The family of a 32-year-old Bank of America vice president fatally stabbed in an apparently random Times Square attack earlier this week is remembering her as a devoted new mother who had just returned from maternity leave the day she was killed.

Erin Piacenti was killed Aug. 31, the same day she returned to work after spending five months at home with her newborn daughter, Madison, according to a GoFundMe organized by her brother-in-law in consultation with her husband Frank and other family members.

“Becoming a mother was Erin’s lifelong ambition, and Madison gave her the greatest possible joy,” the fundraiser states.

Piacenti and her husband had recently celebrated their second wedding anniversary and returned from a family road trip, according to the fundraiser.

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A split of Erin Piacenti and the Times Square crime scene where she was tragically stabbed and killed on Aug. 31, 2026.  (Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty Images; Facebook/Erin Piacenti / Getty Images)

“They were preparing to build a life together with their new daughter,” the family wrote. “That life changed incomprehensibly in an instant.”

Piacenti was stabbed near West 42nd Street and Seventh Avenue in Manhattan during what New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch described as an apparently random and unprovoked attack.

A 68-year-old man was also stabbed and taken to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition, according to police.

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A photo showing two knives recovered at the scene is displayed during a press conference following a fatal stabbing incident in Times Square near West 42nd Street and Seventh Avenue in Manhattan, New York, United States, on August 31, 2026. (Kyle Mazza/Anadolu via Getty Images / Getty Images)

Police identified the suspect as Pamela Cisneros, 49. Officers responding to the scene encountered Cisneros holding two large knives, according to the NYPD.

Erin Piacenti, the Bank of America Vice President who was tragically killed in a stabbing attack in New York City’s Times Square on Monday Aug. 31, 2026, on her wedding day. (Facebook/Erin Piacenti / Unknown)

Police said Cisneros advanced toward officers before officers shot her. She was taken to Bellevue Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The NYPD’s Force Investigation Division is reviewing the police shooting.

Piacenti worked as a vice president on Bank of America’s Business Selection and Conflicts team and joined the bank about 18 months earlier, according to an internal memo reviewed by Reuters.

“We are shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic loss of our colleague,” Bank of America said in a statement to Reuters. “She was a valued teammate who will be greatly missed. Our hearts go out to her family and all of her loved ones.”

NYPD Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch speaks at a press conference after NYPD officers shot and killed a knife-wielding woman who fatally stabbed a woman and injured a man in Times Square near the area of West 42nd Street and 7th Avenue in Times Squ (Kyle Mazza/UNF News via CNP/Sipa USA / Reuters)

“To the people who knew and loved her, Erin was a thoughtful daughter and sister, a loyal friend, a devoted partner and companion in every aspect of Frank’s life, and, most recently, an incredibly loving mother to Madison,” the family’s GoFundMe states. 

In a separate statement reported by media outlets, Piacenti’s family said they were “devastated” by her death and asked for privacy.

The GoFundMe was established to support Piacenti’s daughter as she grows up and to help preserve stories and memories of her mother, according to the family.

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“Erin’s life was defined not by the circumstances of her death, but instead by the way she lived,” the fundraiser states.

Liam Ebbs has launched GameFrame, a new Grimsby business offering a 3D football shirt display that brings sports memorabilia to life

A Grimsby businessman has swapped a career in construction to launch a fresh sports memorabilia venture with his family. Like countless other football supporters, Liam Ebbs and his family regard vintage shirts as far more than simply items of clothing.

Treasured shirts are akin to time capsules and fragments of personal history, frequently passed down across generations. The devoted Grimsby Town supporter has accumulated an impressive collection of shirts but wasn’t happy with the conventional method of displaying them, where fans send away their jerseys to be sealed in corporate, formal frames.

Identifying a gap in the marketplace, he and his family hit upon a plan to completely transform the shirt display sector. The outcome – GameFrame – perfectly showcases tops and is already attracting attention from clubs and enterprises up and down the country, less than a month since its debut.

Following two decades in construction, Liam is now entirely committed to developing an enterprise centred on preserving sporting enthusiasm, rather than merely producing frames.

Founder and dad-of-two Liam, 44, said: “It’s a completely different way of displaying football or sports jerseys in general. GameFrame came from an idea I’d had for a long time. I’ve always felt that traditional framed football shirts can look a little flat and lifeless, and I wanted to create something that actually brings the shirt to life.

“I had a real prize shirt selection that I wanted to frame, and I was looking around at what was out there, and it just wasn’t really doing it for me. So, it popped into my head, and I started playing with things, reports Grimsby Live.

“I thought, ‘actually, I can’t find it, so I’ll try and make it. ‘ And it just snowballed from there. The result is GameFrame – a three-dimensional shirt display designed around the shape of the body, turning a football shirt or sporting jersey into something much more sculptural and personal.

“After a lot of development, prototyping and probably a few moments of wondering what I’d got myself into, the website is now live and GameFrame has launched for pre-order, with the first products due to be dispatched towards the end of September.”

GameFrame offers prospective customers reassurance that they won’t need to part with their cherished shirts to have them framed. The display unit, which is manufactured in the UK, is delivered straight to the customer’s door.

Liam said: “A lot of times, you just send your shirt off to a company, they frame it in a black frame, fold it, and send it back. And if they’re signed they could be worth thousands of pounds. Our concept is that you buy the frame, and you do it yourself.

“It’s simple. You can hang your shirt, and you can change it in a minute.”

Liam, who lives in Grimsby with his wife Amy, 44, Leila, 18, and George, 13, describes launching his own venture as a significant shift, having spent years in the construction and housebuilding sector, holding positions in procurement and quality control.

However, he maintains those capabilities provided ideal groundwork for creating a physical product, explaining: “The skills I acquired in that previous career-the quality control for building houses, making sure everything is good for customers, and the procurement side-that’s really helped with the development of this business.”

Since going live earlier this month, he’s been in discussions with professional football clubs about partnering on heritage products, narrating historical stories through shirt displays. Retailers as far away as Brighton have also been in touch.

He said: “I’ve spoken to the local clubs as well. I meet the chairman at Cleethorpes Town tomorrow, and the immediate dream is to get into Grimsby Town, they’re my local team.”

It’s not Liam’s first venture into the start-up arena. In his early 20s, he operated a vintage clothing outlet, gaining experience through market stalls and shops in Lincoln after importing vintage Levi’s and other garments.

He said: “I’ve always had a bit of an entrepreneurial spirit, but life got in the way-house, kids, things like that. Now, at this stage of my life, I decided to take the leap and go for it.”

Although the venture is currently run from home, the ambition is plain to see: to establish a family business, with everyone already fully committed to the cause.

He added: “They have been helping me with the TikTok and social media side of things. I’m just trying to build a family brand. I’d like to try and hopefully develop it as a family business – that’s the goal.”

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The global property advisory has entered into consultation with staff at the office

Property advisory firm Avison Young is closing its Cardiff office as part of an ongoing review of its operations.

The Canadian headquartered global firm is consulting with the office’s 12 staff and identifying potential alternative roles based at other locations.

Avison Young other UK offices, which are not affected, includes those in London, Bristol, and Edinburgh.

Its Cardiff office, based at the city centre 1 Kingsway office scheme, was launched following the firm’s acquisition of rival GVA in 2019.

Recently the office has seen a number of high profile staff moving on, including its former principal and office managing partner, Peter Constantine, who last December joined Newmark, based in Cardiff, as part of its UK leisure team.

HMRC had filed a winding up petition against Avison Young (UK) for unpaid taxes, but was withdrawn last month following a multi-million-pound settlement. Avison Young, via its Toronto headquarters, last month also confirmed it has reached a major recapitalisation deal with funders. The transaction, which is expected to be finalised in October, will reduce its det and preferred equity by nearly 70%.

Avison Young said its decision to close its Cardiff office ties in with the expiry of its lease at its 1 Kingsway offices and would allow the firm “to continue to bald a strong foundation for its long-term growth across the UK.”

The Cardiff team has advised on a wide range of property deals in Wales from office lettings to freehold investment sales, including acting for Cardiff Council on its £50m plus acquisition of the Red Dragon Centre in Cardiff Bay and for Delancey on its acquisition the 2 Kingsway office scheme in the centre of Cardiff for £13m. Last year it also acted for Cowell Group, founded by the brother of Simon Cowell, Nicholas Cowell, and Bravo Investment House, on their acquisition of the 90,000 sq ft Churchill House office building, also in the centre of the capital.

President of Avison Young for the UK and Ireland, George Roberts, said: “Our primary focus throughout this transition is supporting our employees and maintaining seamless service for our clients and partners. We are now consulting with the 12 affected colleagues in Cardiff to support them through this change, including identifying alternative roles based from other locations.”

Founded in 1978 Avison Young employs around 4,300 with more than 100 offices globally.

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According to a filing with the exchange on Thursday, the company said that it has secured a 100 MW turnkey order from India’s largest oil marketing company. This order includes post-commissioning operations and maintenance (O&M) services for a period of 10 years.

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“We are pleased to have secured this 100 MW turnkey order from Indian Oil Corporation Limited, a Maharatna company and India’s largest oil marketing company. This repeat order is a testament to the confidence that leading institutional customers place in our integrated capabilities and execution track record,” said Kailash Tarachandani, Group CEO, Renewables business, INOXGFL Group.

“With our ability to deliver comprehensive solutions across the wind project lifecycle, we remain well positioned to support customers in their transition towards cleaner sources of energy,” Tarachandani said.

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The company further said that under this order it will be responsible for the end-to-end execution of the project, including the supply of wind turbine generators, engineering, procurement & construction (EPC), project execution and post-commissioning O&M services.
The order strengthens Inox Wind’s diversified customer portfolio, which spans commercial & industrial (C&I) customers, public sector undertakings (PSUs) and independent power producers (IPPs).This order further reinforces the company’s position as an integrated wind energy solutions provider with capabilities spanning the entire project lifecycle, from turbine supply and project development to EPC and long-term O&M.

“India’s renewable energy transition is creating significant opportunities for wind power, with large enterprises and public sector organisations increasingly looking for reliable partners who can deliver projects with efficiency and accountability. We are committed to leveraging our technology, manufacturing and execution capabilities to deliver high quality projects while contributing meaningfully to India’s clean energy ambitions,” Tarachandani further said.

In the last one month, the stock was down 9.89% whereas it was dow 42% in 2026 so far. In the last three years, the stock went up 39.41% and 156% in the last five years.

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An earnings beat wasn’t enough to stop Broadcom (AVGO) from slipping. (00:14) The mystery of $7 ground beef has the DOJ’s attention. (01:36) Chipotle (CMG) is taking its burritos to Asia. (02:32)

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Broadcom (AVGO) is down 2.1% in premarket action after offering weaker-than-expected guidance that overshadowed its third-quarter results.

For the period ending Aug. 2, Broadcom said it earned an adjusted $3.32 per share as revenue soared 86% year-over-year to $29.59B.

Analysts had expected the company to earn an adjusted $3.23 per share on $29.45B in revenue.

Looking ahead, Broadcom said it expects fourth-quarter revenue to be approximately $34.8B, with adjusted EBITDA around 66%. Analysts had expected $35.1B in fourth-quarter sales, according to Bloomberg.

“Demand for our custom AI accelerators and networking continues to be very strong. Q3 AI semiconductor revenue of $16.7 billion grew 221% year-over-year, and 54% quarter-over-quarter,” said CEO Hock Tan in a statement. “In Q4 the momentum continues, and we expect AI semiconductor revenue to accelerate to $21.7 billion, up 236% year-over-year.”

Here’s a link to the transcript of the earnings call.

The U.S. Justice Department has widened its investigation into the meatpacking industry, requesting information from eight major grocery retailers as beef prices remain close to record levels.

The department said this week that Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward sent letters last month to Amazon.com (AMZN), Costco Wholesale (COST), Walmart (WMT), Albertsons, Kroger (KR), Ahold Delhaize’s (ADRNY) U.S. business, Publix, and Aldi.

The requests cover six years of data on how the retailers buy beef, their purchasing strategies, retail prices, profit margins, and assessments of the market, according to the department.

The inquiry is part of a broader examination announced by the Justice Department in May into possible antitrust violations in the meatpacking sector.

Ground beef sold for an average of $7.116 per pound in July, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, remaining near its record despite a modest easing.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) announced the opening of its first restaurant in Asia. The new location is in Seoul, South Korea.

Chipotle (CMG) noted that South Korea was selected because it is seen as having highly engaged and discerning consumers, a sophisticated restaurant culture, and strong appreciation for authenticity and ingredient quality.

Chipotle plans to continue its expansion with two more locations in South Korea by the end of 2026, followed by its first restaurant in Singapore in 2027.

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Stock index futures are in mixed territory.

Crude oil is up 0.6% at $91. Brent crude is up 0.4% at $96.

The FTSE 100 is down 0.1% and the DAX is down 0.2%.

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BUENOS AIRES — Every football match across Argentina this weekend will be paused in the 10th minute of the first half for a minute of applause, a nationwide tribute organized by the Argentine Football Association to honor Lionel Messi following his retirement from international duty.

Messi announced the end of his national team career Monday in a handwritten note posted to Instagram, confirming that his final appearance for Argentina came in the 2026 World Cup final loss to Spain. He retires from international soccer at age 39.

The Argentine Football Association, known by its Spanish acronym AFA, said in an official statement Wednesday evening that matches across all men’s and women’s divisions and disciplines, including 11-a-side football, futsal and beach soccer, will be halted at exactly the 10th minute of the first half on the next full matchday. The timing is a direct nod to the number 10 jersey Messi wore throughout his 21-year international career.

“It is decreed that in the next matchday of all categories of all men’s and women’s disciplines, the match will be stopped at the tenth minute of the first half and one minute of applause will be given in recognition of Lionel Messi’s career with the Argentina national team,” the AFA bulletin read.

Beyond the synchronized applause, the AFA has instructed stadiums equipped with video screens to broadcast an official farewell video ahead of kickoff, running nearly two minutes and featuring highlights spanning different stages of Messi’s international career. The video’s closing message thanks Messi directly for his contribution to the sport in Argentina.

“Thank you for uniting an entire country behind this crest. We are going to miss you,” the farewell video’s message reads, according to details of the tribute shared by the AFA.

The tribute has already begun unfolding in Argentine football ahead of the formal weekend rollout. During a domestic cup match between Boca Juniors and Velez Sarsfield at Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium, supporters in attendance stood and applauded in honor of Messi when play reached the 10th minute, offering an early preview of the nationwide gesture planned for the coming matchday.

Messi’s international career, spanning 21 years since his senior debut in 2005, produced 207 appearances, 125 goals and 68 assists for Argentina, making him the country’s all-time leading scorer. Over that span, he led Argentina to the 2022 World Cup title in Qatar, back-to-back Copa America championships in 2021 and 2024, the 2022 Finalissima, a gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, and the 2005 Under-20 World Cup. Messi also played in six World Cups over the course of his career, a rare mark of longevity at the tournament’s highest level.

AFA President Claudio Tapia offered an emotional personal tribute to Messi following the retirement announcement, describing him in deeply reverential terms tied to his rise from a young prospect to the national team’s most decorated player.

“The captain of our dreams,” Tapia wrote of Messi in a message posted to Instagram. “That kid, that ‘Pulga,’ that extraterrestrial who made possible what so often seemed impossible. What more could be asked of you, Leo? Perhaps just one thing: that you be eternal. Because Argentines don’t measure things in years; we measure them in eternities. And you are already part of ours.”

Tapia continued by reflecting on Messi’s broader impact beyond his on-field accomplishments, emphasizing his character and leadership within the national team setup over the years.

“Everything that could be said about your football has already been said — and yet, it is never enough,” Tapia wrote. “That is why today I prefer to speak of the person. The teammate. The leader. The professional. The friend. The guy who was always there — in the good times and, even more so, in the bad. The one who endured injustices, picked himself up time and again, and never stopped choosing the same jersey.”

Current Argentina teammates also shared personal tributes reflecting on their time playing alongside Messi. Midfielder Enzo Fernandez expressed sadness at the prospect of entering future national team camps without Messi as a teammate.

“How lucky I was, Leo… thank you for treating me the way you did, for everything you taught me and for letting me be part of your story,” Fernandez wrote. “We’re going to miss you so much, captain.”

Forward Lautaro Martinez focused on the lessons Messi imparted beyond his statistical accomplishments on the field.

“Beyond everything you achieved on the pitch, what stays with me is everything you taught us off it: never to give up, to keep trying after every setback, to work quietly and, above all, to always believe in ourselves,” Martinez wrote.

Longtime midfield partner Rodrigo De Paul offered a simple but direct assessment of Messi’s standing in the sport.

“The greatest of all time,” De Paul wrote, adding a message of gratitude for the years the two spent together representing their country. “Thank you for making us so, so happy.”

Argentina President Javier Milei also weighed in publicly on Messi’s retirement, describing his departure from the national team as a significant loss for the country. Milei’s comments added a political dimension to the widespread national mourning over the end of Messi’s international career, reflecting the outsized cultural role Messi has occupied in Argentine society well beyond the world of sports.

Messi’s retirement has also reignited a longstanding request among some Argentina supporters to permanently retire the No. 10 jersey across the national team in his honor. Argentina previously attempted a similar gesture ahead of the 2002 World Cup to honor the legacy of Diego Maradona, another iconic No. 10 for the national team, but FIFA rejected that request on regulatory grounds at the time, and the number has continued to be issued to subsequent generations of Argentine players in the years since.

Some figures within the Argentine football establishment are reportedly hoping to organize a formal farewell match for Messi on home soil at a later date, though no such match has yet been confirmed. The upcoming weekend’s stoppage-and-applause tribute represents the AFA’s initial, immediate gesture of recognition following Messi’s retirement announcement, ahead of any potential larger-scale ceremonial farewell that may be organized in the future.

Messi is expected to continue his club career with Inter Miami in Major League Soccer following his retirement from international duty, a chapter of his career that began after his departure from Paris Saint-Germain and prior to that, a storied run with FC Barcelona that established him as one of the most decorated players in the history of the sport.