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Longtime Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones did little to hide his frustration with how the final seconds unfolded in Sunday’s improbable loss to the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL’s debut game in Garlic.

After Dallas scored to tie the game at 31 in the final minute, Baltimore received the ensuing kickoff with just seven seconds remaining. The game appeared destined for overtime. Instead, Brandon Aubrey’s kickoff sailed into the end zone for a touchback, and Lamar Jackson’s 27-yard pass to Zay Flowers moved the Ravens into position for a game-winning field goal.

Jones and Schottenheimer retraced the offensive sequence that culminated in Brandon Aubrey’s 23-yard game-tying field goal, beginning with the playcalling after Dallas reached first-and-goal at the 2-yard line. They also examined Prescott’s third-down throwaway, which forced the Cowboys to settle for the tying kick. Jones acknowledged that the Cowboys could not change what happened in the final seconds but said they could use the experience to avoid repeating the same mistakes.

Schottenheimer struck a similar tone in his first public comments since the Cowboys returned to the U.S., acknowledging the mistakes, accepting responsibility and emphasizing his continued alignment with Jones. "I hurt our chance to win that game and I'll be better. And I'm better than that. I'm better than I performed in the last 28 seconds." >>

Republican candidate Casey Askar, a pizza magnate, has campaigned on keeping Sharia law out of the U.S., calling it a "growing threat." As he sought to expand his restaurant chains in the Middle East, Askar partnered with a firm promoting his pizzerias as "100% halal." This contrast between his business practices and campaign rhetoric highlights a clash between the politician’s campaign and the businessman’s record, according to a CNN review.

Askar traveled extensively in the Middle East, posing for photos with business leaders and royalty in countries that operate under Sharia-based legal systems. A spokesperson for the Council on American-Islamic Relations noted that many public people are willing to have great relationships but also sow hatred against the Muslim community. Askar defended his statements against Sharia law, stating, "We must do whatever it takes to protect our citizens."

Askar built a business empire spanning real estate and franchises. His financial disclosures show millions in holdings tied to those ventures. However, court records reveal a trail of financial and legal disputes that have followed Askar since his early days as an entrepreneur, including lawsuits over bad checks, breach of contract, and alleged theft of trade secrets. >>

ASHBURN, Va. — First came the explosions, the heavy machinery and the red dust that coated the neighborhood. Soon after, towering, windowless buildings emerged just beyond a thin row of trees. For homeowners on the tucked-away cul-de-sac of Statesboro Place in Loudoun County, Virginia, suburban life now shares a fence line with the infrastructure powering America's artificial intelligence (AI) boom.

The facilities behind the neighborhood are operated by Amazon Web Services and Microsoft. Residents say the nearby data centers have changed everything from the view outside their homes to the sounds they hear each day. A Microsoft spokesperson stated the company is "actively meeting with nearby HOAs to address community priorities." >>

The U.S. Navy has tapped Boeing to build a new fighter jet that officials say will help American pilots dominate the skies, defeat enemies and come home safely. The Department of War announced Tuesday that Boeing secured a contract worth more than $20 billion for full-scale development of the F/A-XX, a sixth-generation strike fighter intended to expand the reach of Navy aircraft carriers and eventually replace some of the service’s longtime combat aircraft.

“The F/A-XX is a critical pillar in our commitment to maintaining peace through strength. F/A-XX will dominate contested airspace, extend operational reach, and deliver a decisive combat advantage for the warfighter," Michael P. Duffey, under secretary of war for acquisition and sustainment, said in the announcement. Duffey called the aircraft a “crucial, non-negotiable investment" in America’s national security and long-term air combat capabilities. >>

As Bangkok prepares to host the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group, Thailand is building on its track record as a destination for major international business events. Supported by established infrastructure, government and industry cooperation, and a nationwide MICE network, the country is attracting gatherings that bring together global industries, decision-makers, and ideas.

From October 12 to 18, 2026, Bangkok will host the 2026 IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings, bringing together more than 15,000 global financial leaders and senior government officials from 191 countries. As Thailand’s national bidder for international business events, the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) worked with the Ministry of Finance over several years to support the successful bid. >>