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US consumer confidence weakens as inflation fears rise

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:49:05 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Americans grew more concerned about their finances and rising prices in September, pushing consumer sentiment to its lowest level in four months as expectations for inflation increased, a survey showed.

The University of Michigan's Consumer Sentiment Index fell to a final reading of 48.1 from 51.7 in August. The September figure was slightly higher than the preliminary reading of 47.8 and above

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal pushes trade deals in G20 bilaterals

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 03:32:04 GMT

Milwaukee [US], October 2 (ANI): Stepping up India's trade diplomacy on the sidelines of the G20 Trade Ministers' Meeting in Milwaukee, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a fresh round of talks with counterparts from Canada, Saudi Arabia and South Korea, as New Delhi pursued trade agreements and greater market access with major partners.

Goyal's meeting with Canadian International Trade Minister Man

Critical minerals emerge as key India-Canada trade opportunity amid supply chain diversification: Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 03:30:39 GMT

Milwaukee [US], October 2 (ANI): Canada sees an opportunity to support India's supply chain diversification through critical minerals, particularly for the country's growing auto, electric vehicle and battery sectors, Canadian International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu said.

Speaking at the 2026 G20 Trade Ministers Meeting in Milwaukee on the India-Canada trade deal, Sidhu said critical minerals were among the a

Canada eyes $70 billion trade with India in 5 years, says Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:30:03 GMT

Milwaukee [US], October 2 (ANI): Canada and India are aiming to scale their bilateral trade from USD 30 billion to USD 70 billion over the next five years, with ongoing free trade negotiations expected to conclude in the coming months, Canadian International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu said on Thursday (local time).

Speaking at the 2026 G20 Trade Ministers Meeting in Milwaukee on the India-Canada trade deal, Si

Reds cut ties with pitching coach Derek Johnson

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:05:05 GMT

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The Cincinnati Reds parted ways with longtime pitching coach Derek Johnson on Thursday.

Johnson, 55, took a personal leave of absence in June and did not return to the team.

'We wish Derek and his family the best. A search for a new pitching coach will begin immediately,' Reds president of baseball operations Nick Krall said in a statement.

Johnson spent three seasons

US Trade Representative Greer calls for new global trading order

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:58:22 GMT

By Reena Bhardwaj

Milwaukee [US], October 1 (ANI): Highlighting that legacy global trade frameworks are failing to counter modern economic challenges, United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has called upon G20 economies to help forge a 'new international economic order' to address issues including structural excess capacity, forced labour, and economic coercion.

Delivering the opening address at

Piyush Goyal calls for food security, cooperation at G20 trade meeting; reviews India-EU FTA progress

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:33:39 GMT

Milwaukee [US], October 1 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has called for food to remain a source of security, stability and cooperation, while stressing the need to distinguish between the weaponisation of food supply chains and legitimate trade measures adopted by countries to meet domestic policy and food-security needs.

Goyal made the remarks while speaking at the G20 Trade Ministers'

Piyush Goyal, US trade chief meet in Milwaukee to push India-US trade deal

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 04:31:16 GMT

Milwaukee [US], October 1 (ANI): As part of ongoing bilateral efforts by New Delhi and Washington to forge a 'balanced and mutually beneficial' trade agreement, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on the sidelines of the G20 Trade Ministerial in Milwaukee.

Sharing details of the encounter on X, Piyush Goyal stated, 'Met USTR Jamieson Greer, @USTradeRep, on the sidelines of th

US Trade Representative Greer jokes Piyush Goyal is "trade minister for life" as G20 trade talks open in Milwaukee

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:31:13 GMT

By Reena Bhardwaj

Milwaukee [US], October 1 (ANI): US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer joked that Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal was "trade minister for life" as he opened a two-day G20 trade ministers' meeting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Greer made the remark in his opening speech, saying the work of building a fairer trading system would continue long after current ministers had left of

Brazil eyes defence ties, Embraer aircraft investments in India: Trade Minister Marcio Fernando Elias Rosa

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 02:58:34 GMT

By Reena Bhardwaj

Milwaukee [US], October 1 (ANI): Brazilian Industry and Trade Minister Marcio Fernando Elias Rosa, meeting with Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on the sidelines of G20 trade talks in the United States, has spotlighted India's pivotal global economic standing, revealing that the two nations engaged in substantive discussions to bolster bilateral ties, deepen defence cooperation,

Piyush Goyal holds bilateral talks with Poland's Domaski, Brazil's Mauro Vieira on sidelines of G20 Trade Ministers' meet

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:29:46 GMT

Milwaukee [US], October 1 (ANI): Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Wednesday (local time) held bilateral discussions with Poland's Minister of Finance and Economy Andrzej Domaski and Brazilian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mauro Vieira on the sidelines of the G20 Trade Ministers' Meeting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Highlighting his bilateral engagement with his Polish counterpart, Goyal stated th

Piyush Goyal arrives in Milwaukee for G20 Trade Ministers' meet; Pitches India expansion to top US CEOs

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:13:54 GMT

Milwaukee [US], September 30 (ANI): Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal arrived in Milwaukee, United States, to participate in the G20 Trade Ministers' Meeting, marking the start of a week-long official visit scheduled from September 29 to October 5, 2026. Consul General of India in Chicago, M. Anand Prakash, received the minister upon his arrival.

The official engagements aimed to pursue sustain

Report: Packers signing veteran G Kevin Zeitler

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:05:12 GMT

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The Green Bay Packers are signing veteran guard Kevin Zeitler to a one-year deal, ESPN reported on Wednesday.

A first-round pick by Cincinnati in 2012, the 36-year-old Wisconsin native has appeared in 214 games with six teams.

Zeitler is the third former first-round offensive lineman acquired by the Packers (1-2) in recent days, joining Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton.

After comeback win, Wisconsin has plenty to clean up vs. Michigan St.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 02:40:25 GMT

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Wisconsin will try to build on its biggest comeback victory in 20 years when it hosts Michigan State in a Big Ten Conference clash Saturday in Madison, Wis.

The Badgers (3-1, 1-0 Big Ten) overcame a 17-0 deficit on the road to stun Penn State 24-20 last week for their third consecutive victory.

Michigan State (2-2, 0-1) fell 31-13 at home to Nebraska last week and lost

Report: NBA to choose from 3 bids for Vegas expansion team

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 01:19:20 GMT

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The NBA is down to three finalists for ownership of its Las Vegas expansion team, ESPN reported Tuesday.

The league is reviewing bids from groups led by Nancy Walton Laurie and Bill Laurie, Steve Apostolopoulos and Marc Lasry, and Bill Foley and Jerry Colangelo. The NBA expects to select a winner shortly, according to the report, with the formal approval process to be completed by

Knicks undecided on White House visit

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:55:07 GMT

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The reigning NBA champion New York Knicks have not decided whether to visit the White House and President Donald Trump this season, according to coach Mike Brown on Tuesday.

If the Knicks go to D.C., they would be the first NBA champions to visit the White House during Trump's two terms.

'No, it's still something that our guys, or the organization, is internally discussing

Braves add infielders Rowdy Tellez, Luke Williams to playoff roster

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:19:03 GMT

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The Atlanta Braves adjusted their roster in advance of their National League wild-card series against Philadelphia, selecting the contracts of infielders Rowdy Tellez and Luke Williams on Tuesday.

The Braves opened one spot on the 40-man roster when right-hander Ricky Vanasco was designated for assignment. In addition, right-hander Elieser Hernandez no longer is listed on the 40-

White-hot Padres try to limit Cubs' offense in wild-card round

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:19:07 GMT

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The Chicago Cubs eliminated the San Diego Padres from the postseason a year ago and then scored 55 runs while going 5-1 against them this season.

But nobody is expecting that type of one-sided matchup to continue as the Padres are hotter than lava entering Tuesday night's National League wild-card series opener against visiting Chicago.

The Padres (91-71) are a sizzling 4

2B Luis Arraez (ankle) left off Phillies' NL wild-card roster

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:40:20 GMT

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ATLANTA -- Philadelphia second baseman Luis Arraez will miss the National League wild-card series against the Atlanta Braves with a left ankle injury.

Arraez, who injured his ankle Thursday and has not played since, was replaced on the roster by infielder Otto Kemp.

'We still get improvement every day, but not enough to ... he was going to try to hit today and wasn't abl

Giannis Antetokounmpo's goal with Miami Heat? Another NBA title

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:55:07 GMT

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Giannis Antetokounmpo has yet to suit up with the Miami Heat, but the two-time NBA MVP already knows his goal for the 2026-27 season, and shared it at media day on Monday.

'I know that I'm going to put in the work,' he said as the Heat prepared to open camp Tuesday in Boca Raton, Fla. 'Succeed or fail, I'm going to fail by working or succeed by working. And the goal is to win a c

Piyush Goyal to visit United States for G20 trade ministers' meeting from September 29

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:49:11 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 28 (ANI): Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal will visit the United States to participate in the G20 Trade Ministers' Meeting and engage with leaders of American industry, investors, and the startup community in Milwaukee, Chicago, and New York, according to an official statement issued by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.

The week-long official visit will take

Playoff odds: Dodgers favored to keep grasp of World Series trophy over Brewers, Rays

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:05:12 GMT

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Oddsmakers certainly like the Los Angeles Dodgers' track record, as they are favored to capture a third consecutive World Series title as the MLB playoffs get started this week.

The Dodgers have better odds than the top-seeded Milwaukee Brewers, who set a franchise mark with 103 regular-season victories and had the best record in baseball. But the Brewers haven't been to the Worl

MLB roundup: Astros blank A's, capture AL West title

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:55:13 GMT

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Rookie Lucas Spence ripped a two-run triple to highlight a four-run third inning, helping the Houston Astros celebrate the American League West title with a 9-0 victory over the Athletics on Sunday in West Sacramento, Calif.

Christian Walker homered to lead off the sixth inning and joined Yainer Diaz, Cam Smith and Jeremy Pena in collecting two hits and an RBI for the Astros (

Stat leaders: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Jacob Misiorowski deliver seasons to remember

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 01:55:20 GMT

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A year after Cal Raleigh's 2025 season for the ages, another Major League Baseball star was born this season in Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.

The presumptive National League MVP hit 21 homers over the final two months of the season to finish tied with Philadelphia's Kyle Schwarber for the major league home run lead with 45, leading Chicago to its second postsea

Jacob Misiorowski makes Cy Young case as Brewers down Cardinals

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:05:18 GMT

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Jacob Misiorowski strengthened his Cy Young case, allowing just two hits over five-plus scoreless innings, as the Milwaukee Brewers built momentum for the postseason with a 6-4 victory over the visiting St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday.

Milwaukee (103-59), which has clinched a first-round Wild Card bye and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, closed with five consecutive w

Jacob Misiorowski, Brewers prep for playoffs in finale vs. Cards

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:40:20 GMT

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Hard-throwing Jacob Misiorowski will get a final tuneup for the playoff-bound Milwaukee Brewers when they wrap up the regular season Sunday against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals.

Misiorowski (15-5, 1.86 ERA), the favorite for the National League Cy Young Award, will be opposed by fellow right-hander Andre Pallante (12-8, 3.61). Misiorowski is expected to be on a limited p

Free-falling Phillies keep playoff berth in sight in finale vs. Rays

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:19:07 GMT

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Once a virtual lock to make the playoffs, the Philadelphia Phillies will enter the final day of the regular season with their postseason hopes still up in the air.

The Phillies (87-74) can clinch their fifth straight postseason berth on Sunday afternoon when they host the American League East champion Tampa Bay Rays (98-63) in the regular-season finale for both teams.

Right

MLB roundup: Guardians clinch third straight AL Central title

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 07:19:18 GMT

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Patrick Bailey and Brayan Rocchio homered twice and Chase DeLauter also went deep as the Cleveland Guardians beat the host Kansas City Royals 11-5, and with the Chicago White Sox's loss to the Colorado Rockies, clinched their third consecutive American League Central title Saturday night.

Rocchio, who posted back-to-back homers with Bailey in the ninth, and Steven Kwan and Tr

Wisconsin workers take trade fight to G20 meeting in Milwaukee

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:20:31 GMT

Wisconsin union members, farmers and other workers are taking their trade concerns to the streets as global officials meet in the Badger State this week.

A coalition of labor and community groups plans to rally Sept. 30 outside the

Football comes full circle with Kevin Zeitler's homecoming

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

New Packers guard ready to roll with his childhood team

Wes Hodkiewicz

GREEN BAY Football has takenKevin Zeitlera lot of places over the past 14 years.

But it wasn't until this week that the sport brought the Wisconsin native home with Zeitler's signing with the Packers the team he grew up cheering for two hours south in Waukesha.

This is just the third time Zeitler has been to Lambeau Field,

Inbox: The Packers got what they needed

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT

The Packers have a good thing going so far with Skyy Moore

Wes Hodkiewicz

Kurt from Germantown, TN

I read somewhere that there is no tree out back where you can find offensive linemen with a good shake, but apparently there is.

The Packers went deep into the Northwoods for this one.

Mark from Dallas, TX

In terms of prepping new OL to play when they change teams, me

5 things to know about new Packers G Kevin Zeitler

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:20:00 GMT

Former Pro Bowler is a Wisconsinite who grew up a Packers fan

Wes Hodkiewicz

GREEN BAY The Packers bolstered their offensive line with 15-year NFL veteran Kevin Zeitler.

Zeitler, 36, has started 213 of the 214 regular-season games in which he's played over stints with Cincinnati, Cleveland, the New York Giants, Baltimore, Detroit and Tennessee.

Here are five things to know about the Packers' n

Mike's Mid-Week Chat: Will the Packers' new linemen play right away

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Editor Mike Spofford answered fan questions in his live chat

Mike Spofford

Hey everybody, welcome to Week 4's mid-week chat. I see questions coming in already so I'll just get started.

Best wishes toJayden Reedfor a full recovery.

Amen. Tough deal for Bird. Everyone's gonna miss him. Definitely wish him the best.

Kevin Zeitler, I'm intrigued.

Inbox: Just make it work

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

The unit must prove it

Mike Spofford

Brock from West Lafayette, IN

Good morning! No question but now I need a sweatshirt with a graphic of Spoff with wide eyes and full-cheeks exhale staring at his laptop. Preferably in the Rubber Hose animation style if possible. Please and thank you!

Oh boy.

Ben from Charlottesville, VA

I've decided this game is all about momentu

Common threads: Newcastle United and the Green Bay Packers

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:32:37 GMT

Newcastle and Green Bay have plenty in common and its not just a shared love of beer

Elyse Ark

On a map, there is little reason for Newcastle upon Tyne and Green Bay to feel connected.

One sits in the northeast of England, on the banks of the River Tyne. More than 3,500 miles away, the other is situated along the western shore of Lake Michigan in northeast Wisconsin.

But for two football clubs

Brazil, U.S. agree to form working group on tariffs

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:45:09 GMT

BRASILIA, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- Brazil and the United States have agreed to form a working group to discuss U.S. tariffs on Brazilian goods and other bilateral trade issues, Brazil's Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services said Wednesday.

The agreement followed talks between Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira, Development, Industry, Trade and Services Minister Marcio Elias Rosa and U.S. Trade R