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Russian forces are claiming to have carried out large-scale strikes on Kyiv, saying the attacks destroyed Ukrainian military hubs and killed what Moscow describes as 'NATO specialists'. Russian officials frame the strikes as a major blow to Ukraine's war effort and its Western backers. The claims have not been independently verified, and Ukraine has not confirmed the reported casualties or the presence of NATO personnel.

Senator Elizabeth Warren has sent questions to Meta, Google, Amazon and Microsoft regarding tax subsidies connected to their artificial intelligence investments. The inquiry targets whether the tech giants are benefiting from tax breaks tied to massive AI data center spending. The move adds to Washington's scrutiny of how the largest technology companies fund and profit from the AI boom.

Thomas Tuchel, manager of the England national team, has issued a pointed message aimed at Premier League clubs. The exact content of his remarks has not been detailed beyond the headline, but the statement is being picked up across football media outlets, suggesting it touches on matters of player welfare or club cooperation with the national team.

Cricket is weighing a shift from traditional willow bats to bamboo, with advocates arguing bamboo is cheaper, more sustainable and more widely available as willow supplies come under pressure. The proposal has sparked debate among players and purists over whether the material could be legally approved and how it would change the game's feel and traditions.

A crosstown World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox will not materialize this October, but both teams head into the MLB postseason alive in the wild-card round. Each club can advance with a series win, keeping the possibility of a deep Chicago playoff run on the table as fans weigh what a Red Line World Series might have looked like.

Scientists are urging that funding for the USDA Climate Hubs be extended. The regional hubs help farmers, ranchers and land managers adapt to climate change by translating research into practical guidance. Supporters argue the network delivers value on the ground and should not lapse, though details of the funding request and the response from policymakers remain unclear.

UBS analysts argue that AI shopping agents, which search, compare and purchase products on behalf of consumers, could significantly reshape the U.S. retail landscape. The bank suggests these tools may redirect profit pools away from traditional retailers and intermediaries toward whoever controls the AI interface, forcing merchants to rethink pricing, advertising and customer acquisition strategies as automated shopping adoption grows.