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Riley Gaines says Target Center staffer tried to shut down her Sophie Cunningham sign
Women’s sports activist Riley Gaines says a Target Center staff member tried to stop her holding up a small sign supporting Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham during a WNBA game in Minnesota. The incident highlights the ongoing, often heated debate within the WNBA over transgender participation in women’s sports, a row in which Cunningham has…
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Rail firm launches crackdown on fare dodgers using loophole to get cheap tickets into London
South Western Railway has launched a crackdown on commuters exploiting a ticketing loophole known as “short faring” or “short ticketing” to travel into London more cheaply than they should. The scheme involves passengers buying a digital barcode ticket covering only the final leg of their journey, then using it to scan out at their actual…
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Serj Tankian suggests System of a Down bandmate John Dolmayan is no longer a Donald Trump supporter
System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian has suggested that bandmate John Dolmayan may no longer support Donald Trump, walking back the outspoken political stance Dolmayan had previously held. Speaking to Rolling Stone Italy about his 2024 memoir, in which he described Dolmayan as a Trump supporter, Tankian said the correct tense was “was” rather…
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First showdown in race for Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat puts GOP hopefuls to the test
South Carolina Republicans will hold their first primary debate on Monday in the contest to fill the Senate seat left vacant by the late Lindsey Graham, giving nearly ten declared candidates their first chance to distinguish themselves before voters. The race has drawn a mix of sitting lawmakers seeking a promotion and lesser-known hopefuls, but…
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Hegseth struggles to sell Senate on Iran war funding
The article’s full text was unavailable because access was denied, so its specific claims cannot be independently summarised. Based on the headline, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing difficulty persuading senators to support funding for a potential or ongoing conflict involving Iran. The headline indicates the dispute concerns using the Senate’s budget reconciliation process for…
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British father charged with letting his toddler fall to his death from hotel window cries as he is allowed to return to UK for the boy’s funeral
A British father who has been charged in connection with the death of his toddler, who fell from a hotel window, has been permitted to return to the UK to attend his son’s funeral. Reports describe the father as visibly distressed, in tears as he was allowed to travel home for the service, in a…
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Roxette say Live Nation cancelled their 40th anniversary North American tour
Roxette have told fans that Live Nation cancelled the North American leg of their 40th anniversary tour, blaming “logistics and hugely increased touring costs.” The Swedish pop-rockers join a growing list of acts scrapping tours this year amid what the industry has dubbed “blue dot fever” — a reference to charts of poorly-selling shows dotted…
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‘Family stress’ forces Scotland boss Fukofuka to step down
Scotland Women’s head coach Sione Fukofuka has stepped down from his role, citing the strain of being separated from his family, who remain in Australia. Forwards coach Dave Butcher will take interim charge as the team prepares for the upcoming WXV Global Series, with Scotland’s next match against Canada in six weeks. Fukofuka, who was…
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Zee Shareholders Approve $330 Million Capital Raise Before Indian Regulator Bars Company From Markets
Zee Entertainment Enterprises shareholders approved a $330 million (INR3,143.5 crore) promoter fund infusion and a new employee stock option plan at an extraordinary general meeting, only for India’s securities regulator to bar the company and two senior executives from the markets the following day. The timing is awkward for Zee, as the Securities and Exchange…
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SWFC News: Di’Shon Bernard shares encouraging fitness update as new season looms – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield Wednesday defender Di’Shon Bernard has provided an encouraging update on his recovery as the new season approaches, signalling that he is continuing to build his fitness after a lengthy absence. His progress matters because the centre-back had been an important player for the Owls before injury, and a successful return would strengthen their defensive…