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The Archers radio star June Spencer dies aged 105

The actress played matriarch Peggy Woolley in BBC Radio 4's long-running drama from 1951 until 2022.

June Spencer: Veteran Archers star who found art could imitate life

The actress was the last surviving original cast member of BBC Radio 4 serial The Archers.

Disposable vapes to be banned from June

Ministers say the Tobacco and Vapes Bill is intended to prevent environmental damage and protect children's health.

England's Slade and Spencer start against All Blacks

Centre Henry Slade will resume his starting role in England's midfield against New Zealand on Saturday despite playing only 54 minutes of club rugby this season.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox wins reelection bid

Gov. Spencer Cox (R) has won Utah's gubernatorial race over state Rep. Brian King (D), according to a projection from The Hill/Decision Desk HQ. The incumbent's general election victory follows ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Borthwick backs ‘energised’ Henry Slade to sparkle on England return

Slade selected at outside-centre against New Zealand Ben Spencer to make first England start on Saturday Steve Borthwick has insisted he is not taking a risk by selecting Henry Slade to face the ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Dawn Richard and Spencer Zahn lean into the quiet moments for their new album

Former Danity Kane member Dawn Richard turned to music to process the grief of losing a family member and the stress of having parents in and out of the hospital

Entertainment - ABC News - October 29

Marks & Spencer Beats Profit Views, Warns of Persistent Challenges

Marks & Spencer reported profit ahead of expectations for the first half of fiscal 2025, but warned that the uncertain consumer backdrop is expected to remain in the rest of the year.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

Trump PAC has raised about $7.5 million in crypto donations since early June

A political action committee supporting Donald Trump's presidential bid has raised about $7.5 million in cryptocurrencies.

Business - CNBC - October 16

Nvidia stock rises to new record, exceeding June high as AI trade is rekindled

Shares of Nvidia rose more than 3% on Thursday, briefly tapping a new intraday high of $140.89. It bested a previous record of $140.76, set June 20.

Business - CNBC - October 17

Norris on pole for US Grand Prix after Verstappen wins sprint race as they restart F1 title fight

McLaren’s Lando Norris edged Red Bull’s Max Verstappen for the pole at the United States Grand Prix on Saturday

Sports - ABC News - October 19

Bitcoin rises 3% after topping $73,000 for the first time since March

Bitcoin has struggled to reclaim the $70,000 level this year after reaching a record of $73,797.68 in March.

Business - CNBC - October 29

Spencer Rattler starts hot, sputters in debut as Bucs wallop Saints in NFC South showdown

A tough divisional matchup doesn't go the Saints' way as former five-star Rattler begins his NFL career.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 13

Broncos vs. Saints: Denver routs New Orleans 33-10 in ugly loss for Dennis Allen in Sean Payton's return to NOLA

Neither team put on much of a show. The Broncos were good enough to get a win, at least. They’re 4-3 this season, which is a testament to Sean Payton’s coaching.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

Saints expect to start rookie Spencer Rattler in place of Derek Carr for third week in a row

Rattler is looking to avoid becoming the first quarterback in team history to start his career 0-3

Sports - CBS Sports - October 23

Braves injury updates: Ronald Acuña Jr., Spencer Strider unlikely to be ready for 2025 Opening Day

Atlanta opens the season against the Padres

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

Friday Briefing: Stars Rally for Harris

Plus, an interview with the Taliban’s most fearsome leader.

World - The New York Times - October 25

Star Wars memorabilia auction raises £177k

One man sold his entire collection to pay for his upcoming wedding, an auction house says.

A Whisperer to the Stars on the Middle East Conflict

Many in Hollywood have struggled to navigate how to talk about their support for Israel on social media. Some of them have turned to Hen Mazzig for advice.

Business - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Williams stars as Bears maul Jaguars in London

Chicago’s rookie quarterback Caleb Williams puts on a show in London as he leads the Bears to a 35-16 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Succession star praised for emotional film role

The actor stars opposite Jesse Eisenberg in A Real Pain, a film about family and grief with a comedic spin.

Colorado State star WR Horton out for season

Colorado State wide receiver Tory Horton, a two-time first-team All-Mountain West selection, will miss the rest of the season and end his decorated college career with an injury that will require ...

Sports - ESPN - October 14

Bills land star WR Cooper in trade with Browns

The Bills acquired wide receiver Amari Cooper in a trade with the Browns on Tuesday.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

The star who proved he had the X factor

With One Direction, he achieved success beyond his teenage talent show dreams, but struggled with fame.

In pictures: Life of former One Direction singer

The former One Direction star died at the age of 31 in Argentina on Wednesday.

Identifying 3 of this season's secret fantasy football stars

Andy Behrens shines a light on three players who are delivering more than their fantasy stats suggest.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

"South Pacific" star Mitzi Gaynor dead at 93

The singer, dancer and actress wowed audiences in movies, on TV, and in Vegas for nearly eight decades.

Mitzi Gaynor, star of ‘South Pacific,’ dies at 93

Actor-dancer Mitzi Gaynor has died at age 93

Entertainment - ABC News - October 17

Stars sign Oettinger to 8-year, $66M extension

Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger, who has a 116-48-23 record since entering the NHL in 2020, has signed an 8-year, $66 million extension with the Stars.

Sports - ESPN - October 17

Angelina Jolie 'spellbinding' as opera star Callas

The actress plays the lead role in Pablo Larraín's Maria, which could place her in the Oscars race.

Soto powers Yanks to 1st World Series since '09

In his first season with the Yankees, Juan Soto sent the storied franchise back to the World Series for the first time since 2009, as his three-run homer proved to be the difference in a 5-2 win ...

Sports - ESPN - October 20

Starring in Kamala Harris’s Closing Argument: Donald Trump

Vice President Kamala Harris has made a notable shift in strategy to paint Donald Trump as unfit and dangerous as Democrats grow anxious about the closeness of the race just two weeks out.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

Broken-leg Olympic marathon star resumes training

Rose Harvey completed the race in Paris despite running most of it with a fractured femur.

Mahomes & Washington star in best plays of week seven

Watch the best plays from week seven of the 2024 NFL season, including a Patrick Mahomes rushing masterclass for the Kansas City Chiefs and a 97-yard punt return touchdown at Wembley by the ...

Former Strictly star Giovanni says he's strict but not a bully

Giovanni Pernice speaks for the first time since a BBC report into allegations about his behaviour.

Fed should beware of wishing on an R-star

US central bank risks reviving inflation if it keeps lowering the federal funds rate in pursuit of a nirvana state

World - Financial Times - October 23

Kansas City Is Working to Acquire a Star Wide Receiver

A franchise that has lost several key players to injury is said to be focused on adding five-time Pro Bowl receiver Deandre Hopkins.

Sports - The New York Times - October 23

Why ‘Floppy’ Ankles Are a Blessing and a Curse for a Soccer Star

Harry Kane’s physiology predisposes him to injury but also aids his prolific scoring.