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Gary Lineker among millionaires asking Andy Burnham to tax them more
Millionaires including Gary Lineker, Brian Eno and Val McDermid have urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to introduce higher taxes on the very wealthy. Their open letter argues that taxing accumulated wealth more heavily could reduce inequality and provide investment for regions, while drawing criticism from Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, who said they could voluntarily pay…
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Chick-fil-A warns cyberattack may have exposed customer data in multiple states
Chick-fil-A has warned that a cyberattack may have exposed personal and account information from a limited number of its Chick-fil-A One loyalty accounts. The incident highlights the risk of reusing passwords across websites, as attackers used credentials obtained from another source to access accounts. The automated “credential-stuffing” attack targeted the company’s website and app between…
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Rangers sign ‘huge potential’ in Partizan captain Dragojevic
Rangers have signed 20-year-old Serbia midfielder Vanja Dragojevic from Partizan Belgrade for an undisclosed fee. The Partizan captain has agreed a four-year contract, with an option for a further year, and manager Derek McInnes said his leadership and potential made him an exciting addition to the Scottish Premiership side. Dragojevic joined Partizan’s youth system in…
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Anderson gets Man City move he craved as £116m deal done
Manchester City have signed England midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest for £116m on a five-year contract, with the 23-year-old saying he was determined to complete the move. The transfer sets a new City record and underlines the club’s willingness to invest heavily as new manager Enzo Maresca takes charge following Pep Guardiola’s departure. Anderson’s…
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Elliot Anderson lauds City as ‘kings of Manchester’ after £116m Forest transfer
Elliot Anderson has joined Manchester City from Nottingham Forest for £116m, calling City the “kings of Manchester” and praising their record of winning trophies. The 23-year-old midfielder said he is particularly looking forward to September’s Manchester derby, although his comments may provoke a hostile response from Manchester United supporters. The transfer, agreed three weeks ago…
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Capitol Hill sex scandals trigger new push to redraw the line for lawmakers
Efforts to prohibit relationships between US lawmakers and congressional staff are gathering support after several high-profile allegations of sexual misconduct on Capitol Hill. The proposal is intended to clarify ethical boundaries and reduce potential conflicts of interest arising from unequal workplace power dynamics. Republican Representative Jeff Crank of Colorado introduced the bill on Tuesday. It…
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The Scotland-England sister rivalry at Glasgow 2026
Teenage sisters Astrid and Ursula Carroll will make their Commonwealth Games debuts in Glasgow while representing different nations: Astrid swims for Scotland and Ursula for England. Their meeting in the women’s 100m freestyle S13 heats is significant because it will be the first competitive race between the visually impaired siblings, who usually train together. Astrid,…
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Newcastle, Liverpool planning Keegan tribute at season opener
Newcastle United and Liverpool are discussing a tribute to Kevin Keegan before their Premier League season opener at St James’ Park on 23 August, following his death aged 75. The occasion will bring together the two clubs most closely associated with Keegan’s playing and managerial legacy, allowing supporters to commemorate one of English football’s best-known…
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WATCH: Brandon Gill corners law school gatekeeper with DEI question she won’t answer
Republican Representative Brandon Gill questioned American Bar Association President Michelle Behnke during a House Oversight hearing about whether the ABA’s diversity principles could support rejecting a third Black Supreme Court justice. The exchange focused on the ABA’s influence over law-school accreditation and the wider dispute over diversity, equity and inclusion policies in the legal profession.…
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Aston Villa seal loan signing of Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea
Aston Villa have signed Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho on a season-long loan, deepening the trade relationship between the two clubs this summer. The deal includes a conditional obligation for Villa to buy the Argentinian, at a fee expected to mirror the £40m Chelsea paid Manchester United for him last August, after he fell out of…