Author: DispatchTimes News Desk

Live football on smartphones is becoming an increasingly normal part of matchday, with supporters using their phones to follow Premier League and Champions League fixtures when they are away from a television or unable to watch the whole game on a larger screen. Broadcasters have adapted to the shift. The Sky Sports app allows fans to keep track of live matches, while the BBC Sport app provides live coverage, clips and highlights, including extensive digital content around the 2026 World Cup. The change reflects the way many people now live. Long commutes, frequent travel and busy schedules can make it…

Six Flags has acquired ArieForce One, the acclaimed roller coaster from the now-closed Fun Spot America Atlanta, and plans to bring it back at one of its parks in 2028 or 2029. The new home of the ride has not been disclosed, leaving enthusiasts to speculate about which Six Flags attraction will receive the 154ft steel coaster. The company is understood to be considering multiple parks and expects to announce its choice by the end of 2026. Six Flags will dismantle, transport and rebuild ArieForce One, while retaining its name in recognition of its origins at Fun Spot America and…

Five people killed when an Amazon cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport have been named by the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office. Rolando Aleman Leon, 55, Yoel Rodriguez Naranjo, 53, Julio C. Pineda, 75, Carlos Acosta Fajardo, 53, and Javierkys Reyes Quevedo, 47, died when the aircraft struck vehicles after coming off the runway on Sunday, 6 September. National Transportation Safety Board chair Jennifer Homendy said all five victims had been travelling in the vehicles hit by the Boeing 767, rather than being on board the aircraft. The plane was operated by 21 Air on behalf of Amazon Air.…

Nearly 300 flights have been cancelled after a technical failure in the UK’s air traffic control system disrupted departures from Heathrow, Gatwick and airports across the country. Thousands of passengers faced long delays on Tuesday, September 8, with disruption expected to continue into the evening as engineers worked to restore normal operations. More than 10 airports reported problems, including Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Nottingham, London City and Stansted. Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham were among the worst affected. National Air Traffic Services (NATS), which provides air traffic control services to 15 UK airports, said the fault had been…

The European Union and Canada are preparing to unveil a broad strategic alliance covering trade, defence and economic cooperation, in a move aimed at giving both partners greater weight amid competition between the United States and China. According to Bloomberg, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen is expected to set out the initiative during her State of the Union address in Strasbourg on 16 September. Canadian prime minister Mark Carney is due to attend the speech and address MEPs the following day. The proposed framework would deepen co-operation in critical supply chains, raw materials, space exploration and scientific research,…

Andrew Garfield has said he would “love to have kids” and start a family, admitting he is “not entirely proud” that he is yet to become a father. The British-American actor, who turned 43 in August, made the comments in an interview recorded before his birthday for the SmartLess podcast. Speaking to hosts Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett, Garfield said: “I’m 42 and I’m childless and I’m not entirely proud of that. Like, I would love to have kids. I would love to start a family.” Garfield was discussing his role in The Magic Faraway Tree, a family…

NextEra Energy has secured a $1.9 billion loan from the US Department of Energy to restart the Duane Arnold nuclear power plant in Iowa, a project backed by Google as demand from artificial-intelligence data centres drives renewed interest in dormant reactors. The facility, which has been offline since 2020, is expected to return to service in 2029. The loan is the second major federal financing package for a shuttered US nuclear plant in the past year, underlining the Trump administration’s support for nuclear power as a source of reliable electricity for the technology industry. James Danly, the Deputy Secretary of…

Super 6 is offering players the chance to win a £1 million jackpot in its midweek round, with entries closing at 8pm on Tuesday September 8. The free-to-enter game requires participants to predict the exact scores in six selected football fixtures. A correct score earns five points, while a correct result earns two. The jackpot is awarded to anyone who correctly predicts all six scores. If more than one player achieves the feat, the winner is decided by the closest prediction for the time of the first goal across the six matches. If nobody completes a perfect set of predictions,…

Wildfire smoke from the Plaskett and Timber Fires in Monterey County can affect communities more than 1,000 miles away, environmental health and wellness expert Helen Christoni has warned. Christoni discussed the wider impact of the fires, including the potential risks posed by smoke to air quality and water supplies. The fires are burning in the Big Sur area of California, where crews have been working in steep and difficult terrain. According to CAL FIRE, the Plaskett Fire had burned 29,862 acres and was 47% contained as of September 7. The cause remains under investigation, while evacuation orders and warnings continue…

Opening statements are due to begin in the murder trial of Houston nurse Nicole Lorraine Linton, who is accused of causing a high-speed crash that killed six people in Windsor Hills, Los Angeles. Prosecutors allege that Linton was driving a Mercedes-Benz at up to 130mph when she ran a red light at the junction of La Brea and Slauson avenues on 4 August 2022. The collision set several vehicles alight and devastated the busy intersection. Linton faces six counts of murder and five counts of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence. She has pleaded not guilty and has remained in custody…