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UPDATE: New details were released on what led to Cutler’s arrest. More here. Former Bears quarterback Jay Cutler has been arrested and is facing charges in Tennessee, police confirmed Friday. Cutler was charged with multiple counts, including DUI and possession of a handgun while under the influence, the Franklin Police Department told NBC. Other charges included failure to exercise due care to avoid a collision and implied consent, authorities said. Details surrounding what happened leading up to the arrest were not immediately released. Cutler was released by the Bears after the 2016 season, and played one more year for the…

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Man City and England defender Kyle Walker has shared his thoughts on the appointment of Thomas Tuchel as the new coach of England. Following constant and unwarranted criticism by the English media on the appointment of Thomas Tuchel as the new head coach of England, Man City defender Kyle Walker has shared his thoughts on the appointment of the German ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Kyle Walker has publicly supported the Football Association’s (FA) decision to appoint Thomas Tuchel as the national team’s manager. Walker emphasized that Tuchel’s record as well as mentality is enough for him to earn…

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In a stunning turn of events, the Cleveland Guardians, down to their last out, clawed back against New York, winning 7-5 in 10 innings to cut the Yankees’ ALCS lead to 2-1. Both teams experienced a rollercoaster of emotions, but the late-game pitching decisions will resonate and potentially decide this series.Clase’s big mistakeEmmanuel Clase, Cleveland’s dominant closer, entered the game in the eighth with Juan Soto on first after a walk. The Guardians led 3-1 and had the league’s top bullpen backing them.  Facing Aaron Judge, Clase did what every closer is trained to do: go with his best pitch. That…

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Millions of Cubans face 12-hour blackouts per day, but PM Marrero says country ‘not yet in a bottomless abyss’.Cuba’s government has announced it will halt all non-vital state services and businesses for three days as it battles an energy crisis that has caused marathon blackouts for much of the country. Prime Minister Manuel Marrero outlined the measures in an address Thursday night, saying the government had no choice but to “paralyse the economy.” This includes shuttering all cultural activities and recreation centres such as discos, as well as public schools until Monday, Cuba’s state-run electricity union said in a release.…

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Authorities are looking for a woman who forced her way into an Uber vehicle as the driver was picking up a passenger — then punched the driver and pushed him out of his car before driving it away herself, according to police. The 52-year-old driver was picking someone up on 86th Avenue in Queens around 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, when the woman grabbed at the open door. Video shows her hang on and fling herself in the vehicle. Cops say she punched the driver in the face and body multiple times and bit him on the back before…

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Rising Afro-fusion singer-songwriter, MIKRANE releases his brand-new single, “Kelele,” an infectious Afrobeats track that embodies the spirit of grind, grit, and greatness.Stream ‘Kelele’ Here: Apple Music | Spotify | AudiomackBorn Miracle, the 24-year-old Lagos-born artiste has been making waves in the music industry with his unique sound, which seamlessly blends traditional African rhythms with modern production. Inspired by his surroundings and influenced by icons like Wizkid, Burna Boy, Olamide, Tems, and Don Jazzy, MIKRANE’s music transcends generations.”Kelele” is an uplifting anthem that reflects on the fickleness of life, emphasizing the importance of working hard and enjoying the beauty of life.…

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In addition to a lopsided loss, the Saints were dealt with a major blow on the injury front Thursday. Cornerback Paulson Adebo suffered a broken femur, head coach Dennis Allen said. Adebo had an air cast placed on his right leg before being carted off the field. Not long after, the 25-year-old was taken to a nearby hospital. Adebo has since undergone surgery which will end his season, something which is particularly notable given his status as a pending free agent. A recovery timeline of four to five months should be expected in this case, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. That…

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On Thursday, October 17, Israel killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in the Gaza Strip – the latest “high-value target” in a genocidal war that has dispensed with more than 42,000 Palestinian lives in just over a year and that has now spread to Lebanon. Of course, the elimination of Sinwar hardly spells the end of genocide, as Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu made clear in his post-assassination announcement: “Today we have settled the score. Today evil has been dealt a blow, but our task has still not been completed.” Fortunately for the powers that be in a nation whose very…

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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has issued a statewide drought watch, strongly urging people to voluntarily conserve water as persistent dry and warmer-than-average conditions continue to stress the state’s water supplies. During the past three months, New Jersey has experienced significantly below-average rainfall, which has contributed to diminished stream flow, reservoir and groundwater levels, Murphy’s administration says. The drought watch is an early warning system intended to increase public awareness. If conditions don’t improve, a drought warning or drought emergency — with mandatory water use restrictions — may become necessary. New Jersey has experienced below-average precipitation during four of the…

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