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‘Pressure will follow him’ – Rocky Flintoff faces up to tests ahead
Rocky Flintoff has strengthened his case for a bigger role with Lancashire after an impressive One-Day Cup, including his first senior century, but expectations are rising because of his father Andrew Flintoff’s England legacy. Lancashire coach Steven Croft praised the 18-year-old’s composure and ability, while stressing that his next challenge is to prove himself consistently…
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Legal expert calls for Smithsonian leadership overhaul over ‘self-loathing’ portrayal of history: ‘It’s bile’
A legal expert has called for a leadership overhaul at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, accusing it of presenting the United States’ past in an excessively negative and “self-loathing” way. The criticism matters because it reflects a broader political dispute over how national institutions should portray American history and whose perspectives they should…
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Op shop insider blames Aussies who donate goods for the soaring cost of items in ‘thrift’ stores
An Australian charity-shop volunteer says the rising cost of second-hand goods is partly driven by poor-quality donations that stores must pay to dispose of. The claim responds to growing frustration among shoppers over higher op-shop prices, highlighting the financial pressure that unusable items place on charities. The volunteer said donated rubbish can include soiled clothing,…
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Tributes paid to Jason Arday after ex-Cambridge professor found dead
Tributes have been paid to former Cambridge professor Jason Arday, 41, who was found dead at an address in Battersea, south London, on Friday afternoon. His family said they were shocked by the loss and believed a “campaign of misinformation” had become too much for him; public figures and colleagues also raised concerns about the…
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Harvard case dismissed as hormone study points to lower dementia risk
A Boston judge rejects the Trump administration’s Harvard antisemitism lawsuit, while Stanford researchers report oestrogen-only therapy may cut Alzheimer’s-related risk by 35 per cent.
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News and buildup on first weekend of EFL season and football updates – matchday live
The English Football League season is beginning in full, with Championship, League One and League Two fixtures taking place and attention also turning to Sunday’s Community Shield. The live coverage also reports a significant transfer: Atlético Madrid have signed Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero, ending his five-year spell in north London. Romero joined Atlético for…
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Heathrow tells passengers ‘do not drive’ to the airport as flooding hits access to terminals
Heathrow has urged passengers not to drive to the airport after flooding affected roads providing access to its terminals. The disruption matters because it may delay travellers reaching flights and place additional pressure on public transport and airport operations. The available article text does not specify which roads or terminals were affected, how long the…
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London City Lionesses’ Mapi León: ‘It is a club created for women. It is beautiful and exciting’
Mapi León says she joined London City Lionesses to test herself in the contrasting, more physical style of the Women’s Super League after nine highly successful years at Barcelona. The Spain defender describes the club as an exciting women-focused project and says she is enthusiastic about adapting to English football and life in south-east London.…