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Thomas Tuchel's England team displayed a promising level of cohesion and familiarity in their 3-0 victory over Wales. Tuchel, who aims to create a 'club environment' within the national team, praised his players for their teamwork and selfless work. The team's attacking patterns and aggressive counterpress were particularly impressive. Despite the absence of several star players, the team's fluidity and commitment to Tuchel's approach were evident. Tuchel's clear goal is to win the World Cup next summer, and he is building a team rather than collecting talented players.

Gwen Stefani is set to reunite with her band, No Doubt, for a six-show residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas from May to June 2026. This marks the band's third reunion since their split in 2015. Stefani will be the first woman to headline the 17,600-seat venue, which has previously hosted U2, Dead & Company, the Eagles, and the Backstreet Boys among others. The band's last album was released in 2012.

The season 22 premiere of ABC's Grey's Anatomy saw the death of Monica (Natalie Morales) following an explosion at Grey Sloan. Link (Chris Carmack) survived, but faces a long road to recovery. The episode also introduced new intern Dani (Jade Pettyjohn), who had a dramatic first day. The season's theme is 'hope and recovery', according to executive producer/showrunner Meg Marinis. The season will also see the birth of Link and Jo's (Camilla Luddington) twins, and a potential love triangle between Simone (Alexis Floyd), Lucas (Niko Terho) and Wes (Trevor Jackson).

Spending just 20 minutes in nature can significantly boost health by lowering stress hormones, easing blood pressure, and improving gut health, according to various studies. The sight, smell, and sound of nature can trigger relaxation, while exposure to good bacteria in soil and plants can enhance the microbiome. Even short periods in green spaces can have lasting effects on physical and mental well-being.

A video from 2021 has surfaced showing Katie Porter, a California Democratic gubernatorial candidate, expressing frustration over bright studio lighting during a Zoom call. This is the third controversial video involving the former U.S. Representative to emerge within a week. In the clip, Porter appears visibly agitated and moves to a different room. This comes as Porter faces increased scrutiny following two other viral videos where she was seen lashing out at a reporter and berating a staffer.

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has unexpectedly canceled its October meeting. The committee, now led by anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has been criticized for its recent decisions, including rescinding recommendations for flu and MMRV vaccines based on unfounded claims. The cancellation has temporarily halted further potential changes to the childhood vaccination schedule. The reasons for the meeting's cancellation remain unexplained.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James will miss the season opener and several subsequent games due to sciatica, marking the first time in his career he's missed a season opener. The 40-year-old NBA veteran, who has been dealing with nerve irritation, will also miss the entire preseason. Despite speculation about his retirement, James is set to return later in the season. The Lakers will need to find a replacement starter in his absence.

Netflix's new mystery thriller, adapted from Ruth Ware's novel, features Keira Knightley as Laura Blacklock, a Guardian reporter who, after exposing a story about Kurdish children, is invited on a private yacht by a wealthy businessman, Richard Bullmer, played by Guy Pearce. On board, Laura witnesses something unusual in the neighboring cabin but struggles to convince others. The drama, despite its entertaining premise, is criticized for its lack of depth.

Apple has announced that its Vision Pro headset will feature live Los Angeles Lakers games in the Apple Immersive Video format for the upcoming NBA season. The games, which will provide users with an experience akin to being courtside, will be available early next year via the NBA app or the new Spectrum SportsNet app. The full schedule will be revealed later this fall, and users will need to have visionOS 26 on their Vision Pro to watch them.

A defamation lawsuit filed by Drake against Universal Music Group (UMG) has been dismissed by a New York federal judge. The case revolved around allegations that UMG knowingly promoted Kendrick Lamar's Grammy-winning song 'Not Like Us', which falsely insinuated Drake had sexual relations with minors. The judge ruled the song's content as 'nonactionable opinion', stemming from a high-profile rap battle. Drake's team plans to appeal the decision.