Teams interested in Jonathan Taylor trade as Colts weigh next moves
ESPN reported interest in a possible trade for the Colts running back after the team fired general manager Chris Ballard. Indianapolis has not indicated whether it will deal him.
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Storm Austen amber warning in force as schools close and ferries are cancelled
An amber wind warning is in force in south-west England on Friday, with gusts of up to 80 mph forecast in exposed areas and some services already affected.
Raye wins the Mercury Prize and says she feels ‘seriously seen’
Raye’s second album, This Music May Contain Hope, won the 2026 Mercury Prize. She called the award the best birthday present she could have asked for.
MLB salary-cap dispute raises lockout risk as World Series begins
Owners are pushing for a cap before the current labor agreement expires December 1. Players oppose it, and a lockout could begin the next day.
Japan’s core inflation rises above Bank of Japan target to 2.1%
September’s rise from 1.7% adds to the Bank of Japan’s inflation concerns after it raised interest rates last month, though its next decision remains open.
Lillian Droniak and three older creators describe life behind their social media followings
A BBC profile describes how four women in their 70s, 80s and 90s built audiences around parties, fashion, cooking and homemaking, with some earning money from brand partnerships.
Australia offers Katherine Bennell-Pegg for future space station mission
The government has submitted a bid to the European Space Agency for the Australian astronaut to fly to the International Space Station. ESA has not confirmed a mission assignment.
MPs urge faster NHS Mounjaro rollout as access reaches fraction of eligible patients
A Commons committee says planned access to the weight-loss drug will cover about 6% of eligible people in its first three years and calls for a faster rollout.
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Brewers weigh Brandon Woodruff’s World Series roster spot after live batting practice
Milwaukee must decide whether the injured pitcher’s potential contribution outweighs the risk of carrying a player it may be unable to replace during the series.
Chris Jericho will play Gorgeous George in Muhammad Ali series The Greatest
Deadline reports that the wrestler will portray a showman who influenced Ali, with Jericho first appearing in the Prime Video series’ fourth episode.
Puka Nacua leaves Rams practice with calf injury before Raiders game
The receiver’s availability for Sunday’s game is uncertain after he left Thursday’s practice early, adding to the Rams’ concerns at wide receiver.
Hamilton urges humility over Rwanda Grand Prix amid human rights concerns
Lewis Hamilton welcomed Formula 1’s planned return to Africa but said concerns about Rwanda must not be overlooked as the sport prepares for a race there in the early 2030s.
Hamilton jokes with Antonelli as Mercedes driver nears Formula 1 title
Lewis Hamilton told Kimi Antonelli to ‘slow down’ at the US Grand Prix press conference, then praised the Mercedes driver's composure as he approached a possible first title.
Max Verstappen calls Austin circuit bumps ‘unacceptable’ before US Grand Prix
The Red Bull driver says repeated surface repairs have failed to address the problem at Circuit of the Americas. Lando Norris shares his concern, while George Russell takes a...
Andreessen Horowitz renames crypto unit a16z Frontier and widens investment remit
Chris Dixon says the venture capital firm will back a broader range of emerging technologies while continuing to invest in crypto and related companies.
Carrie tops streaming chart in its debut week as Prime Video renews the series
The Stephen King adaptation drew 1.26 billion minutes of U.S. TV viewing in Nielsen’s Oct. 5–11 chart, The Hollywood Reporter reported.
New York City Council votes to end horse-drawn carriages by June 2028
Council members passed Romanch’s Law after a tourist’s death in Central Park. Carriage drivers face a planned transition, while their union says it will challenge the measure.
Ravens’ Marlon Humphrey criticizes ‘slander’ of Lamar Jackson amid ankle recovery
The cornerback called coverage of Jackson unfair but did not identify the reports he meant. Jackson remained limited in practice ahead of the Bengals game.