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The Edition · Monday, 14 September 2026

Scattered Stories Across Sports, Tech, and Conflict

In Tamenglong district, Manipur, four people were killed and a six‑year‑old boy wounded in two separate armed attacks on Sunday. The first shooting at 5.30 a.m. in Tollen village killed Lhingzangai Singsit and her husband Seineh Singsit. The second attack at 3 p.m. in Longpi village killed a man and a woman. Police have not received any claim of responsibility, and the attacks were condemned by Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh as cowardly. The incidents occurred on the day that the Kuki community observes “Black Day” to remember victims of the 1990s conflict.

Across the sporting world, Celtic captain Callum McGregor criticised his side after a 3‑0 League Cup defeat to Rangers, calling the team a “team of individuals” and urging a return to collective play before the Europa League tie with Ferencváros. In Germany, goalkeeper Loris Karius has revived his career at Schalke 04 with a string of strong performances, including a seven‑save effort against Union Berlin and a clean sheet against Bayern Munich, sparking speculation about a national team recall. Meanwhile, the Indian women’s cricket team won the Asia Cup by 72 runs but declined to accept the trophy from ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi, a stance that echoes the 2025 men’s protest over a terror attack.

In San Francisco, Dreamforce 2026 opened with CEO Marc Benioff’s keynote, unveiling Salesforce’s new AI‑driven Agentforce 360 platform and deeper Slackforce integration. The conference, which will host over 400 sessions, also showcased updates from Tableau and MuleSoft. Meanwhile, in Saginaw, Michigan, Sam Restifo has been providing a home for two boys after they were left in his care. A GoFundMe campaign raised more than $15,000, allowing the family to restore essential utilities and secure clothing, as Restifo seeks legal guardianship to enable the children to attend school.

In the Kemp Park Community Forum, residents and NGOs protested rising violence against women, demanding proactive police measures rather than cautionary advice. The protest leaders plan to meet with law enforcement to devise a collaborative response. As the day unfolded, the most pressing developments will be the investigation into the Manipur attacks, the progress of the Dreamforce AI initiatives, and the outcome of the upcoming Europa League match for Celtic. These stories set the stage for what to watch in the coming weeks.

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Sports & Health · Sky Sports

McGregor Blasts Celtic’s ‘Team of Individuals’ After 3‑0 League Cup Loss

Celtic captain Callum McGregor slammed his side’s performance after a 3‑0 defeat to Rangers in the Scottish Premiership League Cup quarter‑final at Ibrox. He said the Hoops “looked like a team of individuals” who played for themselves rather than as a unit, contrasting with Rangers who “were a team” and showed cohesion. McGregor added that Celtic’s lack of collective effort made it impossible to defend, noting that “you can’t defend with six players.” The loss follows Celtic’s 5‑4 aggregate defeat to Austrian side LASK in the Champions League qualifiers, where they squandered a 4‑0 lead. McGregor warned that the club must respond quickly to regain form ahead of the Europa League tie with Ferencváros and the upcoming Premiership clash with Rangers. He urged the squad to adopt a unified approach and “be the team we want to be.” The criticism comes as Celtic face pressure to rebound from the cup exit and avoid further setbacks in European competition. The club’s management will need to address the issues McGregor highlighted to prevent a repeat of the collapse in future matches.

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Science · Good Good Good

Less Frequent Trash Pickup Boosts Recycling, Study Finds

A Canadian research team led by Jonathan Wilansky and Kailun Cao has shown that reducing the frequency of curbside garbage collection can actually raise recycling rates. The study, which examined data from England and Wales, found that weekly food‑waste pickups and free yard‑waste collection services were strongly linked to higher diversion of household waste. In contrast, the frequency of recycling pickups did not significantly affect overall recycling rates. The most surprising finding was that municipalities that collected general garbage every three weeks or longer achieved higher recycling and composting rates than those with more frequent pickups. The authors suggest that the inconvenience of holding onto trash may motivate residents to sort recyclables and compost more. They recommend a schedule of weekly food‑waste collection, three‑week general garbage pickups, and free yard‑waste services as a cost‑effective way to boost diversion. These changes could reduce landfill use, lower greenhouse‑gas emissions from fewer truck trips, and help Canada move closer to its 30 % waste‑reduction target by 2030.

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Tech · TechRadar

Dreamforce 2026: AI Highlights in San Francisco

Dreamforce 2026 will run from Tuesday 15 to Thursday 17 September at the Moscone Conference Center and surrounding downtown venues in San Francisco. The conference opens at 10 am PST on Tuesday with CEO Marc Benioff’s keynote, followed by sessions on Salesforce’s latest AI initiatives. Salesforce plans to expand its Agentforce 360 platform, promising greater productivity for workers, and will showcase new features for Slackforce, which integrates deeper with Salesforce and adds advanced AI agents. Other Salesforce subsidiaries, including Tableau and MuleSoft, are expected to unveil updates and new products. The event will also feature the company’s signature Ohana greeting, celebrity cameos, and musical guests, keeping the atmosphere lively. Attendees can purchase tickets, though the final allotment is limited, and the event will be streamed live on the Salesforce+ platform, offering more than 400 sessions and virtual hands‑on training. Fans and professionals alike can register for free on Salesforce+ to follow the full program.

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World · Sunny Skyz

Michigan man and boys receive community support

Sam Restifo, a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, has been providing a home for two boys, aged 12 and 14, after they were left in his care in early 2025. The household faced severe hardships, including a lack of running water and electricity, which forced Restifo to rely on a generator to maintain the home. Following local news coverage of their situation, a GoFundMe campaign raised over $15,000 from donors across the country. These funds are being used to restore essential utilities, purchase clothing and shoes, and provide for the boys' daily needs. Restifo is also seeking legal assistance to establish formal guardianship so the children can enroll in school. Beyond financial aid, the community support has provided a path toward stability for the trio. Restifo noted that the donations are helping to secure the household while he continues to work toward a more permanent arrangement for the boys.

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Football · FourFourTwo

Karius Rebounds as Schalke’s Key Goalkeeper

German goalkeeper Loris Karius has turned his career around after a disastrous 2018 Champions League final. Since leaving Liverpool, he has had loan spells at Besiktas and Union Berlin and a backup role at Newcastle before joining newly‑promoted Schalke 04. In his first Bundesliga season, Karius has delivered a string of Man‑of‑the‑Match performances, including a seven‑save effort against Union Berlin and a clean sheet in a 0‑0 draw with Bayern Munich. His form has earned him praise from pundits and sparked speculation about a return to the German national team after Manuel Neuer’s retirement. Karius said the mental‑health crisis he faced after the final forced him to consider quitting football, but he has since rebuilt his confidence and fitness. Schalke’s manager credits his resilience and work ethic for the goalkeeper’s resurgence. If Karius maintains this level, he could become Germany’s first‑choice keeper in the coming international window.

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UK · Positive News

UK Launches £442m Rough‑Sleeping Programme

On 14 September 2026, the UK government announced a £442 million rough‑sleeping programme aimed at ending homelessness before Christmas. The plan will deliver more than 1,000 settled homes over three years and pair each tenancy with intensive support. It builds on the Housing First model, which places people in permanent accommodation first and then provides help with mental health, addiction, benefits and community links. Pilot data from Greater Manchester, Liverpool and the West Midlands show that 84 % of participants were in long‑term housing after six months, rising to 92 % after a year, while loneliness fell from 35 % to 16 %. Researchers also noted higher GP registration and reduced contact with the criminal‑justice system, though drug use and employment rates remained unchanged. Early pilots also reported reductions in emergency calls and ambulance dispatches, signalling cost savings for local authorities. The programme is part of a broader shift in government thinking, moving away from the old model that required treatment before housing. The policy is expected to reduce pressure on emergency services and A&E. The first cohort will begin moving into homes in the coming months.

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World · eNCA

Community members protest rising violence against women

Members of the Kemp Park Community Forum and various non-governmental organisations have gathered to protest the increasing number of killings targeting women. Protesters expressed deep frustration with the current state of public safety, noting that women no longer feel free to move about their communities without fear. The group is calling on local police to take more proactive measures to protect citizens rather than simply advising women to be cautious. Organisers stated that they intend to meet with law enforcement to plan a collaborative way forward to address the violence. Community leaders emphasised that the current situation is unsustainable and demanded immediate intervention to stop the killings. The protest serves as a formal demand for better protection and accountability from the authorities.

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Cricket · thehindu.com

India Women Refuse to Accept Asia Cup Trophy from Naqvi

After a 72‑run victory over Sri Lanka, the Indian women’s cricket team declined to accept the Asia Cup trophy from ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi. Head coach Amol Muzumdar said the decision was a stand taken by the BCCI and that the win itself was sufficient. The refusal echoes a similar stance by the 2025 men’s team, which also rejected the trophy to protest the Pahalgam terror attack. Muzumdar added that the trophy remains locked at the ACC headquarters in Dubai and that no plans have been announced for its transfer. He praised the players, support staff and the coaching unit for their performance and expressed pride in the team’s achievements. The team’s victory marks its eighth Asia Cup title, extending the record held by India. Looking ahead, Muzumdar said the focus will shift to the Asian Games, where both men’s and women’s squads will defend their titles. The BCCI’s position has been reiterated by the board’s officials, who reaffirmed that the trophy will not be handed over until a formal ceremony is arranged.

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India · Hindustan Times

Four killed, six‑year‑old injured in Manipur attack

Four people were killed and a six‑year‑old boy was wounded in two separate armed attacks in Tamenglong district, Manipur, on Sunday. The first shooting took place at about 5.30 a.m. in Tollen village, where 46‑year‑old Lhingzangai Singsit was shot dead and her husband Seineh Singsit died from bullet injuries. The second attack occurred around 3 p.m. in Longpi village, killing a man and a woman. Police are investigating the incidents and have not received any claims of responsibility from armed groups. Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh condemned the violence, calling it “cowardly” and expressing deep anguish. The Kaimai village authority denounced the attacks as a deliberate attempt to create disharmony between communities. The Western Village Volunteer group, a Kuki organization, identified the Longpi victims as Jilie Singson and Reol Gangte and alleged that cadres from NSCN‑IM and ZUF‑K were involved. The attacks coincided with the “Black Day” observed by Kukis to remember victims of the 1990s Kuki–Naga conflict.

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