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European soccer clubs group unveils new name at peak of its powers dealing with UEFA, FIFA 10/08/2025 06:28am • ROME (AP) — After 17 years as the European Club Association, the network of hundreds of soccer teams is at peak influence over UEFA in shaping the Champions League – and what might come next for the marquee competition. So it was time for a name change. From ECA to EFC. The rebranded European Fo Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M. Yaghi share Nobel Prize in chemistry 10/08/2025 05:49am • STOCKHOLM (AP) — Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M. Yaghi share Nobel Prize in chemistry. Turkish singers, actors and other celebrities questioned in a drug investigation 10/08/2025 05:34am • ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Several high-profile Turkish celebrities were summoned on Wednesday for questioning and blood tests as part of a drugs-related investigation, reports and officials said. The investigation, led by Istanbul's chief prosecutor, was launched into individuals suspected of “using Player of the Week: Walkersville's Colton Amoriell 10/08/2025 05:30am • It’s a good thing the Walkersville football team located a new kicker for this season, recruiting a player off the school’s soccer team. Senior Colton Amoriell, who kicked for the Lions the past three seasons, occasionally needs a rest. In his first season playing running back at Walkersville Death toll in Madrid building collapse rises to 4 after 2 more bodies recovered 10/08/2025 04:46am • MADRID (AP) — Spanish emergency workers on Wednesday recovered the bodies of two missing construction workers in the rubble of a building that collapsed in central Madrid a day earlier. The recovery brought the death toll to four. The top floor of a six-story building under renovation collapsed an Fairfax Co. extends car tax payment deadline, considers other ways to support federal workers 10/08/2025 04:46am • Fairfax County leaders approved a plan on Tuesday to delay the car tax payment deadline by a month and briefly considered additional ways to support federal workers during the current government shutdown. While the payment was originally due on Monday, the Board of Supervisors approved a plan to Smarter classrooms, real results: How AI is rewriting the rules of education 10/08/2025 04:36am • Artificial intelligence in education isn’t just hype anymore — it’s already reshaping how students learn and how teachers teach. Done right, the technology can save teachers hours, give students real-time help and make classrooms more equitable. Charles Harry — who spent two decades i See the world in vertical: Top photos by AP's photojournalists 10/08/2025 04:31am • Oct. 1 - 7, 2025 AP mobile scroll: a selection of standout vertical images published by The Associated Press in the past week. ____ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. AP photography: https://apnews.com/photography The CDC's most recent updates on COVID-19 vaccinations 10/08/2025 04:22am • The most recent recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on COVID-19 vaccines call for "vaccination based on shared clinical decision-making," according to a news release published Tuesday. "Informed consent is back," Acting Director and Deputy Secretary of Health and H Judge rallies Yankees past Blue Jays 9-6 to save season and avert ALDS sweep 10/08/2025 04:17am • NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge hit a tying homer and drove in four runs during a clutch performance for the ages, and the New York Yankees staved off elimination by rallying from five runs down to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-6 on Tuesday night in Game 3 of their AL Division Series. Jazz Chishol Today in History: October 8, the Great Chicago Fire breaks out 10/08/2025 04:10am • Today is Wednesday, Oct. 8, the 281st day of 2025. There are 84 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 8, 1871, the Great Chicago Fire began; more than 300 people died and more than 17,000 structures were destroyed during the three-day blaze. Also on this date: In 1956, Don Larsen pitch Predators and Blue Jackets meet for 2025 season opener 10/08/2025 04:10am • Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Nashville Predators Nashville, Tennessee; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Predators -129, Blue Jackets +107; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: The Nashville Predators begin the season at home against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Nashville had a 30-44-8 record overall Jets host the Stars to start season 10/08/2025 04:10am • Dallas Stars vs. Winnipeg Jets Winnipeg, Manitoba; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Stars -115, Jets -105; over/under is 5.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Winnipeg Jets open the season at home against the Dallas Stars. Winnipeg had a 56-22-4 record overall and went 25-13-1 in Central Division play la Kraken and Ducks meet for 2025 season opener 10/08/2025 04:10am • Anaheim Ducks vs. Seattle Kraken Seattle; Thursday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kraken -121, Ducks +101; over/under is 5.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Kraken host the Anaheim Ducks for the season opener. Seattle had a 35-41-6 record overall while going 12-12-2 against opponents from the Pacific Philadelphia visits Florida in Eastern Conference action 10/08/2025 04:10am • Philadelphia Flyers vs. Florida Panthers Sunrise, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Panthers -200, Flyers +165; over/under is 5.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers host the Philadelphia Flyers in Eastern Conference action. Florida had a 47-31-4 record overall and a 33-15-3 record