Author: Justin M. Larson

The prospect of Team GB ­playing cricket at the 2028 Los Angeles ­Olympic Games has moved a step closer with confirmation the England and Wales Cricket Board and Cricket Scotland are joining forces for the sport’s long-awaited return.Cricket has not featured at the Olympics since 1900 – Great ­Britain’s men beat France in a two-team ­tournament – but two six‑team T20 tournaments for men and women are booked in for the LA Games. The ­qualification ­criteria is yet to be announced but the ECB and Cricket Scotland are ­establishing GB Cricket to oversee their ­potential teams.The next step is to have this body…

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The Nintendo Switch 2’s first Pokémon title, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, will officially release on Oct. 16, 2025. Pokémon Company International announced on Wednesday that the game will be available on the Switch with players given the choice to retrieve the Switch 2 edition via an upgrade pack. Digital pre-orders for Pokémon Legends: Z-A will begin on June 5 — the same day the Nintendo Switch 2 releases to the masses. The Pokémon Company also announced that a new Pokémon Presents livestream is scheduled for July 22, 2025. The stream will include “the latest updates and news from the world of…

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AI image for representation. President Donald Trump has launched a bold new initiative: a $175 billion “Golden Dome” missile defense system, designed to shield the US from long-range missile threats by adversaries like China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran. Trump says it will be “fully operational” by the end of his term in 2029. But some critics argue this plan is less about keeping Americans safe and more about enriching Trump’s allies-particularly Elon Musk.The initial $25 billion down payment-approved by Republicans in Congress-will launch a network of space-based interceptors and sensors, building on decades of missile defense efforts. Yet, even…

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US stocks held steady Wednesday, maintaining their momentum after a sharp rebound brought major indexes within striking distance of record highs. Investors are eyeing corporate earnings, particularly from Nvidia, while digesting mixed global signals and recent retail sector updates.The S&P 500 rose 0.1% in early trading, continuing a steady climb driven by optimism that the worst of trade-related disruptions under President Donald Trump’s administration may be over. The Nasdaq composite gained 0.2%, buoyed by anticipation around Nvidia’s results, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average was little changed, AP reported.Retailers led some early gains. Abercrombie & Fitch jumped after its profit…

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Swara Bhasker, facing online criticism for post-pregnancy weight gain after her daughter Raabiyaa’s birth, responded by referencing Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s similar experience. Bhasker highlighted the relentless scrutiny women in the entertainment industry face regarding their bodies and personal choices. She praised Aishwarya’s dignified handling of the trolling she endured after Aaradhya’s birth, emphasizing the unfair pressure on female celebrities. Actor Swara Bhasker, who embraced motherhood with the birth of her daughter Raabiyaa in September 2023, is no stranger to online trolling—this time over her post-pregnancy weight gain. But rather than letting the negativity bring her down, Swara chose to address…

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Sophie HutchinsonHealth correspondentFamily handoutJamie and Kate Scott on holiday before the pandemicFamilies of those harmed by Covid vaccines told the UK Covid Inquiry they were forced to support each other during the pandemic because there was no other help.Kate Scott, who represents the group Vaccine Injured and Bereaved UK (VIBUK), said they felt they were “almost being pushed into the shadows during the pandemic”.The inquiry also heard from a victims’ group in Scotland which raised concerns that the vaccine had been rolled out too quickly, and that safety had been sacrificed for speed. This is the Inquiry’s fourth module, which…

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Persistent stress can raise cortisol levels, negatively affecting essential brain regions like the cortex and hippocampus, leading to challenges in memory, emotional stability, and decision-making. As Dr. Clint Steele notes, our brains react identically to stressors, whether they are tangible or conjured in our minds. Cortisol levels rise and fall naturally throughout the day. Known as the body’s primary stress hormone, cortisol is essential for survival, but in chronic excess, it becomes a silent killer of brain health. When the cortisol levels peak persistently, it can lead to a range of problems and also damage the brain. The damage often…

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Isaac del Toro of UAE Team Emirates-XRG maintained his excellent form at the Giro d’Italia to win stage 17 with a perfectly timed sprint on Wednesday, the Mexican’s first stage victory helping him to extend his lead in the overall standings.The 155km route from San Michele all’Adige to Bormio was less punishing than stage 16 on Tuesday, but featured two difficult climbs at Passo del Tonale and Passo del Mortirolo, with a total of 3,800 metres of elevation.Del Toro was the freshest man at the end of the final ascent and he broke away from Romain Bardet (Picnic PostNL) and…

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Split screen on phones is not a feature I take advantage of often, probably because it always feels so cramped on such a small screen with two apps mostly split down the middle. On a tablet, it makes a slot of sense and I frequently pin apps or split them to get more things done at once with the extra screen real estate – it’s just the phone situation that I can’t handle. Samsung clearly understands this and is making a change to split screen in One UI 8 that might make it more appealing for people like me. In…

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Elon Musk characterised it as a “massive spending bill” that increases the federal deficit. (AI image) Elon Musk is disappointed with Donald Trump! The Tesla CEO, who is one of Trump’s biggest supporters, has expressed disapproval of Trump’s primary legislative proposal, ‘The One Big Beautiful Bill’.’This marks a significant fracture in their partnership that was established during the last year’s campaign and was set to transform American governance and federal administration, reports Associated Press.The tech magnate, who backed Trump’s campaign with a minimum contribution of $250 million and has served his administration as a senior adviser, expressed disappointment regarding what…

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NEW DELHI: India’s data centre (DC) sector attracted investments totalling approximately $15 billion since 2020 and is expected to witness an additional $20–25 billion in funding over the next six years, according to a report by real estate consultancy Colliers. Driven by a surge in cloud computing, artificial intelligence adoption, and digital transformation, India’s data centre capacity across seven major cities has reached 1,263 MW as of April 2025. This figure is projected to more than triple, surpassing 4,500 MW by 2030. Currently, the total DC footprint occupies 15.9 million square feet of real estate, which is anticipated to expand…

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Veteran filmmaker Rono Mukherjee, who is known for directing films like Haiwan (1977) and Tu Hi Meri Zindagi (1965), passed away in Mumbai on May 28 at the age of 83. He had reportedly been suffering from age-related health issues for the past few months.The Mukherjee family, one of Bollywood’s most illustrious film dynasties, came together to pay their last respects to the late director. His daughter, actress Sharbani Mukherjee, was seen surrounded by cousins and close family members during the final rites.Kajol absent due to film promotions, others attend despite rainWhile cousins Tanishaa Mukerji and filmmaker Ayan Mukerji were…

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Healthcare staff will start encouraging patients to enjoy nature and the outdoors in a new scheme in the West Midlands.More than 40 health organisations have received training and free booklets to share with people they support in the hope of boosting their well-being as part of the scheme from the RSPB and the West Midlands Combined Authority.The Nature Prescription project encourages people to connect with the outdoors at a time to suit them, an RSPB spokesperson said.The charity said it wanted more medical staff to take part, particularly those based in Sandwell, Walsall and Birmingham.Alexis Johnson, RSPB Nature and Well-being…

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Just a couple of weeks after stressing the importance of facing the best players in the world more frequently in order to improve her own game, Emma Raducanu’s hopes were unfortunately realised. She walked on to Court Philippe-Chatrier on Wednesday afternoon for the toughest challenge in her sport.The task of facing Iga Swiatek at the French Open, her fortress, was unsurprisingly too much for Raducanu and in the second successive grand slam tournament she was dismantled by her imperious opponent, the fifth seed, who eased into the third round at Roland Garros with a 6-1, 6-2 win.As she chases down…

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French First Lady Brigitte Macron appeared to publicly shove her husband, President Emmanuel Macron, in the face before delivering a stinging four-word remark, according to a professional lip reader.The incident unfolded as the French president’s plane landed in Hanoi on Sunday evening. As the aircraft door opened, Brigitte, 72, placed both hands on her husband’s face and firmly pushed him away in front of waiting cameras.In footage that has since gone viral, Macron, 47, is seen trying to keep his composure. The French president says “Hi,” before stepping forward to greet his wife. However, she immediately brushes him off and…

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Macy’s Inc. reported a decline in first-quarter sales and profit on Wednesday, but still managed to surpass Wall Street expectations. The department store chain, however, revised its full-year profit forecast downward, citing more cautious consumer behaviour and the rising cost impact from US trade tariffs.Sales for the three months ended May 3 dropped to $4.79 billion from $5 billion a year ago, beating analysts’ expectations of $4.42 billion, according to FactSet. Comparable sales, which include online and store performance, fell 2%. Macy’s noted comparable sales growth at its higher-end Bloomingdale’s and cosmetics chain Bluemercury, AP reported.Despite the overall decline, Macy’s…

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Mohit Suri shares insights on Alia Bhatt’s early talent. He recalls her understanding of music at a young age. Suri praises Bhatt’s emotional depth and acting skills. He mentions texting her after strong performances. Suri expresses his desire to collaborate with Bhatt again. He wants a role that matches her abilities. He values their relationship and her talent. From a precocious 10-year-old with a keen eye for music to one of Bollywood’s most gifted actresses, Alia Bhatt’s journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. In an exclusive chat, filmmaker Mohit Suri, who also happens to be her cousin, opens up…

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The Covid inquiry was launched by former Prime Minister Boris Johnson in June 2022, more than a year after he said the government’s actions would be put “under the microscope”.The announcement came after the Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice campaign said it was considering launching a judicial review over government “time-wasting”. Johnson said the inquiry would cover decision-making during the pandemic by the UK government, as well as the administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.The first public hearings took place in London in June 2023. Subsequent hearings have been held in Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast.Public inquiries are established and…

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Dr. Jeffrey Long, an oncologist practicing in Kentucky, has spent years treating terminally ill patients. After hearing hundreds of stories from patients who had near-death experiences, he became deeply interested in the subject, and he soon became the founder of the Near Death Experience Research Foundation.In a conversation with Business Insider, Long talked about how one fine day, for his research, he was skimming through books, and then found a book that talked about NDE and the afterlife. And eventually, after talking to hundreds and thousands of people, he realised that these experiences are too consistent, too detailed, and too…

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A day before the first one-day international against West Indies, England’s players were up and about early on the Colts Ground opposite Aldi. Harry Brook starts as their new permanent white-ball captain in this sold-out day-nighter, a game in which eighth host ninth in the middle aisle of the men’s ODI rankings.Those rankings sometimes elicit a shrug among the major nations but neither side is one at present. South Africa and Zimbabwe are hosts of the 14-team World Cup in 2027, after which the next eight spots are booked via the International Cricket Council ladder in March that year. West…

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As a part of the new One UI 8 beta update from Samsung, we’re getting a brand new Quick Share experience that should end up on other Android phones, like Google’s Pixel line. Since Google and Samsung teamed up to collaborate on Quick Share a little over a year ago, we assume the experience should hit the Android platform and not just Samsung’s newest phones. In One UI 8, Samsung has introduced what is essentially a 2-page Quick Share experience. You now have dedicated pages for “Receive” and “Send” that should make the whole experience much less confusing and possibly…

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