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Giants defense’s disgusting standard is getting old

The Giants did just enough to be in the fight, especially considering rookie Jaxson Dart (concussion) was on the sideline. Their own defense was doing just enough to make it a fight. And then the closing minutes arrived and the fight devolved into a walkover.

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Schools close in New Zealand after play sand recalled over asbestos fears

Six coloured sand products recalled in New Zealand after testing in Australia found asbestos in similar items

Multiple schools have temporarily closed in New Zealand and hundreds of education facilities are seeking advice from officials after asbestos was detected in several brands of widely used coloured play sand.

Last week, the ministry for business, innovation and employment confirmed a voluntary recall was under way for two brands of coloured sand sold in New Zealand, after testing in Australia found asbestos in similar products.

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© Photograph: ACCC Product Safety

© Photograph: ACCC Product Safety

© Photograph: ACCC Product Safety

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Far-right candidate José Antonio Kast favourite to become Chile’s next president after first round vote

The ultraconservative lawyer is in pole position going into the second round election, after running a campaign with a distinctly Trumpian feel

​The ultraconservative lawyer, José Antonio Kast, is in pole position to become Chile’s next leader after advancing to the second round of the South American country’s presidential election where he will face the Communist party candidate Jeannette Jara.

With more than 70% of votes counted, Kast had secured about 24% of the vote in Sunday’s first round vote, having campaigned on hard-line promises to crack down on crime and immigration, while making a Donald Trump-style pledge to “put Chileans first”.

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© Photograph: Elvis Gonzalez/EPA

© Photograph: Elvis Gonzalez/EPA

© Photograph: Elvis Gonzalez/EPA

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NFL roundup: Allen stars in Bills’ wild win; Brissett breaks completions record

  • Aaron Rodgers injured in Steelers win

  • Rams squeeze past Seahawks in NFC West battle

  • Shedeur Sanders makes NFL debut in Browns loss

Josh Allen has become the first NFL player to have two games with three touchdowns passing and three rushing. He achieved the feat as he led the Buffalo Bills (7-3) to victory over Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-4). Allen’s last TD was a rugged nine-yard run with 2:35 left that put the game away. The Bills benched struggling receiver Keon Coleman in a bid to spark their passing game, and each of Allen’s three touchdown passes went for 25 yards or more. He finished 19 of 30 for 317 yards, and the Bills overcame his two first-half interceptions. The game featured nine lead changes.

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© Photograph: Carolyn Kaster/AP

© Photograph: Carolyn Kaster/AP

© Photograph: Carolyn Kaster/AP

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DSA warns Gov. Kathy Hochul over ‘third strike’ as worried NY Dems embrace Zohran Mamdani’s tax hikes

Gov. Kathy Hochul is between Zohran Mamdani and a hard place. Liberal lawmakers and members of the Democratic Socialists of America are putting a squeeze on Hochul -- even threatening her re-election bid -- by pushing pro-Mamdani tax hike proposals in Albany and in the streets to support the mayor-elect's affordability agenda of free universal...

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