Foden has now collected 18 trophies since breaking through into the first-team as a teenager and was called up to the expanded England squad for the forthcoming friendlies against Uruguay and Japan.
But there are question marks as to whether he will make the cut for this summer’s World Cup, while he failed to make it off the bench in last week’s Champions League last-16 second leg tie against Real Madrid, with City suffering a 5-1 loss on aggregate.
Speaking on the BBC’s Wayne Rooney Show, the former Manchester United forward said: “I felt sad for him but not sad because he is coming on in a cup final.
“There was a game a few days ago when he didn’t even get on the pitch. If that was Max Dowman coming on at the end, you would think good experience. But to see Phil Foden coming on in a cup final, it felt like a charity sub to get him on the pitch.
“I don’t know what has happened, he is a top player. It feels strange he can’t get anywhere near the team. It feels like something has gone on there.
“I thought Foden was in good form but all of a sudden we haven’t seen him get any minutes. Firstly he will be pleased they won the cup but from a selfish point of view, he would have wanted to be out there and having an influence.
The cost of caring for your pet is skyrocketing. One in five pet owners carries at least $2,000 in pet-related debt, according to a study from MetLife Pet Insurance.
For Jeanne Warsaw, who has two cats named Idris and Elba, a regular vet visit that used to cost $50 is now double that.
“If you do get one that does — at an early age develop issues like Elba has — which she has seizures, so she’s epileptic, and she has some skin conditions, I would say that the first month that we adopted her we did spend close to $1,000,” she said.
Warsaw said that, in addition to health care for her cats, food costs have increased.
“Food has gone up because today there’s so many varieties of more healthy options,” she said. “There’s a lot of specific diet options too if your cat has kidney disease, thyroid, diabetes.”
According to the company Rover, pet ownership costs over the past year have increased by up to 10% — with an estimated $32,000 for the lifetime care of a cat and $35,000 for a dog.
Paula Fasseas, the co-founder of Paws Chicago — a nonprofit animal welfare group that operates one of the largest no-kill animal shelters and veterinary clinics in the United States — worries the increased cost of having a pet is forcing more pet owners to surrender animals they can’t afford.
“Ownership relinquishment at animal care and control has been going up 20% every year,” she said.
So far this year, Paws Chicago has seen a 28% increase in pet relinquishments.
Fasseas attributes medical costs to the rising price of being a pet owner.
“The whole business model has changed and now it’s big corporations buying these vet clinics out and it’s just different pricing,” she said.
Tips for cutting down on costs
But there are ways to cut down on pet-related expenses.
Fasseas suggests that pet owners who are struggling financially look online for resources.
“As far as vaccinations, make sure you’re just doing the mandatory ones — you don’t always have to do everything,” she said. “So, we always have supplies available for people that need help.”
She also said that for spaying or neutering, many community clinics, including Paws Chicago, will do it for free or at a low cost.
“When you adopt from a shelter, you’re getting all the medical, the vaccinations, it’s spayed and neutered,” Fasseas said. “Right there you’ve saved thousands of dollars.”
Preventative care, including dental cleanings, annual checkups and vaccines, can help avoid more costly procedures down the road. Another option to consider is pet insurance. However, it can be expensive and often comes with loopholes. Pre-existing conditions are generally not covered.
Here are 10 ways that the disruption to the Strait could impact people’s finances.
Oil and gas
A major impact of disruption to the Strait of Hormuz, connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, is on the world’s oil and gas supplies.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s official spokesman said on Monday that the ‘Strait of Hormuz specifically needs to be reopened’ (Reuters)
The strait is a crucial shipping channel, used by tankers carrying about one fifth of the world’s oil supplies and seaborne gas.
In 2024, around 20 million barrels of oil flowed through it per day, the US Energy Information Administration said.
It is estimated that more than 80 per cent of the crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) that moved through the Strait of Hormuz went to Asian markets in 2024.
While UK imports from the Middle East are limited, disruption to supplies means demand for alternatives go up, sending global prices higher – which is what has happened to crude oil and natural gas prices in recent weeks.
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One of the quickest ways that higher crude oil prices filter through to households is via the cost of wholesale fuel, which is sending prices at the petrol pumps sharply higher.
The average price of unleaded petrol has risen by 14p a litre, or around 11 per cent, since before the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East at the end of February, according to the latest figures from the RAC.
The situation is worse for drivers of vehicles using diesel, which has risen by 29p a litre, or about 20 per cent, to reach the highest price since January 2023.
Simon Williams, the RAC’s head of policy, said drivers were “in for a rough ride at the pumps in the run-up to the Easter break with no end to price increases in sight”.
Household energy bills
The impact of higher wholesale energy prices is likely to take longer to feed through into household gas and electricity bills, with prices currently fixed until the end of June.
The Bank of England also warned last week that even a short-lived conflict was likely to leave energy prices elevated for a sustained period, causing it to raise its outlook for UK inflation through 2026
But July is when the energy regulator Ofgem sets its next price cap, which will be based on average prices between March and May.
Energy consultancy Cornwall Insight said its forecast for the watchdog’s next price cap had surged to £1,973 a year for a typical dual fuel household – an increase of £332 or 20% on April’s cap.
It is updating its forecasts every week while energy markets remain volatile, and the figure is likely to change.
The Bank of England also warned last week that even a short-lived conflict was likely to leave energy prices elevated for a sustained period, causing it to raise its outlook for UK inflation through 2026.
Heating oil
Home heating oil, which is used by around 1.5 million households in the UK – primarily in Northern Ireland – is not covered by Ofgem’s price cap.
The Government recently announced that around £50 million will be made available to help low-income families who heat their homes with oil
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is looking into concerns that households relying on heating oil are facing sudden price increases on the back of the conflict.
The Government recently announced that around £50 million will be made available to help low-income families who heat their homes with oil.
Some £17 million has been allocated to Northern Ireland, England will receive £27 million, Scotland £4.6 million and Wales £3.8 million.
Fertiliser
Regions in the Middle East are major producers of fertiliser used for farming, such as ammonia and sulphur, so any disruption could drive up costs for farmers around the world.
Experts said fertiliser price spikes could affect products such as bread, cereals, pasta, potatoes and animal feed
Experts said fertiliser price spikes could affect products such as bread, cereals, pasta, potatoes and animal feed.
Jonathan Owens, a supply chain expert and senior lecturer at the University of Salford, said: “Rising costs and shipping delays could disrupt planting and harvesting cycles if this plays out for the long term.
“Livestock farmers may also face challenges as feed prices increase, putting additional pressure on meat and dairy production.
“These disruptions could threaten the stability of essential food supplies, making some staples more expensive or harder to find.
“Over time, we may see certain product choices diminish or disappear, like what happened during the pandemic.”
Shop prices
Rising oil and shipping costs alongside disruption to supply routes and raw materials could start to filter through to shop prices in the months ahead.
Graph of UK inflation rate to January 2026
Fashion, electronics and homeware could be affected if freight costs increase or delivery times lengthen, as many UK brands rely on global supply routes that pass through or near the region.
Manufacturers and businesses that use a lot of energy could also be impacted by higher wholesale prices, and this could mean that costs are passed through to consumers via higher shop prices.
The impact to shop prices will depend on how long the conflict lasts and how far energy prices remain elevated.
Perfume and Dubai chocolate
Analysts have said specific categories to watch include fragrance, as the Middle East plays a key role in producing ingredients used in many perfumes, particularly oud and other luxury scent bases.
Treats like Dubai chocolate could be scarce due to the Middle East conflict
Marty Bauer, a retail analyst at Omnisend, said: “Luxury confectionery is another area.
“The recent surge in popularity of pistachio-rich ‘Dubai chocolate’ and Middle Eastern-inspired sweets relies on imported nuts and speciality ingredients.
“If shipping routes are affected or costs rise, those products may become more expensive or harder to source.
“The countries currently affected by conflict are also big producers of dates, olive oil, nuts and spices such as saffron.”
Interest rates
The disruption to the Strait of Hormuz and the knock-on impact on energy prices has already changed the trajectory for UK borrowing costs, which had been on a downward path prior to the conflict.
The Bank of England left interest rates at 3.75 per cent last week in the first unanimous vote since 2021
The Bank of England left interest rates at 3.75 per cent last week in the first unanimous vote since 2021.
And governor Andrew Bailey cautioned that further cuts were “not on the horizon”, while hinting over possible hikes to borrowing costs instead.
Other policymakers at the Bank said interest rates may need to rise in response to persistent pressure on inflation.
Mortgages
Britain’s biggest lenders have been hiking their mortgage rates over the past couple of weeks, while nearly 1,500 homeowner deals have disappeared from the market, financial information website Moneyfacts reported.
Mortgage deals have been disappearing from the market in recent weeks (Daniel Leal-Olivas/PA)
Lenders have been scrambling to increase the mortgage rates they are offering and withdraw some products amid changing expectations for inflation, with the conflict in the Middle East putting pressure on prices.
Swap rates, which are used by lenders to price mortgages, have been rising in recent weeks.
Investments
The disruption to global energy markets is causing significant volatility in the world’s financial markets, resulting in increased uncertainty for investors.
Experts suggested that investors can benefit from taking a longer-term view of their investments and considering whether their portfolios are appropriately diversified
Experts suggested that investors can benefit from taking a longer-term view of their investments and considering whether their portfolios are appropriately diversified.
Tom Stevenson, investment director for Fidelity International, said: “The swing in relative performance makes a strong case for holding a diversified portfolio, geographically if not at the moment by asset class.
“Holding a good spread of investments can provide a smoother ride over the longer term.
“The ups and downs of the market during periods of uncertainty are the price investors pay for those superior long-term returns.”
A humanoid robot is now rallying tennis shots with a human in real time. It runs without a script or remote control, so it can react instantly on a tennis court.
The robot stands about 4 feet tall, giving it a compact, human-like frame. Galbot Robotics released a video showing its robot going shot-for-shot with a human player. The system behind it is called LATENT and runs on the Unitree G1.
And it is not just returning the ball. It is moving, adjusting and competing during live play.
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A humanoid robot rallies tennis shots with a human in real time, reacting without scripts or remote control during live play.(Galbot Robotics)
Why this tennis robot is different from others
Most athletic robots you have seen follow scripts. They perform pre-programmed actions or rely on a remote control. This one operates differently. It reacts to a human opponent in real time, tracking fast-moving balls, shifting across the court and returning shots with surprising accuracy. It also adjusts to changing trajectories and unpredictable shots during rallies. Researchers say it can sustain long rallies with millisecond-level reactions and full-body coordination. That marks a major step forward.
Tennis ball speeds can reach up to 67 miles per hour
Split-second racket contact
Constant movement across a large court
Capturing complete human gameplay data is difficult. So the researchers used a different method.
Training the robot using motion fragments
Instead of recording full matches, they focused on small segments of movement:
Forehands
Backhands
Side steps
They gathered about five hours of motion data from five players. The sessions took place on a compact 10-by-16-foot court. That space is more than 17 times smaller than a standard tennis court.
Humanoid robots designed by Galbot Robotics select items from a shelf at the Shanghai New Expo Center in Shanghai, China, on July 26, 2025. Galbot Robotics also designed the tennis-playing robot that learns movement fragments and applies them in live competition.(Ying Tang/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
How the robot plays tennis during live rallies
The system first learns individual movements. Then it combines them into coordinated sequences. That allows the robot to:
Move toward the ball
Strike it with control
Recover and reposition
To improve performance, the team trained the model in simulation. They varied physical conditions such as mass, friction and aerodynamics. This helps the robot adapt to real-world unpredictability. As a result, the system responds dynamically instead of following a fixed routine.
How well does it actually perform against humans?
In testing, the system achieved up to 96% success on forehand shots in simulation. In real-world trials, the robot can sustain rallies with a human and consistently return the ball across the net.
Watching the demo, it appears competitive. At times, the robot places shots away from the human player. That suggests more than a simple reaction. It points toward early forms of decision-making.
There are still limits. The robot can look unstable at times. Its motion is not yet as fluid as a trained athlete. High or unpredictable shots may still present challenges. Even so, the progress is clear.
Why this matters beyond tennis
This breakthrough goes far beyond tennis. It shows how robots can learn complex human skills without perfect data. The same approach could apply to:
Football
Badminton
Industrial work
Search and rescue
Any task that lacks complete motion data could benefit from this method. That is the bigger picture.
A robot dances at the launch ceremony of a Galbot Robotics retail store in Beijing, China, on August 7, 2025. The company has also designed a 4-foot robot that returns tennis shots with millisecond reactions and full-body coordination.(VCG/VCG via Getty Images)
Could robots compete with humans one day?
The path forward is becoming clearer. Today, the robot rallies. Next, it competes. In time, robots could train with or challenge professional athletes. Exhibition matches between humans and machines may become part of the sport. That future no longer feels far away.
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Kurt’s key takeaways
This demo shows how quickly things are changing. Robots are no longer stuck following scripts. They can now react, adjust and compete in real situations. What used to feel far off is starting to show up right in front of us.
So here is the question: If a robot could outplay you on the court, would you still want to compete, or would you rather train with it? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com.
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Tottenham Hotspur have offered the club’s condolences to Igor Tudor and his family after confirming the death of the head coach’s father.
Tudor was unable to fulfil his media commitments after Spurs’ damaging 3-0 home defeat to relegation rivals Nottingham Forest due to a bereavement to an immediate family member.
It meant Tottenham assistant Bruno Saltor stepped in and the Spaniard declined to give away any details on Tudor’s “family issue.”
Tottenham, and Tudor’s former club Juventus, announced on Monday that the 47-year-old was grieving the death of his father.
“Everyone at Tottenham Hotspur is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Igor Tudor’s father, Mario. Our thoughts and condolences go out to Igor and his family during this incredibly difficult time,” Spurs said in a statement
“Juventus stands with Igor Tudor and his family at this difficult time. Juventus joins in mourning the passing of his father,” a Juventus statement read.
The Press Association understands Tudor discovered the news about his father after full-time on Sunday.
Saltor said at the time: “It’s a personal family issue and obviously it’s a difficult moment for him. I’m just trying to support the best way we can.”
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged more than 1,000 points in early trading on Monday after President Trump postponed an ultimatum for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, saying that the U.S. is engaged in “good and productive” negotiations with Tehran.
The blue-chip index jumped 1,076 points, or 2.4%, to 46,654. Other indices also climbed, with the S&P 500 adding 138 points, or 2.1% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite index gaining 2.4%.
Before Mr. Trump announced the delay on social media, futures had pointed to an almost 1% decline in stocks.
Oil price decline
Oil prices also immediately retreated. Brent crude, the international benchmark, fell to as low as $96 per barrrel immediately after Mr. Trump announced the postponement before paring its loss to $101.26, down from nearly $120 last week. West Texas Intermediate, the U.S. benchmark, dropped to $84 per barrel and then rose to $90.11.
Mr. Trump had earlier set a deadline of Monday night for Iran to reopen ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, which carries about 20% of the world’s oil supply, threatening to “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if it didn’t concede. Iran responded by threatening to attack U.S. and Israeli energy and infrastructure assets in the region.
On Monday morning, Mr. Trump said the U.S. would hold off on strikes against Iranian power plants and other energy infrastructure for five days. That is easing investor concerns that the Iran war could escalate, worsening the growing oil crisis.
“The global economy was teetering on the edge of a precipice the likes of which Trump had never encountered during either of his two terms (worse than COVID and worse than tariffs), and his instinct for self-preservation is too great to drive off the cliff deliberately,” Wall Street analyst Adam Crisafulli, head of Vital Knowledge, told investors in a research note.
Status of talks unclear
However, the Iranian Foreign Ministry issued a statement that contradicted Mr. Trump’s post.
“We deny what US President Donald Trump said regarding negotiations taking place between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran,” the statement said.
Even with Monday’s decline in oil prices, crude is trading about 45% higher than it was before the start of the Iran war in late February. Americans are paying an average of $3.96 for a gallon of gasoline, up more than $1 per gallon from one month ago, according to AAA.
The economic fallout is likely to linger even if fighting ends today, Crisafulli said. “But at least now there is a line of sight toward resolution,” he said.
At the same time, investors will want to see tangible proof that there’s progress to maintain market gains, noted Chris Larkin, managing director of trading and investing at E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley, in an email.
“With stocks challenging the boundary between consolidation and a larger downturn, the market woke up to some potentially good news out of the Middle East on Monday,” he said. “But follow-through on any relief rally will likely require tangible follow-through on the geopolitical front.”
Jaxon Smith-Njigba played a pivotal role in the Seattle Seahawks’ Super Bowl-winning run during the 2025 season, and on Monday, he got paid for his efforts.
Smith-Njigba and the Seahawks agreed to a four-year, $168.6 million contract extension with $120 million guaranteed, according to multiple reports. He will now become the highest-paid receiver in NFL history with a $42.15 million annual average value of the contract.
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba runs the ball against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium on Feb. 8, 2026.(Cary Edmondson/Imagn Images)
The Seahawks selected Smith-Njigba in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. He didn’t turn into a full-time starting receiver until the 2024 season, when he earned his first Pro Bowl selection.
Smith-Njigba’s value to the team grew exponentially in 2025. He had 119 catches for 1,793 yards and 10 touchdowns with Sam Darnold slinging him the pill. The receiving yardage total led the NFL.
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba during the Super Bowl LX parade on Feb. 11, 2026.(Kevin Ng/Imagn Images)
The 2025 season was the first year he was able to compete in the playoffs. In three games, he had 17 catches for 199 yards and two touchdowns. He had four catches for 27 yards in Super Bowl LX against the New England Patriots, but he didn’t really need to do much for the team to win.
Smith-Njigba will enter his fourth NFL season with a different offensive coordinator but a similar roster on offense.
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba runs for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams in overtime at Lumen Field on Dec. 18, 2025.(Kevin Ng/Imagn Images)
Cockroaches in Indian kitchens are very common. This is especially true in a humid climate. They tend to stay in the drains, cupboards, and behind appliances. They come out at night. While some people prefer to use chemical sprays to get rid of these pests, these sprays can be very harmful. They can also be very costly. Additionally, they may not be safe for kids and pets. The best thing is that you can get rid of cockroaches in Indian kitchens by using simple ingredients found in the kitchen. These tend to cost less than Rs 10. This is also very in sync with Indian culture. With a little effort on your side, you can keep your kitchens clean, safe, and free of pests.
Simple and effective way to get rid of cockroaches under Rs 10
One of the most trusted home remedies for getting rid of cockroaches at home involves using a combination of baking soda and sugar. Sugar attracts cockroaches, and baking soda has an adverse reaction with their digestive system, which helps to eliminate them.The concept that cockroaches are attracted to sugar has been proven scientifically. A study done by the Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology proved that using a combination of baking soda and sugar increases cockroach mortality rates.To use this remedy:
Mix equal amounts of baking soda and sugar.
Place this mixture near the drain, under the sink, or in the corners.
Change this mixture every few days.
This is one of the most cost-effective methods for getting rid of cockroaches at home.
Indian kitchen ingredients that repel cockroaches naturally
Indian kitchens already have a number of natural cockroach repellents. Bay leaves (tejpatta), cloves (laung), and even neem leaves have a strong smell, which cockroaches do not like.Strong natural smells have been seen in several studies and pest control reports to affect cockroaches’ behaviour and activity.Try the following simple remedies:
Crush some bay leaves and put them in cupboards
Keep some cloves in storage areas
Keep neem leaves near the drain
These remedies do not kill cockroaches on the spot, but they do help in keeping them at bay.
Cleanliness: The most important cockroach control in Indian homes
In the Indian context, cleanliness holds the greatest promise. Cockroaches live on food particles, moisture, and waste.Following these simple practices will help minimise cockroaches to a great extent:
Don’t leave dirty utensils for the next day
Clean the kitchen area every day
Cover the dustbins properly
Fix leaking taps and water pipes
Experts have advised that if we eliminate the availability of food and water, our homes will be less appealing to cockroaches.In humid areas like ours, summers and monsoons are critical.
Boric powder: Low-cost but effective option
Boric powder is another cost-effective solution, which is commonly used in India. It impacts the cockroach’s nervous system when ingested.You may spread a thin layer:
Behind gas stoves
Under cupboards
Near cracks and crevices
It should, however, be used with caution, away from children and pets.To get rid of cockroaches, you do not need to spend money on expensive products. With ingredients like baking soda, bay leaves, and cloves, you can control this situation efficiently.The secret to using these ingredients is to be consistent. These ingredients work well only if you are consistent. In Indian households, where ingredients are already effective and fragrant, you have everything you need.The simplest desi remedies often prove to be the most effective.
