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Last Rites’ Eyes $80M Global Opening at Box Office

Warner Bros. continues its ownership of the post-Labor Day frame with this weekend’s New Line/Safran Company/Atomic Monster supposed finale, The Conjuring: Last Rites, which is eyeing $40M+ domestic and $80M+ worldwide.

The opening here is bound to rep a return to form for the Conjuring franchise at the box office; the previous sequel, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, was a theatrical day-and-date release in post-pandemic 2021 on HBO Max and in theaters, and posted a siphoned opening of $24.1M domestic, finishing with $65.6M stateside and $206M worldwide take.

After a summer that came in even at $3.67 billion in North America, the industry is bracing for a slowdown this month vs. last year, which saw Warner Bros’ Beetlejuice Beetlejuice post the second-best start for September at $111M domestic — this after the studio’s all-time opening record was set by Stephen King’s It back in 2017, which bowed to $123.4M.

Conjuring: Last Rites is expected to be the biggest tentpole in early fall until Disney’s Tron: Ares arrives on October 10. That is, unless Warner’s Leonardo DiCaprio-starring, Paul Thomas Anderson-directed One Battle After Another (September 26) or Sony’s Margot Robbie-Colin Farrell pic A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (September 19) suddenly surprises.

Conjuring: Last Rites is booked at 3,700 theaters in U.S./Canada and 15,500 screens abroad in 66 territories including Korea, Germany, Italy, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, Spain and the UK. Conjuring will have all the prayers from Imax, Dolby, PLFs and Motion Seat ticket upcharges. Previews start stateside on at 3 p.m. Thursday

The pic is directed by New Line horror fave Michael Chaves, who helmed The Curse of La Llorona, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It and spinoff The Nun 2. Last Rites follows Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga’s Ed and Lorraine Warren, who tackle one final case in the 1980s that takes a personal toll on the duo and their daughter (Mia Tomlinson).

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On U.S. tracking, Conjuring: Last Rites looks heaven-sent with overall unaided awareness ahead of Final Destination: Bloodlines ($51.6M in May) and The Nun 2 ($32.6M during the 2023 strike). First choice is on par with Bloodlines and close to double that of Nun 2, with women under 25 being the strongest demographic. In The Conjuring universe, 2018’s The Nun holds the franchise-record opening at $53.8M. It’s also the top-grossing pic in the series at $366 million. The Conjuring universe is the largest-grossing horror franchise in motion picture history with $2.3B+ worldwide. New Line is the only company with two billion-dollar horror franchises, with The Conjuring universe and IT/IT Chapter Two at $1.2B.

Disney has the second wide studio entry this weekend with the filmed version of Broadway sensation Hamilton, which already played on Disney+ back in July 2020 to great viewership and won two Emmys. The theatrical release is expected to ring up around $7M at 1,800 theaters with previews starting Thursday at 2PM. Disney bought the musical created by and starring Lin-Manuel Miranda in February 2020 for $75M. Before Covid, the movie was originally intended to have a theatrical release.

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No Rotten Tomatoes reviews yet on Last Rites. The first two Conjuring movies have the best grades in the series with an A- apiece, an anomaly for a horror film, which usually scores in the Bs or Cs with general audiences.

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September 3, 2025
Garmin’s Fenix 8 Pro series finally lets you leave your phone at home — sort of

Garmin just announced its Fenix 8 Pro series of smartwatches, which adds both cellular and satellite connectivity via the company’s InReach tech. The Fenix 8 Pro series also adds a MicroLED display version that gets a maximum brightness of 4,500 nits. The catch is the watches will start at $1,199.99, with the MicroLED version going for an eye-watering $1,999.99.

The big news here is adding cellular and satellite connectivity means Fenix 8 Pro users won’t need to carry their phones. There are, however, a few caveats as Garmin will be utilizing LTE-M networks. According to its website, that means these watches will have “a data connection but not a phone number, and cannot make traditional voice calls or send SMS messages.” For those capabilities, you’ll have to either call other Fenix 8 Pro users or people who have downloaded the Garmin Messenger app, which was introduced last year.

That said, cellular connectivity does let you send 30-second voice messages via the Messenger app, allow users to send LiveTrack location sharing, and access real-time weather forecasts. Similarly, satellite connectivity will allow users to send and receive text messages via Garmin Messenger and location check-ins. SOS requests can be sent over both satellite and cellular via the Garmin Response center, which will then forward that information to emergency services, search and rescue organizations, and emergency contacts.

And of course, cellular and satellite connectivity will require an active subscription, which will start at $7.99 per month. Garmin spokesperson Natalie Miller told The Verge that the InReach activation fee would be waived for Fenix 8 Pro owners, and there will be a free 30-day trial for first-time users. But LTE network access and satellite coverage aren’t available in all countries. (You can check where coverage is available here.)

Smartwatch connectivity has been one area where Garmin has struggled to compete with competitors like the Apple Watch Ultra or Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra. While Garmin has the better reputation among athletes for durability, training features, and battery life, Apple and Samsung could offer phone-free experiences and safety assurances thanks to cellular. Garmin’s implementation here isn’t perfect, but it makes sense given the difficulty smaller companies experience when negotiating deals with carriers. This method relies mostly on Garmin’s existing InReach infrastructure and at least starts to address that gap. Previously, the only Garmin watches that offered any connectivity was the Forerunner 945 LTE, which was released in 2021, and its Bounce kids tracker.

On the hardware side of things, the Fenix 8 Pro series will come in two sizes: 47mm and 51mm. The OLED versions of the watches will get an estimated 27 days of battery life. The 47mm will cost $1,199.99 and the 51mm will cost $1,299.99. The $1,999.99 MicroLED version will only be available in the 51mm size, and will get up to 10 days of battery life. All three watches will be available starting September 8th.

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September 3, 2025
JWST May Have Found the Universe’s First Pristine Galaxy

The James Webb Space Telescope may have uncovered one of the Universe’s first galaxies, AMORE6, almost devoid of heavy elements. If confirmed, it would be the long-sought evidence for primordial Population III galaxies formed shortly after the Big Bang. (Artist’s concept). Credit: SciTechDaily.com

Scientists found AMORE6, a galaxy almost free of heavy elements. Its existence strongly supports key predictions of the Big Bang model.

Our knowledge of the Universe begins with the Big Bang, the moment when cosmic expansion first began. During this event, a process called Big Bang nucleosynthesis produced only the lightest elements: hydrogen, helium, and trace amounts of lithium. Heavier elements, which astrophysicists refer to as metals, were created later in the hearts of stars that lived and died after this first epoch.

The earliest generation of stars, known as Population III stars, were the first to forge these heavier elements through stellar nucleosynthesis. These stars themselves contained no metals, or at most extremely small amounts, and their life cycles enriched the Universe with its first metals. Because stars are born in galaxies rather than in isolation, there must also have been Population III galaxies whose stellar populations contained no metals at all.

A variety of galaxies are seen in this JWST image. Astronomers are hunting for ancient pristine galaxies that confirm our understanding of the Universe and the Big Bang. Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, Kristen McQuinn (STScI)

Despite progress in understanding cosmic history, significant gaps remain. One of the most important missing pieces is evidence for these Population III galaxies. Theory predicts that some early galaxies, observed at high redshifts, should display zero metallicity. Confirming their existence would provide crucial support for our current cosmological framework.

Surprising results from JWST

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has already reshaped expectations by revealing massive, well-developed galaxies far earlier in cosmic history than models had predicted. According to previous understanding, galaxies of that size and maturity should not have appeared so soon after the Big Bang. These discoveries have forced astronomers to reconsider how quickly galaxies formed and evolved.

This figure shows a mosaic image of the Abell 2744 field. The observed position of the AMORE6-A+B system is shown by the yellow square. Credit: Morishita et al. 2025. Nature

Yet, even with its remarkable capabilities, JWST has not definitively identified a zero-metallicity galaxy. While it has observed galaxies that emerged only a few hundred million years after the Big Bang, none of them have yet shown the complete absence of metals predicted for true Population III systems.

The role of OIII emissions

Oxygen plays an essential role in this search. According to cosmological models, the earliest galaxies should contain only hydrogen and helium, with no oxygen or other heavier elements. Astronomers use the OIII emission line in spectroscopy to study galaxies: it reveals ongoing star formation and is especially effective at probing very distant, high-redshift systems. JWST, with its sensitivity, has made these measurements even more powerful.

In primitive galaxies, strong OIII emissions can indicate very low metallicity. Conversely, weak OIII signals suggest galaxies formed under conditions unlike those seen today. Until recently, no convincing example had been found.

That may now be changing. New research submitted to Nature reports the possible discovery of a galaxy that fits the criteria for being pristine. The study is led by Takahiro Morishita, a staff scientist at the Infrared Processing and Analysis Center (IPAC) at the California Institute of Technology.

The left panel shows the weak OIII emissions for AMORE6. Since it’s observed through a gravitational lens, there are data points for AMORE6 A, AMORE6 B, and AMORE A & B stacked. The x-axis shows a common way of measuring a galaxy’s metallicity by comparing Oxygen with Hydrogen, since Oxygen is the most abundant metal produced by stars. (12+ log (O/H)) The graph also shows other galaxies from the same age range. It’s complicated, but it shows that AMORE6 is more pristine and has very low metallicity compared to the others. Credit: Morishita et al. 2025. Nature

“The existence of galaxies with no elements such as Oxygen – formed by stars after Big Bang nucleosynthesis – is a key prediction of the cosmological model,” the researchers write. “However, no pristine “zero-metallicity” Population III galaxies have been identified so far.”

Confirming the Big Bang model

Until now. Morishita and his co-authors have found a galaxy that fits the description. They detected it at redshift z = 5.725, meaning its light was emitted when the Universe was only about 900 million to 1 billion years old. It’s named AMORE6 and was detected through gravitational lensing. This magnified and duplicated the images of the galaxy, making it easier to observe. The JWST found Hβ emissions, an important line in astronomy used to measure galaxies in different ways, but it didn’t detect any oxygen. That means its metallicity is very low. “The absence of [O iii] immediately indicates that AMORE6 harbors a very low-metallicity, near pristine, interstellar medium,” the authors explain.

The galaxy also shows low stellar-mass and an extremely compact morphology. “These properties are consistent with massive star formation in a pristine or near-pristine environment,” the authors write. The thing is, this galaxy isn’t as old as some earlier, fully-formed galaxies the JWST found. It’s somewhat puzzling that this strong example of a pristine and low-metallicity star-forming environment was found almost one billion years after the Big Bang.

More studies will be needed to confirm these findings and understand them in greater detail. But the detection suggests that we are on the right track in understanding Nature.

“The finding of such an example at a relatively late time in cosmic history is surprising,” the researchers write. “However, regardless of cosmic epoch, the identification of a potentially pristine object is a key validation of the Big Bang model.”

Reference: “Pristine Massive Star Formation Caught at the Break of Cosmic Dawn” by Takahiro Morishita, Zhaoran Liu, Massimo Stiavelli, Tommaso Treu, Pietro Bergamini and Yechi Zhang, 31 July 2025, arXiv.
DOI: 10.48550/arXiv.2507.10521

Adapted from an article originally published on Universe Today.

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September 3, 2025
Sphera Announces Significant Growth Investment From Neuberger Berman Capital Solutions

CHICAGO, IL and NEW YORK, NY – September 3, 2025 – Sphera, a leading provider of integrated operational risk management software and data (the “Company”), today announced that Neuberger Berman Capital Solutions (“NBCS”), on behalf of client funds, has agreed to make a significant growth investment in the Company. NBCS will join existing investor, private equity funds managed by Blackstone (“Blackstone”) – which will retain a majority stake in the Company – in supporting Sphera’s next phase of growth.

Through SaaS software and proprietary data, Sphera works with organizations around the world to help them surface, manage, and mitigate operational risks related to the environment, health, safety, and sustainability, including through the supply chain. The company serves more than 8,500 customers and one million users in 100 countries to help companies keep their people safe, their products sustainable, and their operations productive.

“We’re delighted to welcome Neuberger Berman Capital Solutions as a strategic partner alongside Blackstone,” said Sphera’s founding CEO and President Paul Marushka. “The additional support is a strong endorsement of our vision, our team and the value we’re delivering to our customers every day in helping them manage sustainability and operational risks. With this investment, we’ll accelerate innovation, expand our global reach and continue empowering organizations to navigate complexity and drive sustainable performance.”

“Sphera has long stood out as a differentiated, industry leading company providing critical operational risk software and solutions with demand that is supported by long-term trends, and driven by an exceptional management team that is executing with discipline and consistency,” said David Lyon, Head of Neuberger Berman Capital Solutions. “We are thrilled to make this investment and look forward to partnering with the management team and Blackstone as Sphera continues to provide a value-additive solution to its existing and future customer base,” added Nikhil Krishnan, Managing Director, Neuberger Berman.

“Sphera has achieved impressive growth and product innovation during our investment, cementing its industry leading position,” said Eli Nagler, Senior Managing Director, and Kelly Wannop, Managing Director, at Blackstone. “We are very pleased to continue our partnership, together with the management team and Neuberger Berman, in support of the Company’s continued expansion and development of innovative solutions for its customers moving forward.”

Terms of the investment were not disclosed. Evercore and William Blair served as financial advisors, and Simpson Thacher served as legal advisor to Blackstone and Sphera. Harris Williams served as financial advisor, and Latham & Watkins served as legal advisor to Neuberger Berman Capital Solutions.

About Sphera
Sphera is a leader in sustainability and operational risk management software, data and consulting services for the world’s most successful companies. Our solutions cover Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S), Process Safety, Product Stewardship and Supply Chain Transparency. For more than 30 years, we have served over 8,500 customers and over a million users in 100 countries to help companies keep their people safe, their products sustainable and their operations productive. Learn more about Sphera at www.sphera.com.

About Blackstone
Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. Blackstone seeks to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which the firm invests. Blackstone’s $1.2 trillion in assets under management include global investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, secondaries and hedge funds. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram.

About Neuberger Berman Capital Solutions
NB Capital Solutions provides bespoke capital solutions to private equity-owned companies, enabling sponsors and management teams to achieve long-term strategic objectives. NB Capital Solutions manages ~$10 billion in AUM and has made investments in over 100 companies across client funds. NB Capital Solutions led this investment alongside additional funds managed by Neuberger Berman Private Markets. Neuberger Private Markets is a division of Neuberger Berman and has been an active and successful private markets investor since 1987. Neuberger Private Markets invests across strategies, asset classes, and geographies for a large number of sophisticated and renowned institutions and individuals globally. As of June 30, 2025, Neuberger Private Markets manages over $140 billion of investor commitments across primaries, co-investments, secondaries, private credit, and specialty strategies. Neuberger Private Markets has an experienced and diverse team of over 450 professionals with a global presence across the United States, Europe, and Asia. For more information, please visit www.nbcapitalsolutions.com

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September 3, 2025
Pakistan players rise in updated ICC T20I rankings

Pakistan players made strong progress in the latest ICC Men’s T20I rankings following their recent tri-nation series matches, while Afghanistan, and UAE also enjoyed notable moves

For Pakistan, middle-order batter Hasan Nawaz climbed two spots to 31st with 580 rating points, while skipper Salman Ali Agha made one of the biggest jumps, moving up 18 places to 59th with 497 points. Fakhar Zaman, despite struggling in the series, rose two places to 77th with 433 points.

However, some senior names went the other way. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, both currently out of Pakistan’s T20I setup, slipped to 21st and 22nd respectively. Saim Ayub dropped two places to 40th, while Sahibzada Farhan fell four spots to 67th.

In Afghanistan’s camp, Rahmanullah Gurbaz climbed to 18th, while Ibrahim Zadran enjoyed a major surge, rising 12 places to 20th with 606 points. On the downside, Mohammad Nabi slid to 69th, Hazratullah Zazai to 82nd, and Najibullah Zadran to 87th.

From the UAE, skipper Muhammad Waseem’s consistent form lifted him five places to 26th with 591 points. His teammate Asif Khan, who impressed with a fiery 77 against Pakistan, jumped 13 places to 88th. In contrast, Alishan Sharafu dropped to 91st.

At the very top of the batting rankings, India’s Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma continue to occupy the first and second spots, with England’s Phil Salt holding third place.

In the bowling rankings, Pakistan spinner Sufiyan Muqeem climbed 11 places to 22nd, while Shaheen Afridi gained eight spots to 26th. Mohammad Nawaz also impressed, moving up 15 spots to 43rd. However, Haris Rauf slipped to 28th, Abbas Afridi to 33rd, Abrar Ahmed to 66th, and injured vice-captain Shadab Khan to 81st.

For Afghanistan, Rashid Khan stayed firm at eighth, while pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi remained 16th. Naveen-ul-Haq dropped to 24th, but spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman moved up to 27th. Veteran Nabi climbed to 54th, and youngster Noor Ahmad rose an impressive 49 places to 73rd.

Globally, New Zealand pacer Matt Henry continues to lead the bowling charts, with England’s Adil Rashid in second and West Indies spinner Akeal Hosein in third.

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September 3, 2025
IBM Addresses the AI Adoption Gap with “Let’s create smarter business”

New brand campaign features voice of seven-time Formula 1 World Champion and Scuderia Ferrari HP driver Lewis Hamilton in television spots

ARMONK, N.Y., Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — IBM (NYSE: IBM) today launched its newest brand campaign, “Let’s create smarter business.” Designed for the new era of enterprise AI, “Let’s create smarter business” spotlights IBM’s innovative approach to the application of emerging technologies as a means to make businesses more productive, efficient and agile.

The multi-platform campaign brings to life the many challenges and pressures business leaders face as they move from experimental AI pilots to real-world solutions that drive organization-wide value. Developed by the IBM Brand Marketing team and Ogilvy, “Let’s create smarter business” nods to the company’s long-standing commitment to progress and innovation on behalf of clients and partners.

From service and support to the many operating systems at the heart of how a business runs, a series of three new broadcast ads underscore the potential for expertly applied AI, hybrid cloud and quantum to change how work gets done.

Filmed by Adam Heshemi for Reset, the three broadcast ads feature voiceover by seven-time Formula 1 World Champion and Scuderia Ferrari HP driver Lewis Hamilton. As the Official Fan Engagement and Data Analytics Partner of Scuderia Ferrari HP, IBM recently introduced a completely redesigned Scuderia Ferrari mobile app that combines data and AI technologies to reimagine the digital fan experience. These same technologies are used by IBM clients across industries to achieve enhanced customer experiences, help their employees reach new levels of productivity and make more informed, data-driven business decisions.

“‘Let’s create smarter business’ communicates our ability to equip business leaders with the right perspective and products that will bridge the AI adoption gap, and deliver meaningful technology-driven gains that relieve the pressure of unmet expectations,” said Jonathan Adashek, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Communications, IBM. “This is more than a campaign. It’s a philosophy that IBM is embracing to transform companies into smarter businesses.”

“‘Let’s create smarter business’ is a fresh articulation of what IBM does best: understanding the real pressures business leaders face, and helping them turn complexity into clarity and technology into lasting impact,” said Liz Taylor, Global Chief Creative Officer, Ogilvy. “Creatively, we wanted to keep it smart, simple and charming. There’s a quiet cheekiness to it. We’re speaking into the disillusionment that’s crept into the AI conversation, and making it clear that IBM sees exactly what’s going on – irony and all – and still knows how to build what matters.”

“Let’s create smarter business” is a strategic refresh and next evolution of “Let’s create,” which launched in 2022. The campaign also marks the return of iconic IBM brand equities such as the blue bars. The spots will debut during the US Open and run throughout 2025, including broadcast, digital out-of-home, print, web, social and digital video.

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IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Thousands of governments and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM’s hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM’s breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM’s long-standing commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service. Visit www.ibm.com for more information.

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September 3, 2025
Lahore ATC grants bail to Imran Khan’s nephew Shahrez in May 9 riots case – Pakistan

An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore on Wednesday granted bail to PTI founder Imran Khan’s nephew Shahrez Khan in a case pertaining to the Jinnah House attack during the May 9, 2023, riots.

ATC Judge Manzer Ali Gill announced the verdict that was reserved earlier today on Shahrez’s bail petition and ordered his release subject to paying a surety bond set at Rs100,000. Shahrez’s lawyer, Advocate Rana Mudassar, confirmed the development to Dawn.com and PTI lawyer Taimur Malik also said the same.

Lahore Police had picked up Shahrez, son of Imran’s sister Aleema Khan, from his mother’s Lahore residence on August 21. His brother Shershah Khan was also arrested the next day over similar allegations, and sent on physical remand and then to jail.

Shahrez was sent on 14-day judicial remand by the Lahore ATC on August 30.

During today’s hearing on Shahrez’s bail petition, Advocate Mudassar argued that the athlete was accused of inciting party workers, adding that the investigation was approached from multiple angles, with geo-fencing carried out as well, and yet no evidence was found against Imran’s nephew.

“Everything is clear in the challan, it mentions named and unnamed suspects but Shahrez is not mentioned at all, no investigator gave any statement. He was arrested after 28 months and his mother — the PTI founder’s sister — is raising her voice for his release. This arrest was made to suppress their voice,” he said.

The lawyer argued that Shahrez was in Chitral during the riots and several people had submitted affidavits in this regard. He said the athlete was also due to go abroad to compete in a sporting event.

Amnesty International and the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan had expressed their concerns over the arrests, with the former terming them a “political witch-hunt”.

Shahrez’s wife has said her husband was in Chitral with her family on May 9, 2023, sharing purported pictures from the trip. At the same time, the PTI had challenged a video being shared of Shahrez, stating it was from the party’s public meeting in Kahna held on Sept 21, 2024, not from the 2023 riots.

Minister of State for Interior Tallal Chaudhry had defended the arrests, saying they could not be chalked off as “fake, fabricated [or] politically motivated”.

On May 9, 2023, PTI supporters, protesting Imran’s arrest, staged violent protests throughout the country, vandalising military installations and state-owned buildings, while also attacking the Lahore corps commander’s residence.

Following the riots, the state launched a crackdown on the PTI, with thousands of protesters and top party leadership arrested. Scores of PTI leaders have recently been convicted in cases over the riots and disqualified from their parliamentary roles.

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September 3, 2025
Bryan Robson previews Man Utd Legends game at Celtic Park

“I enjoy it because you see a lot of people who you’ve played against and people who have done fantastically well in football,” Robbo added. “There are some right characters, which is great. The main thing is that it’s great charities that benefit from these games. The United lads know how important it is for our Foundation and, of course, the Celtic Foundation.

“It goes to great causes in the community. It’s really worthwhile and the lads know how lucky they are to have been able to play football at a high level and represent clubs like Celtic and Man United.

“I’ve only played in a couple of friendly games at Celtic Park, we never drew Celtic when I played for West Brom or Man United, so never in a competitive game.

“When I played for England against Scotland up at Hampden, it was always a great atmosphere. Celtic, even in friendly games, is always a great atmosphere as well.
They are very different challenges. I wish I could still play! But it’s nice to be involved, even as a coach or manager of these games, it’s great to work with the lads. It’s great that the lads get do it for the Foundation.

“It never goes away, that feeling when you’re a professional footballer and you’re playing games, friendlies or not, you want to win the game and that’s how the lads go about it. It should be a competitive game, that’s the way that the players always play, whether it’s a friendly or a testimonial, that’s the way I expect them to approach it.

“I think the lads would like to even it up by winning the game, but it was a great game last year and two spectacular goals both teams scored. They will want to turn it around this time.”

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September 3, 2025
Flood emergency in Pakistan: act now! – ReliefWeb
1. Flood emergency in Pakistan: act now! ReliefWeb
2. 30 Killed, All 23 Districts Hit As Punjab Sees Worst Floods Since 1988 NDTV
3. Pakistan: Monsoon Floods 2025 Flash Update #5 (As of 02 September 2025) ReliefWeb
4. Punjab declares all 23 districts flood-hit: Crops damaged, 3.5 lakh people affected The Indian Express
5. Punjab floods washed away thousands of villages and farms; now the devastation threatens Pakistan’s economy Reuters
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September 3, 2025
Boeing Company – Boeing and WestJet Announce the Airline’s Largest-Ever Order for 67 Airplanes
– 737 MAX purchase adds to Canada’s largest single-aisle order book, fueling WestJet’s growth strategy

– Calgary-based airline to double its 787 Dreamliner fleet to expand international network
SEATTLE, Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing [NYSE:BA] and WestJet today announced the Canadian airline is buying 67 more Boeing jets, bringing its firm order book to 123 airplanes as the carrier plans to expand its fleet and domestic and international networks.

WestJet’s order, which was listed as unidentified on Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website in June, includes:
- 60 737-10 jets and options for 25 more
- Seven 787-9 jets and options for four more
“With the addition of these aircraft, WestJet has the largest order book of any airline in Canada, and will double our fleet of Dreamliners, underpinning our growth plans and our commitment to affordable travel options for Canadians and exciting career paths for our people,” said Alexis von Hoensbroech, WestJet chief executive officer. “These highly efficient and comfortable aircraft are critical to the growth and renewal of our fleet and will also significantly improve our fuel consumption.”

WestJet began operations in 1996 with three Boeing 737 aircraft. Today, the airline flies nearly 150 Boeing 737s allowing them to comfortably and affordably connect Canada. WestJet operates both the 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX on its long-haul routes and with this order, the carrier will add to its fleet of seven 787-9s that connect Canadians with destinations across Europe, Asia and Latin America.

“We are honored that WestJet has once again placed its trust in Boeing with a major investment that builds on our three decades of partnership and solidifies their fleet for the decades ahead,” said Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “We look forward to supporting WestJet’s exciting growth as they leverage the 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner to serve even more passengers with great efficiency and comfort.”

WestJet’s fleet is among the youngest of established North American carriers with an average age of approximately 10 years. This deal brings WestJet’s 737-10 orderbook to 107 airplanes, allowing the carrier to benefit from operational commonality while serving more passengers with the lowest cost per seat of any single-aisle airplane. The 787 Dreamliner prioritizes passenger comfort and operates more efficiently, bringing guests more affordable travel options.

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September 3, 2025