The NFL has revealed an ambitious 2026 schedule that blends marquee matchups with a record-setting international push. The season opens on Wednesday, September 9, with the Seattle Seahawks hosting the New England Patriots in a Super Bowl rematch, a first since 2016. The league then goes global with games in Melbourne and France, including a Saints vs Steelers contest at Stade de France. Holiday football expands with a Thanksgiving Eve matchup, and Super Bowl LXI is set for Valentine’s Day in Los Angeles.
Joel Weinshanker, the US businessman behind Graceland and Party City, has acquired a majority stake in the operations of Romania’s Bran Castle, famously dubbed Dracula’s castle. The site draws over a million visitors a year, and Weinshanker wants to scale tourism further by focusing on the US and Western Europe, turning it into a bigger magnet for fans of vampire lore and history.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent condolence messages to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi after a severe cyclone and storms devastated parts of Uttar Pradesh. The note expressed deep sympathy for those affected and highlighted solidarity with India during the crisis, as rescue and recovery efforts continue across the region.
After 100 days, police have scaled back the search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, prompting experts to say the investigation has shifted from a rescue effort to a recovery operation. The family had raised concerns about her health. Authorities say the case remains active and ongoing, with continued coordination with the FBI.
Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Wesley Edens is at the center of an alleged blackmail scheme involving Chinese-born Changli Luo. Prosecutors claim Luo demanded up to $1.2 billion after a short sexual encounter, threatening to release explicit material and contact his associates. Luo denies the allegations and was arrested while attempting to flee the country.
A hantavirus outbreak tied to the MV Hondius cruise ship has prompted monitoring across at least eight countries. WHO confirmed eight infections, including three laboratory-confirmed cases, and reported three deaths. The cases involve the rare Andes strain, which in limited situations can spread through close contact, adding concern while keeping the full transmission picture uncertain.
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Ted Turner, who launched CNN in 1980 and helped redefine television news, has died at 87, the network said. CNN’s focus on around the clock breaking coverage disrupted traditional broadcasting and gained global attention during its Gulf War reporting in 1990 to 1991. Turner’s vision cemented nonstop news as the modern standard.
A shooting in a Texas shopping center left two people dead and three injured. Police say the 69-year-old suspect, Seung Han Ho, opened fire and that he was familiar with the victims. Investigators are still piecing together the motive, while authorities work to understand how a personal connection may have shaped the tragedy.
The Met Gala is seeing unprecedented security preparations as authorities classify the event as high-risk. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is expected to be surrounded by armed officers, advanced surveillance and drones, with strict restricted zones to control access. Officials are also preparing for potential demonstrations tied to geopolitical conflicts and labor-related activism amid escalating global tensions.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX origin story goes back to 2001, when an attempted rocket purchase from Russia fell through. Instead of giving up, Musk pivoted from buying to building, setting the stage for SpaceX’s 2002 launch. After years of setbacks, the company evolved into a major NASA partner focused on making space travel more affordable.
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Prosecutors in the Celeste Rivas case allege singer D4vd, whose real name is David Burke, stabbed the 14-year-old before using a chainsaw to dismember her in his garage. They also claim he bought items such as a body bag and a pool to dispose of remains. The court filing adds that the pair reportedly had a sexual relationship when Rivas was 13 and Burke was 18.
Press freedom has fallen to its lowest level in 25 years, with more than half of the world’s countries now in difficult or very serious situations. The proportion of people living under good press freedom has dropped sharply. The United States and Russia are singled out for major declines, while Niger recorded the steepest fall in 2026.
IndiGo has started direct flights from Chennai to Réunion Island, becoming the first Indian airline to offer non-stop connectivity to the French overseas territory. The route will operate three times a week, aiming to meet rising demand from tourists, business travelers, and families—especially the large Indian diaspora in the region.
Karachi’s Railway Colony was brought to a standstill after prolonged power outages lasting up to 16 hours. Commuters and residents flooded the streets, alleging mismanagement as traffic snarls engulfed major roads. Office workers, students, and patients reported being trapped in gridlock for hours, turning a daily routine into a prolonged ordeal.
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Ben Pasternak, 26, founder of plant-based Simulate and once valued around $250 million, was arrested Tuesday over allegations that he assaulted his ex-girlfriend, influencer Evelyn Ha, on March 31. The case centers on what allegedly happened in a New York hotel room, with investigators accusing him of using physical force during the dispute.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has launched Delhi Metro International Limited (DMIL) and appointed Sanjay Jamuar as its first CEO. The global arm will handle metro projects and operations outside Delhi, including in foreign countries, and also provide advisory services for transit systems. DMIL builds on DMRC’s existing experience across cities and international work like Bangladesh.
India’s Consulate General in Toronto expressed deep anguish after a 20-year-old Indian doctoral student was shot dead near the University of Toronto Scarborough on Tuesday, local time. Toronto Police said officers responded to reports of a shooting in the Highland Creek Trail and Old Kingston Road area, where the student was pronounced dead at the scene.
With NEET back in the spotlight, ET compares how countries handle post-school entrance exams. The US and UK lean toward flexible SAT-like formats, while China and South Korea run high-stakes, single-window tests. Across many systems, exams are increasingly computer-based, emphasizing attitude and aptitude over rote recall, with models also examined from Singapore, Russia, and others.
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