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The United States reports a new deportation of a Nicaraguan dissident who was released after protests in 2018. He has been deported to Managua and detained again in the same prison where fellow critics were tortured. Human rights groups say the crackdown has driven hundreds of thousands to flee, while Washington presses for accountability amid ongoing expulsions.
Ken Griffin has pledged $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University, including $2 billion to build a 35‑acre Wynwood campus in Miami and $1 billion for priorities at CMU’s Pittsburgh campus. Construction on the Miami site is slated for 2027, with student enrollments planned to begin in 2028; the computer science school will be renamed for Griffin.
McDonald’s and Burger King are using pricing tools and hospitality-driven branding to boost value and customer engagement. Reuters reports AI-assisted pricing prompts debate over differences in identical menu items across locations, while Chick-fil-A leans on hospitality as growth persists. The trend tests how much customers will pay and how franchisees respond amid inflation.
Ukrainian intelligence has obtained documents showing Putin has issued a new doctrine for extensive strikes on civilian targets ahead of winter. Zelenskiy says the tactic aims to pressure people to evacuate Kyiv and other cities, while Kyiv vows to respond with targeted energy-strike countermeasures. The shift comes as both sides report ongoing fighting and a renewed push toward peace talks.
Ukraine’s intelligence has obtained documents showing Putin has issued a new doctrine to attack a broader range of civilian targets ahead of winter. Zelenskyy says the documents allow strikes on infrastructure, roads, schools and hospitals to pressure populations. Ukraine reports ongoing counteroffensive gains and signals a tougher response to Russia’s tactics.
NFL line judge Jeff Seeman has been suspended for two games and referee Adrian Hill for one game after incidents involving profanity toward Cardinals' Trey McBride and Minnesota's Eric Wilson during Week 4. The league cites unprofessional conduct and commits to ensuring on-field professionalism, with the NFL Referees Association planning discussions on disciplinary standards.
Isaias has formed into a tropical storm heading for the U.S. Gulf Coast. Forecasters expect strengthening into a hurricane and imminent evacuations and closures as preparations continue along Florida, Alabama and Mississippi. Officials warn residents to enact hurricane plans and secure property ahead of potential landfall this weekend.
The reports describe a complex deal overseeing Lukoil assets that could span oil fields, refineries and gas stations worldwide. The White House and Kremlin must approve, and figures linked to Kushner and Boehly are involved, signaling a high-stakes balance between diplomacy and energy interests.
Isaias has strengthened into a major hurricane and is approaching the US Gulf Coast. States of emergency have been declared in Florida, Alabama and Mississippi. The storm is expected to bring life-threatening storm surge, strong winds and heavy rain, with power outages anticipated inland as it moves toward landfall late Friday and into the weekend.
Trump says Putin has agreed to deliver hundreds of thousands of tons of diesel to the U.S. and global markets in staged amounts, with prices expected to fall sharply. The announcements come as Ukrainian and European diplomats convene in Miami to discuss ending the war and easing energy sanctions.
The United States has announced a diesel-supply arrangement with Russia to ease global fuel prices ahead of the November elections. Trump is pressing Zelenskyy to halt refinery strikes while European allies warn of Moscow's expanded war effort as diesel prices stay elevated.
The U.S. has temporarily lifted restrictions on Russian diesel exports after President Trump has struck an agreement with President Vladimir Putin to release hundreds of thousands of tonnes of diesel to global markets. Ukraine and European leaders have criticised the move, and Kyiv has accused Moscow of continuing strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
A game-worn, autographed Michael Jordan Bulls jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals has sold in a private deal for around $14 million, traded to Ron Firman of Miami. The sale cements the piece as the second-highest price for a game-worn jersey, behind Babe Ruth’s 1932 World Series jersey at $24.12 million. Hunt Auctions says the jersey’s history and Jordan’s Last Dance season underwrite the price.
Kai Trump, University of Miami golfer and granddaughter of Donald Trump, has undergone surgery on her left wrist after an injury sustained in her first college tournament. She has chosen to embrace the recovery with patience and determination, while the Hurricanes push on in the season.