Author: Justin M. Larson

Kelly Simmons, the former director of the women’s professional game in England, has attacked Sir Jim Ratcliffe over his remarks about Manchester United’s women’s team, arguing they are “sending a signal … about what he thinks about women, not just the women’s game”.Simmons, one of the most respected voices in women’s football, made the criticisms as she outlined what she saw as a general reluctance within established clubs to invest in the women’s game. Ratcliffe has ­previously said he saw United’s men’s team as “the main issue” and “what moves the needle” at the club. He was not at Wembley…

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Elon Musk learned the hard way that Donald Trump is beyond control—or even the illusion of it. In Captain America: Brave New World, Harrison Ford plays a President who becomes the Red Hulk—transforming into something so powerful, so uncontrollable, that not even his own office can contain him.In 2025, Silicon Valley’s elite are learning they backed their own version of the Red Hulk. Elon Musk learned it the hard way. A SpaceX rocket, after all, can be stabilised. It might blow up mid-flight, but it obeys the rules of physics. Donald Trump, by contrast, is pure political radiation—volatile, vengeful, and…

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2023 Prius Prime on display, April 6, 2023.Scott Mlyn | CNBCPLANO, Texas — Twenty-five years after introducing many Americans to hybrid vehicles with the Prius, Toyota Motor is targeting significant growth in plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, or PHEVs.Such cars can function as an all-electric vehicle for a certain number of miles before they need a traditional gas-powered engine. Unlike traditional hybrids like the Prius that use a small amount of battery technologies, PHEVs also need to be charged with a plug, like an EV, to use the electric range.PHEVs aren’t new. Toyota first introduced the Prius as a PHEV in…

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Ibrahim Ali Khan and Palak Tiwari sparked dating rumours after a movie outing with Sara Ali Khan at Mumbai’s PVR Juhu. The trio’s coordinated looks and previous Goa holiday sightings fueled speculation. Palak, daughter of Shweta Tiwari, and Ibrahim, son of Saif Ali Khan, are both rising Bollywood stars. Ibrahim Ali Khan and Palak Tiwari have fueled dating speculation once more after they were seen enjoying a movie outing alongside Sara Ali Khan. The three were spotted at Mumbai’s PVR Juhu, with Sara and Palak entering the theater together before meeting up with Ibrahim, who was waiting by the elevator.Ibrahim’s…

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As a former football pundit, columnist, seminarian and novelist, André Ventura is not a man given to understatement. But as the final results of Portugal’s snap general election confirmed that his far-right Chega party had leapfrogged the socialists to become the second biggest party in parliament, his words may have been spot on.“Nothing will be the same again,” the newly minted leader of the opposition promised after Wednesday’s tally. Ventura also told the Portuguese people that Chega would not be seeking to emulate the centre-left Socialist party (PS) or the centre-right Social Democratic party (PSD) which have, between them, governed…

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Elon Musk officially announced his departure from the Donald Trump administration on May 28, 2025 marking the end of his brief but headline-grabbing tenure as head of the US Department of Government Efficiency, better known as DOGE. Appointed as a “Special Government Employee” with a limited 130-day term, Musk’s presence in Washington was as disruptive as it was symbolic.Known for his tech empire and unconventional leadership, Musk entered federal bureaucracy with a promise to cut waste and revolutionize government operations. However, his tenure was marked by controversy, legal backlash, and limited measurable success. While Musk touted cost savings and sweeping…

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Macy’s cut its full-year profit guidance on Wednesday even as it beat Wall Street’s quarterly earnings expectations, as the retailer’s CEO said it will hike prices of certain items to offset tariffs.In a news release, the department store operator said it reduced its earnings outlook because of higher tariffs, more promotions and “some moderation” in discretionary spending. Macy’s stuck by its full-year sales forecast, however. For fiscal 2025, Macy’s now expects adjusted earnings per share of $1.60 to $2, down from its previous forecast of $2.05 to $2.25. It reaffirmed its full-year sales guidance of between $21 billion and $21.4 billion,…

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Preity Zinta was visibly upset as Punjab Kings lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2025 Qualifier 1. Fans expressed sympathy on social media, saying, “You deserve better team Preity Zinta.” RJ Mahvash shared the disappointment, while Anushka Sharma joyfully celebrated RCB’s victory in the stands. Preity Zinta, the actress and co-owner of Punjab Kings, was visibly distressed following her team’s heavy loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2025 Qualifier 1. Supporters flooded social media with messages of sympathy, expressing disappointment in the players for not meeting expectations and letting her down.Preity’s Emotions During the MatchThe actress once…

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“Who would like to hear about what happens when you’re dying?”In the final episode of the FX series Dying for Sex, a hospice nurse with an oddly comforting sense of enthusiasm explains to a patient what to expect as she dies.“Death is not a mystery. It is not a medical disaster. It is a bodily process, like giving birth or like going to the bathroom or coughing,” she continues. “Your body knows what to do.”The patient will eat and drink less, for example, and sleep a lot more; she won’t get out of bed and might become delirious. Eventually, her…

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Today, Blink is launching a new version of its affordable smart video doorbell. The Amazon-owned smart security camera company has been releasing budget-friendly and highly-reviewed alternatives to Ring for years now. We thought so highly of the original front porch monitor that it earned a spot as the best budget video doorbell camera on our list. Now, a new version has arrived with some upgraded features. Source link

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India has the seventh largest gold reserves internationally. (AI image) The Reserve Bank’s gold assets value (including gold deposits) saw a substantial rise of 57.12 per cent, reaching Rs 4,31,624.8 crore as of March 31, 2025. This increase was primarily attributed to the addition of 54.13 metric tonnes of gold and the yellow metal’s price appreciation.”As on March 31, 2025, total gold held by the Reserve Bank was 879.58 metric tonnes as compared to 822.10 metric tonnes as on March 31, 2024 reflecting an increase of 57.48 metric tonnes of gold during the year,” said the RBI’s annual report released…

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Shares of Abercrombie & Fitch soared Wednesday, even after the retailer slashed its profit outlook due to tariffs, which are expected to hit its business by $50 million. The company is now expecting full-year earnings per share to be between $9.50 and $10.50, down from a previous range of between $10.40 and $11.40. Analysts were expecting earnings of $10.33 a share, according to LSEG. Abercrombie also cut its operating margin forecast, another closely watched metric by investors. It’s now expecting its operating margin to be between 12.5% and 13.5%, down from a previous range of between 14% to 15%. The company’s guidance includes…

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Robert F Kennedy Jr’s flagship health commission report contains citations to studies that do not exist, according to an investigation by the US publication Notus.The report exposes glaring scientific failures from a health secretary who earlier this week threatened to ban government scientists from publishing in leading medical journals.The 73-page “Make America healthy again” report – which was commissioned by the Trump administration to examine the causes of chronic illness, and which Kennedy promoted it as “gold-standard” science backed by more than 500 citations – includes references to seven studies that appear to be entirely invented, and others that the…

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Since 2022, we’ve been using the prompt “a muscular barbarian with weapons beside a CRT television set, cinematic, 8K, studio lighting” to test AI image generators like Midjourney. It’s time to bring that barbarian to life. A muscular barbarian man holding an axe, standing next to a CRT television set. He looks at the TV, then to the camera and literally says, “You’ve been looking for this for years: a muscular barbarian with weapons beside a CRT television set, cinematic, 8K, studio lighting. Got that, Benj?” The video above represents significant technical progress in AI media synthesis over the course…

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Phil Salt and Virat Kohli (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Phil Salt was in a hurry, and so were Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), as they stormed into the IPL 2025 final with a thumping eight-wicket win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Qualifier 1 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur on Thursday.After Suyash Sharma (3/17) and Josh Hazlewood (3/21) combined to dismantle PBKS for a paltry 101 in just 14.1 overs, Salt launched a fiery assault during the chase. The England opener brought up his fifty in just 23 balls — his fastest in the IPL — and remained…

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