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Podcast host Brandi Kruse claims she was escorted out of a National Women’s Soccer League game after being challenged over a shirt bearing an XX-XY logo. The incident took place during a Portland Thorns match, where Kruse said a security guard told her she had to leave. She refused, according to videos she posted on Instagram. The shirt was from XX-XY Athletics, a brand that opposes the inclusion of transgender athletes in women’s sports. In one video, the security guard warned Kruse that she would be escorted from the stadium and said she would place her hands on her to…

Miguel Salguero Olivares has been convicted of murdering University of North Carolina student Faith Hedgepeth, bringing a 14-year investigation to an end. The 33-year-old was found guilty of first-degree murder, rape, sexual offence and burglary by a jury in Durham, North Carolina, on Friday 23 October 2026. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder, followed by a further 45 to 65 years for the other offences. ([wral.com](https://www.wral.com/news/local/faith-hedgepeth-trial-murder-guilty-verdict-october-2026/?utm_source=openai)) Hedgepeth, 19, was beaten to death in her off-campus apartment in Chapel Hill in September 2012. Her body was discovered after friends became concerned when…

Sam Konstas scored 149 from 131 balls to lead New South Wales to a 78-run One-Day Cup victory over Western Australia in Perth. The rising star’s century was the defining contribution as NSW secured a convincing win in the one-day competition.

Donald Trump’s relationship with Fox News has come under renewed scrutiny after Sean Hannity conducted a hostile interview with the president’s new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, shortly before Trump encouraged her to reconsider remaining in the job. Zacharia had been in post for only four days when she appeared on Hannity’s programme expecting what was described as a supportive interview. Instead, the Fox host questioned why she had repeatedly claimed to be an attorney and why she had taken so few questions. A senior administration official alleged that someone at the White House had arranged the interview as a trap.…

Halloween candy sales in the US have fallen 6.7% over the month to October 17, as high living costs, rising fuel prices and sharply more expensive chocolate weigh on shoppers. The decline follows an 11.7% drop recorded in mid-September, according to NielsenIQ, wiping out the pre-season growth seen during the previous two years. Chris Costagli, a vice president and food thought leader at NielsenIQ, said consumers were facing increased costs across essentials including fuel, housing, clothing and food. The average price of a gallon of regular petrol in the US stood at $4.29 on Friday, almost 40% higher than a…

Kate Gosselin has responded to abuse allegations made by her son Collin, saying her children know “who I truly am” after receiving supportive comments on TikTok. Replying to one commenter who praised the sacrifices she had made, Gosselin wrote: “Wow. Thank you. I needed this encouragement. I know who I am and my kids know who I truly am and to me, that’s all that matters.” In a separate response, she criticised those passing judgement on her and referred to the challenges of having a relative with mental illness. “Have NO idea how lucky they are if they have no…

Mikel Arteta has sought to ease concerns over Viktor Gyokeres’ Arsenal future, insisting the Sweden international remains an important part of his plans despite a recent reduction in playing time. The 28-year-old striker has struggled to secure regular starts in recent weeks, with Kai Havertz increasingly preferred as Arsenal’s central attacking option. That has prompted speculation that Gyokeres could consider leaving north London during the January transfer window. Mikel Arteta backs Viktor Gyokeres to make his mark Arteta praised both forwards when discussing his attacking options, while acknowledging that they offer different qualities to the team. “I love Kai Havertz,…

Millions of Americans will turn their clocks back by one hour on Sunday 1 November, after efforts to make daylight saving time permanent stalled in the US Senate. The change will take place at 2am local time in most parts of the country, when clocks return to 1am. Smartphones and other connected devices are generally expected to adjust automatically, although ovens, microwaves and some household clocks may need to be reset manually. Daylight saving time bill remains stalled The annual switch is going ahead because Congress has not approved the Sunshine Protection Act, which would end the twice-yearly clock change…

Villa punished an awful error by Guehi to move ahead against Manchester City, with Nicolas Jackson continuing his goalscoring run. Jackson’s finish gave Villa the lead after the defensive mistake, putting them in front in the clash with Man City.

Sudan’s fuel shortages are squeezing workers, businesses and families, with rising petrol prices and lengthy queues cutting into incomes and pushing up the cost of transport across the country. In Port Sudan, minibus driver Azhari Mohamed works from 6am to 9pm carrying eight passengers between the Shagar neighbourhood and the city centre. Yet he now spends two days driving and a third waiting for fuel. The 60-year-old’s vehicle uses about three gallons, or 11 litres, of petrol a day. That costs roughly 105,000 Sudanese pounds, leaving him with only 50,000 pounds after operating expenses to support his wife and university-age…