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LaLiga chief to FIFA: Cancel '25 Club World Cup

LaLiga president Javier Tebas has asked FIFA president Gianni Infantino to cancel the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup because he says that neither the leagues nor the FIFPRO Players' Union want it.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

Hezbollah strike did not kill IDF chief Herzi Halevi

World - Yahoo News - October 15

Disaster loan program fully ‘exhausted’ with Congress still out of town

Without congressional action, the Small Business Administration can’t make new loan offers to people trying to rebuild after disasters like Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Politics - Politico - October 15

Lobbying World: House Appropriations Chair chief joins Baker Donelson

Stephen Ruhlen, most recently chief of staff to House Appropriations Committee Chair Kay Granger (R-Texas), has joined Baker Donelson as a senior policy advisor in the firm’s Washington, D.C., ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

German space chief defends Europe investment model against Draghi’s proposal

Former Italian PM recommended abolishing ‘georeturn’ principle in report to European Commission

World - Financial Times - October 16

CBS News Chief Tested by Internal Crises and an Agitated Owner

Wendy McMahon has directed the news network to consider an editorial review to address concerns over fairness and objectivity.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 15

Egypt Replaces Spy Chief Trusted by U.S., Israel and Hamas

Abbas Kamel played an instrumental role in brokering cease-fire and hostage negotiations between Israel and Hamas.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 16

Mexico’s Ex-Security Chief Sentenced to 38 Years for Cartel Bribery

The stiff penalty was the potentially final step in the stunning downfall of the former official, Genaro García Luna, who has gone from the heights of power to imprisonment.

World - The New York Times - October 16

Niners check SB tape, 'moved on' from Chiefs loss

As the San Francisco 49ers began preparation for this week's game against the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs, they had no choice but to turn on and relive their devastating loss in Super Bowl LVIII.

Sports - ESPN - October 17

Super Bowl loss still stings for the 49ers headed into rematch against the Chiefs

Eight months later, the pain of losing a second Super Bowl in five seasons to the Kansas City Chiefs has barely subsided for the San Francisco 49ers as they prepare for a rare regular season rematch

Sports - ABC News - October 16

Former Seoul Police Chief Acquitted in Halloween Crowd Crush Case

Kim Kwang-ho, the former head of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, was the most senior official to face criminal charges over the 2022 disaster that killed 159 people.

World - The New York Times - October 17

Couche-Tard chief dismisses Seven & i break-up plan and urges talks on $47bn deal

Canadian company’s executives are in Tokyo to try to move buyout offer forward

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Nestlé ‘not broken’ says new chief as he announces restructuring

World’s largest food group cuts outlook to more ‘realistic’ sales target amid weak consumer demand

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Premier League VAR errors down 80% - referees' chief

Howard Webb says that VAR errors in the Premier League are significantly down from this time last season.

Israel says Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar may have been killed

Israel says Hamas' senior leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, may have been killed by IDF troops during an operation in the enclave. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Ramy Inocencio have more.

Chiefs owner backs Harrison Butker’s political push for ‘traditional values’

Kicker has formed a political action committee Butker has praised women staying at home The owner of the Kansas City Chiefs said on Wednesday that he has no issue with kicker Harrison Butker ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

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