New Zealand Labour proposes $28m for children's activities in screen-use plan
Labour's election proposal would fund sport and after-school activities over four years, alongside new school screen-use policies and easier access to online safety tools.
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Florida State running back Ousmane Kromah carted off against Miami
Kromah injured his left ankle on a run near Miami’s goal line Saturday night. Medical staff put his leg in an air cast before taking him away for evaluation.
Alex Golesh recounts son's prediction after Auburn's upset of Georgia
Auburn's coach said his 12-year-old son asked to join him on the field after a win before the Tigers beat No. 1 Georgia 27-24.
Virginia Tech beats Georgia Tech 34-24 to end two-game losing streak
The Hokies built a 21-point halftime lead, then answered Georgia Tech’s third-quarter rally with two scoring drives.
Pattison Food Group says More Rewards customer details were accessed in breach
The grocery group says names and some contact details and dates of birth were accessed. It has not disclosed how many customers were affected.
Baja Fresh after Undercover Boss: Kim’s restaurant lessons and the $27 million parent-company sale
David Kim described what he learned while working in Baja Fresh restaurants. He later left as CEO, and MTY bought the parent company of Baja Fresh and La Salsa in 2016.
Saudi coalition reports four drone interceptions as Egypt offers defensive help
Egypt’s president said his country could help protect Saudi Arabia if asked, as the Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting four drones over several regions.
NHS urgent care in England gets almost £140m for 14 schemes ahead of winter
The government says the funding will support treatment centres, same-day care, ambulances and emergency department upgrades as NHS leaders warn of winter pressure.
Auburn beats No. 1 Georgia 27-24 on final-play field goal
Alex McPherson's kick completed a road upset after Georgia rallied to tie the game, ending the Bulldogs' nine-game winning streak against Auburn.
Colin Simmons leaves Texas–Florida game with apparent leg injury
Texas’s leading pass rusher was helped off the field in the fourth quarter and taken for further evaluation, according to two reports. His injury has not been diagnosed publicly.
Romanian F-16s shoot down two drones over Black Sea after airspace incursion
Romanian officials said the drones entered national airspace over the Black Sea on October 17. Their country of origin has not been identified.
Daniel Dubois stops Fabio Wardley in second round to retain WBO heavyweight title
Wardley’s corner threw in the towel in the London rematch after an early standing knockdown and sustained pressure from Dubois.
Michigan benches Bryce Underwood for Tommy Carr against Penn State
The Wolverines changed quarterbacks at halftime after Underwood threw two interceptions. Michigan then took a 7-3 lead on a Bryson Kuzdzal touchdown run following a defensive...
Kevin Durant and Suns owner Mat Ishbia exchange posts over his Phoenix tenure
The Houston Rockets forward objected to Ishbia’s account of the Suns’ 2023 trade for him. Ishbia said he was describing the team’s direction, not blaming Durant.
Max Verstappen finishes ninth on GT World Challenge Europe debut at Portimão
Verstappen brought the No. 3 Mercedes home ninth in the season finale after taking over for the closing stint following a drive-through penalty.
Billy Loughnane, 20, becomes Britain's youngest champion jockey since 1923
The Irish rider collected the trophy at Ascot after beating five-time champion Oisin Murphy, capping a year of more than 220 wins.
Johnny Rockets after Undercover Boss: Fuller’s frontline lesson and the Diner 2.0 kitchen
John Fuller said working in Johnny Rockets restaurants changed how he thought about staff and guests. A 2017 visit documented a later express format, without establishing that...
Bath lose Champions Cup opener as Montpellier score 22 unanswered points
Donovan Taofifenua scored twice after half-time as Montpellier turned a 14-10 deficit into a 32-14 win at the Recreation Ground.