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Mariachi band’s national anthem at Bears vs. Eagles game ignites racism debate and US Senator response
A mariachi band’s performance of the US national anthem before the Chicago Bears–Philadelphia Eagles game prompted heated online debate, including accusations of racism and criticism of the NFL’s choice of performers. The article says the argument drew in Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego, who defended the group. The Chicago-based, two-time Grammy-nominated Mariachi Herencia de México performed…
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Phillip Lowe urges Albanese government to rein in spending and inflation
Former Reserve Bank of Australia governor Phillip Lowe has urged Anthony Albanese’s government to curb spending, arguing that budget deficits are adding to demand and pushing inflation and interest rates higher. He said Australia should be running surpluses given full employment and high commodity prices, and warned that weak economic growth could prolong stagnation in…
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Ukraine’s prized steel industry left in ruins by Russian missile campaign
Russia has waged a systematic missile campaign against Ukraine’s steel industry, with the Zaporizhstal steelworks in Zaporizhzhia suffering devastating damage that has forced its indefinite closure. The factory, which employed 8,500 workers and was the economic heart of the city, was hit by 17 Russian missiles across four waves in August and September, killing eight…
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A Roger Waters-sanctioned Pink Floyd Show will tour North America next year
Roger Waters has announced a new tour celebrating Pink Floyd’s music catalogue, titled Legacy – A Pink Floyd Show, which will tour North America in 2027. Although Waters has sanctioned and praised the production, he will not perform himself; instead, his son Harry Waters will lead the band. The tour will run from 15 February…
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Five London men bailed after vans near RAF Fairford found to contain petrol
Five men in their twenties from London were arrested near RAF Fairford, a strategically important US Air Force base in Gloucestershire, following a counter-terrorism operation initiated when one of the detainees called 999 to report their activities. Despite the operation’s scale—which included evacuations of 85 homes and a 500-metre exclusion zone—all five men were released…
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UCF Knights salute Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs with slick new Space U uniforms
UCF has unveiled its tenth annual space-themed football uniform, called “Mission X”, honouring NASA’s Mercury, Gemini and Apollo programmes. The design ties the university’s history to the Space Race era and its longstanding links with nearby Kennedy Space Center. Details include black jersey stitching inspired by Mercury suits, blue and red cuffs recalling Gemini suits,…
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Toddler pulls out loaded handgun at Michigan daycare as quick-thinking staff springs into action
A toddler at an early learning centre in Canton Township, Michigan discovered a loaded handgun on Monday morning, prompting swift action from staff who secured the weapon before calling police. One of the child’s parents has been arrested, though authorities are still investigating how the firearm came to be accessible to the child. Canton Police…
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Arizona lawmakers demand independent investigation into ASU hockey workout that left player in coma
Arizona lawmakers have asked the Arizona Board of Regents to appoint an independent investigator to examine a hockey workout at Arizona State University that left player Matthew Mayich in a coma. Mayich remains on life support after collapsing during the 20 August session in extreme heat. The lawmakers say an external inquiry is needed to…
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Burnham courts business as Khanna demands AI safety treaty
The Prime Minister seeks to rebuild Labour’s ties with business at the party conference, as the US congressman calls for US-China negotiations to rein in artificial intelligence risks.
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Trump orders US government to call AI ‘Super Intelligence’
Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing US executive branch agencies to use “Super Intelligence” in relevant official websites, documents and press releases, replacing “artificial intelligence” and “AI”. He said the new wording would help present the technology positively and address fears about its rapid progress and safety risks. The order does not require…