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The injury front for Week 6 in the NFL is headlined by several young stars injured on Sunday, one of whom could have a big impact in the NFL’s toughest division.For the first time since the current divisional format was adopted in 2002, four teams in the same division won at least four games over six weeks. That division is the NFC North, home of the Detroit Lions, who had a 47-9 win over the Cowboys but suffered a blowout loss. Speaking of the Cowboys, not all is well in Dallas either — at least when the team is playing…

Getty ImagesThe cost of borrowing to buy a home is “unlikely” to return to the low levels seen over the past decade, the head of Britain’s biggest mortgage lender has said.Lloyds Bank chief executive Charlie Nunn said the bank expected mortgage rates to fall, but not to the level near the zero rates of the 2010s.Interest rates charged on new fixed mortgage contracts have risen in recent years as a result of higher interest rates to try to curb soaring prices sparked by the coronavirus pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It has fallen recently following interest rate cuts, but…

A striking presence on the road, this 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe is powered by a formidable 6.7L V12 engine that effortlessly produces 453 horsepower and 531 pound-feet of torque. The Phantom Drophead Coupe promises not only a smooth, powerful ride, but also the prestige that comes with driving one of the greatest vehicles of all time, and it can be yours today. Offered by Auto Sports Group in Boca Raton, Florida, this model has been meticulously maintained and averages less than 3,000 miles per year, with just under 32,000 miles on the odometer. This car’s perfect condition reflects light…

The Asia Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC), Masters Tournament and R&A have announced that the 16th Asia Pacific Amateur Championship will be held from October 23 to 26, 2025 at the Majlis Course, Emirates Golf Club, Dubai. The championship returns to Dubai and the Middle East for the second time since it was first held in the region in 2021. The field annually features the top male amateurs from the Asia-Pacific region, representing the 43 Asia-Pacific Golf Federation member clubs. The winner of the 2025 Asia Pacific Amateur will receive an invitation to next year’s Masters Tournament at Augusta National…

The other day, a friend of mine of about 50 years invited me out for drinks. The conversation turned to politics and something perhaps too unusual happened. I asked him to tell me what he doesn’t like about the candidate he wants to win the presidential election. I sat calmly and listened to him, trying not to interrupt him.Then I said what I thought about the candidate he wanted to win. I did not say that the person he liked was the devil, nor did he say that the person I liked was the devil incarnate. I didn’t say democracy…

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (right) runs into the end zone during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, in Las Vegas. Beat Jones and score. (AP Photo/John Locher) LAS VEGAS — Najee Harris burst down the left sideline, reached the 5-yard line and dove toward the pylon just as the ball crossed the goal line for a Steelers touchdown. After shaking off a slow start to the season, Harris didn’t let anything get in his way — even if that meant pushing past a swarm of tacklers for big gains. Harris led Pittsburgh…

It’s time to bet the over-under on how much will be spent this year on gambling ballot measures in Missouri. A good mark might be $60 million. Online bookies poured $32 million so far into the Amendment 2 campaign to legalize sports betting, and a casino company grumpy about the deal countered with $14 million to defeat it. The campaign for Amendment 5, to authorize a new casino at the Lake of the Ozarks, adds $9.4 million — bringing the total to more than $55 million.  Winning for Missouri Education, the Amendment 2 campaign funded by DraftKings and FanDuel, has…

Participants of the Asian Pacific Island Political Alliance depart from the Jollibee parking lot in Philadelphia on October 5th. The Filipino fast food chain is also expanding in the United States, reflecting the growing Asian American population. Deepa Sivaram/NPR Hide Caption toggle caption Deepa Shivaram/NPR PHILADELPHIA — Just a month before Election Day, James Delos Reyes was waiting in the parking lot of Philadelphia’s only Jollibee. This branch of the Philippine fast-food chain has become the de facto meeting place for activists from the Asia-Pacific Island Political Alliance (APIPA), who knock on doors every day leading up to the election…

What do Logan Paul, Rex Fridman, Nerk Boys, Sean Ryan, and Theo Von have in common? They’re all influencers and streamers with millions of followers, most of them young people. and a man. And in recent months, each of them has interviewed Donald Trump.This is no coincidence. Trump narrowly lost the White House in 2020 in key states such as Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Georgia and Arizona. Much of that loss can be attributed to new Gen Z voters, the age group that supported Joe Biden by the widest margins. Mr. Trump knows that if he had narrowed the gap even slightly…

Valdosta – Valdosta State University was recently named one of the best universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. release: Valdosta State University has once again been named to the list of the best universities in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report. VSU’s selection in U.S. News and World Report’s 2025 Best Colleges rankings rekindles a student-first campus culture, develops career-ready graduates, supports current student status, and fosters innovation. It reflects the university’s commitment to promoting student success through education of gender and excellence. This year marks the 40th year that U.S. News and…