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Ange Postecoglou was denied his first win as Nottingham Forest boss by a late Antony equaliser in a 2-2 draw with Real Betis in the Europa League.Forest trailed 15 minutes into their first European match for 29 years after Cedric Bakambu’s opener but within eight minutes summer-signing Igor Jesus scored twice to put his side ahead and they could have gone in 4-1 up after a dominant first half. Postecoglou replaced midfielder Douglas Luiz with forward Dilane Bakwa at the interval due to an injury concern and Forest ceded control to Betis who equalised with five minutes to go through…

Kelechi Iheanacho’s strike was cancelled out as Celtic drew 1-1 against Red Star Belgrade in their Europa League opener. After Champions League disappointment and fan protests against the board, Brendan Rodgers told his Hoops to play without fear in an intimidating arena. Daizen Maeda was substituted after a disappointing first half with Iheanacho netting the crucial opener just 10 minutes after coming on. Fellow ex-Premier League striker Marko Arnautovic pulled the hosts level when he took advantage of a defensive lapse in an evenly matched game in Serbia.Both sides had further chances to win the game but had to settle…

At the Fast Company Innovation Festival last week, bestselling author, podcaster and research professor at the University of Houston, Brené Brown, was asked a question about inspiration.”You have a knack for inspiring people,” moderator Jon Gluck said. “How do you do that?””I wrestle with that word because I don’t really care if I’m inspirational or not,” Brown responded.Gluck followed up with the question, “How do you get people to listen to you?”And when it comes to her ability to command an audience, Brown said she prioritizes two things.’I’m never not going to be prepared’First, Brown puts an emphasis on preparation.In…

As the cost of attending college continues to rise, so do home prices in college towns across the U.S.The most expensive college town, ranked by median home-sale price, is Santa Barbara, California, where homes sold for a median price of $1,964,170 from January to July of this year, according to a Redfin analysis published last week.In the analysis, Redfin defines college towns as cities where at least 10% of the population consists of students enrolled at a four-year accredited university, located at least 30 miles away from a metropolitan area with a population of more than 1 million people.Boca Raton,…

KUWAIT: The Central Agency for Information Technology (CAIT), in cooperation with Google Cloud, on Wednesday launched the second edition of the National Digital Skills Initiative, aimed at empowering Kuwaiti professionals and enhancing their capabilities in advanced digital technologies. Minister of State for Communications Affairs Omar Al-Omar said the initiative marks an important milestone in Kuwait’s comprehensive digital development efforts. “It provides employees across all sectors with practical experience in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, contributing to higher institutional efficiency and improving the quality of services offered to citizens and residents,” he stated.Al-Omar emphasized that developing national competencies in modern…

Joao Palhinha scored an overhead kick opener to help Tottenham beat League One side Doncaster 3-0 at home to reach the Carabao Cup fourth round.Palhinha was one of four players to retain his place from Saturday’s 2-2 Premier League draw at Brighton as Spurs boss Thomas Frank made seven changes. The Portugal international struck an acrobatic 14th-minute goal from a corner as he pounced on Doncaster goalkeeper Ian Lawlor’s poor punch to finish wonderfully into an empty net. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Doncaster’s Jay McGrath scored an own goal to double Spurs’ lead Spurs…

A goal and assist from a reinvigorated Phil Foden secured a comfortable 2-0 win for Manchester City against Huddersfield Town to book their place in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.City will now face Championship side Swansea City away from home in the next round, with fixtures set to be played in the week commencing October 27. Foden and Nico O’Reilly were the only two players to retain their spots in the starting line-up from the 1-1 draw against Arsenal on Sunday and it was the former who fired the hosts ahead in the 18th minute.After linking up well…

KUWAIT: Minister of State for Municipal Affairs and Minister of State for Housing Affairs Abdullatif Al-Meshari announced the launch of three housing packages totaling 15,000 units for real estate developers in Mutlaa, Saad Al-Abdullah and Jaber Al-Ahmad. The announcement was made during the launch of a promotional campaign at Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Center to qualify participating companies.Al-Meshari highlighted that the initiative is part of the government’s partnership with the private sector to address Kuwait’s housing needs, emphasizing the sector’s role as a key partner in national development. He stressed that the first three projects should be approached collaboratively and noted…

William Osula and Joelinton both scored twice as Newcastle eased past League One leaders Bradford with a 4-1 Carabao Cup third-round victory. The holders face tougher opposition in the next round as they host Tottenham, with the tie taking place in the week commencing October 27. Eddie Howe’s side produced a potent attacking performance against Bradford that showcased their creative talent. Osula caused major problems throughout, and captain Bruno Guimaraes provided two assists in a dazzling midfield display.Bradford, however, did not leave Tyneside without a consolation as boyhood Magpies fan Andy Cook hammered home a brilliant half-volley. Please use Chrome…

KUWAIT: The Kuwaiti Women’s Hopes Association, in collaboration with the Center for Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Studies at Kuwait University, organized a scientific forum on Wednesday titled “Women between Rights and Belonging: Legal, Social, Sharia and Educational Dimensions.” The forum, attended by academics and specialists, examined various issues concerning Kuwaiti women and explored solutions to enhance their societal and legal standing.Chairperson of the association, Wedad Al-Mishaal, told KUNA that the forum aims to propose solutions and recommendations for women’s issues by engaging experts across legal, social, Sharia and educational fields. She highlighted legislative achievements benefiting Kuwaiti women, while emphasizing that…