News from November 10, 2025

Technology

US air traffic staffing shortages snarl thousands of flights

WASHINGTON: Major air traffic control staffing shortages snarled thousands of flights on Saturday as the government shutdown caused mounting travel woes and raised alarm among airline officials. The Federal Aviation Administration said there were air traffic control staffing issues affecting 42 airport towers and other centres and delaying flights in at least 12 major US cities, including Atlanta, Newark, San Francisco, Chicago and New York. Flights crossing six different high-traffic areas were also facing delays. Some 1,500 flights were cancelled and 6,000 flights were delayed on Saturday, compared with Friday when 1,025 were cancelled and 7,000 were delayed. Air traffic control staffing issues are affecting 42 airport towers and delaying flights in 12 major cities Airline officials privately said the number of delay programmes made it nearly impossible to schedule and plan many flights and expressed alarm about how the system would function if staffing issues worsen. Flight reductions to increase The FAA instructed airlines to cut 4 per cent of daily flights starting on Friday at 40 major airports because of air traffic control safety concerns. The shutdown, which has reached a record 39 days, has led to shortages of air traffic controllers who, like other federal employees, have not been paid for weeks. Reductions in flights are mandated to rise to 6pc on Tuesday and then hit 10pc by November 14. The air traffic absences prompted the FAA to impose ground delay programmes at nine airports on Saturday, with delays averaging 282 minutes for flights at Atlanta, one of the busiest US airports. The cuts, which began on Friday morning, include about 700 flights from the four largest carriers: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines. The four airlines cancelled about the same number of flights on Saturday, under the FAA mandate, but were forced to cancel additional flights due to air traffic control staffing issues. Earlier this week, FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said 20pc to 40pc of controllers had not been showing up for work over the previous several days. During a US Senate debate on Friday, Senator Ted Cruz blamed the shutdown for air traffic control concerns. Cruz, a Texas Republican who chairs the Senate Commerce Committee, said he has been told that since the shutdown started, pilots have filed more than 500 voluntary safety reports about mistakes made by air traffic controllers because of fatigue. Talks to end shutdown Senate Majority Leader John Thune said on Saturday that bipartisan talks to end the shutdown had taken a positive turn, but the workday ended with no deals announced. The Senate is to try again with a rare Sunday session. During the government shutdown, 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 security screeners have been forced to work without pay, leading to increased absenteeism. Many air traffic controllers were notified on Thursday that they would receive no compensation for a second consecutive pay period next week. US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said it was possible he could require 20pc cuts in air traffic if more controllers stop showing up for work. “I assess the data,” Duffy said. “We’re going to make decisions based on what we see in the airspace.” The Trump administration has cited air traffic control problems as Republicans try to pressure Senate Democrats to back what they call a “clean” government funding bill with no strings attached. Democrats blame the shutdown on a Republican refusal to negotiate over health insurance subsidies that will expire at the end of this year. Published in Dawn, November 10th, 2025

Reuters 2 hours ago

Sports

Djokovic out of ATP Finals after winning 101st title

Novak Djokovic secured the 101st title of his career with victory at the Hellenic Championships - but then had to withdraw from the ATP Finals because of injury. The Serb came through a gruelling encounter against Italy's Lorenzo Musetti in Saturday's final in Athens, fighting back from a set down to win 4-6 6-3 7-5. But the 24-time Grand Slam champion's victory came at a price, with Djokovic exacerbating an "ongoing" shoulder injury that will keep him out of the ATP Finals in Turin, which begin on 9 November. "I was really looking forward to competing in Turin and giving my best but after today's final in Athens, I'm sad to share that I need to withdraw due to an ongoing injury," Djokovic wrote on social media. "I'm truly sorry to the fans who were hoping to see me play - your support means so much. I wish all the players an amazing tournament, and I can't wait to be back on the court with you all soon." Djokovic, 38, will be replaced in the finals by Musetti - who thought his chance of featuring in Turin had gone following his defeat. On a day of thrilling tennis on the ATP tour, Great Britain's Cameron Norrie missed out on a sixth career title as American teenager Learner Tien roared back to claim his first via a deciding set tie-break at the Moselle Open in France. Norrie, 30, who was aiming for his first title in more than two years, produced a gutsy display to battle from a set down, then a break down in the deciding set. And he led 5-1 in the tie-break before letting 19-year-old Tien back into it with a series of unforced errors, eventually losing 6-3 3-6 7-6 (8-6). 'An incredible battle, super demanding' Djokovic is one of just three men to have racked up a century of titles. The Serb still needs two to equal Roger Federer's 103, while Jimmy Connors heads the list with 109. It looked unlikely he would add to his tally as 23-year-old Musetti's tireless running and accurate serving helped him to the opening set. But after recovering to force a decider, Djokovic toughed out the victory, trading service breaks in the 10th and 11th games of the final set before closing it out with a love hold. "It was an incredible battle - I don't know [how I won it]," said the top seed who, at 38 years and five months, became the oldest tournament winner since Australia's Ken Rosewall won in Hong Kong in 1977 aged 43. "Three hours. [It was] a gruelling match physically, super demanding. Lorenzo played really well. "It could have been anybody's match so congrats to him for an amazing performance and I just feel very proud of myself to get through this one." It was Djokovic's second title of 2025, having won on the clay of Geneva in May, while Musetti continues his wait for a maiden title after losing in six finals over the past two seasons. Musetti needed a victory to reach the ATP Finals, but Djokovic's withdrawal means he will feature at the tournament regardless.

Abubakar Ibrahim,Rayo Vallecano 2 hours ago

Sports

Remains of college student who went missing in 2015 found on NJ bike trail

Human remains found along a bike trail in New Jersey were positively linked to a college student who went missing near his home in 2015. John Paul Fernandez, a 22-year-old senior at Seton Hall University, vanished near his home in Madison on Dec. 13, 2015. He was last seen along Natco Lake on Route 36 South in Hazlet, according to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System. On Nov. 4, 2024, officers with the Middletown Police Department and, later, investigators with the prosecutor’s office’s Major Crimes Bureau investigated reports of human remains found in the area of Willow Street in Middletown. The dead-end residential street runs parallel to the Henry Hudson Bike Trail, the Asbury Park Press reported. It took nearly a year, but last week, Ninia Fernandez, John Paul’s mother, shared the DNA testing on her Facebook that confirmed the remains belonged to her son. She wrote that authorities notified her of the match on Oct. 14. “There are no words to describe the pain and the countless tears we have cried for him — every single day, for every year he was gone. While this brings heartbreaking closure, it also brings peace to finally bring our son home,” she wrote. “JP had a gentle and giving heart. He always stepped up when needed. He was quirky, funny, and full of life — the kind of person who could make anyone laugh with his animated stories and contagious energy. That was who he was: dependable, kind, and never afraid to be himself.” Ninia previously told The Setonian that John Paul left a six-page suicide note at their home describing how he planned to “end his life in a high place somewhere in the woods.” No cause of death has been determined based on the recovered remains. Since John Paul’s disappearance, Ninia posted annual tributes on his birthday, sharing that she was “still crying for [him] every single day since [he] left” while also keeping tally of the days, even as they ticked into the thousands. She also frequently shared posts directed specifically to John Paul, asking him to share “a clue” about where he was to “give me peace.” “Remember the last time we spoke? I told you I felt your pain in my heart. You said you can’t believe how I found it in my heart to forgive,” she recalled in a tribute posted on his 23rd birthday, the first celebration since his disappearance. “How much longer? Only you and God knows. As I have mentioned before, I will be patiently waiting. The day you come home, no words, just hugs. I just hope that it won’t be too late for me to enjoy that day,” Ninia wrote in 2018. “Come on home darling. We can’t wait for you to feel the unconditional love we have for you. There will be tears but this time it would be tears of joy,” she added in another post. The grieving mother also detailed the difficulties that came with not knowing anything about what happened to John Paul and wrote on Facebook that she frequently worried about whether he had lost weight, had cavities, or if his glasses needed repairing. Ninia said that the family will be organizing a private service for her son ahead of a separate celebration of life “where all who wish to honor his memory will be welcome.”

Caitlin McCormack 2 hours ago

Technology

Remains of college student who went missing in 2015 found on NJ bike trail

Human remains found along a bike trail in New Jersey were positively linked to a college student who went missing near his home in 2015.

nypost.com 2 hours ago

Technology

14-year imprisonment for randy lecturers

A powerful and unequivocal statement against sexual harassment and exploitation in Nigeria’s tertiary academic institutions was made by the Senate last week when senators approved a legislation prescribing up to 14 years in prison for lecturers who sexually harass students. The introduction of the somewhat stiffer punishment will hopefully put paid to the application of the variants of punishment contained in the extant sanction grid, which have proved incapable of reining in the ignoble activities of randy lecturers in the ivory towers. It can be imagined, for instance, how ineffective a deterrence it is to sentence a professor to a two-year jail term for committing the criminal breach of trust and abuse of power which sexual harassment constitutes. When signed into law by President Bola Tinubu, the Sexual Harassment of Students (Prevention and Prohibition) Bill, 2025, will mark the beginning of a serious and genuine fight against sexual exploitation in tertiary institutions. This is a serious menace that verges on betrayal of trust and abuse of power which hitherto was neither accorded the attention it deserves by the gatekeepers in and outside of the tertiary institutions, nor frontally attacked with commensurate sanctions on the perpetrators. Nonetheless, it is evident that the author of the bill, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), who is also the Senate Leader, has a full grasp of the enormity of the challenge at hand as he proposed provisions in the Act to address what constitutes impediments in the way of justice for victims of sexual harassment in tertiary institutions and how to lawfully circumvent the obstacles. According to him, the bill seeks to dismantle a “culture of coercion and silence” that has eroded trust between educators and students. He stressed further that the legislation is crafted to “protect students from all forms of sexual misconduct and abuse within academic environments,” while enshrining respect for human dignity and ethical standards in teaching. He added: “This law safeguards the sanctity of the student-educator relationship built on authority, dependency and trust. It ensures that no educator ever uses that trust as a weapon of exploitation again.” Under the new Act, educators convicted of sexual harassment face a minimum of five years and up to 14 years imprisonment, with no option of fine. It is also interesting that the Act has removed the excuse of lascivious lecturers who would always falsely claim to have a steady and consensual relationship with their victims. It removes the defence of consent, stating: “It shall not be a defence that a student consented to the act. Only a legally recognised marriage between both parties may serve as an exception.” This provision has effectively dismantled the usual hiding place for randy and irresponsible lecturers. However, there would appear to be a dilemma. The provision in the new Act that seeks to recognise formal marriage as the only form of romantic relationship that could exist between lecturers and their students would seem to infringe on the rights and freedom of both parties to associate and be romantically involved without necessarily signing the dotted lines. On the surface, what the Act outlaws is sexual harassment; it does not seem to mean that educators and students cannot engage in romantic relationships. But what happens if a voluntary romantic relationship between a lecturer and his student goes awry, and the student mischievously reports sexual harassment to the authorities? The lecturer may find it difficult to prove consent in order to exonerate himself. After all, the usual refrain is that a student is not in a position to consent to harassment. Thus, it may be wisdom in certain circumstances to forfeit certain freedoms for one’s greater good and/or peace of mind. The preponderance of cases of sexual harassment in some of the country’s tertiary institutions underscore the imperative of a legislation with stiffer provisions that would appear to impact citizens’ freedom in a tolerable fashion. At the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), one Professor Richard Oladele was jailed for two years in 2018 for sexually harassing a female student. Also, three lecturers of the institution were dismissed in 2021 for sexual harassment. Again, in 2022, a professor in the Department of Linguistics and African Studies was investigated for sexual harassment. Similarly, at the university of Abuja, two lecturers were dismissed in July 2023 for sexual misconduct. The university has reportedly implemented measures to report and address sexual harassment. The University of Calabar is also on the ignoble list as Professor Cyril Ndifon, the Dean of the Faculty of Law, was suspended and is currently on trial for alleged sexual harassment. The University of Lagos is not left out: a lecturer was suspended for raping a 21-year-old student in 2023. Other institutions whose lecturers were found guilty of sexual harassment of female students include the Kogi State Polytechnic, where a lecturer was dismissed for harassing a female student in 2023, and Ambrose Alli University, which terminated the appointment of a lecturer for sexual harassment in 2023. There is also the Federal University, Lokoja, which announced the dismissal of four lecturers for sexual misconduct in 2024, and the Lagos State University of Science and Technology, where three lecturers were dismissed for sexual harassment in 2025. The list is literally endless and even at that, many believe that it pales into insignificance in comparison with the preponderance of cases of sexual harassment in higher institutions that go unreported or are swept under the carpet after being reported. It is only in a few cases where the victims are uncompromising or bold enough to come forward to lodge complaints about their violators and where the authorities of the institutions are willing to investigate that there are documented cases of sexual abuse. It is really terrible . For many years, the student-lecturer relationship which is built on authority, dependency and trust has been tested and betrayed by unscrupulous lecturers, leading to significant compromise of academic freedom and excellence. We, therefore, welcome any legislation that promises to usher in an era of zero tolerance for the sex-for-grade scandals that have rocked many campuses of tertiary institutions for years. And we urge President Tinubu to sign the bill into law as soon as legislative scrutiny on it is concluded by the National Assembly.

Tribune Editorial Board 2 hours ago

Technology

Harry Potter loafers are 'really comfortable' and come with free £12 Hogwarts pack

The fashion world is getting a magical makeover with the upcoming Harry Potter TV reboot, and it seems even footwear brands are jumping on the Hogwarts Express. The latest to do so is HEYDUDE , a quirky shoe label known for its comfy slip-ons and playful designs. HEYDUDE has just revealed its new Harry Potter-inspired Wally slip-on Hogwarts Loafer (£74.99) . A plush velvet shoe that looks like it's been conjured straight from the Room of Requirement. In true Wizarding World fashion, there's a magical twist. Each pair comes with the opportunity to claim a free house accessory pack (Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, or Hufflepuff) to customise the shoes - no Sorting Hat ceremony needed. For those who fancy a mid-term house change, the packs can also be purchased separately for £12.99. Each bundle includes a house tassel, crest and coin, reports OK! . For those wanting to lean further into the Harry Potter vibe, Zavvi also has some fun Hogwarts designs to pick from. That includes footwear depicting the four houses and Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes, also known as the best joke shop in Diagon Alley. Otherwise, parents may be interested in these Harry Potter Mary Jane School Shoes (£32-£39) from Next. The shoes feature a Harry Potter logo, gold-tone hardware detailing and an adjustable strap for a secure fit. Returning to HEYDUDE, as the Hogwarts loafers are fairly recent additions, there aren't numerous reviews available. Nevertheless, one delighted customer penned: "Absolutely LOVE these shoes! "As a Harry Potter fan, my husband and I both had to have these." Although they did note one flaw, and said: "Downside is the emblem stickers fell off the first time I wore my pair...highly recommend but be warned." Another pleased reviewer commented: "They fit perfectly with socks on toe to heel. As a fan, I love them." Regarding HEYDUDE as a brand, customers via TrustPilot have commended the company's footwear. One person revealed: "Super comfortable and easy to take care of, my last pair is still in good condition and I washed them frequently." Meanwhile, another said: "I now own several pairs of HeyDude shoes. "They are lightweight, the soles grip well, there's room for toes, and they're supremely comfortable." To which another customer agreed and said: "Really comfortable, would recommend them if you have wide feet. I have bad joints in my feet, and these help me."

Christopher Harper,Lauren Codling 2 hours ago

Sports

Rangers desperate for Garden win as Predators could serve as best chance for breakthough

Millions dream about making it to Madison Square Garden. Countless athletes and celebrities consider it sacred ground, constantly sharing that there is no greater place to perform than the World’s Most Famous Arena. But it has come to this: “Whether we like it or not, we have a game on Monday at home,” Rangers center Mika Zibanejad said following Saturday’s 5-0 loss to the Islanders. The Rangers have missed the playoffs five times since 2010. They’ve finished in last place. But the Garden remained the best bet to earn two points, with the team having gone more than two decades since it last ended a season with more regulation losses than wins at home. Their centennial season has kicked off with the worst home start (0-6-1) in franchise history, the Rangers having become the first NHL team since 1928 to get shut out in five of their first seven home games. Entering Sunday, the Rangers were the league’s lowest-scoring team (2.19 goals per game), ranking last in power-play percentage (12.2) and shooting percentage (7.6). But Monday’s matchup against the Predators (5-8-4) presents their best home opportunity yet, facing a team that ranked 27th in goals against (3.47) and 25th in save percentage (.889). Nashville has lost seven of its past eight games — including four straight — and won its only road game Oct. 13. If not now, when? “We gotta find a way to score,” Zibanejad said. “I don’t care what it looks like, what happens on Monday, we just gotta get a win. “I probably can do a better job of not [dwelling] on the missed chances, but I don’t know, honestly. It’s not two games or three games. It is frustrating not getting results at home. And then when you’re feeling good, you’re feeling energized — I feel great — and the puck doesn’t go in, it’s frustrating.” On the surface, the league-best success by the Rangers on the road (7-1-1) makes their struggles at home more difficult to square, but it is that striking difference that exacerbates the issue among players who concede they are pressing, playing in front of a crowd that repeatedly has showered them with boos and grown conditioned to expect ineptitude. CHECK OUT THE LATEST NHL STANDINGS AND RANGERS STATS “We’ve won a lot of games on the road with the same game plan, with the same concept,” coach Mike Sullivan said. “I know when we play the game a certain way, we’re competitive, and we’ve beaten some really good teams. I wish I could put my finger on the struggles we’ve had at home to this point, but what I do know is we’ve got to work through it together, and we’ll certainly do that. It starts with having an inner belief as an individual and a group. Then we’ve got to go out and put a game on the ice at home like we do on the road. If we do that, we’re gonna score goals, and we’ll have a chance to win.” It has been nearly seven months since the Rangers won at home. It has been more than 130 minutes of game action since they last scored. An early goal against Nashville could allow everyone in the building to exhale. But the Rangers can’t allow an early deficit to kick-start another spiral. “We’re human. It’s hard. We all care. It’s not like it’s an effort-based thing,” captain J.T. Miller said. “Most of the time, we start ready. We had a great start [against the Islanders], then got a little careless with some decisions and it cost us. Then you press because it’s a lot of zeroes at home for us. “We need to be mentally tough and regroup. We need to be ready to go on Monday because it’s game time again.”

Howie Kussoy 2 hours ago

Entertainment

WATCH: Stitch crosses over with Mickey and friends in adorable 'Mickey+' short

Stitch is back, and this time he's joining Mickey on a new adventure in "Mickey+"! The new shorts series builds on the success of Disney Jr.'s "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+," where beloved Disney friends, including Stitch, Spidey and Bluey, cross over with Mickey and his pals. Watch the exclusive On The Red Carpet debut of "Mickey + Stitch" in the video player above, as Stitch joins in on Mickey and Minnie's dance party! "Mickey + Stitch" premieres Monday, November 10 on Disney+ and Disney Jr. YouTube, with the additional "Mickey + Spidey" and "Mickey + Bluey" shorts to follow. The Walt Disney Company is the parent company of Disney Jr., Disney+ and this ABC station.

Amy Becker,OTRC 2 hours ago

Entertainment

Rachel Sennott Says She Cast [Spoiler] as Mimi Rush Becuase They Couldn’t Find Time Together Otherwise: “If We Want To Hang Out, We Have To Work Together”

So, about that appearance by you know who in I Love LA Episode 2, it sounds like it may have been a thing of convenience for Rachel Sennott as much as it was a surprise for the fans. **Massive spoiler alert for Episode 2 of I Love LA, now streaming on HBO Max** Ayo Edebiri shocked fans Sunday night when she popped up on screen playing a British popstar named Mimi Rush, who Charlie (Jordan Firstman) works for, albeit briefly. At the end of the episode, Mimi actually fires Charlie for trying to get dirt on Zendaya, who Mimi earlier explained had been pitched to play her mother in a music video. According to Sennott, who starred alongside the Emmy Award winner in the 2023 comedy Bottoms, which Sennott also co-wrote, it all came together as they were looking for someone to come in and play the eccentric popstar who has a strained relationship with Charlie. “I called Ayo because basically, we were like, ‘If we want to hang out, we have to work together.’ So I was like, ‘Do you wanna come to two days on the show?'” Sennott told DECIDER of how Edebiri’s role came to be filled. “And then she brought all these different ideas. She was like, I want to do a mullet. I want a bedazzled vape, I want a British accent. I was like, ‘Yes to everything.'” Hilariously, the series uses Edebiri to play the “kooky, fun” starlet, and it worked out on numerous levels. Sennott said that many of Firstman and Edebiri’s parts in the episode were improvised, which she described as “so fun and wild” to see, especially because she didn’t get to share the screen with them. For his own part, Firstman said that he knew via the scripts before he signed on that the show would have someone to come in and play a singer-songwriter, but that he didn’t know it would be her until they locked her in. After that, he said he couldn’t have been more excited to find out he’d be working with someone he’s been able to call a friend for years. Since writing together on Big Mouth and starring with Sennott in Bottoms, Edebiri has been diversifying her acting portfolio, most recently starring in the Luca Guadagnino-directed After the Hunt with Julia Roberts and Andrew Garfield. “I’ve known Ayo for a decade, we wrote on Big Mouth together and obviously, it’s been amazing to see her rise to stardom. But it’s also fun to see her like really get back to her comedy roots and like plays something really outlandish and over-the-top,” he said. Apart from seeing Edebiri’s foray into more dramatic roles, Firstman was just glad to finally get to share the screen with the actress who has been dubbed “the people’s princess of Ireland.” If you know, you know. “We’ve never even gotten to act together. So it was really those days were so fun and exciting. And she’s very intimidating as Mimi Rush,” Firstman added. I Love LA airs Sundays on HBO at 10:30 p.m. ET and streams on HBO Max at the same time. If you’re new to HBO Max, you can sign up for as low as $10.99/month with ads, but an ad-free subscription will cost $18.49/month. If you want to stream even more and save a few bucks a month while you’re at it, we recommend subscribing to one of the discounted Disney+ Bundles with Hulu and HBO Max. With ads, the bundle costs $19.99/month and without ads, $32.99/month.

Hope Sloop,mliss1578 2 hours ago

Sports

Arsenal news: Guardiola plays mind games with Arteta as blame for Sunderland draw pinpointed

Arsenal's title charge suffered its first setback in over two months as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Sunderland . The Black Cats not only snatched a valuable point from the in-form league leaders but also ended their run of eight consecutive clean sheets. Fittingly, it was former Arsenal academy defender Daniel Ballard who put the hosts ahead midway through the first half. After the break, the visitors responded with intent, as Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard overturned the deficit to give the the Gunners a 2-1 lead. However, just when victory seemed assured, Brian Brobbey struck in the fourth minute of stoppage time to earn Sunderland a dramatic equaliser. Arsenal remain top of the table but the air of invincibility surrounding Mikel Arteta's side has taken a noticeable dent. The result comes at an inopportune moment. Arsenal must stew on the disappointment over the final international break of the year before returning to face a daunting trio of fixtures against Tottenham , Bayern Munich and Chelsea . Here, Mirror Football breaks down all the latest Arsenal-related headlines. Pep Guardiola isn't exactly known for mental warfare but he seemed eager to send Arsenal a few pointed messages ahead of this weekend's fixtures. The Manchester City boss labelled the Gunners "unbelievable" and hinted they were the team to beat, adding that his own side were still finding their rhythm. That said, he also reminded Arteta's men that they aren't champions yet - and warned that, after a sluggish start, his side are beginning to build momentum. "We cannot compare ourselves, they [Arsenal] are unbelievable," Guardiola said. "I think we are learning to play better against different shapes, man-marking or low blocks or deep that at the beginning we struggled a little bit to read exactly what we had to do. And like I said one month ago, I have the feeling that we are getting better. "I said yesterday, the big teams, when you win, from my experience, when you arrive at the end of April, May, to win the titles is how much you grew up from September, October and every month. The teams who win are the teams who grow. And that I had a feeling that we are getting better. "On Sunday we play against, right now, the champions. Arsenal is not the champion, the champion is Liverpool . They come here to defend the title. We experienced that. "And it's a chance to prove ourselves against the last champions of the Premier League , what is our level, and I'm so excited to play." David Seaman has blamed David Raya for Arsenal's dropped points against Sunderland, arguing the goalkeeper's late error cost his side victory. The Spaniard was caught out deep into stoppage time when Brobbey beat him to a loose ball in the box, allowing the Sunderland striker to poke home into an empty net and snatch a 2-2 draw. Seaman - who made over 500 appearances for Arsenal during a 12-year spell at the club - questioned Raya's decision-making and suggested he ought to have tried to punch the ball, rather than catch it. "Whether Raya should come, I'd question that," the former England No. 1 said on Premier League Productions after the game. "And the way he comes for the ball, he tries to catch it, is he aware of the guy [Brobbey] getting close? "It's a great finish by Brobbey but I would just question the decision of Raya, whether he should come and try to punch it, rather than try to catch it." Raya has been one of the Premier League's most dependable goalkeepers in recent seasons and has played a major role in Arsenal's excellent defensive record this term. But moments of hesitation like the one at the Stadium of Light, Seaman warned, could prove costly in the title race. Even so, the Arsenal legend urged calm, suggesting the result is no reason for panic. "This was a difficult game, especially when you looked at it first half," he said. "It looked difficult, Sunderland were well-organised, and they knew exactly what they needed to do with Arsenal - hit it long, play in Arsenal's half rather than play it out from the back. "When they did play out from the back it cost them a goal. But Arsenal… they're in a good position because this was a big test." Theo Walcott believes Arsenal should have had a penalty against Sunderland, but Alan Shearer isn't so sure. In the first half, Arsenal's Mikel Merino found himself on the receiving end of an elbow from Black Cats' defender Dan Ballard in the area, sparking calls for a penalty in favour of the Gunners. Despite VAR checking the incident and Merino requiring extensive treatment, Arsenal were denied a spot kick. The decision sparked debate on Match of the Day, with Gunners icon Walcott insisting his former side deserved a penalty. "I do feel like his elbow was in quite a high condition, shall we call it, and it was very disruptive," he said. " Mikel Arteta spoke about being disruptive, and he's definitely, in my opinion, he's disruptive and there's a slight movement from the elbow to Merino's cheekbone. Shearer, however, disagreed, saying: "I think as a defender, if he allows that forward to get across him, his manager goes absolutely berserk at him. That's his space and he cannot allow any forward to get across him. "So he then settles himself and then he goes for the header. You can't jump without doing that [raising his arms] for a header - and I don't think there's anything deliberate there at all. I think it's more brilliant defending than anything else." 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Harry Brent 2 hours ago

Sports

Joao Neves heads late winner at Lyon to send PSG top

Joao Neves' stoppage-time header sent Paris St-Germain back to the top of Ligue 1 with an enthralling 3-2 win at Lyon. Luis Enrique's defending champions were moments away from entering the international break second in the table, but the Portugal midfielder provided a late twist in the fifth added minute. Lee Kang-in's corner from the left was met powerfully by the head of Neves to spark wild PSG celebrations. It came two minutes after Lyon defender Nicolas Tagliafico was sent off for a second bookable offence. In a brilliantly entertaining first half, PSG took the lead through a sharp Warren Zaire-Emery finish in a spell where three goals were scored in eight minutes. Lyon responded when Moussa Niakhate's long ball over the top was met by Afonso Moreira and he finished beyond PSG goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier. Then Khvicha Kvaratskhelia capitalised on loose Lyon play and was played through on goal before slotting past Dominik Greif for his first domestic league goal this season. In the 56th minute, Lyon's Ainsley Maitland-Niles latched on to another ball over the top - this time by former Liverpool midfielder Tyler Morton - and produced a fine lob finish over Chevalier. But Neves would have the final say with his terrific header from just inside the six-yard box as PSG took the spoils. PSG, with 27 points from 12 games, sit two points clear of second-placed Marseille and third-placed Lens at the top of the table.

Abubakar Ibrahim,Afonso Moreira 3 hours ago

World

San Jose grocer gives $100 shopping spree to struggling SNAP beneficiaries: 'Give back'

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- As the government shutdown reaches day 40, Bay Area businesses are stepping up to help struggling families who are cut off from SNAP food benefits. A free grocery shopping spree brought a huge response from members of the South Bay community. Families are doing their Sunday grocery shopping, grabbing everything they need. It's something Sabrina Phillips hasn't been able to do since her SNAP benefits were frozen. "I got a little bit of everything, poultry, beef eggs, things that are so expensive," Phillips said. Arteagas Food Center in East San Jose is offered a free one day shopping spree to the community, now feeling the pinch from the government shutdown. "This is our way to give back so they have something to eat during this time," said Alfredo Lopez. Live updates: Impact of government shutdown on Bay Area, California SNAP benefits Market owner, Alfredo Lopez is stepping up, giving $100 grocery vouchers to families in need. Sponsors and donations are making it possible. "When they first announced the SNAP shutdown, you had people coming in out of necessity trying to take groceries because they had no SNAP, trying to walk out with groceries. So you see the effect it's causing in the community now," Lopez added. "It means a lot, we were really scared about what was going one with the benefits, so this is protection I guess," said Phillips. Me and my daughter are on CalFresh now," Rosa Castaneda said. Castaneda is a student, trying to make ends meet for her family but it's tough. "It feels like the world is on fire, and no one is paying attention to us really," Casteneda said. MORE: Trump administration demands states 'undo' full SNAP payouts as states warn of 'catastrophic impact' San Jose City Council Member Peter Ortiz says there's lot of confusion, with some SNAP benefits being restored, others paused by the federal government. "Families are struggling, this is the worst time for this to happen, leading up to Thanksgiving when many Latino and immigrant families gather. MORE: Californians starting to see SNAP benefits reinstated, SF residents also get extra food aid There's enough vouchers for 380 households but more than 600 people showed up, some standing in line for hours. People who don't get a voucher can take home everything from a mobile pantry; beans, snacks, tomatoes, lots of fruits and vegetables. Sabrina says she's grateful to get what she can during this super stressful time. "I don't know what's going to happen. This is very, very helpful," Phillips added.

Cornell Barnard,KGO 3 hours ago

Politics

Senate advances funding bill to end longest US government shutdown in history

The amended package will still have to be passed by the House and sent to Trump for his signature, a process that could take days

Chris Stein 3 hours ago

Sports

Giants’ Darius Slayton finally gets ‘rolling’ after rough start to season in wasted effort

CHICAGO — When things go the wrong way they did for the Giants on Sunday, losing a 10-point fourth-quarter lead to fall to the Bears 24-20 at Soldier Field, all the good things they did in the game are easily erased from the mind. It would be easy to forget about the four receptions for 89 yards Darius Slayton had in the game. But, given Slayton’s 2025 season, it was a significant day for him. His performance came a week removed from dropping a potential touchdown pass in the loss to the 49ers. And after a first nine games of the season that were rather pedestrian, Slayton came alive. He entered the game having caught just 19 passes for 254 yards, which wasn’t nearly enough — particularly after the team lost Malik Nabers early in the season. Slayton was supposed to step into Nabers’ role as the No. 1 receiver, and hadn’t looked that way until Sunday in Chicago. He ignited the offense with an acrobatic, one-handed 31-yard catch on the final play of the first quarter. And then, on the first play of the second quarter, he caught a 38-yard pass. CHECK OUT THE LATEST NFL STANDINGS AND GIANTS STATS Both of those led to the first Giants touchdown to tie the game at 7-7. “I felt like I was rolling,” Slayton told The Post. “Ironically, I was rolling in 30 degrees in the snow. Why I waited for these conditions [for my best game], I don’t know. But I felt like I was having a good day.’’ Asked if he beat himself up for the drop last week, he said, “No, not really, because it has no bearing on today. Yeah, I came out here today and I played a pretty good football game. But this good game I played doesn’t have any bearing on next week. “It was nice to have a good game, but the goal is to win the game. And we didn’t come away with the win.’’

Mark Cannizzaro 3 hours ago

Politics

Senate advances deal to reopen gov’t, fully restore SNAP benefits after Dems cave

WASHINGTON — It’s not over yet. The Senate advanced a bipartisan deal late Sunday to end the record-breaking government shutdown, overcoming the biggest procedural hang-up that has been used to keep Uncle Sam’s lights off for the past 40 days. In a 60-40 vote — with eight Democratic-leaning senators joining Republicans — the Senate invoked cloture to break the filibuster and move forward with a bipartisan spending patch to fund the government through Jan. 30, 2026, as well as a “minibus” package that will fully restore food stamp benefits. Democratic Sens. Dick Durbin of Illinois, Tim Kaine of Virginia, Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire, Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada, Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, Jacky Rosen of Nevada, and John Fetterman of Pennsylvania all broke with their party and voted in favor of the package. Angus King of Maine, an Independent who caucuses with Dems, also voted yes. Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky was the only Republican to vote no. While the vote marks a massive breakthrough in the weekslong deadlock over the funding lapse, it could still be a few days before the longest government shutdown in US history actually ends. Although it cleared the filibuster, the bipartisan deal still needs to be passed by the Senate. Disgruntled Democrats peeved by the deal and Paul, who is miffed by the measure’s ban on hemp sales, could throw down procedural hurdles that may delay it from clearing the Senate. Then it needs to get through the House of Representatives. None of those remaining potential hurdles is likely to derail the final passage of the funding package, though they can delay it. The breakthrough was met with a revolt from many Democrats and progressive activists who whined that the deal didn’t give the party any ironclad commitments on their healthcare demands. Since September, Senate Democrats have used the filibuster to block a House-passed stopgap measure to fund the government, leveraging the shutdown fight to pressure Republicans into extending the enhanced Obamacare subsidies that are set to expire by the end of next month and reversing their Medicaid reforms. None of those demands were included in the package that advanced in the Senate on Sunday. Instead, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) offered Democrats a vote on extending the enhanced Obamacare tax credits next month — something he put on the table over three weeks ago. But Thune has said he is not guaranteeing it will pass the Senate, and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has made no such commitments to even take that measure up in the lower chamber. In addition to a vote on extending the Obamacare subsidies, Republicans agreed to hire back all the federal workers the Trump administration had laid off during the shutdown and give federal employees back pay. Democrats from nearly all corners of the party railed against the deal to end the government shutdown. “It now appears that Senate Republicans will send the House of Representatives a spending bill that fails to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits,” House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) fumed, declining to call out the Senate Dems who caved. “We will fight the GOP bill in the House of Representatives, where Mike Johnson will be compelled to end the seven-week Republican taxpayer-funded vacation.” “If this is the so-called ‘deal,’ then I will be a no,” Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) declared Sunday in response to rumors of the deal. “That’s not a deal. It’s an unconditional surrender that abandons the 24 million Americans whose health care premiums are about to double.” Democratic National Committee Vice Chair Malcolm Kenyatta similarly lamented that, “Any ‘deal’ that ends with Dems just getting a pinky promise in return is a mistake.” “It would be a policy and political disaster for Democrats to cave!” Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), who caucuses with Democrats, raged. The bipartisan deal features two main components: a spending patch to keep the government funded through Jan. 30, 2026, and a minibus that would fund programs related to the military, veterans and the Department of Agriculture. Significantly, the funding for the Department of Agriculture fully foots the bill for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which feeds 42 million low-income Americans and ran out of cash on Nov. 1. The Trump administration had tapped into the contingency fund to keep the program afloat and partially funded for a few more weeks. Congress is tasked with funding the government every fiscal year, which starts Oct. 1, in order to keep it up and running. Typically, this is done through 12 appropriations bills, though Congress relies on stopgap measures known as continuing resolutions to keep the government running on autopilot while negotiating those appropriations bills. The “minibus” component of the deal in the works on Sunday includes three of the 12 appropriations bills. The stopgap through Jan. 30 is intended to buy time to pass the rest of them.

Ryan King 3 hours ago

Business

FX reforms, exit challenges slow venture capital investments in Nigeria — Report

Foreign exchange (FX) reforms and persistent exit challenges have dampened venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) investments in Nigeria over the last four years, according to a new report by the Impact Investors Foundation (IIF). The report, titled: “Nigerian Impact Investment Landscape 2025,” was unveiled on recently at the 8th Annual Convening on Impact Investing (ACII) in Lagos. It revealed that total VC and PE inflows fell sharply from $1.14 billion in 2022 to $939.5 million in 2023, and further to $211.4 million and $207.5 million in 2024 and 2025 respectively. The number of deals also declined drastically — from 292 in 2022 to just 78 by 2025, underscoring the mounting investment headwinds facing Nigeria’s startup and impact ecosystem. “Private Equity (PE) and Venture Capital (VC) activity in Nigeria has slowed sharply since 2022, mirroring global market corrections and compounded by domestic macroeconomic headwinds,” the report said. It identified several key factors behind the downturn, including the global VC funding slump, FX volatility, and weak exit opportunities. Following record highs in 2021 and 2022, global tech funding contracted by 54 percent year-on-year in 2023, while Africa recorded a 32 per cent drop in deal count. In Nigeria, the Central Bank’s foreign exchange reforms, which began in June 2023 with the unification of exchange rate windows, have introduced new valuation risks. The report noted that multiple naira devaluations caused pricing uncertainty, translation losses, and raised the cost of dollar-denominated capital — discouraging foreign investors. It added that exit constraints such as limited initial public offering (IPO) and merger & acquisition (M&A) activity have weakened investor confidence and delayed capital recycling. Meanwhile, domestic macroeconomic pressures — including high inflation, tight liquidity, and policy reforms such as fuel subsidy removal — further eroded local co-investment appetite. Etemore Glover, CEO of IIF, said the report provides critical evidence-based data to guide policymakers, Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), and investors. “This data will help guide capital to where it is needed most, translating availability into impact-aligned growth and a more resilient investment ecosystem,” Glover said. The ACII conference, themed “Strengthening and Scaling the Nigerian Impact Economy,” brought together policymakers, investors, and entrepreneurs to chart a path for inclusive growth and sustainable finance in Africa’s largest economy.

Chima Nwokoji 3 hours ago

World

NYC, Long Island to start week under freeze watch as temperatures set to plummet during polar vortex

Forecasters have placed New York City, Long Island, and parts of New Jersey under a freeze watch as unseasonably bone-chilling temperatures are expected to blanket the East Coast early this week. A freeze watch will be in effect in the Big Apple late Monday night into Tuesday morning, with temperatures expected to fall to around 30 degrees Fareinheit, NYC Emergency Management posted on X. The watch will extend into Nassau and Suffolk County, as well as portions of southern Connecticut and northeastern New Jersey, according to a National Weather Service advisory. The below-freezing temperatures come as a powerful polar vortex is expected to sweep across the eastern half of the country. The weather system will push arctic air from Canada into the Empire State starting on Sunday, bringing an early taste of winter to 100 million people, FOX Weather Meteorologist Dylan DeBruyn previously told The Post. Winds will gust over 30 mph into Tuesday, with wind chill values falling to a frigid 25 degrees, DeBruyn said. The greater metro area won’t be the only place seeing plunging temperatures. Heavy snow squalls and areas of lake-effect snow are also expected to hit western and central New York — including Buffalo, Syracuse, and Watertown — on Monday, forecasters told the Democrat Chronicle. Even Tallahassee, Florida, will strangely experience similarly freezing temperatures before New York. The chilly conditions will subside by Wednesday, with highs in New York City to climb back into the 50s. Overnight lows will also return to the typical mid-to-upper 40s, DeBruyn said. Frost and freeze conditions can kill crops or other vegetation and signify the end of the growing season, according to the NWS. Pets should be brought indoors overnight during the watch, as even short periods in freezing temperatures can be “dangerous” for furry friends, NYC Emergency Management warned. Outdoor plants should also be brought inside, and those with homes that have unheated or drafty areas should consider allowing an “extremely small amount of water run only from the most at-risk faucet,” to prevent pipes from freezing. Officials also advised Big Apple residents to dress warmly and take extra care while walking, biking, or driving due to slick conditions and frost that could form on windshields.

Zoe Hussain 3 hours ago

Sports

Inter Milan move top of Serie A with win over Lazio

Inter Milan moved to the top of Serie A after a comfortable victory over Lazio thanks to goals from Lautaro Martinez and Ange-Yoan Bonny. The Nerazzurri took an early lead when Alessandro Bastoni picked the pocket of Gustav Isaksen and teed up Martinez, who fired into the top-right corner. Bonny added a second just after the hour, when he tapped in from close range after he got on the end of a low cross from Federico Dimarco. Inter had the ball in the net again a few minutes later when Piotr Zielinski swept home, only for the video assistant referee to deem that Dimarco had handled in the build-up. The closest Lazio came to scoring was an Oliver Provstgaard header that hit the woodwork. Inter's victory at San Siro put them on 24 points after 11 matches - level with Roma but with superior goal difference.

Abubakar Ibrahim,Bbc 45am 3 hours ago

World

Two dead and more than a million displaced after super typhoon Fung-wong slams the Philippines

More than 1.4 million people were evacuated across the country as the storm triggered flash flooding, landslides and gale-force winds

Tess McClure in Manila 3 hours ago

Sports

Dan Campbell’s stunning Lions play-calling change was a smashing success

Dan Campbell wanted to “try something a little different” this week during the Lions’ game against the Commanders when it came to Detroit’s offense. That meant taking over the play-calling in the 44-22 win over the Commanders, and it paid off with the Lions finishing with a season-best 546 yards and scoring on all but one of their possessions in the game at Northeast Stadium. They ran for 226 yards. While Campbell was looking to change things up after Detroit mustered just 65 rushing yards in their loss to the Vikings last week, he said that offensive coordinator John Morton is still involved. “Look, I know what I want to do, I know how I want to do it,” Campbell said. “Now, that being said, this is a collaborative effort, now. I was taking input from John Morton the whole time, and the other coaches. … This is all encompassing. We all work together. The coaches did a hell of a job, but I just wanted to change things up a little bit. Let’s just see if maybe a different play-caller can, maybe give us a little rhythm. That’s all. And, honestly, it’s nothing more than that.” He added: “We made a change, it was good for today.” Campbell has opted to make the play calls himself in the past. The Lions head coach took over the play-calling responsibilities back in 2021 — his first year as head coach — from then offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn, and Detroit found some success following the move. Campbell called Morton “vital” to him and didn’t indicate that the situation now was similar to that one. “I know how the other one ended, but this is where I’m at, and he’s in a great spot. He helped me out today,” Campbell said. Morton is in his first year with the Lions and replaced Ben Johnson after the latter left in the offseason to take over as the Bears’ head coach.

Christian Arnold 3 hours ago