Messi extends his Miami contract through 2028, Irish dairy farmers win quality awards, Queensland hits a solar milestone, and a free guide to help small businesses hire their first employee.

Today's stories:

• Lionel Messi signs contract extension with Inter Miami through 2028, choosing to keep competing at the highest level at age 38 instead of winding down his career. Read more: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/10/messi-signs-new-inter-miami-contract-till-2028/
• The Ryan family from County Tipperary, Ireland wins the country's most prestigious dairy farming award, demonstrating that high productivity and environmental protection can go hand in hand. Read more: https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/tipperary-family-claims-top-2025-ndc-kerrygold-quality-milk-award/
• Queensland, Australia's rooftop solar panels generate more than 5 gigawatts of power for the first time, showing how thousands of individual homeowners' choices add up to massive positive change. Read more: https://www.pv-tech.org/australia-queensland-rooftop-solar-surpasses-5gw-output-milestone-for-the-first-time/
• Community Futures Peterborough launches free guide to help Ontario entrepreneurs hire their first employee, removing a major barrier for growing small businesses. Read more: https://www.ptbocanada.com/journal/community-futures-peterborough-launches-new-guide-to-help-entrepreneurs-hire-their-first-employee

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Milwaukee theater transformation, Sri Lankan brunch finds new home in Melbourne, Irish lamb debuts in America after decades, and Toronto sports teams playing nice.

Today's stories:

• Milwaukee Repertory Theater unveils $8 million expansion transforming historic power station into performance venue. Read more: https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17804-milwaukee-repertory-theater-debuts-expansion-and-renovation-project-by-eua
• Lankan Tucker's Sri Lankan cafe moves from Brunswick West to prime Carlton location near Melbourne's famous Lygon Street dining strip. Read more: https://www.smh.com.au/goodfood/melbourne-eating-out/lankan-tucker-s-sri-lankan-brunch-fare-is-now-found-off-lygon-street-20251022-p5n4j0.html
• Irish lamb served in United States for first time ever at New York launch event, opening massive new market after €1.8 billion in food exports. Read more: https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/irish-lamb-served-for-the-first-time-in-us-since-access-granted-in-2022/
• Toronto Maple Leafs and Raptors reschedule games to accommodate Blue Jays' first World Series appearance in 32 years, with Raptors showing games on arena screen. Read more: https://toronto.citynews.ca/2025/10/22/toronto-maple-leafs-raptors-schedules-blue-jays-world-series/

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Young entrepreneur's China trips, Diwali lights competition in Sydney, free air fryers with cooking classes, Taiwan's Nasdaq of Asia.

Today's stories:

• A 26-year-old entrepreneur from Tanzania has made seven business trips to China building a thriving import business in handbags, clothes, and jewelry. Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/21/business/china-tariffs-trump-trade.html
• Sydney's Blacktown neighborhood is hosting an annual Diwali lights competition where residents compete for the best decorated houses during the Festival of Lights. Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/gallery/2025/oct/21/diwali-festival-2025-sydney-gallery-in-pictures
• North Lincolnshire in England gave away thousands of free air fryers paired with cooking classes to help families save money and learn healthier cooking. Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy7ege5m8nzo
• Taiwan launched Asia Innovation Capital with an ambitious goal to become the 'Nasdaq of Asia' and establish itself as a major tech startup hub. Read more: https://taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/6224427

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