Man City’s chief executive remained defiant as the Premier League brought charges against the club. In the United States, a proposed $15 billion steel project backed by former President Trump was highlighted as a potential boost for Iowa Republican Ashley Hinson’s campaign. The NFL asked the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to remove a video that featured a former star player. British nationals were arrested in connection with an explosives case near a UK airbase, and Pope Leo said concerns about artificial‑intelligence safety were not “fake news,” contradicting Trump’s remarks. Meanwhile, FBI co‑deputy director Andrew Bailey stepped down amid an agency shake‑up, and the health and availability of Yankees slugger Aaron Judge and other players remained unclear ahead of the Wild Card round, as analysts also compared the rookie seasons of Olivia Miles and Caitlin Clark.