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The Edition · Thursday, 22 October 2026

Thursday, 22 October 2026

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Football · Sky Sports

Shearer backs Hurzeler as United’s next manager

Alan Shearer, former England striker, has publicly named German coach Fabian Hurzeler as his preferred choice to replace Manchester United’s current manager Michael Carrick. The recommendation came during a discussion on the Sky Sports “Paper Talk” program, where Shearer highlighted Hurzeler’s tactical acumen and experience in the Bundesliga. Carrick’s tenure has been under scrutiny after a 4‑1 defeat to Como in the Champions League, a result that prompted criticism from players such as Bruno Fernandes. United’s board may also consider other options, including the possibility of extending Lisandro Martinez’s contract by 12 months to recoup a fee. The club is also concerned about striker Benjamin Sesko’s injury status, which could sideline him until the new year. Meanwhile, Vinicius Junior has confirmed he will remain at Real Madrid, despite earlier reports of a move to Arsenal. The speculation underscores the urgency for United to secure a new manager before the next transfer window. Fans and analysts will watch closely as the club weighs the options and prepares for the upcoming season.

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Entertainment · Upworthy

Lost 1960s Album Resurfaces After Thrift Store Find

In 2016, Marcus Pollard bought a damaged vinyl at a Canadian thrift shop and was intrigued by six songs from the 1960s indie band The Glass Cage. Pollard spent two years searching for the band’s members, posting on Facebook groups until a 77‑year‑old Norman Roth replied that the record was his. Roth, now a warehouse manager, was stunned to hear his long‑lost music after more than five decades and welcomed the chance to share it with new listeners. Over the next eight years, Pollard used industry contacts to refurbish, remaster, and design packaging for the album, titled Where Did the Sunshine Go?. The finished vinyl was released on February 24, 2026, and is now available for streaming on Bandcamp and purchase on vinyl. Both Roth and his former bandmates expressed excitement but said they are not chasing fame; they simply want people to hear their music. The story highlights how a single thrift‑store find can revive forgotten art and bring decades‑old creativity to a modern audience.

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World · Optimist Daily

Spanish Kite‑Powered Sled Tries Zero‑Fuel Antarctic Trek

A Spanish team is attempting a 3,400‑km Antarctic interior crossing without any fuel, using a kite‑powered sled called the Wind Sled. The expedition, led by polar explorer Ramón Larramendi, will travel from Russia’s Novolazarevskaya base to the Concordia station at Dome C, covering 2,100 miles over 85 days. The 15‑meter sled, built on Inuit sled‑building techniques, carries 250 kilograms of instruments and is propelled by up to 20 kites that can reach 80 km/h in strong winds. Sixteen research projects will run on the route, including NASA studies of salt rock microbial life, ground‑penetrating radar mapping of snow layers, and microplastic sampling. The crew of four, all Antarctic veterans, will also serve as subjects for the WindSled Mind project, which will monitor psychological and physiological responses to 85 days of isolation. Data gathered each season will enable scientists to track changes in ice, climate, and polar ecosystems, offering a repeatable method for long‑term observation. By eliminating the 45,000‑gallon fuel consumption of previous crossings, the Wind Sled aims to demonstrate a sustainable, low‑impact approach to polar exploration.

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