Go Straight

St. Louis City SC has set a new MLS record by going 21 matches unbeaten across all competitions. The club's streak includes 19 straight league matches without a defeat, which ties another league mark. It is a notable achievement for a relatively young franchise and cements the team's status as one of the strongest sides in Major League Soccer this season.

Voters in Rio de Janeiro are being reminded to vote in tomorrow's election, with a call to support Flávio Bolsonaro, who backers say could even win in the first round. The message also lists preferred candidates, including federal deputy hopeful Rebeca Ramagem, number 2217, and an indicated state deputy choice, encouraging straight-ticket support.

Publisher Bitmap Books is promoting Go Straight: The Ultimate Guide to Side-Scrolling Beat-'Em-Ups, a 456-page volume covering every major game in the genre. Double Dragon II: The Revenge, the 1988 Technos arcade classic, is among the featured titles. The book is available now through the publisher's website.

Publisher Bitmap Books has opened pre-orders for Go Straight: The Ultimate Guide to Side-Scrolling Beat-'Em-Ups, a comprehensive guide to the street brawler genre. The book features titles such as Brawl Brothers, the Jaleco brawler known to SNES players. Retro gaming fans are sharing the announcement as interest in classic arcade-style fighting games continues.

Bitmap Books has opened pre-orders for "Go Straight: The Ultimate Guide to Side-Scrolling Beat-'Em-Ups," a new volume covering every major game in the genre. The publisher says the book presents the titles beautifully and offers expert critique of the classics. Retro gaming fans are sharing the announcement and discussing which beat-'em-ups deserve recognition.

A reader has finished Haruki Murakami's Norwegian Wood and is going straight into a second novel by the Japanese author, asking fellow book lovers for suggestions on what to pick up next. The question has drawn replies from the book-loving community, with responses expected to range from Kafka on the Shore to Wind-Up Bird Chronicle.

A fitness enthusiast in Krabi completed a brick-style morning workout, running through unfamiliar territory before jumping straight into a swim. The poster notes six more days of activity to go, suggesting a challenge or training streak in progress. The double session of running and swimming back-to-back is being shared as a personal milestone after time away from that kind of training.

HELLO! Magazine has published a rundown of new horror television shows that the writer says are going straight onto their spooky season watchlist. The piece rounds up fresh genre series arriving just in time for Halloween viewing, offering horror fans a guide to what to stream in the weeks ahead.

Mason Howell has made his debut for the University of Georgia men's golf team after competing in the Masters at Augusta National. The freshman jumps straight from golf's most famous stage into collegiate competition, a rare path for a first-year player. His quick turnaround between the two events has drawn attention from Georgia golf fans following the program's season.

Style writers are highlighting capsule outfit formulas as a way to make everyday fashion feel more expensive without new purchases. The approach centers on timeless pieces, clean proportions, and repeatable combinations — a classic example being a blazer paired with a simple tee and straight-leg jeans. Commenters share their own go-to formulas as an affordable path to a polished, elevated look.

Fashion publication Who What Wear reports that the jeans-and-heels combination has become a go-to outfit among stylish women in Paris, framed as a look that works regardless of age. The piece highlights how French it girls style straight-leg denim with heeled shoes, and presents the pairing as a simple, timeless formula readers can copy.

Zheng defeated Elise Mertens in straight sets to become the first Chinese player to reach the final of the Beijing tournament. It marks a notable milestone for Chinese tennis on home soil, with Zheng now one win away from the title. Reaction has focused on the significance of a home player going so deep at the prestigious WTA 1000 event.

Publisher Bitmap Books has opened pre-orders for a new title, The Arcade 1971–1999: The Stories Behind Classic Coin-Ops, Told by Their Creators, with shipping to begin the week after purchase. The announcement also promotes reprints of ARTCADE - The Book of Classic Arcade Game Art (Extended Edition) and Go Straight: The Ultimate Guide to Side-Scrolling Beat 'Em Ups. Retro gaming fans are discussing the releases as retro game art books grow in popularity.

Southampton have received a triple fitness boost ahead of their upcoming south coast derby against Bournemouth. Three previously injured players are back available for selection, strengthening the squad for the local rivalry fixture. Fans will be watching closely to see whether the returning players go straight into the starting lineup for the derby.

UNLV's Rebels have continued the best start in the program's history by securing their third consecutive victory, this time in Denver. The university is promoting the run as a historic opening stretch for the team. Fans and sports outlets are following the streak as the Rebels build momentum early in the season.

Barbra Streisand's go-to comfort meal is drawing attention after reports described it as a homestyle dish straight out of a grandmother's kitchen. Food outlets are highlighting the recipe angle, and fans are discussing the star's nostalgic taste in cooking and what it says about her love of simple, familiar fare.

A one-skillet chicken dinner recipe is being shared as a sophisticated yet fuss-free option for the fall season. The dish goes straight from the stove to the table in the same pan it was cooked in, cutting down on cleanup. It is being promoted as an affordable gourmet meal and a simple answer to weeknight dinner planning.