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EU delists Usmanov and Fridman while extending Russia sanctions
The European Union has agreed to remove two Russian billionaires, Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman, from its sanctions list, whilst extending restrictions on nearly 3,000 individuals and companies linked to Russia’s war on Ukraine for a further three years. The decision represents a contentious compromise reached under time pressure, as France and Luxembourg used their…
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Stanley Cup champion coach is down with nuking the preseason: ‘Guys just want to play’
Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour has backed scrapping the NHL pre-season, arguing players would rather begin meaningful games than take part in practice matches. His comments matter because the league has already reduced the pre-season and extended the regular season, prompting debate over whether exhibition fixtures remain worthwhile. The NHL’s latest collective bargaining agreement…
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Federal indictment handed down in Minnesota related to issue some Dems claim never happens: ‘Hotbed for fraud’
An Indian national, Mukeshkumar Somabhai Chaudhari, has been federally indicted in Minnesota on two counts alleging that he falsely claimed to be a US citizen in order to register and vote in the 2024 general election. The case has renewed partisan debate about the extent of voter fraud, with conservative critics citing it as evidence…
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The “incredibly good” 1967 album Eric Clapton said was always overshadowed: “I was in awe”
Eric Clapton said Cream’s 1967 album *Disraeli Gears* was “incredibly good”, but felt it was immediately overshadowed by the Jimi Hendrix Experience’s debut, *Are You Experienced*. He believed Hendrix’s innovative, cutting-edge approach to the blues captured public attention so completely that Cream struggled to receive recognition in comparison. In a 2012 interview, Clapton recalled returning…
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The Guardian view on Keynes in the West End: James Graham’s latest play captures the zeitgeist | Editorial
James Graham’s new West End play, *The Standard of Living*, explores John Maynard Keynes’s ideas and personal life during the period between the two world wars. The Guardian argues that its focus on state intervention, public investment and resistance to laissez-faire economics is highly relevant as Andy Burnham’s government prepares its first budget and debates…
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San Francisco sues Trump Media over paid early access to posts
San Francisco sued Trump Media & Technology Group over Truth API, a service selling paying customers early access to Donald Trump’s and other officials’ Truth Social posts. The city alleged that the arrangement breached California competition law and federal ethics and anti-corruption rules by enabling private profits from government statements capable of moving financial markets.…
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StubHub Customer Can’t Bring Class Action Lawsuit Over CEO’s Ticket Broker Fund
A judge has rejected a proposed class action against StubHub and CEO Eric Baker over Baker’s ownership of ticket-broker fund Andro Capital, ruling that the claims must be handled through private arbitration. The decision concerns the legal forum, not whether the allegations—that customers may have paid more because of undisclosed relationships—have merit. The lawsuit was…
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Impeached Georgia mayor speaks out after sexting, spending scandals result in ouster
Jayden Williams, the 23-year-old former mayor of Stockbridge, Georgia, was removed from office after allegations involving city spending and an inappropriate relationship with an 18-year-old student. Williams said he expected possible censure but not removal, while acknowledging the relationship raised concerns and that exchanging nude photos was inappropriate. Williams said some personal purchases were made…
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Microsoft Overhauls Xbox Gaming Division Amid 3,200+ Layoffs and Studio Reorganisation
Microsoft is reorganising its Xbox gaming division alongside a planned reduction of more than 3,200 jobs, consolidating studios and shifting major franchises between subsidiaries. Halo development is moving to a new Activision-led team, while Halo Studios will remain primarily a support studio; the changes further reshape Xbox’s identity and strategy. The latest phase includes 268…
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El Sol Ermitaño Launches at San Sebastián Festival With WIP Title ‘Lovers Go Home’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Colombian producer Federico Durán has launched El Sol Ermitaño at the San Sebastián Film Festival, where its first major project, “Lovers Go Home!”, is featured in the WIP LatAm programme. Directed by Juan Sebastián Mesa, the drama explores an online relationship between a Medellín webcam model and a US war veteran, highlighting the company’s ambition…