The greenback jumped 0.35% to 97.575 on the dollar index after Fed Chair Jerome Powell warned against premature easing. While markets still price in two cuts in 2025 and another early next year, the Oct‑2024 cut outlook slipped. The move nudged the euro, pound and yen, while the Aussie rose on surprise CPI data.
In a dramatic third‑round Carabao Cup tie at Turf Moor, Cardiff City stunned Premier League side Burnley 2‑1. The Bluebirds took control early, survived a frantic six‑minute injury‑time onslaught and secured a place in the fourth round. Manager Brian Barry Murphy’s tactics earned widespread praise. The loss forces Burnley to refocus on their league campaign.
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta addressed the East Africa Region Global Health Security Summit in Mombasa, urging the continent to cut reliance on foreign aid. The three‑day event gathered health leaders from 14 nations to map out pandemic readiness. Key outcomes include the Mombasa Communique, a regional preparedness fund and a new African Center for Health Security. Kenya showcased its infrastructure upgrades and community health initiatives. The summit highlighted a shift toward African self‑sufficiency in health security.
Sharp bettors are leaning heavily toward the over in the Chiefs vs Giants primetime clash on September 21, 2025. With the total set at 44.5 points, professional money believes the line undervalues both offenses. The Chiefs are 6‑point road favorites, while the Giants are desperate for a first win. Weather, urgency and offensive firepower all point to a high‑scoring affair.
Palmeiras sit third with 49 points while Fortaleza languish in 19th place with 18. Both clubs revealed their starting XI for the Allianz Parque showdown. Palmeiras ride a five‑game home winning streak; Fortaleza cling to a recent 2‑0 win to stay alive. The line‑ups expose the stark contrast in ambition and pressure each side faces.
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu denies knowing businessman Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala after KZN commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi alleged outside meddling in police work. The row centers on claims of influence, a R360m health tender, and efforts to weaken the political killings task team. A commission of inquiry is now testing those allegations and the minister’s version of events.
Sen. Michael Bennet reported an estimated $17.9 million net worth in his latest financial disclosure, placing him 73rd in Congress, according to Quiver Quantitative. The filing shows large positions in SPY, Eaton Vance Stock A, Canyon Balanced Fund LP, and a Schwab money market fund, plus a Vanguard target-date retirement fund. About $3.5 million sits in publicly traded assets trackable in real time.
Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic 6-4, 7-6, 6-2 in the US Open semifinals, with Djokovic saying the Spaniard was "too good" on the day. Alcaraz hasn’t dropped a set all tournament and moves into his seventh Grand Slam final before turning 23. Djokovic, 38, was chasing his first major final of the season and a 25th Slam, but couldn’t match Alcaraz’s pace and precision over two hours and 25 minutes.
Giovani Lo Celso punished a defensive pause to give Real Betis a 1-0 win over Alavés at La Cartuja. Betis controlled the first half, then held firm as Alavés pressed late. Pau López kept a clean sheet, while bookings and late substitutions shaped a tense finish. Betis move to four points from two games; Alavés suffer their first loss of the season.
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger's exit from ECOWAS is shaking up West African unity, pushing the region to rethink security and economic ties. Neighboring countries and global partners are scrambling to adjust strategies, aiming for practical cooperation despite fractured institutions.
South Africa battled back to earn a 1-1 draw with Algeria in their long-awaited return to CHAN action, halting Algeria's perfect run and shaking up Group C. Both teams now turn to crucial final matches with everything still at stake.
Barcelona delivered a statement performance at Spotify Camp Nou, cruising to a 4-0 win over Real Sociedad after the visitors saw red early on. The numerical advantage allowed Barça’s attack to shine as they reclaimed first place in the La Liga standings and underlined their dominance in recent clashes between the two sides.
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