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USA’s new breakout star? Sullivan living up to Premier League promise
Cavan Sullivan is emerging as one of the United States’ most promising young footballers after becoming the country’s fourth-youngest international at 16 years and 363 days. The Philadelphia Union midfielder started in a 4-1 friendly win over Peru and is attracting attention ahead of his planned move to Manchester City, although expectations are being tempered…
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Legendary agent warns NFL teams about making key quarterback mistake that could derail season
Sports agent Leigh Steinberg has warned NFL teams that failing to maintain several quarterback options could seriously damage their seasons, amid a series of early injuries. He said teams should ideally retain three quarterbacks because the position is especially vulnerable and losing both the starter and primary backup can leave a side exposed. Five starting…
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Burnham’s cost-of-living plans face rising energy bills and inflation
Andy Burnham’s promised “stability” and relief from rising living costs face a worsening economic backdrop. Prolonged conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran could keep oil and gas prices high, pushing up UK energy bills, inflation and borrowing costs while limiting the government’s ability to provide further support. Ofgem could raise the energy price cap…
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Lee Gilley’s Texas attorney ‘never had one like this’ as accused wife killer clings to Italian lifeline
Texas attorney Dick DeGuerin says Lee Gilley’s case is unprecedented in his 60-year career. Gilley is accused of murdering his pregnant wife, Christa Bauer Gilley, in October 2024, then allegedly removing his ankle monitor and fleeing to Italy before trial. Gilley remains jailed in Turin while extradition is disputed. Italy will not extradite defendants facing…
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GOP is running 2026 like it’s 2006, repeating George W. Bush’s Iraq War election failure
The opinion article argues that Republicans risk repeating their 2006 midterm defeat by allowing a Middle East war to dominate the political narrative. It says voters’ dissatisfaction with the Iraq War, a late Republican scandal and the party’s failure to present a forward-looking programme helped Democrats capture the House, despite economic growth. In 2006, Democrats…
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DEPROGRAMMED: Three abortions and eight decades later, this woman says feminism ‘failed’ her
Candy Thompson, an octogenarian, says she moved away from Christianity after encountering feminism at university, later experiencing a miscarriage and having three abortions during her first marriage. She now says feminism “failed” her, arguing that it alienated women from men, motherhood, family life and religion, while crediting a return to Christianity with reshaping her understanding…
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US officials say Iran is misjudging midterm pressure in negotiations
The Trump administration says Iran is misjudging how much rising fuel costs and November’s midterm elections will affect the US position in negotiations to end the nearly seven-month conflict. Officials argue that pressure on Tehran and US control of the Strait of Hormuz give Washington strong leverage, while President Donald Trump has warned Iran to…
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Fake ChatGPT billing emails can steal your login
Cybercriminals are impersonating OpenAI in fake ChatGPT subscription emails designed to steal login credentials and payment details. The messages create urgency by claiming a payment problem and giving recipients 48 hours to update their information, directing them towards a convincing imitation of the ChatGPT login page. Cofense researchers identified a suspicious sender address unrelated to…
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New Queensland constable chased alleged attacker after suffering neck stab wounds
A newly graduated Queensland Police constable allegedly stabbed twice in the neck during a domestic disturbance chased the suspect and deployed his Taser despite severe blood loss. Police union officials hailed his actions as courageous, while authorities said the incident highlighted the risks officers face when responding to volatile situations. The incident occurred near dawn…