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The Breakdown | Global rugby revolution? More like Mickey Mouse leagues for the gullible
Numerous innovative goldrush proposals have fallen away over the years after coming into contact with reality. The breathless headlines looked exciting. “Global rebel league” and “Rugby revolution” ...World - The Guardian - 21 hours ago -
The Breakdown | Rugby is crying out for fresh global vision in crucial leadership vote
Whoever succeeds Bill Beaumont at World Rugby will have bulging in-tray with 20-minute red card fallout on agenda. There are plenty of major rugby union contests happening this month but perhaps ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
The Breakdown | Women’s World Cup has the hallmarks of game-changer for rugby union
Talking to World Rugby’s Sally Horrox is to sense energy and momentum as England prepare to host the tournament. “Where sisterhood meets rivalry,” is the snappy tag line for the 2025 Rugby World ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Climate breakdown will hit global growth by a third, say central banks
New modelling finds risk to global economies much worse than previously thought, but group of central banks says even this may be an underestimate. The physical shocks caused by climate breakdown ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
Why calendar offers hope to international rugby league
England's Test series with Samoa has whetted the appetite for international rugby league, and an improved calendar offers hope for more, writes Matt Newsum.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
The Breakdown | Sizing up four southern hemisphere giants before rugby's autumn series
The Springboks want a clean sweep but Australia, Argentina and New Zealand may have more modest November targets. Four southern hemisphere giants are preparing for combat over the horizon. With 90% ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
‘They look like homes for rich people’: why Britain should look to Europe for its council housing revolution
On the continent, stylish, sustainable, community-minded social housing is a given, and nowhere more so than in Spain – from an elegant Barcelona women’s refuge to cool, solid stone houses in ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
New Zealand 0-14 Australia: women’s rugby league Test – as it happened
Jillaroos take a first step to banishing their demons as the Kiwi Ferns are held scoreless for the first time in a women’s rugby league Test. 6 mins: Silky hands get the Kiwi Ferns to within ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
New Zealand 10-22 Australia: men’s rugby league Test – as it happened
Zac Lomax ran in two of the Kangaroos’ four tries to spare his teammates’ blushes in a bruising encounter against the Kiwis. 2nd minute: Isaah Yeo and Angus Crichton lead the early charges but ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
Rugby league’s 2025 Ashes series makes late switch to England’s shores
Australian officials revived interest in first tour since 2003 One of three Tests expected to take place in London The reigning world champions, Australia, look set to tour England for the first ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
'Women's rugby league million miles better than it's ever been'
Captain Jodie Cunningham says that women’s rugby league is in the best shape it has ever been "by a million miles" as England prepare to take on Wales at Headingley on Saturday.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
Maro Itoje says England is ‘the mecca’ amid talk of global breakaway league
Proposal of touring eight-team franchise competition RFU would not select any breakaway players for England Maro Itoje has insisted that playing for England is “the mecca” amid fears Steve ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
‘We look strong but inside I feel weak’: Ukraine rugby league’s heavy burden
Despite being bombed, the national players are a source of pride as they travel to France for World Cup qualifiers. By Gavin Willacy for No Helmets Required . A little over two weeks ago, Vitalii ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Global rise of populism causing more authoritarianism in Africa – report
‘Moral threshold coming down,’ warns Mo Ibrahim, as his index of governance reveals widespread decline in 10 years. The global rise of populism and “strongmen” has led to an increase in ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Dropbox slashes 20% of global workforce, eliminating more than 500 roles
Dropbox is laying off 20% of its global workforce, the equivalent of 528 roles, according to CEO Drew Houston.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
Dropbox slashes 20% of global workforce, eliminating more than 500 roles
Dropbox is laying off 20% of its global workforce, the equivalent of 528 roles, CEO Drew Houston announced Wednesday in a note to staff. The company is in a “transitional period” as its file sync ...Top stories - NBC News - October 30 -
NRL and Super League can look and learn from NFL’s global expansion | Gavin Willacy
Rugby league can mirror Jacksonville’s London annex as they push to make Las Vegas move make financial sense. By Gavin Willacy for No Helmets Required . Wigan Warriors will not get to defend their ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
NWSL Playoffs: Temwa Chawinga and Barbra Banda help league go global, stay competitive in women's soccer
Chawinga and Banda scored 20 and 13 goals, respectively, in the 2024 NWSL regular seasonSports - CBS Sports - November 7 -
‘Our community deserves a global stage’: how LGBTQ+ events like Homobloc are going large
The rise of queer music festivals and big outdoor raves has brought visibility and empowerment to a culture once confined to underground clubs. But expansion has led to accusations of selling out. ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Is a ‘Green’ Revolution Poisoning India’s Capital?
India promised to burn its trash mountains and safely turn them into electricity. But a New York Times investigation found hazardous levels of toxic substances around homes, playgrounds and schools.World - The New York Times - November 9 -
How AI is powering a robotics revolution
Advances in physical AI means machines are learning skills previously thought impossibleBusiness - Financial Times - 2 hours ago -
CNN polling guru says battleground state sweep ‘more likely than not’
CNN polling guru Harry Enten said he believes a sweep of the main battleground states in the presidential election is “more likely than not,” even as polls show all seven of the big swing states ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
Why women CEOs are 45% more likely to get fired than men
CVS’s Karen Lynch was just ousted. A look at the state of women CEOs today.Business - MarketWatch - October 26 -
As nuns disappear, many Catholic hospitals look more like megacorporations
No Catholic hospital in the U.S. is led by a nun — and many of the largest systems would be unrecognizable to their founding nuns.Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Kay Koplovitz Wants to See More Entrepreneurs Who Look Like Her
Once the most powerful woman in television, the founder of Springboard has spent the past 20 years identifying and funding female-led start-ups.Business - The New York Times - November 2 -
Letby likely murdered more children, doctor tells inquiry
Lead consultant Stephen Brearey said he believed Lucy Letby had murdered children prior to June 2015.Top stories - BBC News - 11 hours ago -
More tariffs, less red tape: what Trump will mean for key global industries
Returning US president has promised protectionist trade measures, relaxed regulation and cheaper energy for consumers. US election live: latest updates after Trump’s victory Donald Trump’s ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Manchester United made first sacking of Premier League season, but which club is likely to be next?
There are numerous managers that will surely be under more pressure in the coming weeks if results don't go their waySports - CBS Sports - October 29 -
Power Rankings: The Chiefs are 8-0. They're not the NFL's best team
Kansas City is the two-time defending Super Bowl champion and undefeated on the season so far. We have them ranked No. 2 behind a big NFC threat.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5 -
Fantasy Football RB Report: Chase Brown looks more and more like 'the guy' for the Bengals
Fantasy football analyst Pranav Rajaram breaks down the latest RB intel from Week 8 to help you gain an edge in your leagues moving forward.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30 -
Are famous people more likely to die at 27, or does dying at 27 make them more famous?
The deaths of people such as Kurt Cobain, Amy Winehouse and Jim Morrison fuel the myth that musicians face an increased risk of death at age 27.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 5 -
The Great Tech Worker Revolution Has Begun
Pushed too far, tech workers are pushing back, and it’s a volcano waiting to erupt.Business - Inc. - November 1 -
‘Robot revolution’ forces China’s human workforce to adapt
Factory machinery is evolving fast. Can the workers who will use it keep up?World - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Wreck of lost US second world warship known as ‘the dancing mouse’ found
Australian navy discovered USS Edsall late last year near Christmas Island, 80 years after its 1942 sinking by Japan. The wreck of the long-lost US warship USS Edsall, sent to the bottom of the sea ...World - The Guardian - November 11