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Mogilny’s absence a hot topic on Hockey Hall of Fame weekend
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Mogilny’s absence a hot topic on Hockey Hall of Fame weekend

“But before I was interviewed, I was told John had already withdrawn. That’s when I went in the room and found out eight of the 10 people on the committee were from Minnesota. I kind of knew then I wasn’t going to get this job.” Brooks was born in St. Paul and coached the University of Minnesota Gophers. “But Minnesota, Michigan, Massachusetts, didn’t matter. They certainly made the right decision in picking Brooks. I don’t think anyone could have done the complete turnaround of what he did as coach in 1980.” Is national team veteran Joe Thornton in line to coach Canada’s Spengler Cup team in Davos, Switzerland in December? His wife Tabsa is Swiss, Jumbo Joe met her in Davos while playing there in the 2004 lockout, so people are connecting the dots. The family will be visiting the area during the Christmas holidays. “I don’t know, I’m more about skiing when I’m on vacation,” Thornton teased. “I might go and see the boys play, check out a game. But if they really want me, I’ll be on the Swiss Alps.” Lhornby@postmedia.com X: @sunhornby

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Heat’s Erik Spoelstra shouts out Pelle Larsson’s ‘versatility’ amidst recent move as starter
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Heat’s Erik Spoelstra shouts out Pelle Larsson’s ‘versatility’ amidst recent move as starter

MIAMI – Looking at the Miami Heat’s win over the Charlotte Hornets, many players stood out from the rest, especially in the absence of their captain Bam Adebayo. As the Heat star in Adebayo continues to miss time with a toe injury, one player that been a recent mainstay in the starting lineup is Pelle Larsson, who has received praise from head coach Erik Spoelstra. Larsson has started the last six games for the team, despite totaling just 17 minutes in the first three games of the season, where he has averaged 11.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game while shooting 56.8 percent from the field. On top of shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc, Larsson has been the perfect player to complement such players as Norman Powell, Andrew Wiggins, Davion Mitchell, and Kel’el Ware. In the win over the Hornets, Larsson scored 19 points in making eight of his 11 shots from the field, contributing on offense in ways that don’t need the 24-year-old to hog any opportunities. Spoelstra would explain to ClutchPoints how Larsson has “lineup versatility.” “I think that is a great skill that he has. He can fit in with any lineup,” Spoelstra said. “So that type of lineup versatility, you can plug and play…but you feel fully comfortable as a coach, throwing him in the starting lineup, even though he wasn’t in the rotation or he really can boost the second unit.” “He can boost middle units in the second quarter,” Spoelstra continued. “You know, we do have depth, and that’s something we want to lean into. But the two-way play really helps us. He’ll continue to improve with his offensive skill set. But I just like the fact that he complements a lot of different lineups.” Asked Erik Spoelstra about Pelle Larsson standing out in the starting lineup in a complementary role. “I think that is a great skill he has. He can fit in with any lineup…” #HeatNation Full response: pic.twitter.com/lJgeLGvkxt — Zachary Weinberger (@ZachWeinberger) November 8, 2025 Heat’s Pelle Larsson on his inclusion in the starting lineup Sam Navarro-Imagn Images With the Heat’s new and improved offense, running a faster style, relying less on pick-and-rolls, and more of a free-flowing philosophy, Larsson has bought into the system 10o percent. Though Larsson offensively has been the perfect piece around the stars in the starting lineup, he also provides defensive intensity. One that fits the physicality that Miami thrives off of, with it being a usual sight of him putting his body on the line for a loose ball or trying to force an offensive foul from opponents. Whatever the role may be, Larsson would say after Friday’s game that there isn’t much of a difference besides extended minutes. “No, I think, I mean, I’m just playing more minutes, so getting more opportunities,” Larsson said. “And then trying to show what I can do with those opportunities.” There’s no denying that Friday’s victory over the Hornets was an emotional one, as it came a day after Spoelstra’s house went through a devastating fire, and Larsson admitted that the team wanted to get a win for their coach. “Just glad that [Spoelstra] is still able to, you know, come spend time with us and that everyone is healthy and no one got hurt, so that’s great,” Larsson said. “And I mean, yeah, it was definitely we wanted to get a win for our coach today, so it was good to be able to perform when we wanted to do that.” Pelle Larsson on getting the win for Erik Spoelstra: #HeatNation “We’re just glad Spo is still able to come spend time with us and that everyone is healthy and no one got hurt. We wanted to get a win for our coach today.” pic.twitter.com/oHoY2fgxfm — Zachary Weinberger (@ZachWeinberger) November 8, 2025 At any rate, Larsson looks to continue to contribute for Miami as after Saturday’s contest against the Portland Trail Blazers, the team has a matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday.

Zachary Weinberger
Deion Sanders, Colorado Out of Bowl Eligibility After Week 11 Loss to WVU
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Deion Sanders, Colorado Out of Bowl Eligibility After Week 11 Loss to WVU

West Virginia's Curtis Jones Jr. said he's available to play running back whenever he's needed. Jones normally lines up at a hybrid linebacker position, but the sophomore who played both sides in high school has been given more practice time in the offensive backfield in recent weeks due to numerous injuries to others. On Saturday, Jones had two short touchdown runs on his three carries, and West Virginia held off Colorado, 29-22. "He could be a weapon," West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez said. Jones was the only back who weighed more than 180 pounds available for the Mountaineers after backup Tyler Jacklich got hurt in practice on Wednesday. "I had to shake the dust off a little bit in practice," Jones said, adding that it doesn't matter what side of the ball he's playing on. "I'm just trying to help my team in any situation I can." West Virginia (4-6, 2-6 Big 12) has won two straight for the first time this season. Colorado (3-7, 1-6 Big 12) has lost three straight. The Buffaloes kept this one close after being outscored 105-24 in their previous two contests. Colorado freshman Julian Lewis threw two touchdown passes in his first start in place of Kaidon Salter. He brought the Buffaloes within 19-16 with a 23-yard scoring toss to Omarion Miller midway through the third quarter. But Colorado never held the lead. Jones punched in a 2-yard run for a score in the second quarter, then scored on a 4-yard run with 4:15 left in the game for a 29-19 lead. After Alejandro Mata's third field goal brought Colorado within 29-22 with 1:16 left, West Virginia recovered the ensuing onside kick and ran out the clock. West Virginia running back Diore Hubbard’s 69-yard reception in stride down the left side line set up tight end Ryan Ward’s first touchdown catch, a 3-yarder from freshman Scotty Fox Jr. for a 16-3 lead late in the second quarter. Both teams then moved quickly down the field for scores before halftime. Lewis hit Joseph Williams with an 8-yard touchdown strike, and Kade Hensley followed with a 41-yard field goal as time ran out to give West Virginia a 19-9 halftime lead. But Fox threw interceptions on consecutive pass attempts in the third quarter to give Colorado a chance at a comeback. Lewis, who has thrown passes in a backup role twice this season, was 22 of 35 for 299 yards. Miller finished with a season-high 131 receiving yards on six catches. "It felt amazing playing football again," Lewis said. "But of course, it hurts to lose. We have to play better." Colorado has a bye next Saturday and hosts Arizona State on Nov. 22. WVU plays at Arizona State next Saturday. Reporting by The Associated Press. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily!

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Your car could pass its MOT but be 'less safe to drive'
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Your car could pass its MOT but be 'less safe to drive'

The current MOT test risks overlooking some key features of modern cars, it has been claimed. The annual test is a legal requirement to check your vehicle is up to standard , covering essential aspects such as the wheels, tyres and brakes. But motoring experts warn this may not be sufficient for newer vehicles featuring the latest tech. Lorna Macpherson, motor finance expert at Ocean Finance , said: "While the fundamentals of checking brakes, tyres, lights and emissions are important, modern vehicles bring a whole new layer of technology that the traditional MOT doesn’t really touch. "We’ve seen some small updates to the MOT, such as stricter rules on diesel emissions and clearer categories for defects, but nothing that really addresses how digital today’s cars have become." She spoke about some of the features or newer cars that are not be checked as part of an MOT and yet are really important to have in good working order. Ms Macpherson said: "Many newer vehicles now rely heavily on driver assistance features like lane-keeping systems, adaptive cruise control, and automatic emergency braking. But these are not assessed in a standard MOT. If a sensor or camera is slightly off, a car might still pass its MOT but be less safe to drive. "A review could help bridge that gap and give drivers confidence that their car's tech is working as it should." The DVSA has been trialling a new feature of MOTs , where testers take a picture of the vehicle going through its test, to be uploaded to the MOT testing service. This is intended to prevent ghost MOTs, where a certificate is issued for a vehicle even though it didn't actually go through the test. A first phase involved 170 MOT testers at 62 garages taking pictures of cars, and this is now being expanded with more garages taking part. A DVSA spokesperson said: "While only a small number of testers and garages are involved in MOT fraud, it does happen and puts our roads at risk. "DVSA wants to create a level playing field for all and we’ve taken action, helping to reassure drivers that their vehicle’s MOT will be conducted to the correct standard. Alongside investigation of potential instances of MOT fraud our recent Photos of Vehicles at MOT trial has shown real promise so far and we're excited to roll it out further." Ms Macpherson also said the MOT test could be improved with some changes to better accommodate electric vehicles. She explained: "The test still leans heavily towards combustion engines, even though there are over 1.5 million EVs on UK roads. "Things like battery health, charging components, and electric braking systems are not part of the MOT yet, but they will be central to car safety in the years ahead. Introducing digital diagnostics as part of the MOT could be a game-changer. "Modern vehicles record a lot of data, and a simple plug-in scan could quickly highlight electronic or software issues that might otherwise go unnoticed." If you have you MOT coming up, the finance expert said it's a good to plan ahead. Ms Macpherson said: "I’d always recommend booking it at least a month before your current certificate expires. That gives you time to deal with any repairs without losing the validity of your MOT if something needs fixing. "The test itself usually costs around £55, but most people should budget at least £200 in case any repairs crop up. Common issues like worn tyres or faulty lights can often be sorted cheaply if you catch them early." She said it's a good idea to regularly check over your car to make sure everything is working well. The expert said: "Regular maintenance can save money too. Simple checks, like topping up fluids, changing windscreen wipers and making sure your lights all work, can help your car sail through. Keeping up with your service schedule can prevent small faults from turning into bigger expenses."

Nicholas Dawson
NFL to have moment of silence for Marshawn Kneeland before Week 10 games
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NFL to have moment of silence for Marshawn Kneeland before Week 10 games

The NFL will honor the late Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland with a league-wide moment of silence prior to all Week 10 games, following the 24-year-old’s tragic death earlier this week. The league sent out a memo on Friday asking all teams to observe the tribute this weekend, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Upon concluding the moment of silence, a message will be announced in all NFL arenas: “If you or someone you know is struggling or needs emotional support, please call or text 988. The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 to help.” Selected by Dallas in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft after an impressive collegiate career at Western Michigan, Kneeland appeared in 18 games over two seasons, starting four. He finished his NFL career with 26 tackles, one sack, five tackles for loss, four quarterback hits, two fumble recoveries, and a single touchdown. His first and only NFL touchdown came this season in Week 9 during Monday Night Football against the Arizona Cardinals, when he recovered a blocked punt in the end zone. The defensive end’s death is being investigated as a “suspected suicide” after authorities discovered an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. According to the Frisco Police Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety, Kneeland was involved in a vehicle pursuit on Dallas Parkway after failing to stop for a traffic violation. Officers had also been called to perform a welfare check at his apartment earlier that evening. Kneeland fled on foot and was later found deceased at approximately 1:31 a.m. Authorities reported that he had expressed suicidal ideations before the incident, and the official cause of death will be determined by the Collin County Medical Examiner’s Office. Kneeland’s sudden death led to an outpouring of tributes from across the league. Quarterback Dak Prescott, defensive end Micah Parsons, who was traded to Green Bay in August, and other former teammates, including Kenneth Murray and Phil Mafa, posted messages honoring him on social media. The first public remembrance took place during the Thursday Night Football matchup between the Denver Broncos and Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High, where Kneeland’s photo appeared on the scoreboard, and the stadium observed a moment of silence. With the Cowboys on their bye week, they will not return to play until Nov. 17 against the Raiders in Las Vegas.

Abdullah Imran
Virginia may not have been only woman trafficked to Andrew, says US congressman
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Virginia may not have been only woman trafficked to Andrew, says US congressman

Jeffrey Epstein may have trafficked more women to Andrew Mountbatten Windsor than solely Virginia Giuffre, a US politician claimed last night. Congressman Suhas Subramanyam, who is taking part in an inquiry into the so-called Epstein Files, a list of the convicted paedophile’s alleged clients, told The Mail on Sunday that ‘brave survivors of Epstein’ had given testimony about the former Duke of York and ‘other powerful men’. Mr Subramanyam, who sits on Congress’s House Oversight Committee, which is conducting the probe, told The Mail on Sunday: ‘We have reason to believe that there are others who may have been trafficked to Andrew. ‘Many of the survivors came to Capitol Hill and we spoke to them. They’ve been so courageous and gave us very valuable information as far as where to look.’ The congressman sent a letter to Andrew last week, signed by himself and 15 other Democratic members of the committee, demanding that he testify under oath about what he knew about Epstein’s sex-trafficking ring. It comes after the MoS revealed last month that Epstein introduced Andrew to a second woman who had been sexually abused for years by the financier, who killed himself in jail in 2019. The woman was introduced to Andrew by email on August 11, 2010, and may have met him in London that month. Epstein wrote: ‘I have a friend who I think you might enjoy having dinner with.’ Andrew replied: ‘Would be delighted to see her. Please give her my contact details.’ It is not known whether the woman met him. Her legal representatives have declined to comment. Mrs Giuffre who took her own life in April, claimed she was trafficked to the disgraced former royal for sex three times when she was 17. Andrew has always vehemently denied her claims. He settled a civil case brought by Mrs Giuffre for a reported £12million, with no admission of wrongdoing. Last night, Mr Subramanyam said the problems facing Andrew – who was formally stripped of all his titles last week – may only just be beginning. He said Congress now intends to invite Andrew’s former royal protection officers to testify about what they saw, and was keen to speak to his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, who could also be called to testify under oath. Epstein’s estate is ‘fully co-operating’ with the inquiry, and on Friday handed over 17,000 documents relating to his financial records. Mr Subramanyam said: ‘The reason we went after those financial documents is because the victims told us to. They said we should follow the money – the accounts and financial activities tell the story of the sex-trafficking and criminal behaviour of Jeffrey Epstein.’ Asked what he would say to Andrew, he said: ‘If he has nothing to hide and did nothing wrong, as he alleges, then he should have no problem coming before us and telling his side. Even if he doesn’t come and tell us what he knows we will find the documents. We will get to the bottom of this.’ But a source told the MoS that Andrew would not testify voluntarily under oath, adding: ‘If he does he opens himself up to possible criminal charges. There is not a hope in hell of him appearing before Congress.’ The Mail on Sunday has led the way in exposing Andrew’s links to Epstein, and last night Mr Subramanyam praised our ‘outstanding’ journalism and said his committee included one of the emails we uncovered – in which Andrew tells Epstein ‘we’re in this together’ – in the letter sent last week. This newspaper’s revelations that Andrew gave Mrs Giuffre’s social security number to his personal protection officer prompted a Metropolitan Police investigation. We spoke to another retired royal protection officer who accompanied Andrew on his infamous December 2010 trip to New York. He told us: ‘If Congress wants to speak to me then Congress can speak to me.’ Andrew’s conduct will be debated by MPs for the first time this week. He did not respond to a request for comment last night.

Caroline Graham,Editor
Football: Mistakes doom Cretin-Derham Hall in state quarterfinal loss to Chanhassen
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Football: Mistakes doom Cretin-Derham Hall in state quarterfinal loss to Chanhassen

Crucial mistakes undid the Cretin-Derham Hall football team Saturday, leading to a 23-19 loss to Chanhassen in a Class 5A quarterfinal at Osseo High School. The third-seeded Raiders (7-4) were stopped at the same stage last year after winning their first section title since 2017. Chanhassen lineman Owen Linder — a 6-foot-5, 280-pound behemoth who’s committed to play at Iowa next season — blocked a Cretin-Derham Hall point-after kick attempt two minutes before halftime. That play loomed large when the Raiders scored with 5:34 remaining in the game to pull within 21-19. Raiders quarterback Izaak Johnson scrambled right and threw back left on the ensuing 2-point try, but the pass fell incomplete. Johnson said he was forced to his third read on the play. “My tight end (Dre Frierson-Hollie) ran a delayed cross on the back side,” said Johnson, who completed 23 of 34 pass attempts for 273 yards and two touchdowns and had a toss intercepted. “I tried to give him a chance, but I had pressure in my face when I threw.” Second-seeded Chanhassen drove 67 yards to the Cretin-Derham Hall 2-yard line and took a knee with a minute remaining. The Storm attempted to do the same thing on the next play, but quarterback Nathan Ramler couldn’t handle the snap and the Raiders recovered at their own 4 with 32 seconds on the scoreboard. Two plays later, however, Johnson was sacked for a safety and Chanhassen (10-1) advanced to next week’s semifinals at U.S. Bank Stadium to play St. Thomas Academy, a 21-14 victor Saturday over Rochester Mayo. Cretin-Derham Hall was also hurt late in the first half when Elias Brasel made an ill-advised attempt to handle a rolling ball off the foot of Chanhassen’s punter. The Storm recovered at the Raiders’ 5-yard line and Ramler’s 5-yard touchdown pass to Kade Bush a play later led to a 7-all tie. Cretin-Derham Hall couldn’t convert a fake field-goal attempt midway through the second quarter and Johnson had a pass intercepted by Logan Smith with 18 seconds remaining in the first half. After a nice return on that play, the Storm set up at the Raiders’ 37 and Ramler ran for a 1-yard touchdown five seconds before intermission. Michael McDowell’s extra point gave Chanhassen a 14-13 lead at the break and it never again trailed. “One of the points of emphasis for today was to avoid self-inflicted errors,” first-year Cretin-Derham Hall coach Kim Royston said. Raiders tailback Ja’Dale Thompson, who could manage only 55 yards in 12 carries, added: “We came back out in the second half with energy, and we were communicating instead of arguing. We could have come back, but we did it a little too late.” Cretin-Derham Hall drove 67 yards in five plays and opened the scoring when Johnson threw a 57-yard touchdown pass to Frierson-Hollie five minutes into the contest. The Raiders’ muffed punt return to the Storm’s tying effort at 7-all. Cretin-Derham Hall marched 94 yards in 11 plays and went up 13-7 on Johnson’s 5-yard touchdown pass to Owen Welk with two minutes remaining in the second quarter. Linder blocked the extra-point kick attempt and although the Storm punted on its next possession, it soon intercepted Johnson’s pass and scored seconds before halftime. Chanhassen went up 20-13 midway through the third quarter on a 1-yard Ramler run and a McDowell extra point. Cretin-Derham Hall turned the ball over on downs at the Storm’s 8 on its next possession but scored the following time it had the ball, this time when Johnson hit Frierson-Hollie for an 11-yard touchdown. The Raiders couldn’t convert on their 2-point pass attempt, effectively ending their season. Frierson-Hollie caught four passes for 98 yards and two touchdowns. Chanhassen’s Ramler completed 18 of 26 pass attempts for 218 yards and a touchdown to Bush, who hauled in seven tosses for 80 yards.

Tris Wykes
Russian drone and missile barrage in eastern Ukraine kills four
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Russian drone and missile barrage in eastern Ukraine kills four

A Russian drone has slammed into an apartment building in eastern Ukraine, killing three people and wounding 12 others, Ukrainian authorities reported. The attack took place early on Saturday, local time, in Dnipro, Ukraine's fourth-largest city. It was part of a large Russian missile and drone barrage across the country that targeted power infrastructure. The strikes also killed a worker at an energy company in Kharkiv, further north, a local official said. A fire broke out and several apartments were destroyed in the nine-storey building in Dnipro, the emergency services said. Rescuers recovered the bodies of three people, while two children were among the wounded. Russia fired a total of 458 drones and 45 missiles, including 32 ballistic missiles. Ukrainian forces shot down and neutralised 406 drones and nine missiles, the air force said, adding that 25 locations were struck. Authorities switched off power in several regions because of the attacks, Ukrainian Energy Minister Svitlana Grynchuk said in a post on Facebook. In eastern Ukraine, fighting for the strategic city of Pokrovsk has reached a key stage, with both Kyiv and Moscow vying to persuade US President Donald Trump they can win on the battlefield. Meanwhile, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Saturday that work had begun on President Vladimir Putin's order to prepare plans for a possible Russian nuclear test, according to state news agency Tass. Mr Putin's order on Wednesday followed statements by Mr Trump, which appeared to suggest that Washington would restart its own atomic tests for the first time in three decades. Energy sites attacked Russia has been pummelling Ukraine with near-daily drone and missile strikes, killing and wounding civilians. The Kremlin says its only targets are linked to Kyiv’s war effort. Russia's Defence Ministry asserted on Saturday that the night-time strikes had hit military and energy sites supplying Ukrainian forces. Moscow and Kyiv have traded almost daily assaults on each other’s energy targets as US-led diplomatic efforts to stop the nearly four-year war had no impact on the battlefield. Ukraine’s long-range drone strikes on Russian refineries aim to deprive Moscow of the oil export revenue it needs to pursue the war. Russia wants to cripple the Ukrainian power grid and deny civilians access to heat, light and running water in what Kyiv officials say is an attempt to “weaponise winter”. Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said in an X post that the strikes damaged “several major energy facilities” around Kharkiv and Kyiv, as well as in the central Poltava region. Thermal power plants operated by Ukraine’s state energy company, Centrenergo, were again knocked offline by the night-time strikes, the company said in a statement on Saturday. Centrenergo's three plants in Kyiv, Kharkiv and Donetsk regions were damaged by Russian attacks last year and subsequently restored. Russian forces, meanwhile, repelled a “massive” night-time strike on energy facilities in the southern Volgograd region, Governor Andrei Bocharov said on Saturday, two days after Ukraine said that it hit a key oil refinery there with long-range drones. Mr Bocharov added that the strike knocked out power in parts of the region's north-west, but caused no casualties. There was no immediate comment from Kyiv. Russia's Defence Ministry said on Saturday that its forces shot down 82 Ukrainian drones during the night, including eight over the Volgograd region. Two people were wounded in the neighbouring Saratov region after a Ukrainian drone strike blew out windows in an apartment building, according to regional Governor Roman Busarin. Fighting for Pokrovsk The city of Pokrovsk sits along the eastern front line, part of what has been dubbed the "fortress belt" of Donetsk, a line of heavily fortified cities crucial to Ukraine's defence of the region. It could also be a key point in influencing Washington's stance and sway the course of peace negotiations, analysts say. Russia troops advanced near Pokrovsk and the nearby town of Myrnohrad, according to the Russian Defence Ministry on Saturday, saying both were encircled. It also said Russian forces surrounded Ukrainian defenders in Kupiansk, a key railway hub in the north-eastern Kharkiv region. Kyiv did not immediately respond to Moscow's statements, which could not be independently verified.

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Hundreds more U.S. flights cancelled as government shutdown deepens travel chaos
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Hundreds more U.S. flights cancelled as government shutdown deepens travel chaos

Article content Airlines cancelled hundreds more U.S. flights this weekend, causing delays at major airports in New York City and elsewhere as federal authorities curtail air traffic because of the government shutdown. Out of 21,748 flights scheduled on Saturday, about 3.7% had been cancelled as of 8:45 a.m. New York time, according to data compiled by aviation analytics company Cirium. American Airlines Group Inc., United Airlines Holdings Inc. and Delta Air Lines Inc. were the most affected. Many flights that did eventually take off were delayed by hours. On Friday, airlines cancelled about 3% of 25,375 scheduled flights. Newark Liberty International Airport was experiencing average delays of over four hours on Saturday, according to Federal Aviation Administration data. John F. Kennedy International Airport, Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport and San Francisco International Airport all saw average delays of around two hours. The airport chaos comes after Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the federal government would cut flights by 10% by the end of next week because of a shortage of air-traffic controllers who were furloughed because of the shutdown, which is in its 39th day. If the shortage of air-traffic controllers through the shutdown worsens, Duffy said he plans to cut flights by 15% or even 20%, as the busy Thanksgiving travel season begins. The issue has become part of a broader political fight between Republicans and Democrats in Congress over federal funding. The Trump administration says the cuts are needed for safety because of staff shortages, while a top Democrat has called for more transparency, suggesting the decision isn’t politically driven. Share this Story : Hundreds more U.S. flights cancelled as government shutdown deepens travel chaos Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr

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The rare genetic disorder shortening the life span of boys
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The rare genetic disorder shortening the life span of boys

Nayte Scott is a patient little boy who loves playing with his Lego and watching movies at his home in central Queensland. His mum, Skye, never imagined her six-year-old's lethargy and habit of walking on his tiptoes would be symptoms of a life-changing medical diagnosis. "I just felt numb," Ms Scott said. Nayte was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy in September, a genetic disease where the average life expectancy is about 30. "We packed up and drove home from Brisbane and that's when I started reading all the statistics," Ms Scott said. Save Our Sons Duchenne Foundation is the peak body for the disorder in Australia. Chief executive Sandy Kervin said it was a rare and progressive muscle-wasting condition that mostly affected boys because it was linked to the X chromosome. Ms Kervin said on average, about one in every 5,000 boys were affected but it was rarer in girls, affecting one in every 50 million. Ms Scott, who lives in Boyne Island in the Gladstone region, has since found out she is a genetic carrier. "It was pretty shocking … it takes the future away that you thought was going to happen and completely turns it upside down," she said. Ms Scott has been told to expect Nayte to stop walking around the age of 12 because of muscle weakness, while his heart and lungs are also expected to deteriorate later in life. "It's hard to be told that your kid has this disease and there is no cure, only treatments," she said. Saving boys, improving outcomes The determined mum has since made it her mission to fundraise for Save Our Sons to help expand clinical trials and research, which she hopes will better treat or even cure the condition. "The future is never locked in," Ms Scott said. "I'm not concerned if he ends up in a wheelchair, I just want to keep him alive and [ensure he has] the best quality of life, that's what I'm aiming for." She said there had been an outpouring of support from the central Queensland community and, within a week, more than $20,000 was raised in an online fundraiser. Ms Kervin said the charity believed a cure was possible in the future. "Those that were diagnosed 10 to 15 years ago would have been told that their sons may not progress past the age of late teens, early 20s," she said. Ms Kervin said there were a few clinical trials currently taking place in Australia, including for gene therapy, but they were still in the early stages. She said it was possible a range of different treatments would become available in the future, and they would depend on the child's individual case. "A lot of parents say what they want is a freeze, a stop from where they are today, so there's no more deterioration of their muscles," she said. "If that could happen, that would be fantastic." Nayte is currently receiving steroid treatment, and Ms Scott says she is hopeful that as he grows, there will be more treatment options available to him. "I'm really appreciative for all the scientists that are out there and dedicating their lives to this stuff, because I've never wanted to become a scientist more," she said.

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Bragg says ditching net zero 'too silly for words' as Liberals play semantics
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Bragg says ditching net zero 'too silly for words' as Liberals play semantics

Prominent Liberal moderate Andrew Bragg says the desire of conservatives to ditch support for net zero emissions is "absolutely ridiculous" and would make Australia an international outlier. Ahead of meetings to settle a climate policy this week, Senator Bragg said the focus should be on doing "net zero better than Labor" and he did not expect colleagues would abandon that aspiration, but he would quit the shadow cabinet if they did. "My view is we won't get to that because I don't believe my colleagues want Australia to be ranked with [the] baddies," he told the ABC's Insiders on Sunday. "I don't think you can have a fatwa on two words, I think that's too silly for words, frankly. At the end of the day, this is the international standard on decarbonisation … Australia is part of the international community." It now appears certain that the party will drop the target of reaching net zero by the year 2050, set by the Morrison government as part of international climate negotiations and legislated by the Albanese government. But there is considerable jostling about whether Liberals will push the date out to 2100, keep it without a date, or abandon it entirely. Last week, the Nationals dropped net zero but pledged support for emissions reduction in line with the average achieved by other advanced economies. Conservative Liberals want a similar move. Sarah Henderson said on Friday that net zero should be dropped "in its entirety", echoing the view of Andrew Hastie and Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, among others. That path would renege on the Morrison commitments and put Australia in the minority of countries with no net zero pledge. But Liberals may follow the lead of the Nationals in arguing that this is not inconsistent with the 2015 Paris agreement, which only alluded to net zero "in the second half of this century", although Australia also signed the more explicit 2021 Glasgow pact. Tehan brushes aside Paris 'semantics' Dan Tehan, who is the opposition's energy spokesperson and has been leading the Liberal policy process on net zero, told Sky News on Sunday these were "semantics" and it was more important to agree a plan to lower energy prices. "The best thing you can do to get energy prices down is pursue energy abundance. You have to make sure that all sources of energy are coming to this system, because the more you've got coming into the system, the cheaper it's going to be," he said. Mr Tehan said the federal government should do more to help state governments "sweat" coal plants, extending their useful lives for as long as possible. He did not rule out coal or gas subsidies, saying he did not want to "pre-empt" colleagues. Senator Bragg said there was "a debate we need to have about the exact date" net zero could be achieved, accusing Labor of presiding over stalling the renewables rollout and shutting off coal "too soon". "We need to try to find a way to do net zero that is better than Labor, that is better for jobs, better for industry and better for decarbonisation," he said, adding that nuclear energy should remain in the mix. But he added that Australia should align itself with the views of voters. "The Australian people are worried about climate change and so are we … I think if you have anything less than [a net zero plan], then you are giving up on the idea that you will try and reduce emissions for future generations," he said. Former Liberal MP Keith Wolahan told the ABC's Insiders in a statement the "tone" was important given the party needed to win back urban voters. "Ditching two words as a 25-year aspiration sends a message that we don't care about what they care about … We must win 20 city seats and this is high risk," he said. Senator Bragg said leaving Paris altogether, which he did not think was "within the realm of the possible", would align Australia with "Azerbaijan, Iran, Syria and a few other baddies. Australia has never been with those people before."

Tom Crowley
Navy QB Blake Horvath out for Notre Dame showdown following North Texas injury
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Navy QB Blake Horvath out for Notre Dame showdown following North Texas injury

Navy football earns a new chance to take control of a College Football Playoff at-large spot. Tulane put a huge damper on Memphis’s hopes Friday in the American Athletic Conference title race. The Midshipmen, however, must navigate without Blake Horvath against Notre Dame. ESPN college football insider Pete Thamel delivered an update on the eve of the rivalry showdown with the Fighting Irish. “Sources: Navy QB Blake Horvath is out for today’s game at Notre Dame with an upper body injury that he suffered toward the end of the North Texas game. Navy will start Braxton Woodson, who beat ECU last year in his only other career start,” Thamel posted on the social media website X, formerly Twitter. Again, the Green Wave’s upset of the Tigers swings the door open for Navy to take advantage. The Midshipmen sit at first place in the AAC following Friday’s result. But Navy must pivot to a past starter behind center. Will Navy be without Blake Horvath for awhile after North Texas ailment? Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images Thamel added what the dual-threat passer’s long-term health looks like amid his CFB injury. “The injury is not considered long-term, and there’s a chance he returns when Navy plays USF in Annapolis,” Thamel posted. Woodson doesn’t appear to be the only Navy QB who’ll earn snaps. “Navy is likely to also give QB snaps to sophomore Jackson Gutierrez today,” Thamel added. No AAC team lands in the College Football Playoff rankings by ClutchPoints. But a Navy upset without Horvath will certainly catapult the Midshipmen into that conversation.

Lorenzo J Reyna
Scottish Finance Secretary requests urgent meeting with Chancellor before Budget
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Scottish Finance Secretary requests urgent meeting with Chancellor before Budget

Scotland’s Finance Secretary has requested an urgent meeting with the Chancellor amid reports she will raise taxes in her Budget this month. Shona Robison set out what she said were three tests Rachel Reeves must meet when she delivers her tax and spending plans on November 26. They include ditching her fiscal rules and delivering investment “to grow the economy and support people with the cost of living”, ensuring “every penny” raised from any tax rises is reinvested in public services with consequential funding to Scotland and a promise the Budget will not amount to austerity and cuts for Holyrood. It comes after a pre-Budget speech from the Chancellor in which she failed to rule out tax rises, warning she will have to make “necessary choices” after the “world has thrown more challenges our way”. Reports later suggested the Chancellor could raise income tax. The Fraser of Allander Institute has estimated a 2p hike could cut Scotland’s budget by £1 billion. The Finance Secretary said: “The Chancellor’s unexpected Downing Street speech has fuelled speculation and piled uncertainty on uncertainty about Labour tax hikes in the upcoming UK Budget, with a potential price tag of £1 billion for Scotland. “Let me be clear: Scotland should not be left paying the price for Labour’s broken promises.” Ms Robison said last year’s Budget was a “disaster” for the Chancellor, “taxing jobs, (the) vulnerable and doing nothing on child poverty”. She said she had requested an urgent meeting with her, where she would set out her three tests. She said: “This year, I am setting three tests the UK Budget must meet – and the first is that the Chancellor must ditch her outdated, restrictive fiscal rules. The era in which these rules were set is over and Rachel Reeves must face up to the new reality. “And crucially, every single penny raised from any Labour tax rises must be invested into public services with consequential funding for Scotland. “Rachel Reeves must also confirm that Scotland will not see our funding cut as a result of Labour decisions. “They came to office promising an end to austerity, so to impose it on Scotland would be a political betrayal from which Labour would never recover. “I have requested an urgent meeting with the Chancellor and will be clear to her that her Budget must meet these three key tests. “But the chaos and confusion coming out of the UK Government this week is just confirmation that Scotland shouldn’t be leaving crucial decisions about our finances in the hands of incompetent Westminster governments – these decisions should be in Scotland’s hands, with the fresh start of independence.” An HM Treasury spokesperson said: “Our record funding settlement for Scotland will mean over 20% more funding per head than the rest of the UK. “We have also confirmed £8.3 billion in funding for GB Energy-Nuclear and GB Energy in Aberdeen, up to £750 million for a new supercomputer at Edinburgh University, and are investing £452 million over four years for City and Growth Deals across Scotland. “This investment is all possible because our fiscal rules are non-negotiable, they are the basis of the stability which underpins growth.”

Craig Meighan
Army reservist visits Dutch battlefield where grandfather fought Nazis
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Army reservist visits Dutch battlefield where grandfather fought Nazis

An Army reservist has visited an island battlefield in the Netherlands where his grandfather fought through floodwater to liberate Europe from the Nazis. Colour Sergeant James Gould, 51, who serves with 6th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland (6 SCOTS), retraced the footsteps of his grandfather, Private Thomas Polson. Mr Gould, from Glasgow, commemorated the 81st anniversary of Operation Infatuate, the Allied landings which liberated the island of Walcheren in November 1944, with fellow reservists on a battlefield study, Exercise Lowland Poppy. His grandfather fought in the battle, but rarely spoke about it. He survived the Second World War and later worked in Edinburgh as a hairdresser, before his death in 1999. Part of the wider Battle of the Scheldt, the land-and-sea assault was a British and Canadian offensive which went on for a week in a bid to open the port of Antwerp for Allied supplies and to gain access to Berlin. Allied troops fought through flooded streets to liberate a heavily fortified hotel used by the German military, which was surrounded by trenches, bunkers and machine gun posts. The Hotel Britannia was used by German garrison commander Oberst Reinhardt as headquarters, and on November 3, 1944 he surrendered along with 600 prisoners.The offensive included the 7th/9th Royal Scots – part of the 52nd (Lowland) Division – and Pte Polson was one of those involved. Speaking ahead of Remembrance Sunday, Mr Gould said: “It was incredible to walk the same ground my grandad did. “He never really spoke about it when I was growing up, so to stand where he once stood really brought it home. I was proud to know that he was there, participated in the battle in whatever role he played.” In 1994, his grandfather returned to the Netherlands to visit the battleground for the 50th anniversary of the offensive. Mr Gould recently retraced the route, and said: “Battlefield studies are brilliant for soldiers. You learn how operations were fought, the challenges of leadership, and you see things from both sides. “Doing that on the ground adds a whole new layer to it – but this one was different for me. “It wasn’t just a professional exercise, it was personal, and I wasn’t just learning about history, I was following my family’s footsteps.” In the post-war years, his grandfather remained an Army reservist, and Mr Gould said he believes some of the strict military values were a factor in everyday life. Mr Gould said: “He was a hairdresser by trade and a career reservist. He had three barber shops in Portobello. “I like to think he took some of that Army precision with him, the discipline, the care, the attention to detail.” Mr Gould trained to become a baker and joined the Army reserves on a whim aged 21, in 1996. He spotted a recruitment office in Glasgow and joined speculatively, and has deployed on operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. He now serves as 6 SCOTS ReMSO (regimental mentoring support officer), a role which involves recruitment, mentoring and community engagement across the battalion. Mr Gould said: “I was 21, learning to be a baker at the time. I told my friend to stop the car, and just ran in. “I just wanted to do something completely different at the weekends, and 29 years later I’m still doing it.” He also discovered his great-grandfather, Charles Fisher, served during the First World War, fighting in the Battle of Passchendaele with the King’s Own Scottish Borderers. Mr Gould’s uncle and brother also joined the military and he has been exploring the history of four generations of his own family. He said: “It’s fascinating to uncover more of their story. I’ve been working with the Royal Scots Museum, finding my great-grandad’s records, and now we’re piecing together how all these generations connect. “It really makes you realise how strong the link between service and family can be, especially when the battalions they served with have now become part of The Royal Regiment of Scotland. It’s really quite special.” Mr Gould said revisiting the battleground where his grandfather fought gave him a sense of continuity. He said: “It’s quite something to see that picture now and realise I’ve stood in the same place. There’s something really special about that continuity. “History is part of who we are. You can’t understand what we do now without understanding what they did then – and to carry that legacy forward means a lot.”

Sarah Ward
King set to lead Remembrance Sunday service at Cenotaph
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King set to lead Remembrance Sunday service at Cenotaph

The King is set to lead the nation in a two-minute silence to remember those who died in conflict. Charles will take centre stage at the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph in London on Sunday, joined by other members of the royal family and senior politicians who will lay wreaths to honour the fallen. Some 10,000 armed forces veterans will take part in the Royal British Legion’s march-past and about 20 Second World War veterans will attend, 80 years on from the conflict’s end. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: “This Remembrance Sunday, we pause as a nation to honour all those who have served our country. “We reflect on the extraordinary courage of our armed forces in the world wars and subsequent conflicts, whose service secured the freedoms we cherish today. “Eighty years since the end of the Second World War, we remember a generation who stood against tyranny and shaped our future. Their legacy is peace and our duty is to protect it. “Such sacrifice deserves more than silence, which is why this Government remains committed to supporting veterans, their families and those who serve. “Today, we remember, and we renew our promise to uphold the values they fought for.” Among those set to march is 101-year-old Donald Poole, a Royal Army Ordnance Corps technician who handled defective explosives or enemy ammunition. Originally from Bromley, Kent, he was serving in India in 1945 when Japan’s surrender was announced, sparking an impromptu celebration. He said: “It is a great honour to be able to pay tribute to the poor souls who have died in all conflicts and I know how lucky I am to still be here thanks to all those who have fought and served, past and present. “I also want to pay tribute to the civilian services who suffered during the Second World War, particularly the fire service, who saved so many lives during the Blitz – many of whom lost their own.” Sid Machin, another of the six 101-year-olds registered to march, is one of the last surviving “Chindit” soldiers from the Second World War’s Burma campaign. As a young man of about 19, Mr Machin landed behind enemy lines in a glider at night in the jungle, as part of a special forces unit in Burma (now Myanmar), which wreaked havoc on Japanese supply lines and infrastructure. Mr Machin, from Dorset, said: “I am proud to be marching at the Cenotaph today with the Chindit Society to mark the end of an emotional year remembering my own and my comrades service in the Far East. “It was tough but we just had to get on with it and watch out for each other. I will be thinking of everyone I served with and especially those that didn’t make it home.” Eileen Marshall, 98, is one of just three female Second World War veterans expected to march at the Cenotaph this year. Ms Marshall, from Ilkley in West Yorkshire, left home in 1944 aged 17 to join the Women’s Royal Naval Service (WRNS). After initial training, she was drafted to HMS Ganges, where her role involved looking after the officers’ quarters. She said: “Serving in the WRNS was one of the happiest times of my life, but also one of the saddest, especially when sailors were lost at sea, including my cousin. “On Remembrance Sunday, I will be marching with the HMS Ganges Association to honour all those who gave their lives, including my husband Ray, who served with the Highland Regiment and passed away in 1994. I will proudly wear his medals as I remember him and all the fallen.” The two-minute silence begins at 11am on Sunday, with the march starting at 11.25am. Thousands of people are expected to line Whitehall to pay tribute. Chief of the Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton said: “From the Cenotaph in London to memorials in towns and villages across the United Kingdom, and wherever our armed forces serve around the world, we pause to remember their courage, their sacrifice and their enduring legacy. “We shall remember them.” Philippa Rawlinson, director of remembrance at the Royal British Legion, said: “As we come together on Remembrance Sunday, we not only pay tribute to them but to all those who have bravely defended our freedoms and protected our way of life. “From risking their lives in warzones to spending time away from their families, and providing vital support during emergencies and humanitarian disasters, the dedication of our armed forces community is extraordinary. “We encourage the nation to pause, reflect and remember their service and sacrifice.”

Ted Hennessey
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