Opinion · Editorial
An Actual Blue Wave. Prague’s Broadcasters Went Quiet. Their Listeners Showed Up.
A minute of silence in Prague and an emphatic “no” in Massachusetts. Both spoke volumes.
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NFL
Saints Release Kicker Daniel Carlson After Seven Games This Season
Carlson made 8 of 12 field goals for New Orleans, which could turn to Charlie Smyth against Cleveland, ESPN and NBC Sports reported.
NFL
Ravens Name Undrafted Rookie Joe Fagnano Thursday Starter at QB
Coach Jesse Minter said Fagnano will start against Jacksonville after Lamar Jackson hurt his right thumb and Tyler Huntley was also injured, CBS Sports and ESPN reported.
Champions League
Raphinha Scores Twice as Barcelona Beat Aston Villa 3-0
Lamine Yamal opened the scoring in the seventh minute at Camp Nou, Al Jazeera and CBS Sports reported.
Space
NASA’s Swift Telescope Is Expected to Fall to Earth on Nov. 4
After 22 years studying gamma-ray bursts, the roughly 3,200-pound observatory is expected to re-enter the atmosphere as soon as early Wednesday, with a risk of harm to anyone of about 1 in 2,100, NASA said.
College Football
Miami Tops First College Football Playoff Rankings, Notre Dame 11th
The committee placed Georgia, Utah and Indiana next, with Notre Dame 11th and Ohio State 12th, NBC Sports and ESPN reported.
MLB
Mariners Hire Cubs Executive Jason Kanzler, 36, as New Manager
Kanzler, who has never managed at any level, replaces the fired Dan Wilson, CBS Sports and ESPN reported.
Champions League
Manchester United Rally From 2-0 Down to Beat Roma 3-2
Matheus Cunha scored twice late in the second half at Old Trafford, ending a nine-game run without a win, NBC Sports and Al Jazeera reported.
Obituary
Sir Patrick Stewart, Stage Actor Known as Picard and Professor X, Dies at 86
He died Oct. 28 at his home in Los Angeles, his spokesperson said; the English stage actor was also knighted in 2010.
Formula One
Kimi Antonelli, 20, Clinches Formula One Title in Mexico City
The Mercedes driver became the sport’s youngest world champion with four races left, Al Jazeera and France 24 reported.
Immigration
Judge Bars Deporting Detained Afghans to Pakistan or Afghanistan
A federal judge in New York barred removals through the weekend after government lawyers said no flights are planned this week; DHS says third-country removals include notice and assurances.
Jobs
Job Openings Jump to 7.5 Million in September as Layoffs Ease
The Labor Department’s monthly survey showed more openings, more quits and fewer layoffs; the October jobs report is due Friday, according to CNBC and the Associated Press.
Airlines
JetBlue Raises First Checked Bag Fee to $50, Citing Fuel Costs
CBS News and CNBC reported the increase Tuesday but differ on the old fee and on how many times the airline has raised bag fees.
AI in Schools
Google Defends Cutting Search for Schools That Ban Its AI
Google says schools should control AI in classrooms, but New York City’s mayor, a former FTC chair and a teachers’ union leader say the policy forces AI on students.
MLB
Eight MLB Free Agents Get $23.15 Million Qualifying Offers
Bednar, Suzuki and Arozarena are among the players who have until Nov. 17 to accept, CBS Sports and ESPN reported.
NFL
Bears Beat Seahawks 34-17 as Simmons Makes His Chicago Debut
Chicago won Monday night in Seattle, and defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons had a sack and six tackles in his first game for the team, CBS Sports and ESPN reported.