Conkers scandal is a reminder of bonkers worlds everywhere we look
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World - Financial Times
Conkers scandal is a reminder of bonkers worlds everywhere we look
Accusations of cheating reveal a drama fit for TV4 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Reeves looks to keep ‘stealth tax’ freeze on thresholds
Budget move on individual income could raise £7bn a year towards plugging £40bn fiscal shortfall15 hours ago -
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Business - Financial Times
Reeves looking at sweeping inheritance tax changes in Budget
UK chancellor considers extending ‘seven year rule’ on gift giving to 10 years among other reforms23 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Pressure builds on Ange Postecoglou and Oliver Glasner, while a showdown at Anfield awaits as Chelsea visit. If Ange Postecoglou refuses to change his style, and Tottenham simply cannot change ...Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
A Look at Hamas’s Leadership Following Sinwar’s Death
The militant group has long been targeted by Israel.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
We aren’t ready for AI: The energy debate we need to have
We can’t avoid climate and electric bill impacts from data centers in a system dominated by utility and Big Tech monopolies. But we can put Big Tech’s data centers to good use.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
What’s brown, shiny and boasts a sexy sheen of scandal? Welcome to the world of conkers | Emma John
Sports fans love the drama of cheating accusations but perhaps event organisers love the resulting media attention even more. Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, close bosom-friend of the ...Yesterday -
World - The New York Times
Fan Bingbing, Once China’s Top Actress, Returns to Film Years After Tax Scandal
Fan was a megastar until 2018, when she was fined tens of millions of dollars over unpaid taxes and her career tanked. “Green Night” is her first film since the scandal.Yesterday - China -
Top stories - The New York Times
In Lebanon, We Took Pride in Our Resilience. Not Anymore.
The Lebanese have held strong through many tragedies. But they are now at the end of their rope.2 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Richard V. Secord, Middleman in Iran-Contra Scandal, Is Dead at 92
A war hero and a former Air Force general, he denied wrongdoing for his role in the Reagan-era shipment of arms to Iran to support Nicaraguan rebels.2 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
How Expensive Is Going to Jail? We Did the Math.
Our criminal justice system is nickel-and-diming people at every turn, burying them in punishing debt.2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
'We know Pakistan can crumble' - centurion Duckett
England opener Ben Duckett says Pakistan can "crumble" and are under "pressure", despite the home side ending day two of the second Test in the stronger position.2 days ago - Pakistan -
Business - MarketWatch
The Medicare scandal hiding in plain sight
Who can you trust when it comes to Medicare advice?2 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
'King Conker' accused of cheating, found with steel chestnut in pocket
A spokesperson for the World Conker Championships, in which competitors try to break their opponents' horse chestnut with their own, said it was investigating the allegations.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
‘Nut pimping, stampsies … anything goes’: Peckham hosts rival to world conker contest
After men’s conker world champion was accused of cheating, Peckham event says he would be welcome in south-east London. Never in its proud 60-year history has an allegation of such audacious ...3 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
UK government should consider suing Post Office ex-directors over scandal, says Alan Bates
Victim of Horizon IT scandal says former executives failed in their duties3 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
Are these the best work canteens in the world?
Inside the office restaurants leading a lunch revolution3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Labour to set up review after carer’s allowance overpayments scandal
Exclusive: overhaul of system that imposed draconian penalties for innocent errors in benefit claims is expected. Draconian penalties that caused unpaid carers to rack up thousands of pounds of ...3 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Walgreens’ stock has best day in 16 years as company plans to close 1,200 stores
Walgreens’ stock has been hammered this year as consumer shopping patterns have changed, but its CEO says store closures “will realign our footprint to a healthier store base.”3 days ago -
World - The New York Times
A Very English Sporting Scandal: Did a Steel Conker Taint a Title?
Conkers are buckeye chestnuts that are part of an annual championship. This year, there are accusations of cheating. And it’s all very serious.3 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
What happened between the Jets and Robert Saleh
Owner Woody Johnson shook things up in hopes that New York could end its 13-year playoff drought.3 days ago -
World - Financial Times
This UK recruitment downturn looks set to last
Tellingly for an industry that thrives on bullishness, green shoots are sparse3 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - ABC News
World conkers tournament investigates claims of cheating with steel chestnut
The World Conker Championships says it's investigating allegations of cheating after this year’s men’s winner was found to have a steel chestnut in his pocket3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
‘I don’t care about looking weird’: are we finally listening to the dangers of hearing loss?
As cases of tinnitus rise, earplugs for live music are becoming more popular – as is the deeply uncool act of asking for the volume to be turned down. If you attended a music festival this summer, ...3 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Conker-fuffle after cheat claim by 'sore loser'
David Jakins admits to owning a steel conker, but denies foul play during the tournament.3 days ago -
Business - Inc.
1 Critical Reminder I Give Myself During Important Meetings: Just Ask Questions
How that little reminder has changed the direction of my leadership team, and drives bigger results than ever before.4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Cheating alleged after men’s world conker champion found with steel chestnut
Metal replica conker found in pocket of David Jakins AKA King Conker, first-time winner after competing since 1977. The World Conker Championships is investigating cheating allegations after the ...4 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Space Agencies Look to Far Horizons and Each Other
‘This is the most exciting time in space Apollo era in the 1960s’ the head of the International Astronautical Federation says as it kicks off its annual meeting.4 days ago -
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World - The Guardian
Women’s T20 World Cup: what we have learned so far from early stages in UAE
Australia are putting up a mighty defence, the heat at Sharjah has proven to be game changing and England have found themselves in an unlikely Group of Death Continue reading...4 days ago -
Tech - Wired
7 Best Bug Sprays We Tested and Reviewed
Our writer tried some of the most popular insect repellents during runs, hikes, and evenings. These are the ones we recommend.4 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Scandal-hit Sinn Féin on back foot ahead of Irish elections
Leader Mary Lou McDonald vows to stay at helm of party despite resignations of two deputies4 days ago -
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Top stories - NBC News
Oregon-Ohio State is a reminder why College Football Playoff expansion is a good thing
Saturday’s back-and-forth result was an example of why the expansion of the playoff this year — to 12 teams — could endure as a good thing. For exactly 60 minutes, both teams looked to be among the ...6 days ago - College Football