Pick Mix

Former North Korea striker Jong Tae-se, once a star of the 2010 World Cup squad, says he wants to become a football manager. After experiencing what he calls a midlife crisis, he has returned to the touchline in Japan's JFL, describing the life there as a mix of the heaven and hell he longed for. Japanese media have picked up his interview about his coaching ambitions.

The ZDF Fernsehgarten is on the move: presenter Andrea Kiewel will host 'Fernsehgarten on tour' on October 11, and TV Spielfilm has published the list of stars set to appear. The live outdoor show, usually based in Mainz, takes its mix of music and entertainment to a different location for the occasion. Viewers searching for today's live broadcast are also picking up news of the touring edition and its announced line-up.

UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has spoken publicly about the biggest regret of his legendary mixed martial arts career, in comments picked up by combat sports outlets. Jones, widely considered one of the greatest fighters in UFC history, reflected on a decision or moment he wishes he could change. Fans are debating his remarks, weighing them against his record of titles across two weight divisions and the controversies that have marked his career.

Cate Blanchett is set to appear as a guest on The Graham Norton Show, joining Hannah Waddingham and Robert Irwin on the BBC sofa. Listings sites and Australian TV media have picked up the announcement as the long-running talk show returns with a new line-up of big-name guests. Fans of the Oscar-winning actress are taking note of the appearance, which promises the usual mix of interview, anecdotes and celebrity chat the show is known for.

A question on Hacker News is asking readers to name their favorite children's books. The thread has drawn modest engagement so far, with users sharing picture books, early readers and classics they recommend for kids. Discussions like this typically surface a mix of childhood favorites and newer titles, along with reasons the books endure across generations of readers.

A library has listed its new arrivals this week, including The Devil's Garden: The World's Most Sinister Plants and Fungi by Peter Marren, published by Bloomsbury, and Marx for Cats: A Radical Bestiary by Leigh Claire La Berge, from Duke University Press. Readers are sharing the picks, with the quirky mix of botany and feline-themed political theory drawing attention.

Former NFL quarterback turned broadcaster Tony Romo was disqualified from a golf tournament after a scorecard mix-up. The unusual administrative nature of the exit ended his comeback attempt on the course, and sports outlets are picking up the odd manner in which his bid came to a halt, with fans discussing the surprising turn of events.

The Guardian has published its weekly roundup of the seven best films airing on television, ranging from Matchbox the Movie to the Oscar-winning Poor Things. The list is intended to help viewers pick highlights from this week's broadcast schedules, mixing recent releases with established favourites.

Community radio station LABR is streaming Pick Mix 02, featuring Steve Nixon's track Brother Soul. Listeners can hear the mix live or download it anytime through the station's replay service. The station describes itself as part of the community radio and DJ mix scene, covering genres such as house and hip hop.

A running style known as Norwegian Singles is being picked up by recreational runners, despite a name that sounds more like a reality show or dating app. The approach involves doing most training runs at a single, easy, controlled pace rather than mixing hard and easy sessions, and it is credited with building endurance without excessive fatigue.

A German role-playing blog outlines how to run a successful one-shot session at conventions: three hours, five players at the table, two of whom don't know the rules system, with only fifteen minutes until the game starts. It argues against overloaded adventures with twelve important NPCs and lengthy world history, favouring simple, fast-to-learn setups that work for mixed groups.

The Miami Student, the student newspaper of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, has published a music column in which an editor shares the songs currently in their listening rotation, mixing revisited older favorites with newly discovered artists and tracks. It is part of the paper's ongoing arts and culture coverage.

Ed Sheeran's opening act in Jamaica drew attention for remarks about the global political climate during the performance. The Jamaica Gleaner reported on the moment, which has been picked up in entertainment circles. Few further details are available about exactly what was said or the audience reaction.