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Blacc Sam, the brother of Nipsey Hussle, has praised Jay-Z’s tribute to the late rapper at a concert in Inglewood, describing it as a “monumental” gesture. Sam said Jay-Z’s performance at SoFi Stadium over the weekend prompted a flood of messages to his phone. He was speaking at LAX on Monday. He said Jay-Z had supported both him and Nipsey Hussle for years, in ways spanning music and business that many people did not know about. According to Sam, Jay-Z evolved from an artist they admired while growing up into someone within their close circle who actively championed Nipsey’s career.…

West Ham are reportedly planning a January clear-out as Nuno Espírito Santo considers reshaping his squad and improving the club’s financial position. Soungoutou Magassa, Edson Alvarez and Maxwel Cornet are among those facing uncertain futures at the London Stadium. The three players have struggled to establish themselves as regular first-team figures, and their departures could help create room for further recruitment during the winter transfer window. West Ham January clear-out could begin with midfielders Magassa has found opportunities limited since joining West Ham from Monaco. The 22-year-old attracted interest from several European clubs during the summer, although no move was…

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy struck a cautious note as he faced reporters ahead of Game 4 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays in St Petersburg, Florida, on Tuesday. The Brewers lead the best-of-seven series 3-0 after a 10-1 victory in Game 3 and are one win away from claiming the first World Series title in franchise history. Murphy resisted any suggestion that the contest was already decided, stressing the unpredictability of baseball despite his side’s commanding position. “This is a best-of-seven series,” Murphy said. “So, it looks like we’re in the driver’s seat, but that doesn’t,…

A Georgia motorist helped save a family of 14 from a house fire after his GPS sent him along a road he had not intended to take. Casey Sparks, 37, was driving home to Concord, Alabama, after playing softball in Dalton when he noticed flames near Lyerly, about 60 miles south of Chattanooga, Tennessee. He arrived at the property on Rowlls Road shortly before midnight on October 17 and saw a teenage boy trying to tackle the blaze with a garden hose. The front of the house was already engulfed. “The whole front of the house had caught on fire,…

King Charles has arrived in The Bahamas at the start of an eight-day Caribbean tour, facing growing demands for an apology and reparations for Britain’s role in the transatlantic slave trade. The 77-year-old monarch received a ceremonial welcome at Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau after stepping from the British Government’s official Voyager aircraft. Dressed in a beige summer suit and sunglasses, the King was greeted by Governor-General Dame Cynthia Pratt, Prime Minister Philip E Davis and other dignitaries before inspecting a 96-strong Guard of Honour. Members of the Royal Bahamas Police Force and the Royal Bahamas Defence Force extended…

Boeing will not significantly increase production of its best-selling 737 Max aircraft until the second half of 2027, as slower-than-expected wing manufacturing continues to constrain output. Chief executive Kelly Ortberg said the company was aiming to produce 52 737 Max jets a month in the latter half of 2027, compared with about 47 a month currently. Boeing shares fell 10% in trading on Tuesday. Mr Ortberg said the pace of production stabilisation was taking longer than expected because of the rate at which wings were being made. “I know everybody wants us to go faster, but we’re going to do…

Former NBA star Paul Pierce has told a court that his financial situation has deteriorated sharply, saying he is left with about $3,793 a month after meeting his bills and support payments. Pierce says his court-ordered child and spousal support payments total $48,000 each month. He is also contesting a request from his former partner, Princess Santiago, for a further $40,000 towards her legal fees and $10,000 to appoint a forensic accountant to examine his finances. The former Boston Celtics player claims he previously earned an average of $138,000 a month before losing his role at Fox Sports. He says…

Fleetwood Town have taken a shock lead against Arsenal in their Carabao Cup fourth-round clash, with Aaron Loupalo-Bi putting the League Two side ahead. The goal gives Fleetwood an unexpected advantage over the Premier League champions in the cup tie.

A winter weather advisory is in effect across the Washington Cascades as snow is expected to make travel hazardous from Tuesday evening into Wednesday. The National Weather Service said the warning runs from 5pm on Tuesday, 27 October, until 5pm on Wednesday, 28 October, with snow levels falling from about 4,500 to 5,000 feet to between 3,000 and 4,000 feet. Snow and difficult driving conditions expected Forecasters expect up to four inches of snow overnight in the Cascades, with higher totals possible near and south of Mount Rainier. A further four inches could fall on Wednesday, while snow is likely…

Early exit polls in Israel have put the opposition bloc of parties narrowly ahead of Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition, after polls closed in an election marked by unusually high turnout among Arab-Israeli voters. Dave Sharma, a Liberal senator and former ambassador to Israel, said the participation rate could damage the prime minister’s prospects of remaining in power. Arab Israelis account for about 20 per cent of Israel’s population and traditionally vote in lower numbers, he said. “This is going to be the highest level turnout in election for about 30 years, and it’s particularly high amongst the Arab-Israeli community,” Mr…