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WASHINGTON (AP) — The first week is the easy one. The pressure to resolve the federal shutdown will gradually build as the shutdown enters its second week — and as government workers miss paychecks and important programs run out of money. Here are some pressure points ahead that could have a big influence on resolving the shutdown. Missed paychecksThe next payday for the nation’s military service members is Oct. 15. The U.S. has about 1.3 million active-duty service members, and the prospect of those troops going without pay is a big focal point when lawmakers on Capitol Hill discuss the…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seemed ready Wednesday to revive a Republican challenge to an Illinois law that allows the counting of late-arriving mail ballots, which have been a target of President Donald Trump.The justices are considering the narrower issue of whether a GOP congressman has the legal right, or standing, to challenge the law that allows ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted if they are received up to two weeks later. Lower courts threw out the lawsuit from Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., finding those votes likely had little effect on the race in his safe GOP…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Palisades Fire was the most destructive blaze in Los Angeles to date and among the five worst in California’s history.Federal authorities said Wednesday that they have charged Jonathan Rinderknecht, a 29-year-old man who had lived in the area, with starting the deadly fire that destroyed much of the wealthy Pacific Palisades neighborhood. The fire started on New Year’s Day and was initially extinguished by fire crews but continued to smolder underground before reigniting during high winds on Jan. 7.Here’s a look at the state’s five most destructive wildfires, according to the California Department of Forestry…

LaLiga has confirmed its plan for Barcelona’s league fixture against Villarreal to be played on Dec. 20 in Miami after UEFA cleared the way for the match to be moved to the United States earlier this week.LaLiga president Javier Tebas told ESPN’s Fernando Palomo at the World Soccer Summit on Wednesday in Miami that the plans are “practically finalized” for Villarreal and Barcelona to face each other at Hard Rock Stadium.The Spanish league must now submit an application to U.S. Soccer and Concacaf for final approval on playing the game in the U.S. FIFA will play no role in the…

Bank of England, the Royal Exchange and the statue of the Duke of Wellington in the City of London on 19th February 2025 in London, United Kingdom.Mike Kemp | In Pictures | Getty ImagesThe Bank of England on Wednesday warned that the risk of a “sharp market correction” has increased, noting that valuations appear stretched, particularly for artificial intelligence-focused tech firms. The central bank becomes the latest in a long list of banks and investors to weigh in on whether an AI bubble is forming as markets tick into the fourth quarter. Heightened geopolitical tensions, fragmented trade and financial markets and pressures…

Arsenal are in ongoing discussions about how they can improve the Emirates Stadium – including a potential expansion. The Telegraph reported on Tuesday that the club are making “detailed plans” that could include increasing the capacity to 70,000 with a potential stay at Wembley while the work is carried out. Talk of a decision on any redevelopment is premature, Sky Sports News understands, and Islington Council insists no formal discussions are taking place.But, for over a year, the club have been exploring how to increase their attendances beyond the current maximum of 60,700 as part of a general desire to constantly…

Watford have sacked head coach Paulo Pezzolano after just five months in charge and replaced him with former boss Javi Gracia.Crunch talks were being held on Tuesday and the club hierarchy have now parted ways with Pezzolano, who becomes the 12th manager Watford have sacked in just five years. Gracia, who was previously in charge for 66 games at Watford between January 2018 and September 2019, was the number one target to replace Pezzolano and has now agreed to return to Vicarage Road. Image: Javi Gracia returns for a second spell at Vicarage Road On Gracia’s return, chairman and chief…

England captain Harry Kane is a major doubt to face Wales on Thursday. Kane is struggling with a knock to his ankle and is not training with Thomas Tuchel’s squad on Wednesday. The Bayern Munich striker is following his own routine indoors along with Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Jarell Quansah. Monterosa This content is provided by Monterosa, which may be using cookies and other technologies. To show you this content, we need your permission to use cookies. You can use the buttons below to amend your preferences to enable Monterosa cookies or to allow those cookies just once. You can change…

Bill ConnellyCloseBill ConnellyESPN Staff WriterBill Connelly is a writer for ESPN. He covers college football, soccer and tennis. He has been at ESPN since 2019.Tom HamiltonCloseTom HamiltonSenior Writer• Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018Oct 8, 2025, 07:15 AM ETGathered around the TV at Jamie Vardy’s house in Melton Mowbray, all Christian Fuchs and his teammates could do was watch.It was May 2016, and after 36 matches, Leicester City’s unlikely heroes were finally admitting to themselves they might achieve the unthinkable:…

James TylerOct 8, 2025, 07:15 AM ETCloseJames Tyler is an ESPN editor for soccer.A decade ago, Leicester City were about to become the most improbable Premier League title winners of all time. Led by inimitable manager Claudio Ranieri, the Foxes ultimately sealed the trophy with weeks to spare, finishing 10 points clear of second-place Arsenal.Leicester’s remarkable achievement will live on, but what became of the players who made it possible? From stars Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez to role players such as Shinji Okazaki and Jeffrey Schlupp, here’s where each of that team’s key contributors is today.Goalkeeper: KASPER SCHMEICHELAge: 38Leicester…