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NBA will crown sixth different champion in six years after Nuggets' elimination as parity hits all-time high
No defending champion has made it past the second round in the last five postseasonsCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
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Rates should be cut to 3.5% by end of 2025, IMF says
The international body upgrades its UK growth forecast and says rates could fall to 4.5% by the end of 2024.BBC News - Top stories -
Victims of UK infected blood scandal set to receive up to £2.7mn each in compensation
Total package for those affected could cost more than £10bnFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Readers reply: what was humanity’s first word?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts. What was the first word that humanity uttered? There must have been one … ...The Guardian - World -
UK councils win power to auction off shops vacant for more than a year
Landlords face hit to their rents from scheme that seeks to deal with blight of boarded-up high streetsFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Home Office in threat to deport disabled man to Nigeria after 38 years in UK
Anthony Olubunmi George, 61, has been refused leave to remain despite living most of his adult life in Britain. A disabled man who has lived in the UK for 38 years has been threatened with removal from the UK by the Home Office.. Anthony Olubunmi ...The Guardian - World -
Victims of UK's infected blood scandal to start receiving final compensation payments this year
Britain's government says thousands of victims of the U.K.’s infected blood scandal will start receiving their final compensation payments this yearABC News - Health -
The Guardian view on the shooting of Slovakian PM Robert Fico: an attack on democracy | Editorial
The assassination attempt has shocked the country, but reflects deep divisions there and across Europe. Slovakia’s prime minister, Robert Fico, is an immensely divisive figure who has helped polarise his country. But Wednesday’s assassination ...The Guardian - World -
The Guardian view on Julian Assange: time to dial this process down | Editorial
The high court decision to allow an appeal against extradition is good news. But a political resolution to this saga needs to be sought. Given the real possibility of his extradition within days to face espionage charges in the United States, ...The Guardian - World -
Usyk floors Fury, rallies to claim undisputed crown
Oleksandr Usyk nearly stopped Tyson Fury in the ninth round and pulled out a split decision win to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion in the four-belt era.ESPN - Sports -
Sullivan, Saudi crown prince discuss security agreement
White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met with the Saudi crown prince over the weekend to discuss a security agreement between the two countries. The state-run Saudi Press Agency said Sullivan and Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed ...The Hill - Politics - United Kingdom -
New Miss USA crowned after former titleholders resign amid controversy
After both Miss USA and Miss Teen USA gave up their titles earlier his month, the Miss USA Organization has crowned a successor.CBS News - Top stories -
'Stepchild' of the Triple Crown? Debate lingers over restoring the prestige of the Preakness
Talk of Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan not running in the Preakness raised questions about the second leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown, which has in recent years fallen on hard timesABC News - Sports -
Crown Electrokinetics’ ‘meme’ stock rockets again on massive volume
Crown Electrokinetics’ stock continued its rocket ride higher on heavy volume Friday, with the smart-glass technology company saying there’s no explanation for the recent “meme”-like activity.MarketWatch - Business -
Sullivan, Saudi crown prince discuss 'semi-final' security deal
Saudis call it a "semi-final" draft of a broad security agreement with the U.S.ABC News - World - United Kingdom -
The areas England must improve to take Australia's T20 crown
BBC Sport and data providers CricViz look at the pressing issues surrounding England's T20 side as they build towards this autumn's T20 World Cup in Bangladesh.BBC News - Top stories -
Chris Pratt mourns his 'Guardians' stunt double Tony McFarr: 'Never forget his toughness'
Tony McFarr, who was the stunt double for Chris Pratt in the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' films, was found dead Monday, The Times confirmed. He was 47.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
José Ramírez homers, drives in 3 runs as AL Central-leading Guardians wallop scuffling Twins 11-4
José Ramírez homered and had three RBIs and Logan Allen pitched six strong innings, sending the Cleveland Guardians to an 11-4 romp over the Minnesota Twins, who lost their fifth straight gameABC News - Sports - MLB -
The Guardian view on the infected blood report: the disaster’s victims have at last been heard | Editorial
The grave failures of politicians, civil servants and the NHS over decades must lead to change. Nothing can bring back the 3,000 or so people who died as a result of contaminated blood products given to them by the NHS from the 1970s to the early ...The Guardian - World -
Guardians ruin Francisco Lindor's Cleveland homecoming, trip Mets 3-1 for 4th straight win
Ben Lively had another solid start, David Fry drove in two runs and the Guardians won their fourth straight, 3-1 over the New York Mets to ruin Francisco Lindor’s homecomingABC News - Sports - MLB -
Another stellar start from Jon Gray leads Rangers past Guardians 4-0 to end 5-game losing streak
Jon Gray pitched four-hit ball into the seventh inning and the Texas Rangers got two-run homers from Marcus Semien and Adolis García to beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-0, stopping a five-game losing streakABC News - Sports - MLB -
UK court rules that extension of police powers to intervene in protests is unlawful
Britain’s High Court has ruled that new regulations that gave U.K. police more powers to intervene in protests were unlawfulABC News - World - United Kingdom -
UK general election poll tracker
Live-updating state of the parties polling ahead of the general electionFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
How fast is UK inflation falling?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii crowned Miss USA after previous winner resigned, citing mental health
Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii has been crowned Miss USA 2023, more than a week after the previous titleholder resigned for mental health reasonsABC News - Entertainment -
Steve Kornacki's Guide to the Preakness: Will Mystik Dan take the second leg of the Triple Crown?
Step aside, red roses, it’s time for some black-eyed Susans.NBC News - Top stories -
Seize the Grey wins the Preakness for D. Wayne Lukas and ends Mystik Dan’s Triple Crown bid
Seize the Grey win the Preakness Stakes for Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas.ABC News - Top stories -
Preakness Stakes 2024: Seize the Grey wins in Baltimore, ending Mystik Dan's Triple Crown hopes
The Triple Crown is no longer in play.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Seize the Grey wins Preakness Stakes, ruining Mystik Dan’s Triple Crown bid
Dark horse Seize the Grey galloped to a Preakness Stakes victory in Baltimore on Saturday, denying Mystik Dan a place in history and delivering another garland of black-eyed Susans to legendary trainer D. Wayne Lukas.NBC News - Top stories -
Analysis: When the 2024 NBA champion is crowned, a young star will likely lead the way
LeBron James will turn 40 in DecemberABC News - Sports -
Katy Perry says goodbye to 'American Idol' as reality show crowns another winner
Katy Perry capped off her seven seasons as a judge on "American Idol" with an emotional performance.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
The UK-made boxing game gunning for heavyweight success
How a small British developer hopes to put boxing back in contention in the video game sports genre.BBC News - Top stories -
Steelmakers warn ministers that UK faces dumping risk
Plans to bring in carbon tax a year after EU will see shipments ‘diverted’ to Britain, industry saysFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
UK set for slower inflation than Eurozone and US
Drop in household energy bills set to push price growth close to Bank of England targetFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
UK ports 'choked' by shipping fumes, study claims
Ports dispute the findings and say they are working hard to reduce emissions.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
UK infected blood inquiry: key findings
Brian Langstaff’s long-awaited report found failures by government departments and various parts of NHSFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Labour to outline clampdown on UK ‘dirty money’
‘Fresh approach’ needed, party says as it announces measures to tackle kleptocracy and corruptionFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Call for entries: Best UK Employers 2025
Nominate a company for our new ranking, which will be based on independent employee evaluationsFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Northern Ireland on course to join UK smoking ban
The law will mean that people born in or after 2009 will never be able to legally buy cigarettes.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom