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Oct 27, 2025, 05:15 PM ETThe relationship between Vinícius Júnior and Xabi Alonso has deteriorated after the forward reacted angrily to being substituted in Sunday’s Clásico, sources told ESPN, following a start to the season that has seen the Real Madrid coach leave the forward out of the starting lineup three times.Vinícius was visibly upset by Alonso opting to replace him with Rodrygo in the 72nd minute at the Santiago Bernabéu, with Madrid leading 2-1, and questioned the decision before heading straight down the tunnel.ESPN has previously reported that Vinícius’ camp feel the coach is not a fan of the…

Sam Altman, chief executive officer of OpenAI Inc., during a media tour of the Stargate AI data center in Abilene, Texas, US, on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. Kyle Grillot | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesOpenAI on Monday said the U.S. needs to substantially ramp up its investment in new energy capacity if it wants to stay ahead of China in the race to develop artificial intelligence.The startup has been inking deals for ambitious infrastructure buildouts in recent months that will require massive amounts of power. The sprawling data centers will push the boundaries of what is possible in the U.S. during…

Oct 27, 2025, 04:35 PM ETJuventus are looking at a move for Chelsea defender Malo Gusto, while Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has been linked with Manchester United, but the club’s minority owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has shot that down. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.Transfers home page | Men’s grades | Women’s gradesTOP STORIES- Xabi Alonso on Vinícius Junior sub reaction: ‘We’ll talk about it’- Gabriel Jesus plots Arsenal stay: Arteta ‘eager for my return’- Lionel Messi extends Inter Miami contract through 2028Could Juventus end up signing Chelsea’s Malo Gusto? (Photo by Mike Egerton/PA…

The Trump administration must release millions of dollars in grants meant to address the shortage of mental health workers in schools, a federal judge ruled Monday.Congress funded the mental health program after the 2022 school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. The grants were intended to help schools hire more counselors, psychologists and social workers, with a focus on rural and underserved areas of the country. But President Donald Trump’s administration opposed diversity considerations used to award the grants and told recipients they wouldn’t receive funding past December 2025.The preliminary ruling by Kymberly K. Evanson, a U.S. District Court judge in Seattle,…

A Canadian mining company plans to build a facility in Louisiana’s Calcasieu Parish to refine rare earth metals used in a variety of motors and electronics in the consumer, technology and defense industries. Aclara Resources Inc., headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, announced a $277 million investment to construct the first US heavy rare earth separation facility at the Port of Vinton, according to a news release from Louisiana Economic Development.  The company plans to mine deposits of rare earth metals in South America and ship them to Louisiana for processing at its proposed facility in Vinton. The facility will use…

Graham HunterOct 27, 2025, 03:59 PM ETCloseGraham Hunter is a Barcelona-based freelance writer for ESPN.com who specializes in La Liga and the Spanish national team.It’s disgraceful to me that Lamine Yamal is suffering a tornado of recriminations after LaLiga’s first Clásico of the season on Sunday — in which Barcelona were beaten 2-1 at Real Madrid — when the men in the dock, hanging their heads in shame, should actually be Gerard Piqué, Jorge Mendes, Dani Carvajal, Ibai Llanos and Hansi Flick.In case you’re unfamiliar with the nasty, immature nonsense that erupted when Madrid battered Barça at the Bernabéu to…

Jeff CarlisleOct 27, 2025, 03:50 PM ETCloseJeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC.Former Atlanta United FC and Inter Miami CF manager Gerardo “Tata” Martino, as well as former Portland Timbers coach Giovanni Savarese are among the finalists to fill the managerial vacancy with Atlanta, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN.The Atlanta Journal-Constitution was first to report Martino’s interest, while The Athletic went so far as to say he is the front runner. Savarese’s interest in the Atlanta job hasn’t been previously reported. One source added that Atlanta isn’t done interviewing candidates, with another interview schedule to…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Not even a year out from the last presidential election, the Democratic National Committee has begun setting up a framework for the party’s next round of presidential primary elections, which could upend the early-voting calendar yet again.The Rules and Bylaws Committee of the Democratic National Committee on Monday approved a plan giving states until January 16 to submit applications to hold voting contests in the early window ahead of Super Tuesday, when a massive haul of delegates will be awarded.Four or five states will get an early slot, and all four regions — East, Midwest, South…

Nothing reveals the true nature of Zionism more clearly than the annual attacks of Israeli settlers during the olive harvest in the West Bank. This year, they are particularly frenzied. After two years of a genocidal war in Gaza, the brakes have truly come off their attempt to purge the countryside of its native population. Almost as much as the Palestinian flag, the olive tree represents the symbol of ownership that one Palestinian generation hands down to another, and Israelis of all tribes are determined to erase it. Afaf Abu Alia, a 53-year-old Palestinian mother who was beaten on the…

Smart license to streamline business approvals • Passport certificate for minors on Sahel KUWAIT: The ministry of commerce and industry on Monday launched a new package of electronic services in coordination with the ministry of interior, represented by the general department of traffic, to streamline procedures related to commercial activities under the interior ministry’s jurisdiction.Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry Marwa Al-Juaidan told KUNA that the new services come within the ministry’s efforts to enhance digital transformation and simplify business procedures. Al-Juaidan explained that the initiative includes a “smart license” project, which aims to unify government procedures…