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GuardianSep 27Preview

NFL roundup: Commanders stun Seahawks as late fumble hands Steelers victory over Bengals

Cincinnati’s unbeaten start ends in PittsburghDrake Maye’s turnover woes continue for PatsMarcus Mariota threw three touchdown passes, and Kain Medrano returned an interception 50 yards for a touchdown to help the Washington Commanders (1-2) hand Seattle (2-1) their first loss since last November. The Seahawks had won 12 straight, including their postseason run to last season’s Super Bowl title, but Mariota was solid in place of the injured Jayden Daniels, and three crucial turnovers enabled Washington to win their home opener. Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught 10 passes for 128 yards and two touchdowns for the Seahawks, and he even completed a short throw on a trick play in the final quarter. Continue reading...

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BBCSep 27Preview

Woman charged with stealing from patients and staff at hospitals across Ontario

The 34-year-old is under investigation for incidents that began in February 2024 up until as recently as last month.

BBCSep 26Preview

German town bans 'stumbling stone' memorials to Nazi victims

Germany's education minister has branded the ban on the small brass memorial plaques a "scandal".

BBCSep 26Preview

Rayner criticises visa rule proposals ahead of Labour conference

The housing secretary says the government's plans to change wait times for permanent residency are unfair because they "change the goalposts".

BBCSep 25Preview

What is kratom, the 'gas station heroin' alarming officials in the US?

Kratom, found during an investigation into the deaths of two college students, has been sold in the US for around a decade.

NYTSep 25Preview

Pope Leo Signals Support for Journalists Targeted by Trump

Asked about the Trump administration’s restrictions on journalists, Leo told reporters accompanying him on a flight to France that they were “all welcome.”

Motoko RichFranceLeo XIV

NYTSep 25Preview

On This Mexican Island, Raccoons Make and Play With Toys (and Also Sip Margaritas)

Scientists observed a family of pygmy raccoons near a Cozumel beach club learning from one another how to craft balls from paper, an indication that the animals have a culture.

Taylor Mitchell BrownRaccoonsCozumel (Mexico)

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