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BBC reveals return of Top Gear AGAIN as new director-general Matt Brittin backs under-threat Newsnight but puts bosses on alert for job losses
BBC director-general Matt Brittin has confirmed that Top Gear will return and dismissed reports that Newsnight is to be cancelled, despite wider cuts across the corporation. The announcements provide some reassurance over two high-profile programmes, but underline the scale of financial pressure facing the BBC and the likelihood of further changes to its output and…
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Speedo’s new smart goggle system can track all four swim strokes
Speedo has launched iQ, a removable smart module for its Vanquisher swimming goggles that tracks performance across freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. The system matters because it offers detailed swim analysis without a built-in display or subscription, and is permitted in World Aquatics competitions. The module uses swimming-specific sensors to assess head movement, breathing timing…
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Wharton impresses as Yorks trade blows with Leics
Yorkshire and Leicestershire shared an evenly balanced, weather-shortened opening day in their important County Championship Division One match at Scarborough. James Wharton’s unbeaten 70 steadied Yorkshire after early wickets, but Leicestershire struck back late on to leave the hosts 144-5 when rain and bad light ended play. Josh Davey took 2-22 as Yorkshire lost Adam…
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Chart Rewind: In 2016, Jon Pardi’s ‘Boots’ Stepped to No. 1 on Country Airplay
Jon Pardi reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart for the first time in August 2016 with ‘Head Over Boots’, a traditional-leaning country track released amid the dominance of bro-country. Its Western swing influence and dancehall inspiration helped distinguish it on country radio, while marking a major breakthrough in Pardi’s career. The song rose…
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British nurse missing in Nepal was on Hindu pilgrimage to sacred mountain – as devastated families search for loved ones in aftermath of flood
A British nurse, Sarada Simkhada, is among at least 33 UK nationals reported missing after severe flash floods near the Nepal–China border. She had travelled from Dartford on a Hindu pilgrimage towards Mount Kailash, and her family last heard from her the day before the flooding; the incident has prompted urgent searches by relatives and…
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SpeedoIQ swim tracker targets competitive goggle users
Speedo has unveiled SpeedoIQ, a removable swim-tracking module designed to fit inside its latest Vanquisher goggles. The platform aims to challenge established smart-goggle makers by providing swimmers with post-session analysis and coaching information, while its approval for use in World Aquatics competitions could make it particularly relevant to competitive athletes. SpeedoIQ tracks pace, distance, breathing,…
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Sony launches Bravia 6 OLED range from $1,300
Sony has announced the Bravia 6 OLED, a lower-priced model intended to compete directly with mid-range OLED televisions from Samsung and LG. It broadens Sony’s TV range by offering OLED features below the company’s Bravia 8 models, potentially making its sets more accessible to buyers who want gaming and premium-format support without choosing Sony’s highest-end…
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Toni & Guy boss sacks her ex-lover on mental health leave after salon romance turned toxic: The Hotmail mistake behind his unfair dismissal win… as he gets engaged to a fellow hairdresser
A Sydney Toni&Guy salon owner unfairly dismissed her former partner, Roberto Pozzato, while he was on mental-health leave, after their relationship and workplace conflict deteriorated. The Fair Work Commission found the dismissal procedurally unfair, highlighting the risks of personal disputes affecting employment decisions. The former couple’s relationship ended in November 2023 but they continued living…
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X and the NFL have teamed up to launch a dedicated football feed
X has launched NFL Gametime, a dedicated feed for American football fans, in partnership with the NFL. The move is intended to centralise scores, league news, player data and fan commentary, while potentially making X more appealing to advertisers that have become wary of the platform. The feed sits alongside X’s For You and Following…
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ATF responds to ‘major’ cybersecurity incident after ransomware gang’s claims
The ATF has confirmed a cybersecurity breach classified by senior Justice Department officials as a “major incident”, after the Qilin ransomware gang listed the agency on its leak site. The agency says the intrusion affected an isolated computer system holding information on targets of ATF investigations, with no indication that its enterprise network, eForms service…