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US senator accuses Barclays of ‘failure’ to investigate ex-CEO’s ties to Epstein
US Senator Elizabeth Warren has accused Barclays of failing to properly investigate former chief executive Jes Staley’s ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, calling the bank’s handling of the matter into question. In a letter to Barclays chair Nigel Higgins, seen by the Guardian, Warren said it was “deeply unclear” how the…
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EU fines Google €890m for competition breaches over search and apps
Google has been fined €890m (£760m) by the European Commission for breaching the Digital Markets Act, the EU’s landmark competition law targeting large tech “gatekeepers”. The commission found that Google unfairly prioritised its own services, such as shopping and hotel deals, in search results over rival offerings, and separately blocked app developers from directing users…
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Nolan Wells’ hometown officials rally behind sheriff after ‘derelict in their duties’ attack
Officials in Nolan Wells’ Mississippi hometown have publicly defended the local sheriff and district attorney after NAACP President Derrick Johnson accused them of being “derelict in their duties” in their investigation into the teenager’s death. Mississippi State Senator Jeremy England told Fox News Digital that the officials involved have acted with the “utmost integrity”, pushing…
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SEN RAND PAUL: DC’s Russia sanctions bill won’t stop Putin — but it will hurt you
Senator Rand Paul has written an opinion piece criticising a proposed Russia sanctions bill, arguing that it would fail to change Vladimir Putin’s behaviour while instead harming ordinary Americans. He frames the legislation as emblematic of a broader disconnect between Washington’s foreign policy establishment and the concerns of everyday citizens, warning that its punitive economic…
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‘A surprising success’: US, Mexico and Canada fans on hosting the World Cup
The Guardian gathered reactions from football fans across the United States, Mexico and Canada on hosting this summer’s World Cup, with contributors describing an experience marked by warmth and enthusiasm despite steep costs and organisational frustrations. Contributors from Boston to Vancouver described vibrant street scenes, welcoming locals and unforgettable moments, even as many felt shut…
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Sophie Cunningham doubles down ahead of Sun game after ESPN profile stirs controversy: ‘I said what I said’
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has reaffirmed her stance on protecting women’s sports from biological male competitors, dismissing the backlash that followed a recent ESPN profile on her. Her comments come amid heightened scrutiny of the WNBA off the court, with debates over player conduct, media coverage and sponsorship deals frequently overshadowing on-court performances this…
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Israeli UN envoy blasts Mamdani as ‘clown’ over call to arrest Netanyahu: ‘It’s a stunt’
Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, publicly criticised New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, branding him a “clown” and dismissing his call for federal authorities to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a political “stunt”. The exchange highlights ongoing friction between Mamdani and Israeli officials, and comes amid wider scrutiny of the…
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“They’re Lying Through Their Teeth”: Country Star Says Nashville Is Using More AI Than Fans Realize
Country singer Joe Nichols has claimed that many Nashville artists secretly use artificial intelligence tools, despite publicly denying it. Speaking to Taste of Country, Nichols said he had heard fellow performers insist they avoid AI programmes such as Suno, but dismissed these denials as dishonest, saying such claims are commonly untrue within the industry. His…
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Lindell, Tafoya widening leads in Minnesota GOP primaries: Poll
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4 Forgotten Pop Hits From 1985 That Still Sound Fresh Today
American Songwriter has revisited four pop hits from 1985 that reached the upper half of the Billboard Hot 100 but have since faded from wider recognition, arguing they deserve renewed attention. The retrospective highlights how varied that year’s pop landscape was, spanning synth-pop, new wave, AOR rock and dance-pop, and suggests these tracks hold up…