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Rosalía, Balletcore and Sneakerinas’ Latest Fashion Revival
Rosalía’s recent ballet-inspired outfits are being linked to a renewed interest in balletcore fashion and “sneakerinas”, hybrid shoes combining trainer comfort with ballet-flat styling. The trend matters because it reflects a wider shift towards more practical, versatile versions of traditionally delicate fashion looks. JD Sports said Spanish Google searches for Adidas’ Taekwondo Mei rose 252%…
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It’s official: EU will force Google to share search data and open up AI on Android
The European Commission has adopted legally binding Digital Markets Act measures requiring Google to open Android more fully to rival AI assistants and share search data with competing search providers in the EU. The rules aim to reduce Google’s advantage as an Android and search “gatekeeper”, potentially giving users more choice and helping smaller rivals…
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Putin’s troops ‘drop booby-trapped wet wipe packs and power banks’ onto the streets of Ukraine in new ‘crime against civilians’
Ukrainian officials have accused Russian forces of dropping booby-trapped everyday items, including wet wipe packets and portable power banks, onto streets in Ukraine, in what they describe as a deliberate attack on civilians rather than military targets. The tactic, if confirmed, marks an escalation in Russia’s alleged use of disguised explosives designed to maim or…
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Rory McIlroy forgetting how to make putts leads the 2026 Open Championship storylines after round one
An OutKick column examines the main storylines from the opening round of the 2026 Open Championship, with Rory McIlroy’s poor putting singled out as the headline issue. The piece notes that McIlroy’s recent Masters victories in 2025 and 2026 have largely overshadowed his long-standing struggles in major championships, but his round one putting display at…
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Republican congressman loses it at Anna Paulina Luna in explosive closed-door ‘temper tantrum’ … as she storms out
A Republican congressman is reported to have angrily confronted fellow Republican Anna Paulina Luna during a closed-door meeting, in an outburst described as a “temper tantrum,” prompting Luna to storm out. The clash highlights ongoing tension within the party, though the identity of the congressman involved and the specific subject of the dispute were not…
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Key Trump agency puts top universities in crosshairs over alleged race-based dorm programs
The Trump administration’s Department of Housing and Urban Development has opened civil-rights investigations into the University of Connecticut and the University of Minnesota following complaints about allegedly race-based dormitory programmes. The inquiries matter because they could test whether university housing initiatives designed around identity or cultural communities comply with federal fair-housing rules. The article says…
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GOP lawmakers urge Supreme Court to strengthen First Amendment protections for street preachers
Two House Republicans, Nathaniel Moran of Texas and Glenn Grothman of Wisconsin, have urged the US Supreme Court to hear a case concerning Christian evangelist Richard Hershey. They argue that police officers should not be protected from liability by qualified immunity when they commit clear First Amendment violations, a decision that could affect protections for…
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No century, but plenty of class – Root leads England to victory
Joe Root made an unbeaten 99 to lead England to a four-wicket victory over India in the second one-day international in Cardiff. The result levelled the three-match series with one match remaining, giving England a timely response after the opening fixture. Root fell just short of a century but guided the chase calmly, with the…
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Brown leads English contingent hoping to ‘bring home’ The Open
England’s Dan Brown made an impressive start to the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, shooting a four-under-par 66 to share second place after the opening round. His performance, alongside several other English players under par, has raised hopes of ending the country’s long wait for an English Open winner, particularly on home soil. American…
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Virginia Tech head coach James Franklin’s claims of ‘winning the offseason’ fall on deaf ears for fans
James Franklin’s assertion that Virginia Tech has “won the offseason” has been met with scepticism from some supporters, reflecting concern that recruitment and pre-season optimism must translate into results on the field. The reaction matters because Franklin arrives with a high-profile record and faces immediate pressure to restore confidence in the programme. Franklin takes over…