspool,' Texas A&M coach Mike Elko walked back his comments on Monday and again accepted responsibility for the Aggies' 3-3 start to the season.

Following Texas A&M's 27-6 loss on Saturday at then-No. 14 Missouri, Elko referenced TexAgs, a site co-owned by Billy Liucci.

Elko said at the time, 'There's one

Indian markets turn positive after weak opening; crude oil prices, global cues weigh on sentiment

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:59:36 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 13 (ANI): Indian stock markets opened lower on Tuesday but recovered to trade in positive territory, amid weak global cues and concerns over elevated crude oil prices.

The BSE Sensex declined 192.47 points, or 0.27 per cent, to 71,732.21 in early trade, while the NSE Nifty fell 45.80 points, or 0.20 per cent, to 22,317.30.

Global markets remained under pressure, with Wall Street e

No. 7 Texas looks to escape offensive lull as it hosts scuffling Florida

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 02:40:22 GMT

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No. 7 Texas and now-unranked, swooning Florida will each try to get back on the winning track when they square off Saturday afternoon in a Southeastern Conference clash in Austin that carries a heightened amount of urgency for both teams.

The Longhorns (4-1, 1-1 SEC), fresh off back-to-back uneven league performances and a 27-24 loss to rival Oklahoma this past Saturday in Dal

Steve Sarkisian: Surname turns up heat on Texas QB Arch Manning

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:19:07 GMT

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Texas coach Steve Sarkisian defended quarterback Arch Manning against the critics on Monday, two days after the Longhorns' last-second loss to archrival Oklahoma that knocked them out of the No. 1 spot in The Associated Press Top 25 poll.

Sarkisian said Manning's pedigree, more than his play, drives the negativity. The senior is a third-generation player (grandfather Archie, fat

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

Texans RB David Montgomery (groin), S Jalen Pitre (shoulder) week-to-week

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:19:03 GMT

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Houston Texans running back David Montgomery and safety Jalen Pitre are both week-to-week with injuries sustained in the Texans' 26-3 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, coach DeMeco Ryans told reporters on Monday.

Montgomery exited in the second quarter with a groin injury, while Pitre is dealing with a shoulder injury.

Through five games with Houston after being ac

Report: Chiefs bringing back WR Justin Watson

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:05:04 GMT

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The Kansas City Chiefs are adding free agent wide receiver Justin Watson to their practice squad, NFL Network reported on Monday.

Watson, 30, played for the Chiefs from 2022-24, catching 64 passes for 1,064 yards and seven touchdowns in 50 games (20 starts)

The three-time Super Bowl champion won one ring with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and two with the Chiefs.

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Michael B Jordan, Austin Butler starrer 'Miami Vice 85' reboot first look out

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:50:52 GMT

Washington DC [US], October 12 (ANI): The makers of the 'Miami Vice '85' reboot have dropped the first look of its lead stars, Michael B Jordan and Austin Butler, on Monday.

Jordan will play the role of Ricardo Tubbs, and Butler will don the character of Sonny Crockett in the reboot, which is based on the popular '80s detective show that ran from 1984 to 1989.

In the original series, Don Johnson starr

Poster of AI horror film 'Jamlok' unveiled

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:40:39 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 12 (ANI): AI horror film 'Jamlok' is in the works.

AI filmmaking company Koyal AI and film production house Waveband Production have joined hands to create the project.

The first poster of the film was recently unveiled at the 'Uncanny India' festival, held at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi.

The film is expected to be completed in three months.

Corey Day wins again, closes in on OAP series lead

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:40:21 GMT

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CONCORD, N.C. -- It was a gutsy three-wide pass on the backstretch that gave Corey Day his second straight victory in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase and moved the driver of the No. 17 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet within striking distance of the series lead.With 10 laps left in Sunday's rain-postponed Blue Cross NC 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Day steered his car benea

Oil prices decline, Brent at US$103.18 per barrel

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:20:06 GMT

SINGAPORE, 12th October, 2026 (WAM) -- Oil prices fell on Monday, with Brent crude futures declining US$1.54, or 1.47 percent, to US$103.18 per barrel.

US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude stood at US$90.31 per barrel, down US$1.54, or 1.68 percent.

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'

Chase Briscoe wins photo finish at Charlotte over Christopher Bell

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:55:06 GMT

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Chase Briscoe stayed hot by taking control after the final pit stop of the sixth Chase championship race and winning a photo finish over Christopher Bell on Sunday afternoon, claiming the Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speeedway in Charlotte, N.C.

In the NASCAR Cup Series' return to the 1.5-mile oval for the first Fall race since 2017, Briscoe's wide lead was trimmed in th

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

Blades Brown, 19, becomes youngest to earn PGA Tour card via Korn Ferry Tour

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:05:03 GMT

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Blades Brown finished second to Austin Hitt at the Korn Ferry Tour Championship on Sunday in Glen Allen, Va., to lock up his PGA Tour card at just 19 years and four months old

Brown entered the final event of the Korn Ferry Tour season 14th on the points list, with the top 20 at season's end earning tour cards. Propelled by a second-round 61, Brown went 18 under par for the week

Browns lose rookie WR KC Concepcion (head) on fierce hit

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 21:19:12 GMT

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Cleveland Browns rookie receiver KC Concepcion sustained a head injury midway through the first quarter of Sunday's 17-12 loss to the New York Jets.

Concepcion was injured in the first quarter when Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick crashed into him with a helmet-to-helmet hit. Concepcion remained down on the turf for a few minutes before being helped off the field.

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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

Texans take down Titans for first win of 2026

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:19:06 GMT

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Houston won for the first time this season behind a dominant defensive effort and four Ka'imi Fairbairn field goals to bury the Titans, 26-3, on Sunday afternoon in Nashville.

C.J Stroud ran for a 2-yard touchdown in the third quarter and hit Jaylin Noel for a 9-yard score in the fourth to wrap up the Houston victory.

The Texans (1-4) made life challenging for Titans quar

Georgia back atop AP Poll for first time since 2024

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:40:31 GMT

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Georgia is the No. 1 team in Sunday's updated Associated Press poll, replacing Texas, which fell six spots to No. 7 after its 27-24 loss to rival Oklahoma on Saturday in Dallas.

The Bulldogs (6-0, 4-0 Southeastern Conference) cemented their place as SEC front-runners with their 20-17 win at Alabama on Saturday. The Crimson Tide held firm at No. 6 despite the loss.

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Top 25 roundup: Oklahoma stuns No. 1 Texas on walk-off field goal

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:19:12 GMT

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Tate Sandell hit a 47-yard field goal with no time left on the clock to give Oklahoma a 27-24 upset of No. 1 Texas on Saturday in Dallas.

Courtland Guillory intercepted Arch Manning at the Oklahoma 39 with 19 seconds left in regulation to give the Sooners (3-2, 1-1 Southeastern Conference) a shot. Completions of 13 and 20 yards from John Mateer to Isaiah Sategna gave Sandell the

Nashville routs Austin to continue Supporters' Shield push

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 03:05:10 GMT

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Reed Baker-Whiting, Elias Saad, Abdul Shakur Mohammed and Hany Mukhtar scored goals as visiting Nashville SC dominated throughout and beat Austin FC 4-1 on Saturday in a late-season interconference match.

Saad's goal in the 67th minute gave Nashville a 2-0 lead and proved to be the game-winner after Austin tightened the match with a goal by Brandon Vazquez in the 76th minute

Oklahoma stuns No. 1 Texas with walk-off field goal

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:05:23 GMT

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Tate Sandell hit a 47-yard field goal with no time left on the clock to give Oklahoma a 27-24 upset over No. 1 Texas on Saturday in Dallas.

The Sooner offense did not have a great day, but Oklahoma got touchdowns from its defense and special teams and avoided turnovers to give itself a chance.

Courtland Guillory intercepted Arch Manning at the Oklahoma 39 with 19 seconds l

Top 25 roundup: South Carolina hands No. 16 Florida second straight loss

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 22:40:28 GMT

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South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers fired four touchdown passes and rushed for a score as the Gamecocks broke a three-game losing streak with a 38-19 Southeastern Conference upset of No. 16 Florida on Saturday afternoon in Gainesville, Fla.

After blowing a 17-point lead in a home overtime loss last week against Kentucky, the Gamecocks (3-3, 1-3) snapped an eight-game

Jamal Roberts tops 200 again as No. 14 Missouri routs Texas A&M

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:25:06 GMT

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Jamal Roberts rushed for 222 yards and two touchdowns, and No. 14 Missouri kept Texas A&M out of the end zone in a 27-6 victory Saturday afternoon in Southeastern Conference play at Columbia, Mo.

Missouri (5-1, 2-1 SEC) intercepted Marcel Reed twice, getting one pick apiece from Trajen Greco and Elijah Dotson. The Tigers allowed 216 total yards, including 29 on the ground.

Texas species could be at risk from changes to Endangered Species Act

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:55:12 GMT

Proposed changes to the definition of legal terms outlined by the Endangered Species Act could increase the risk of extinction for the golden-cheeked warbler, Ridley sea turtles and other Texas animals, according to wildlife conservationists.

An internal By Irina Zhorov for the Food and Environment Reporting Network.

Broadcast version by Danielle Smith for Tennessee News Service reporting for the the Food and Environment Reporting Network-Public News Service Collaboration

Texas teachers' union volunteers needed to monitor elections

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:57:14 GMT

Members of the American Federation of Teachers are participating in the political process by helping voters in the upcoming midterm elections.

Volunteers are being recruited to be "Democracy Defenders" in Texas and across the country.

Samantha Vogel, a middle school social studies teacher in San Antonio, sa

Some Texas voters worry about direction of state going into midterm

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:04:52 GMT

As Texas voters go to the polls in November, they are most concerned about reducing healthcare costs, electricity bills and homeowners insurance.

A recent poll by the nonpartisan organization Texas 2036 showed many Texans have concerns about the direction the state is going.

Samantha Lott, a social worker in Denton,

Jets Edge David Bailey Named Pepsi Rookie of the Week

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:05:56 GMT

DT Jowon Briggs: Hes Going to Continue Doing Those Types of Things

Eric Allen

After he stuffed the stat sheet Sunday in the Jets' 17-12 win over the Browns, edgeDavid Baileyhas been named Pepsi Rookie of the Week. Bailey shined in the rain, registering 3 (of the team's 8) sacks, 7 tackles, 4 QB hits and 3 TFL.

"Just working together with my d-line, also the linebackers," Bailey said of the keys to p

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.

Let's get to it:

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

Wednesday Insider: "It's Going to Be a Brawl"

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:34:49 GMT

John Oehser

WATFORD, United KingdomThis is division time, and all that that means.

The Jaguars on Sunday will play a second consecutive game in London but most importantly, they will play their first AFC South game this season. And they will do so against a team with which they hardly could be more familiar.

Being division time means it's rivalry time, too.

Coen spoke Wednesday

Caleb Williams takes another step toward return from hamstring injury

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:35:00 GMT

Larry Mayer

The Bears conducted a walk-through Wednesday. But had they held a regular practice, quarterback Caleb Williams would have been a full participant for the first time since injuring his hamstring in a Week 2 game against the Vikings.

Despite that positive development, it remains unknown whether Williams, Tyson Bagent or Case Keenum will start Sunday's game against the Falcons in Atlanta.

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Week 6 Injury Report | Texans at Jaguars

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:10:25 GMT

Week 6 injury updates presented by Shariff Injury Lawyers for the Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars game in London.

Houston Texans Public Relations

Houston Texans

Jacksonville Jaguars

Practice Status

DNP- Did not participate in practice
LP- Limited participation in practice
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Where to Watch: Texans vs. Jaguars, Week 6 of 2026 NFL Season

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:14:03 GMT

WEEK 6Sun 10/18 9:30 AM EDT
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Houston Texans
FOX30 | NFL NETWORK
1010XL | 92.5 FM | 99.9 FM
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM
GAME CENTERLONDON EVENTS
The Jacksonville Jaguars (4-1) face off against the AFC South rival Houston Texans (1-4) at historic Wembley Stadium in Week 6 to close out back-to-back games in London. Kickoff is set for 9:30 a.m. ET/2:30

Updates: Overshown, Durant remain DNP

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:07:00 GMT

DallasCowboys.com
Oct. 14
DeMarvion Overshown#0 LBHeight: 6-3Weight: 235 lbsCollege: Texas
4:00 p.m. --Cowboys LB DeMarvion Overshown (hamstring) and CB Cobie Durant (hamstring) were listed as DNP on Wednesday's initial injury report.
Overshown said he was hopeful to return on Sunday night against the Packers earlier in the week, and did some individual work, but still got a DNP desi

Jaguars Wednesday: Little "Excited" For Start Sunday

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:09:44 GMT

byJohn Oehser&John Shipley
WATFORD, United KingdomIt'sWalker Little's time again.
WithAnton Harrisonbeing placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Little a sixth-year veteran with extensive NFL starting experience will start at left tackle for the AFC South-leading Jaguars against the Houston Texans at Wembley Stadium in London Sunday.
It's real opportunity, though not in the manner Lit

Zero-100: Dak's stellar TD history vs. Packers

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:49:25 GMT

Nick Eatman
Mini-bye weeks can be a good thing for healing injuries and possibly making necessary tweaks and changes when needed. At 2-3 after games, such changes are definitely needed, evident by some alterations in the coaching staff.
It's also a time to dive a little deeper into the stats. There are some intriguing stats that tell the story of what's going on with the Cowboys both good and bad as well as

Eagles open practice window for four players

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:31:53 GMT

DB Jakorian Bennett, TE Grant Calcaterra, G Landon Dickerson, and TE Eli Stowers return to practice from Injured Reserve.
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The Eagles opened the practice window for defensive back Jakorian Bennett, tight end Grant Calcaterra, guard Landon Dickerson, and tight end Eli Stowers on Wednesday.
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The Eagles acquired Bennettahead of the 2025 s

Mick Shots: Anatomy of how to lose a game

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Mickey Spagnola
FRISCO, Texas Watching the Cowboys crumble Thursday night at the start of the second half against Tampa Bay made me think of how this movie title relates to the eventual 24-16 loss:
"How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days."
As for the Cowboys, well, their sequence became this:
"How To Lose A Game In 7 Minutes, 36 Seconds."
Seriously. Could you even believe your very eyes, as if Humpt

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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A Chargers-Chiefs Preview Ahead of Week 6

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:57:00 GMT

Eric Smith
Welcome back to theChargers Mailbag!
We'll run a Mailbag each week during the regular season.Send in submissions for the Mailbag onTwitter @EricLSmithor by email ateric.smith@chargers.nfl.com.
Off we go...
OK, so we are 0-5, not ideal. However, we play Chiefs this weekend. I would love nothing more than beating the Chiefs in K

Edge David Bailey Named AFC Defensive Player of the Week

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

CB Azareyeh Thomas on the Rookie Pass Rusher: Great Bend, Speed, Tenacious, Motor, Crazy Bend
Eric Allen
Jets rookie edgeDavid Baileyhas been named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in the team's 17-12 victory over the Cleveland Browns in Week 5.
Bailey registered 3 sacks of Browns QB Deshaun Watson, marking the first 3-plus sack game by a rookie since New Years Day 2023 (James Ho

Keylan Rutledge Is Thinking Like a Center at Guard

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:42:40 GMT

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John Harris and I had rookie C/G Keylan Rutledge in the studio for the first time, and he sounded like he's been doing this for five years. I asked him about the grind from bowl prep through the draft and i

Texans at Jaguars Preview: Houston Brings Its Pass Rush to Wembley

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:18:35 GMT

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The Texans finally have a win in hand, and now they take it across the Atlantic. Houston faces the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Oct. 18, at Wembley Stadium in London, with kickoff at 8:30 a.m. CT. It's the franchise's s

Adrian Peterson's Epic Football Journey Part I: East Texas Legend

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:15:13 GMT

"You know Adrian Peterson?"
There are keepsakes in Tommy Allison's office at Walnut Grove High School in Prosper, Texas, where he serves as football coach and campus coordinator for athletics, that provoke questions and memories.
On top of a cabinet, a framed jersey leans against a white brick wall with a figurine toting the football in the foreground. On one side, there's a Sports Illustrated magazine circ

Chronicling Adrian Peterson's Epic Football Journey

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:15:06 GMT

Tales of his football prowess echo loudly, like William Wallace hyperbole.
Adrian Peterson could have turned pro out of high school.
Yes, I've heard. He had NASCAR speed and mutant strength. He never lost a footrace. His handshake crumbled metacarpals like chalk. His glycogen stores defied human anatomy. If a flood engulfed the field, he'd say, "Let's play the game in the parking lot." He became the top pla

Top Plays Breakdown: 72-Yard Pickup and Counter Touchdown

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:46:48 GMT

A behind-the-scenes look at the moments that impacted the Bucs Week Five clash with Dallas that led to the first win of the season
Brianna Dix
Against the Dallas Cowboys in Week Five, running back Bucky Irving became the offensive catalyst, producing a career performance at AT&T Stadium on Thursday Night Football. The 0-4 Buccaneers came to Texas and dismantled the Cowboys' offensive onslaught and fie

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).<

Colts release unofficial depth chart for Week 6 vs. Titans

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:08:26 GMT

The Colts released their unofficial depth chart Tuesday leading up to Week 6 against the Tennessee Titans.
Abby Halpin
The Colts haven't played at Lucas Oil Stadium in nearly three weeks, and they return home to face the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. In their second divisional matchup of the season, the Titans are seeking their first win of the season, while the Colts are hoping to get back to .500 after a

Texans and Chevron Salute Houston's First Responders

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:06:00 GMT

HOUSTON The Houston Texans started Tuesday morning by saying thank you to the people who keep Houston safe.
Texans players, Texans Legends, TORO and the Texans Cheerleaders visited the Houston Police Department Eastside Station and Houston Fire Department Station 55, where they served Whataburger breakfast and thanked officers and firefighters for their service to the Houston community.
In partnership with

Game Preview: Titans Travel to Indianapolis For Division Battle

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

NASHVILLE The Tennessee Titans (0-5) play their second consecutive divisional game this week, traveling to face the AFC South rival Indianapolis Colts (2-3). Kickoff at Lucas Oil Stadium is scheduled for 1 p.m. EDT/noon CDT on Sunday, Oct. 18.
In 63 previous meetings, including playoffs, the Colts lead the all-time series 41-22. Following five consecutive wins by the Titans from 2020 to 2022, the Colts have claim

Jets Sign WR Jamaal Pritchett to Practice Squad

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Green & White Release WR Tyler Johnson
Amanda Vogt
The Jets have signed WR Jamaal Pritchett to the practice squad and released WR Tyler Johnson from the p-squad.
Pritchett (5-8, 175), who was waived on Oct. 10, returns to the practice squad. He was signed to the active roster in Week 3 and made his first NFL appearance against the Lions, playing 3 snaps on special teams including a 27-yard kick

Updates: DaRon Bland misses Monday's practice

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:45:00 GMT

DallasCowboys.com
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DaRon Bland#26 CBHeight: 6-2Weight: 202 lbsCollege: Fresno State
3:43 p.m.- The cornerback room has certainly been affected by a recent string of illnesses. On Monday, cornerback DaRon Bland was among the latest who was sick, forcing him to miss Monday's practice.
Bland wasn't the only cornerback out as Caelen Carson was also absent from practice due to an i

Marvin Harrison Jr. Trade From Cardinals To Texans Becomes Official

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:20:32 GMT

After Harrison passes physical, Cardinals will get 2027 second-round pick
Darren Urban
The trade sending wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. to the Houston Texans is now official.
The agreement is still pending Harrison passing a physical.
The compensation is slightly different than what had been widely reported; the Cardinals will get back 2027 second-round and seventh-round picks in exchange f

Liam Coen Talks Day After Week 5 Win Over Eagles: "No Flinch"

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:31:02 GMT

John Shipley
WATFORD, United KingdomThe evening was difficult in the best way possible.
Jaguars Head Coach Liam Coenspoke to the media Monday, a day after one of the most dramatic victories of his coaching career and of the Jaguars' 32-season history. But if Sunday afternoon was about glory, tension and the near-impossible, moving on from the moment was a bit tricky.
Well worth it, bu

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

After Marvin Harrison Jr. Trade To Texans, Cardinals Push Forward

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:36:22 GMT

Wide receiver dealt for 2027 draft picks
Darren Urban
The news got to Jacoby Brissett and his teammates on Saturday, from both head coach Mike LaFleur and wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. himself: Harrison was going to be traded.
It was sudden. But there was a game Sunday, and the Cardinals still had to host the Detroit Lions, a 45-21 loss to close out a whirlwind two days from the time the Harriso

Six Things That Stood Out in Sunday's Game vs Texans

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:43:31 GMT

Jim Wyatt
NASHVILLEThe Titans lost 26-3 to the Texans on Sunday at Nissan Stadium.
Senior Writer and Editor Jim Wyatt takes a look at six things that stood out from Sunday's contest:
Underwhelming Offense
The Titans have been tough to watch on offense this season, and Sunday was the low through five games. The Titans failed to score a touchdown against the Texan

Instant Analysis: Giants tie Commanders, 27-27 (OT)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:57:00 GMT

Dan Salomone
AT A GLANCE
For the third consecutive week, the Giants' fate was decided in the final seconds. This time, there was no game-winning play for either team as the Giants and Commanders played to a 27-27 tie.
The final play of overtime began as a second-and-eight for the Commanders at the Giants 24. Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels was tackled for no gain to set up what

Titans Drop Fifth Straight, Lose 26-3 to the Texans

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:54:17 GMT

Jim Wyatt
NASHVILLEThe Titans had a problem against Houston on Sunday.
It was themselves.
Two costly turnovers and continued sluggish play from the offense was too much to overcome in Sunday's 26-3 loss to the Texans.
And while defense kept the team in it for a while, the dam eventually broke as the Texans pulled away.
Second half penalties, and poor pass protection, also

Broncos announce inactive players for Week 5 game vs. Chargers

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:35:13 GMT

Aric DiLalla
INGLEWOOD, Calif.The Broncos have announced their inactive players for their Week 5 game against the Chargers.
Cornerbacks Pat Surtain II and Riley Moss were previously ruled out due to injury and are among the team's seven inactive players.
Quarterback Sam Ehlinger, offensive lineman Kage Casey, tight end Dallen Bentley and defensive linemen Jordan Jackson and Tyler Onye

Game Inactives | Week 5 Titans vs Texans

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:30:23 GMT

Following consecutive road games, the Tennessee Titans (0-4) return home this Sunday to meet the Houston Texans (0-4) in their first divisional clash of 2026. Kickoff at Nissan Stadium is scheduled for noon CDT on Oct. 11.
This is the 49th all-time meeting in a rivalry that is in its 25th season since the Texans entered the NFL and the AFC South was launched in 2002. The series is even at 24-24, including a 12-12

Morning Break: Saints prepare to face Vikings at Caesars Superdome

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:00:37 GMT

A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Sunday, October 11
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Saints announce roster moves and game status report update
The New Orleans Saints have activated linebacker Jaylan Ford and safety Lorenzo Styles Jr. from Injured Reserve, elevated (standard) tackle Easton Kilty and wide receiver Ced

Falcons place LB Yasir Abdullah on IR, sign S Jammie Robinson

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:59:05 GMT

Plus, the Falcons have used a standard practice squad elevation on Bralen Trice and Drake Jackson.
Tori McElhaney
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. The Atlanta Falcons have made the following roster moves ahead of their Sunday Night Football matchup with the Baltimore Ravens at Mercedes-Benz Stadium:

Placed LB Yasir Abdullah on injured reserve with a hamstring injury

Signed S Jammie Robinson to the

Houston Texans Transactions (10-10-2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:15:31 GMT

Houston Texans Public Relations
Houston Texans TBraden Smith(foot) will not travel with the team to Tennessee and has been ruled out for Week 5 at the Titans.
The Houston Texans have activated the following players to the active roster:
The Houston Texans have elevated the following players via standard practice squad elevation for Week 5 at Tennessee:
The Houston Texans have wa

Cardinals Readying To Trade Marvin Harrison Jr.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:22:28 GMT

Wide receiver has 5 receptions in 4 games this season
Darren Urban
As the Cardinals got ready to play the Lions on Sunday,multiplereportsonSaturdaysaid the team will be trading wide receiverMarvin Harrison Jr.
When? That remained uncertain.
NFL NetworkreportedHarrison will be inactive for Sunday's game at State Farm Stadium.
Harrison has five catches on 12 targets for 85 yards and a touc

U.S. stocks close drop as hot CPI revives Fed rate-hike bets

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:15:04 GMT

NEW YORK, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks closed lower on Wednesday after a hotter-than-expected September inflation reading revived bets on further Federal Reserve rate hikes.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 48.62 points, or 0.09 percent, to 51,621.48. The S&P 500 fell 86.51 points, or 1.11 percent, to 7,718.94, its first decline of at least 1 percent in more than 50 trading days. The Nasdaq Composite

Tokyo stocks edge lower on elevated crude oil futures

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:15:09 GMT

TOKYO, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed lower Wednesday, with the benchmark Nikkei stock index extending its losing streak to a fifth straight session.
The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended down 33.23 points, or 0.05 percent, from Tuesday at 67,744.29.
The broader Topix index, meanwhile, finished 13.89 points, or 0.34 percent, lower at 4,096.78.
On the top-tier Prime Market, bank, securit

Economic Watch: New wave of American fast-food chains bets on China's younger generation

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:45:09 GMT

SHANGHAI, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- At noon on a September day, the line outside the newly opened Church's Texas Chicken, a fried chicken shop from Atlanta in the United States, wound back two or three times, filling nearly half the walkway on a downtown Shanghai food street.
After about an hour, two young women were nearing the end of the line. "It's a first store, so a bigger crowd is only normal," one said. Behind

U.S. stocks end lower amid chip selloff

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:15:04 GMT

NEW YORK, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks closed lower on Tuesday as a global chip selloff outweighed mixed bank earnings.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 180.45 points, or 0.35 percent, to 51,670.1. The S&P 500 sank 1.79 points, or 0.02 percent, to 7,805.45. The Nasdaq Composite Index shed 41.52 points, or 0.15 percent, to 27,204.38.
Six of the 11 primary S&P 500 sectors ended in the red, w

Tokyo stocks end mixed as tech sell-off drags Nikkei, banks lift Topix

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:45:04 GMT

TOKYO, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed mixed Tuesday, as a sell-off in heavyweight technology shares and higher crude oil prices dragged the benchmark Nikkei stock index lower, while firm bank stocks lent support to the broader market.
The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average shed 1,253.40 points, or 1.82 percent, from Friday to end at 67,777.52.
The broader Topix index, meanwhile, finished 5.86 points,

U.S. stocks end mixed as tech shares slide

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:45:11 GMT

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks closed mixed on Monday, as a slump in chip and other technology shares and rising oil prices offset gains in energy and other value names.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 195.6 points, or 0.38 percent, to 51,850.55. The S&P 500 shed 4.3 points, or 0.06 percent, to 7,807.24. The Nasdaq Composite Index dropped 120.27 points, or 0.44 percent, to 27,245.9.
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Democrats distance themselves from trans rights - close midterm races may show whether that pays off

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:51:14 GMT

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A wave of anti-transgender legislation has appeared in statehouses across the country over the