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Lilly combination therapy outperforms Zepbound in trial

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:08:25 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana: Eli Lilly's experimental combination obesity treatment helped patients with diabetes lose substantially more weight than its blockbuster Zepbound in a head-to-head mid-stage trial, the drugmaker said September 30.

Patients receiving the highest tested dose of EloraTZP lost an average of 23.3 percent of their body weight over 48 weeks, compared with 14.8 percent for those receiving the high

No. 3 Notre Dame looks for defense to rebound vs. Stanford

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:19:03 GMT

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Notre Dame is eager to clamp down on defense yet again this weekend.

The No. 3 Fighting Irish (5-0) have allowed 13 or fewer points in four of their first five games. Notre Dame allowed a season-high 26 points in a victory over North Carolina last week, but the defense tallied two takeaways and is looking for more.

That could be bad news for Stanford (2-3) when the teams mat

Corralling Wake Forest QB Gio Lopez top priority for NC State

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:05:12 GMT

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Wake Forest will lean on red-hot quarterback Gio Lopez in a Tobacco Road rivalry game against host North Carolina State on Saturday afternoon in Raleigh, N.C.

Lopez threw for 265 yards and two scores and added 88 rushing yards and three touchdowns in last Saturday's 57-3 rout of Stanford, the Demon Deacons' largest-ever conference win.

The redshirt junior has been the cataly

No. 1 Texas eyes third straight win over Oklahoma in Dallas

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:40:29 GMT

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Texas coach Steve Sarkisian understands Oklahoma's situation heading into Saturday's showdown between the top-ranked Longhorns and the Sooners in Dallas.

'We were in the same situation a year ago,' Sarkisian said. 'We were just coming off losing to Florida. We were a two-loss team. We were a desperate football team and found a way to win and played a really good second half. So

Report: Ravens TE Durham Smythe (Achilles) out for season

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:05:09 GMT

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Baltimore Ravens tight end Durham Smythe will miss the remainder of the season after sustaining a torn Achilles, NFL Network reported on Tuesday.

An MRI confirmed the severity of the injury, which occurred during Sunday's 24-18 victory against the visiting Tennessee Titans.

Smythe, 31, is primarily deployed as a blocker and has one catch for 4 yards while playing in f

No. 25 Pitt turns to Holden Geriner against North Carolina

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:55:14 GMT

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No. 25 Pitt will try to maintain its unbeaten start with a new quarterback when it hosts North Carolina on Saturday afternoon.

The Panthers play with a national ranking for the first time this season when the Tar Heels visit Pittsburgh.

Pitt (5-0, 2-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) is one of three teams without an ACC loss, but the Panthers have been forced to make changes

Mariners' Cal Raleigh, Josh Naylor undergo procedures

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:40:21 GMT

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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh and infielder Josh Naylor underwent surgery Saturday and are expected to be fully recovered before spring training, the team announced Monday.

Raleigh, 29, had a debridement procedure on his left shoulder, while the 29-year-old Naylor underwent surgery on his right wrist.

Following a historic 2025 season in which he hit a major league-le

Jackson Koivun joins Brooks Koepka's TGL-Detroit roster

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:25:09 GMT

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Jackson Koivun's killer fall continued with the official announcement he would join Brooks Koepka's Motor City Golf Club roster for the team's inaugural season in the TGL.

'WE GOT THE KID,' Motor City Golf Club announced in a social media statement. 'Jackson Koivun is officially joining Motor City Golf Club for our inaugural TGL season. From rewriting the record books at Aubur

NFL injury roundup: Lamar Jackson hurts ankle, star WRs go down

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 02:19:07 GMT

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Lamar Jackson missed the second half of the Baltimore Ravens' 24-18 win against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, but NFL Network reported that he's believed to be day-to-day with a left ankle injury.

Jackson was seen wearing a protective boot as he left the stadium, but Ravens coach Jesse Minter indicated that Jackson avoided a major injury and said 'there were some talks' about h

Ravens' Lamar Jackson (ankle) misses second half, reportedly day-to-day

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:19:13 GMT

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Lamar Jackson missed the second half of the Baltimore Ravens' 24-18 win against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, but NFL Network reported that he's believed to be day-to-day with a left ankle injury.

Jackson was seen wearing a protective boot as he left the stadium, but Ravens coach Jesse Minter indicated that Jackson avoided a major injury.

'He was just dealing with a li

Missouri rout of Florida shakes up AP Top 25; top teams unchanged

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:55:06 GMT

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Missouri's surprise rout of Florida and Alabama's road blowout of Mississippi State on Saturday generated the most movement in the latest Associated Press Top 25.

The Tigers surged from 25th to 14th in the rankings after taking down the Gators 45-17 in Columbia, Mo. Florida tumbled from eighth to 16th one week after reaching the top 10 with a blowout win over Ole Miss.

Top 25 roundup: No. 25 Mizzou runs it up in rout of No. 8 Florida

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:55:13 GMT

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Austin Simmons threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns, Jamal Roberts ran for 211 yards and three scores, and No. 25 Missouri's defense shut down star running back Jadan Baugh in a 45-17 victory Saturday afternoon over No. 8 Florida in Columbia, Mo.

Roberts broke two long second-half runs, one for 77 yards and later an 80-yard touchdown for the Tigers, who scored 35 straight p

CJ Bailey keeps NC State steady in win over sloppy Louisville

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:55:08 GMT

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CJ Bailey threw for a career-best 373 yards and two scores for North Carolina State, which avoided a fourth-quarter letdown to beat Louisville 31-28 Saturday in Raleigh, N.C.

In a game where both teams made mistakes, the host Wolfpack (3-2, 1-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) turned three fumbles lost by the Cardinals (2-3, 1-2) into 18 points. They needed all of those as they nearly

NC State RB Jayden Scott (foot) leaves game vs. Louisville

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 22:40:34 GMT

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Jayden 'Duke' Scott, North Carolina State's top running back, left Saturday's home game against Louisville early with a lower-body injury.

He was later seen on the sideline wearing a boot on his left foot.

Scott walked to the locker room after a Wolfpack drive in the first quarter.

In his third season in Raleigh, Scott had 346 yards and four touchdowns on 57 carries

Reports: Pitt QB Mason Heintschel (knee) done for season

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 22:40:22 GMT

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Pitt quarterback Mason Heintschel will reportedly miss the rest of the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, multiple outlets reported Saturday.

According to ESPN, Heintschel suffered the injury during Friday night's 35-33 road victory over Virginia Tech. he was scrambling in the third quarter when he took a hit to the knee while being tackled by two V

Top 25 roundup: CJ Carr's 5-TD day leads No. 3 Notre Dame over UNC

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 22:19:10 GMT

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CJ Carr threw for four touchdowns and ran for another as No. 3 Notre Dame beat North Carolina 37-26 in rainy conditions in Chapel Hill, N.C.

Jordan Faison caught two touchdown passes as part of an eight-catch, 132-yard receiving effort for the Fighting Irish (5-0). Carr completed 21 of 29 passes for 234 yards. Jonaz Walton rushed for 120 yards on 23 carries.

Billy Edwards Jr

Gio Lopez (5 TDs) guides Wake Forest in rout of Stanford

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:55:06 GMT

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Gio Lopez threw for two touchdowns and ran for three others, Wake Forest's defense held Stanford to 197 total yards and the Demon Deacons thumped the Cardinal 57-3 in Atlantic Coast Conference play on Saturday in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Deuce Lawrence, Steele Pizzella and Jamar Searcy also scored a rushing touchdown, while Jack Foley and Will Loerzel hauled in Lopez's TD passes for th

CJ Carr's 5-TD day leads No. 3 Notre Dame over North Carolina

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:40:34 GMT

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CJ Carr threw for four touchdowns and ran for another as No. 3 Notre Dame beat North Carolina 37-26 in rainy conditions Saturday afternoon in Chapel Hill, N.C.

Jordan Faison caught two touchdown passes as part of an eight-catch, 132-yard receiving effort for the Fighting Irish (5-0).

Carr completed 21 of 29 passes for 234 yards. Jonaz Walton rushed for 120 yards on 23 carrie

Report: NC energy costs to soar from federal policy changes

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:06:01 GMT

A new report from the nonpartisan think tank Energy Innovation suggested consumers will face new costs as a result of the Trump administration's energy policies. It argued restarting the renewable energy buildout could help North C

North Carolina program brings United Methodist ministers into prisons

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 01:07:00 GMT

For more than a year, United Methodist ministers at rural churches have also worked as part-time chaplains at local correctional facilities and said the program fills critical gaps in spiritual care for incarcerated people.

The Duke Endowment has funded p

Idaho healthcare providers struggling to afford health insurance

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 01:04:01 GMT

By Hayat Norimine for KFF Health News.

Broadcast version by Laura Hatch for Northern Rockies News Service reporting for the KFF Health News-Public News Service Collaboration

In Florida, Gullah Geechee foodways offer climate lessons

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 01:00:49 GMT

For generations, Gullah Geechee people have grown food in season, preserved what they could and wasted almost nothing. In Florida, such sustainable knowledge can be valuable in lean times and beyond.

The Gullah Geechee are descendants of enslaved Africans who lived in coastal areas. A

North Carolina Guard deploys to support Operation Inherent Resolve

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:03:57 GMT

RALEIGH, N.C. - North Carolina National Guard Soldiers with the 130th Military History Detachment were honored during a deployment ceremony Sept. 29 as they prepared to deploy to the Middle East to document operations and preserve the Army's history in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.

Guard leaders, Soldiers and family members gathered at the Claude T. Bower Building for the ceremony.

The 130th Milita

North Carolina Guard, Botswana kick off Southern Accord 2026

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:51:09 GMT

GABORONE, Botswana - U.S. and Botswana military personnel kicked off Exercise Southern Accord 2026 with an opening ceremony Monday, Aug. 10, at Gaborone Technical College in Gaborone, Botswana. The biennial exercise, running Aug. 10-15, brings together U.S. and Botswana military personnel to enhance regional security, foster mutual readiness and increase the operational independence of African partner nations.

North Carolina Army Guard battalion mobilizes in support of Operation Spartan Shield

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:23:14 GMT

GREENSBORO, N.C. - The 30th Mobile Brigade Combat Team's (MBCT) 230th Brigade Support Battalion (BSB), Augmentation Company, marked its mobilization to support U.S. Central Command with a deployment ceremony Friday, Aug. 7. This will be the North Carolina National Guard's eighth unit mobilized since October 2025 to support one of the Department of War's federal missions, with four more preparing to deploy before the en

North Carolina, Virginia Guard Soldiers train on military funeral honors basics

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:39:57 GMT

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Six North Carolina Army National Guard Soldiers and two Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers trained in the basics of military funeral honors during a course hosted by the Virginia National Guard Funeral Honors Program July 13-17 at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach.

Military Funeral Honors Level 1 training is a five-day course that prepares Soldiers to conduct professional m

Ravens Sign Tight End Nick Vannett to 53-Man Roster

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:14:07 GMT

Ryan Mink

The Ravens have signed tight end Nick Vannett to their 53-man roster, pulling the veteran up from the practice squad to help offset the loss of Durham Smythe.

Smith willreportedly miss the remainder of the seasonafter suffering a torn Achilles in the Ravens' Week 4 win over the Tennessee Titans.

Vannett is a 6-foot-6 tight end who, like Smythe, excels in blocking. He's in his 11th season wit

Packers return to Lambeau to host Bears

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:12:33 GMT

Green Bay has won 15 of the last 18 meetings against the Bears at Lambeau Field

The Green Bay Packers will play their second home game of the regular season this Sunday when they take on the Chicago Bears.

Green Bay has won nine of the last 10 and 15 of the last 18 meetings against the Bears at Lambeau Field, including a 28-21 victory in Week 14 last season.
The Packers have outscored Chica

Roster Moves: Jaguars Sign CBs Jaylon Jones & Alijah Huzzie

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:00:11 GMT

JACKSONVILLEThe Jacksonville Jaguars have made the following roster moves, the team announced today:

Signed CB Jaylon Jones to the active roster
Signed CB Alijah Huzzie to the active roster
Waived/Injured CB Christian Braswell
Placed S Caleb Ransaw on Reserve/Injured list

Jones, 27, originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Bears

Durham Smythe Suffered Torn Achilles Against Titans

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:40:08 GMT

Ryan Mink

Ravens tight end Durham Smythe reportedly suffered a torn Achilles in Sunday's win over the Tennessee Titans, which would sideline him for the rest of the season.

On Monday, Head Coach Jesse Minter there was "nothing concrete yet" as the team continued to get medical evaluations, but NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday afternoon that an MRI confirmed the tear.

Smythe caught just one

Community Corner: Keeping kids warm for the winter

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Teresa VarleyTuesday, October 6Staying warm:Fall is in full effect in Pittsburgh, with beautiful days and cool nights.Soon, though, the weather is going to take a drastic change, with winter's chill taking a grip on the Pittsburgh region.The snowy weather might look pretty, but for those who don't have proper winter outwear they are oftentimes left in the cold.That is why the Steelers once again partnered with Project Bun

Community Corner: Game time with kids

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Teresa VarleyTuesday, October 6Game time with kids:Steelers General Manager Omar Khan took part in a fun event at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, bridging language barriers for Bilingual Bingo with football fun.The bingo game is used by pediatric hospitals across the country to entertain patients, bridge language barriers, and build community.UPMC Children's Hospital hosts a weekly bilingual bingo with English and

Late for Work: Pundits React to Ravens' 'Painful' Win Over Titans

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:46:30 GMT

Kevin Eck

After back-to-back games that went down to the wire, the Ravens' home game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday appeared to be all but over by halftime.

Lamar Jackson was cooking. The defense forced two turnovers, made a goal line stand, and allowed just one score. And Tyler Loop nailed a 64-yield goal the longest in the 28-year history of M&T Bank Stadium to send the Ravens into halftime wi

The Breakdown: Ravens' Home Victory Takes Heavy Toll on Health

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:35:33 GMT

Clifton Brown

After getting their first home victory in 2026, the Ravens would be even happier if they were healthier.

The 24-18 decision over the Tennessee Titans didn't come without heavy collateral damage. Lamar Jackson (ankle), cornerback Marlon Humphrey (calf), guard Andrew Vorhees (foot), and tight end Durham Smythe (Achilles) left and didn't return.

That wasn't part of the game plan. After jump

Injuries Pile Up for Ravens in Win Over Titans

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:10:00 GMT

Ryan Mink

Lamar Jackson wasn't the only Raven forced to the sideline in Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans.

Cornerback Marlon Humphrey (calf), tight end Durham Smythe (Achilles), and right guard Andrew Vorhees (foot) also suffered injuries that forced them to the sideline for the rest of the game.

Head Coach Jesse Minter said after the game that he didn't have any more updates on their status.

Game Recap: Ravens Hold Off Titans Despite Injuries

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:19:36 GMT

Quentin Corpuel

On a rainy injury-filled Sunday afternoon, the Ravens survived a late push from the Tennessee Titans to pick up a 24-18 win.

The victory moved the Ravens to 3-1 on the season and snapped a four-game losing streak at home that dated back to last season.

Turning Point

With the Ravens leading 14-7 in the second quarter, the Titans faced a fourth-and-goal at Baltim

Injuries Pile Up for Ravens With Multiple Players Ruled Out

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:39:42 GMT

Ryan Mink

Lamar Jackson wasn't the only Raven forced to the sideline in Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans.

Cornerback Marlon Humphrey (calf), tight end Durham Smythe (Achilles), and right guard Andrew Vorhees (foot) also suffered injuries and have been ruled out for the remainder of the game.

It's unclear when Humphrey suffered his injury, but it was during the first half. Humphrey is a defen

Community Corner: Stay in the know

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Teresa VarleySunday, October 5Stay in the know:Linebacker Alex Highsmith took part in Game Plan for Breast Health as a part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Sunday at Woodlawn Park Plaza at Hazelwood Green.One of the main reasons for the event, which was free to the public, was an opportunity for attendees to learn how to access free and low-cost breast cancer screenings.In addition, there were education tables to lear

Bucs Elevate QB Easton Stick, LB Caden Fordham for Packers Game

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:59:19 GMT

Easton Stick will serve as the backup to first-team QB starter Jalon Daniels on Sunday against Green Bay, and Caden Fordham was a standout on special teams during the preseason

Scott Smith

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers activated linebacker Caden Fordham and quarterback Easton Stick from the practice squad on Saturday, making both players eligible to suit up for their Week Four game against the Green Bay Packer

These state supreme court races could decide abortion access and trans rights

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:10:42 GMT

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In the heated news coverage of what's at stake in the 2026 midterms, state supreme court races are drawing relatively little attention. Yet these are highly significant elections.

Thirty-one states are holding supreme court elections in 2026, with vote

ECU Poll: Cooper Leads Whatley by 7 points

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:58:33 GMT

GREENVILLE, NC, SEPTEMBER 10, 2026

The latest ECU Poll of North Carolina’s upcoming U.S. Senate election, conducted August 31 through September 3, shows Democratic nominee Roy Cooper leading Republican nominee Michael Whatley, 46% to 39%, with 14% undecided and the remainder supporting a minor-party or write-in candidate. On a forced-choice m

Stagecoach buses in Portlethen targeted with antisocial behaviour

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:01:32 GMT

Stagecoach buses in Portlethen targeted with antisocial behaviour

Georgia police chief resigns, alleging harassment and retaliation

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:03:19 GMT

Georgia police chief resigns, alleging harassment and retaliation

Former CIA official accused of stealing $40M in gold bars pleads guilty

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:02:22 GMT

Former CIA official accused of stealing $40M in gold bars pleads guilty

Body camera video shows man shoot at Bonneville County deputies before fatal police shooting

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:01:40 GMT

Body camera video shows man shoot at Bonneville County deputies before fatal police shooting

Man uses handcuffs to hot-wire Thurston County cruiser window, escape from backseat

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:01:37 GMT

Man uses handcuffs to hot-wire Thurston County cruiser window, escape from backseat

Washington Man Allegedly Conspired With Canadian School Shooter Latest News

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:31:16 GMT

Washington Man Allegedly Conspired With Canadian School Shooter Latest News

Nexstar Finalizes Its Q3 Earnings Release Plan

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:34:57 GMT

Nexstar Finalizes Its Q3 Earnings Release Plan

Scripps Schedules Its Q3 Earnings Report Release Date

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:33:56 GMT

Scripps Schedules Its Q3 Earnings Report Release Date

Couple Arrested On Child Abuse Charges In Surrogacy Scheme Latest News

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:33:30 GMT

Couple Arrested On Child Abuse Charges In Surrogacy Scheme Latest News

Oakland Police Department released from federal oversight after 23 years

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:34:31 GMT

Oakland Police Department released from federal oversight after 23 years

Community remembers guard killed near Crystal Pier; police search for shooter

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:33:06 GMT

Community remembers guard killed near Crystal Pier; police search for shooter

NYPD data shows record-low numbers of shooting victims in first 9 months of 2026

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:32:47 GMT

NYPD data shows record-low numbers of shooting victims in first 9 months of 2026

Bodycam video shows man point replica gun at Lansing officers before fatal police shooting

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:32:22 GMT

Bodycam video shows man point replica gun at Lansing officers before fatal police shooting

Wisconsin community starts petition to keep PD after city proposes disbanding it

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:04:25 GMT

Wisconsin community starts petition to keep PD after city proposes disbanding it

Man convicted of first-degree attempted murder for shooting into marked NYPD cruiser

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:04:13 GMT

Man convicted of first-degree attempted murder for shooting into marked NYPD cruiser

Missouri officer who shot suspect, says she meant to use TASER, gets probation

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:03:52 GMT

Missouri officer who shot suspect, says she meant to use TASER, gets probation

Body camera- Man fires shots at Hartford officers, attempts carjacking before police shooting

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:03:43 GMT

Body camera- Man fires shots at Hartford officers, attempts carjacking before police shooting

Federal judge dismisses Wauwatosa officer shooting lawsuit

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:03:15 GMT

Federal judge dismisses Wauwatosa officer shooting lawsuit

Chicago Woman Accused Of Fatally Stabbing 7-Year-Old Girl Latest News

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:31:46 GMT

Chicago Woman Accused Of Fatally Stabbing 7-Year-Old Girl Latest News

Carmichael school evacuated after bomb threat, sheriff's office says

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:31:15 GMT

Carmichael school evacuated after bomb threat, sheriff's office says

REACH- Good Samaritans remember the deadly helicopter crash one year later

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:31:12 GMT

REACH- Good Samaritans remember the deadly helicopter crash one year later

200m Swansea Bay Metro rail business cases updated

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:02:26 GMT

200m Swansea Bay Metro rail business cases updated

Thousands of farmers join 67m bovine genetics project

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:31:49 GMT

Thousands of farmers join 67m bovine genetics project

Menzies Aviation's Hassan El-Houry on Edinburgh and Scottish airports - The Herald

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:03:19 GMT

Menzies Aviation's Hassan El-Houry on Edinburgh and Scottish airports - The Herald