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The Papers: 'Gun cop cleared' and 'workplace reforms could cost £5bn'
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Police officer cleared of murdering Chris Kaba
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Conker champion cleared of cheating after probe
David Jakins, 82, who is also known as King Conker, won his men's title "fairly" says organisers.13 hours ago -
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Champion cleared of cheating with a metal chestnut at the World Conker Championships
A British chestnut-whacking champion has been cleared of cheating after an investigation into alleged malfeasance at the World Conker Championships18 hours ago -
Sports - The New York Times
N.F.L. Takeaways: There Is a Clear Team to Beat in the N.F.C.
The Lions aren’t just the best team in the conference. They might be the best team overall, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Yesterday - NFL -
World - The Guardian
‘King Conker’ cleared of cheating at World Conker Championships
David Jakins is cleared of any wrongdoing after he was found with a steel nut in his pocket. The winner of the World Conker Championships has been cleared of any wrongdoing after he was found with ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
British Champions Day 2024: Anmaat shock 40-1 winner of Champion Stakes – as it happened
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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 TV3 days ago -
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Camping program clears minds and creates possibilities for young men
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‘You are our champion’: solidarity springs up for Gisèle Pelicot around the world
From Australia to Belgium, the French woman at the centre of a mass rape trial has galvanised conversations about sexual violence. She has been hailed as a feminist hero across France, commended ...4 days ago -
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Giants WR Nabers clears protocol, set to return
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World - The Guardian
Twente 1-3 Chelsea: Women’s Champions League – live rezction
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Politics - The Hill
Harris champions a vital mission: More Black male teachers in our schools
In 2012, I began my teaching career as a Black male educator at Greenwood High School through the Teach for America program. At the time, more than 6 percent of the country’s teachers were Black ...4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Oisin Murphy turns to counselling amid demands as champion jockey
Rider to be crowned at Ascot on Saturday for fourth time Murphy unsure if demands will permit run at fifth title Oisin Murphy has turned the race for the 2024 Flat riders’ title into a ...4 days ago -
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 ...4 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
How Europe’s battery champion descended into crisis
Insiders say Northvolt, Europe’s best-funded start-up, has been beset by problems from the start5 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Brit Hume: 'Combative' Harris didn't 'clear doubts' with Fox interview
Fox News pundit Brit Hume said Vice President Harris did little to quell critics with an interview she granted to the network this week. "She was combative and energetic and she certainly landed ...5 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Arsenal 4-1 Vålerenga: Women’s Champions League – live reaction
Champions League updates from the 8pm BST kick-off Fowler earns Manchester City win after St Pölten scare Live scoreboard | Moving the Goalposts | And mail Sarah Strictly Come Dancing ...5 days ago - UEFA Champions League -
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How This Female Founder Went From a Big-Business Executive to Climate Champion
Karen Sheffield is turning the tide on deploying capital to climate tech startups.5 days ago - Climate -
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.5 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 ...5 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.6 days ago -
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 pocket6 days ago -
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Conker-fuffle after cheat claim by 'sore loser'
David Jakins admits to owning a steel conker, but denies foul play during the tournament.6 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 ...October 14 -
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Countdown champion accused of stabbing rival
John Cowen allegedly attacked man with a knife at a quiz-themed event in Blackpool, a court hears.October 14 -
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The conversation: Can the Celtics repeat their formula and repeat as NBA champions?
Let's preview the 2024-25 Boston Celtics, including their best-case and worst-case scenariosOctober 14 - NBA -
Business - Financial Times
Alex Salmond, Scottish first minister and independence champion, 1954-2024
Political heavyweight whose turbulent career culminated in 2014 referendum defeatOctober 13 -
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Alex Salmond: Champion of independence leaves a fractured political legacy
Alex Salmond, who has died at the age of 69, led the SNP into power and through the 2014 referendum.October 13 -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
SpaceX's Starship Cleared for New Test Flight
The FAA said requirements have been met for the next launch. The company has criticized the length of reviews.October 12 - SpaceX