Jade Franks' debut play 'Eat The Rich (but maybe not me mates x)' won three major awards at the 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, earning five-star reviews and sold-out crowds. Her working-class roots and Cambridge cleaning experience fuel a sharp critique of class privilege in UK theatre.
Lionel Messi scored one goal and added three assists as Inter Miami CF beat FC Cincinnati 4-0 to reach the MLS Eastern Conference final for the first time, setting a new playoff record with 12 goal contributions.
President Donald J. Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed a $1 trillion investment deal and historic U.S.-Saudi Strategic Defense Agreement in Washington, D.C., boosting American jobs and defense ties.
Ohio State holds No. 1 in the College Football Playoff rankings as Indiana and Texas A&M follow, with Miami securing the ACC's automatic bid. The top five remain unchanged heading into critical November matchups.
Carson Wentz played through a shoulder injury as the Vikings fell 37‑10 to the Chargers at SoFi Stadium, denting Minnesota's playoff hopes.
Dodger Stadium launches three multicultural food specials for the 2025 NLCS, aiming to boost fan experience and concession revenue during the playoff run.
The Bengals acquire veteran QB Joe Flacco from the Browns, swapping a 2026 fifth‑round pick for a sixth‑rounder while bypassing Russell Wilson amid Burrow's toe injury.
Paul Thomas Anderson’s new film, One Battle After Another, follows Leonardo DiCaprio’s Bob as he rescues his daughter Willa from the sadistic Colonel Lockjaw. The climax sees Willa go from victim to activist, joining an Oakland protest. Anderson uses the story to say the fight against systemic injustice never ends, it just passes to the next generation.
Virginia State University and Hampton University suspended operations after threats on Sept. 11, 2025, part of a wider wave hitting HBCUs nationwide. Alabama State, Southern University, Clark Atlanta, and Spelman also implemented lockdowns. The FBI said it is aware of hoax calls and sees no credible threat so far. Campuses moved to remote work, canceled classes, and increased police presence while investigations continue.
LSU shocked Clemson 17-10 in Death Valley, headlining a wild Week 1 that saw five Top 25 teams lose. Texas became the first preseason No. 1 to drop its opener since 1990, and Alabama fell to Florida State. Ohio State beat Texas, Auburn handled Baylor, and Tulane routed Northwestern. The transfer portal and NIL-fueled parity are reshaping the sport—and the AP poll is about to move.