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Italian tennis is in the spotlight after captain Filippo Volandri announced the Davis Cup Finals squad without Matteo Berrettini, calling up Flavio Cobolli, Luciano Darderi, Lorenzo Musetti and the doubles specialists instead. The news comes amid drama around Cobolli, who retired in tears during a match against Berrettini, raising concerns ahead of the Finals, while Jannik Sinner's form also dominates discussion. Berrettini is meanwhile competing in Shanghai.
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Two separate healthcare fraud stories are drawing attention in the Netherlands. An OM employee has been arrested as part of an investigation into healthcare fraud, according to 112 Nederland. Meanwhile, the coordinator of the Twente approach to healthcare criminals has expressed surprise at criticism in Trouw that the crackdown amounts to discrimination, RTL Oost reports. The debate touches on how aggressively authorities pursue suspected care sector fraudsters.
- 3A.J. Brown questionable, Emeka Egbuka ruled out for Week●NFL news roundup: Patriots WR A.J. Brown questionable to play; Emeka Egbuka ruled out
Wide receiver A.J. Brown has been listed as questionable to play this weekend, leaving his availability in doubt ahead of the next round of NFL fixtures, according to an NFL.com news roundup. Meanwhile, rookie receiver Emeka Egbuka has been officially ruled out. The injury designations come as teams finalize rosters, forcing fantasy managers and fans to adjust expectations before kickoff.
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Two Star Wars stories are drawing attention. Disney Parks has retired the original lightsaber-building experience, effective immediately, surprising fans who enjoyed the popular activity. Meanwhile, a new Disney deal allows users to drop The Mandalorian and Grogu sound clips into Discord, expanding the franchise's reach into everyday online chat. Together the moves show Disney both trimming in-park offerings and pushing Star Wars into new digital spaces.
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Kulmbach, a town in Bavaria, is drawing attention for several local stories. Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is scheduled to visit. A local fitness athlete from Kulmbach made the podium on her first attempt at a competition. The city has upgraded a cycling route near the Main river confluence with a new 5,000-square-metre drainage surface. Meanwhile, a local skateshop is closing with the sign 'Kauft uns leer' – 'buy us empty'.