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Clear-cut to punish DeChambeau – R&A boss
The two-shot penalty given to Bryson DeChambeau at the Open is a “clear-cut decision” and Donald Trump has not called the R&A, says CEO Mark Darbon.
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Tesco delivery drivers hit out at company’s confusing safety advice after death of pensioner hit by supermarket’s van
Delivery drivers working for Tesco have criticised the supermarket’s safety guidance as confusing, following the death of an elderly pedestrian who was struck by one of its delivery vans. Drivers say they have received unclear or inconsistent instructions on how to safely manoeuvre vehicles around customers and pedestrians during deliveries, raising concerns that such gaps…
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The Paramount-WBD merger: bad news for Hollywood, great news for Tennessee? | Dave Schilling
A merger between Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery is progressing towards a targeted September completion, prompting concern that further consolidation in the film and television industry will cost thousands of jobs and reduce competition. The deal follows a string of recent studio mergers and has drawn legal challenges from multiple US states, the Writers Guild…
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Wessex Water chief pockets above-inflation pay rise despite bonus ban over sewage spills
Wessex Water has given its chief executive, Ruth Jefferson, an above-inflation pay rise even though the company has been banned from paying bonuses following sewage spills. The disclosure comes amid intense public and political scrutiny of water company executive pay, as sewage pollution in rivers and seas continues to provoke outrage, and it raises fresh…
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Ben Affleck’s big payday: SEC filing shows INSANE sum Netflix paid for actor’s AI startup company… after reports it was worth up to $600M
Ben Affleck has secured a significant payout after selling his AI-focused film production company, Artists Equity’s AI arm (reported elsewhere as a separate AI startup venture), to Netflix, according to a newly filed SEC document. The deal follows earlier reports suggesting the company could be valued as high as $600 million, underscoring how major studios…
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Applications close in 48 hours — here’s everything Australian founders need to know about Stripe x Startup Battlefield
TechCrunch is reminding Australian founders that applications for the Stripe x Startup Battlefield competition close in 48 hours, on 20 July 2026. The event, a first-time partnership between Stripe and TechCrunch, will see eight Australian startups pitch live at Stripe Tour Sydney on 19 August 2026, with the winner earning automatic entry into Startup Battlefield…
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‘The View’ co-host lauds Hunter Biden as ‘riveting’ after podcast sit-down, calls him ‘biggest troll’
“The View” co-host Ana Navarro praised Hunter Biden as “riveting” and “the biggest troll” following his appearance on the “Armchair Expert” podcast, where he discussed his controversial role on the board of Ukrainian energy firm Burisma. During the podcast interview, Hunter Biden conceded he should never have taken the Burisma position when pressed on the…
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Revealed – the ‘quiet and shy’ former lift company employee being questioned over Ann Widdecombe’s ‘politically motivated’ murder
Police investigating the murder of Ann Widdecombe are questioning a former lift company employee, described by acquaintances as “quiet and shy,” in connection with the killing. Officers are treating the case as “politically motivated,” though the Daily Mail article that reported the development did not include further detail on the suspect’s identity, background or the…
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Jellycat sues copycat high street retailers for ‘stealing their designs’ and making ‘inferior’ versions
Jellycat, the popular plush toy brand known for its soft, oversized stuffed animals and novelty food-shaped toys, has launched legal action against a number of high street retailers it accuses of copying its designs. The company alleges that these competitors have produced “inferior” imitation versions of its products, undermining the brand’s distinctive designs and reputation…
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Databricks hits $188B valuation, extending its run as AI’s favorite second act
Databricks has remade its image into an AI company and has published research on the cost savings of open weight AI models for coding.