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Men’s transfer window summer 2026: all deals from Europe’s top five leagues
Europe’s top five leagues have completed 929 transfers in the 2026 summer window, worth a combined £4.1bn, according to the Guardian’s live club-by-club tracker. – Arsenal’s transfer balance stands at £114.6m in the negative. – Hull City signed Nobel Mendy from Rayo Vallecano for £20m and Lucas Herrington from Colorado Rapids for £17.1m. – Borussia…
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Dodgers star Freddie Freeman takes scary tumble down dugout steps trying to catch pop fly
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman suffered a frightening fall during a game against the Kansas City Royals after losing track of his position while attempting to catch a foul pop fly in the eighth inning. He tumbled down the dugout steps, creating concern for the Dodgers because of his importance to the team…
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How rising oil prices make food more expensive
The video examines how higher oil and energy prices feed into rising food costs, as global food prices reach their highest level in more than three years. It argues that oil and gas influence food prices well beyond fuel for transport, making the food system vulnerable to wider energy-market changes. Using meat, processed staples, and…
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UK economy shows surprising resilience – but that might not last | Richard Partington
The UK economy grew faster than expected in the first half of 2026, retaining its position as the G7’s fastest-growing economy despite the Iran war, higher energy prices and domestic political uncertainty. Consumer spending and business investment have remained comparatively strong, offering encouragement to Chancellor John Healey before his first budget, but the article argues…
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‘Othello’ Royal Shakespeare Company Adaptation Starring Sharon D. Clarke Postponed as She Undergoes Cancer Treatment
The Royal Shakespeare Company has postponed its planned production of “Othello” because its star, Sharon D. Clarke, is undergoing cancer treatment. The decision reflects the centrality of Clarke’s casting to director Touko’s reimagining of the tragedy, which examines misogynoir, and means the production will be revisited at a later date. The show had been due…
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Twitch are scraping streams for AI training by default, and even their own execs don’t know what user data may have been swept up
Twitch has acknowledged that streamed content is used to train Amazon’s generative AI models by default, with users required to find and enable an opt-out setting in their security controls. The disclosure has prompted criticism because Twitch executives could not clearly explain what data Amazon has used or whether personal information was included, raising concerns…
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Lost jobs, inequality, rogue agents: why are we accepting oligarchs’ AI agenda? | Robert Reich
Robert Reich argues that growing evidence of AI-driven disruption is being accepted too passively, while its likely benefits are captured by a small group of technology investors and executives. He links weak US jobs and wage figures to research suggesting AI-exposed workers face higher unemployment, slower re-employment and reduced pay, warning that inequality and political…
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Remembering When Brian Wilson’s Comeback Album With The Beach Boys Dropped in 1976
The article revisits The Beach Boys’ 1976 album 15 Big Ones, promoted by Capitol Records as Brian Wilson’s major return to the band after years of limited involvement amid mental-health difficulties. Although the campaign generated attention and commercial success, the article argues that the record fell short creatively and disrupted the group’s recording momentum. Wilson…
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Generation Z trusts crypto while saving money in 401(k) plans
Generation Z has a growing reliance, enthusiasm and trust in crypto, creating a massive divide in where different generations invest their money. According to an OKX sponsored survey conducted earlier this year, 40 percent of Gen Z and 41 percent of millennials said they feel confident about crypto platforms. On the flip side, only about 27…
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102-year-old fighting for his life after pub attack ‘was shoved off stage after asking band to turn their music down’
A 102-year-old man is reportedly fighting for his life after an alleged assault at a pub. He was said to have been pushed from a stage after asking a band to lower the volume, raising concerns about violence against an elderly person. The incident allegedly occurred during live music at the venue, where the man…