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'Reprehensible': Why 2 swing states may not announce a 2024 election winner for several days

The 2024 presidential election may come down to how a handful of critical swing states vote, and a winner may not be declared in two of those states for several days due to mail-in ballot rules. In order to capture a majority of Electoral College votes, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris — the presumptive Democratic nomi...

2024-07-27T12:29:23Z

'These numbers are insane': MSNBC panel stunned by massive sign-up of Harris volunteers

On Saturday morning the co-hosts and panel of guests on MSNBC's "The Weekend" were stunned by the number of volunteers who have signed up to help Vice President Kamala Harris win the presidency in November. Kicking off the segment on Saturday, MSNBC's Symone Sanders-Townsend pointed out to her co-host Michael Steele that the Harris campaign has sig...

2024-07-27T13:26:57Z

Ex-Marvel boss sells entire stake in Disney after losing board fight

Ex-Marvel boss sells entire stake in Disney after losing board fight - Perlmutter was laid off in 2023 despite remaining Marvel CEO during Disney takeover

2024-07-26T15:26:13Z

The Fall Guy confirms streaming release date

US only for now.

2024-07-27T13:16:43Z

Foreign investor that loaded Thames Water with debt takes control of UK gas network

The former owner of Thames Water is to take full control of Britain’s gas network in a £700m deal. Australian investment giant Macquarie is to buy the 20pc of Britain’s National Gas that it does not already own, handing it full control of a piece of critical national infrastructure. Macquarie is best known in the UK for buying Thames Water in 2006 ...

2024-07-26T17:35:22Z

Aston Martin provides an update on Stroll after big crash at Spa

Lance Stroll brought out the first red flag during the final free practice session of the Belgian Grand Prix weekend. The Aston Martin driver experienced a crash, ending his session. An update has now been provided on the Canadian following the session.

2024-07-27T12:10:21Z

Red Bull Racing break curfew at Spa: Verstappen's team work overnight

Helmut Marko, Red Bull Racing's external advisor, was certainly not happy after the free practice sessions on Friday. The Austrian felt that his team had gone down the wrong path in terms of set-up after the first practice session, making things much more difficult in FP2. Apparently, Red Bull's technical management was in complete agreement with Marko, because after the second session, hard work continued in the pit box.

2024-07-27T08:54:53Z

Spanish wildfires rage as former Latin leaders grounded in Caracas

It happened while you were sleeping. Here is what global agencies reported overnight from Friday to Saturday. Spanish firefighters have been conducting over 50 operations nationwide, extinguishing forest and meadow fires since Friday afternoon. Most of these fires are in central and southwestern Spain, where temperatures have been over 40°C for sev...

2024-07-27T07:08:04Z

Ariarne Titmus shakes off defeat to arch-rival Katie Ledecky as Aussie swimmers make strong statement in the opening heats in Paris

Ariarne Titmus isn't sure about the motive of American swim legend Katie Ledecky, who tasted success in their entree to a main course of the Paris Olympics

2024-07-27T12:18:12Z

UK ticket-holder wins EuroMillions jackpot

A single UK ticket-holder has won the £24m EuroMillions jackpot in Friday's lottery draw.

2024-07-27T07:15:30Z

Who were the masked torchbearer and horse rider at the Olympics opening ceremony?

Who were the masked torchbearer and horse rider at the Olympics opening ceremony? - The armour-wearing horse rider was revealed but the torchbearer remains a mystery

2024-07-26T19:12:01Z

Full list of A-Z medical conditions drivers must report to the DVLA

Drivers could end up voiding their insurance if they don't declare a number of medical conditions to the DVLA

2023-10-08T07:27:46Z

Man Utd pair worth £159m told ‘it’s all over’ with sales urged as third star with ‘attitude issues’ gets lifeline

Ratcliffe has been told he needs to rid Man Utd of the club's bad apples if they are to return to the top four, with only one of three problem players told he should be given a chance to prove himself

2024-07-27T07:06:25Z

London’s £4.5bn ‘super sewer’ warns of fallout from Thames Water crisis

The owner of London’s £4.5bn “super sewer” has warned that crisis-hit Thames Water could withhold tens of millions of pounds from the project. Tideway Tunnel, which is preparing to hand control of the newly-built scheme to Thames next year, said there is a risk that agreed payments will not be made while the troubled utility giant scrambles to cons...

2024-07-27T12:02:25Z

Universal Credit Cut Drives 300,000 Kids Into Poverty, Treasury Reports

Despite secret Treasury warnings, the previous Conservative government pressed ahead with cuts to Universal Credit—plunging 300,000 children into poverty. Here’s the full story. Damning Indictment In a damning indictment of the previous Conservative government’s 14 years in office, recently disclosed documents uncovered by the Mirror have shown that, during the latter stages of the COVID-19 ... Read more

2024-07-27T12:52:17Z

Trump’s sudden debate withdrawal linked to looming criminal sentencing: legal experts

New York Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan is expected to deny Donald Trump’s motion to dismiss his 34-criminal count conviction on September 6, and sentence the ex-president on September 18. That likelihood may be impacting his sudden decision, announced late Thursday night, to pull out from the ABC News September 10 presidential debate he previous...

2024-07-26T15:40:50Z

Classic chocolate bar to return to shelves one last time

After the revival of popular Cadbury's chocolate bar Top Deck earlier this year, we asked readers which discontinued treat they would like to see brought back.

2024-07-24T09:25:02Z

Vauxhall owner could sell off ‘underperforming’ brands as electric car push cripples industry

The boss of popular car owner Stellantis has warned that the company may be forced to sell underperforming brands as the push for electric cars continues to impact the sector. The owner of UK car manufacturer Vauxhall stated that due to the electric vehicle crisis and rush to production, many carmakers are well below targets. Stellantis saw sales r...

2024-07-27T10:01:12Z

Very remarkable: FIA revokes fines for Verstappen, Perez and Ricciardo

On Friday at Spa-Francorchamps, Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez and Daniel Ricciardo were handed out fines for speeding in the pit lane. But the FIA has gone back on their self-imposed decisions during the first free practice for the Belgian Grand Prix. A remarkable decision by the motorsport federation.

2024-07-27T06:24:27Z

More than 350 structures were destroyed by Jasper wildfire in the Canadian Rockies, officials say

More than 350 structures were destroyed by Jasper wildfire in the Canadian Rockies, officials say - Canadian officials say a wildfire in Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rockies this week has destroyed more than 350 structures but all of the critical infrastructure is intact

2024-07-26T20:27:08Z

Russia fears Harris winning US presidential election - WP

The sudden changes in US policy have come as a blow to many members of the Russian elite who follow relations between Moscow and the West, reports The Washington Post. According to analysts, as well as current and former Russian officials, US President Joe Biden's refusal to run in favor of Vice President Kamala Harris turned the election race upsi...

2024-07-27T08:18:33Z

Michael C. Hall returning to Dexter franchise as star of Resurrection sequel series and narrator of Original Sin prequel

After reprising his titular role in 2021's Dexter: New Blood, Michael C. Hall has been announced to return for two new series, narrating the prequel Original Sin and starring in the sequel Resurrection

2024-07-27T07:22:43Z

DVLA issues 'check' warning to drivers over 70 as they face 'ban'

Older drivers have been issued a warning

2024-07-26T13:32:18Z

Olympics-Equestrian-Culture change needed after 'catastrophe', says Germany's Werth

By Tassilo Hummel VERSAILLES, France (Reuters) - Equestrian sports need a cultural change, German seven-times Olympic champion Isabell Werth told Reuters on Saturday as a debate sparked by a video of a leading British rider whipping a horse in training rages on. Six-times Olympic medallist Charlotte Dujardin was suspended on Tuesday after footage emerged showing her whipping a horse's legs

2024-07-27T13:42:31Z

Cineworld confirms plans to shut six sites - full list of cinemas closing

Cineworld is set to close several cinemas for good across the country as part of restructuring plans, with the locations of six to close revealed this morning

2024-07-27T10:14:33Z

Attempt on Trump: FBI wants to question former US President

Former US President Donald Trump is to be summoned for questioning by the FBI regarding an assassination attempt on him during a rally in Pennsylvania, according to CNN. According to the agency, the FBI wants to interview the former President to obtain a victim statement. This is a standard part of the investigation. In its statement, the FBI noted...

2024-07-26T17:01:10Z

‘It’s a ploy!’ Tom Tugendhat blasted by Tories as ECHR U-turn exposed by GB News - 'He's always been woolly on this!'

Tom Tugendhat "could regret" pledging to leave the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), Tory insiders say - after GB News unearthed comments in which the ex-Security Minister categorically ruled out leaving the international body. Tugendhat, who followed former Home Secretary James Cleverly as the second declared Tory leadership hopeful, add...

2024-07-27T07:31:00Z

Boxing Tonight: TV channels, live streams, ring walk start times and fight cards

Heavyweight action takes centre stage tonight when Brits Joe Joyce and Derek Chisora clash in a must-win fight for both men

2024-07-27T06:44:10Z

Children among group of migrants found in Channel

Children among group of migrants found in Channel - In the week up to Saturday, 342 people crossed to the UK in seven small boats, Home Office figures show.

2024-07-27T13:39:51Z

Rob McElhenney says Deadpool & Wolverine cameo was cut: ‘I know Ryan wouldn’t do me like that’

Rob McElhenney says Deadpool & Wolverine cameo was cut: ‘I know Ryan wouldn’t do me like that’ - ‘It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ star said he traveled ‘6,000 miles’ to shoot cameo

2024-07-26T19:11:56Z

Dam disaster in Chelyabinsk: Hundreds evacuated, homes searched

Water has returned to the riverbed in the village of Kiolim in the Chelyabinsk region. The Ministry of Emergency Situations reports that homes are being searched. On Friday, a 100-metre section of the Kialimskoje dam collapsed, and nearly 170 people were evacuated. According to a correspondent from the Access news agency, the village of Kiolim in t...

2024-07-27T11:53:48Z

Drivers face two hour delays on major UK motorway

It's looking like a 'weekend of woe' for travellers.

2024-07-27T08:02:28Z

Newcastle 'Agree Personal Terms' to Sign Noni Madueke

Newcastle United have made progress in their attempts to land Noni Madueke

2024-07-27T06:04:47Z

Curtis Jones injury blow during Liverpool's clash with Real Betis in United States

Curtis Jones was forced off during the first half of Liverpool's pre-season friendly against Real Betis in Pittsburgh, with the midfielder being replaced by Trey Nyoni after a bright start

2024-07-27T06:14:45Z

Manchester City Defender Close to Joining Champions League Finalists

Brazilian defender Yan Couto is close to leaving Manchester City and joining Champions League finalists Borussia Dortmund. The right-back has spent the last two seasons at fellow City Group club Girona, helping the Spanish side finish third in La Liga last season. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Champions League runners-up are close to agreeing a deal for this transfer, with the package expected to be under €30 million. It has been reported...

2024-07-27T14:02:18Z

Celtic Face Transfer Issue As Club ‘Choosing Not To Engage’ With Bhoys

Celtic are facing a battle to sign one of their defensive targets despite holding talks. The post Celtic Face Transfer Issue As Club ‘Choosing Not To Engage’ With Bhoys appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.

2024-07-27T10:50:31Z

Manchester United in talks for Double Transfer Swoop

Manchester United are reportedly in direct talks with Agent Rafaela Pimenta in a swoop which could see the Bayern Munich duo Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui join the club this summer. According to Florian Plettenberg, both players are concrete transfer targets for the Red Devils this summer with both players keen to come to Manchester. Talks and negotiations are ongoing, with Bayern Munich needing to make sales to invest in the players...

2024-07-27T10:52:17Z

Paris 2024 Olympics: Team GB get first medal as Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen secure diving bronze

Paris 2024 Olympics: Team GB get first medal as Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen secure diving bronze - First diving medal by a British female at any Games since 1960

2024-07-27T10:15:55Z

Tyrell Malacia 'sent to hospital' after crash in Man Utd team-mate Marcus Rashford's car

Manchester United defender Tyrell Malacia has only just returned to training after injury but suffered a scare when the car he was travelling in was crashed into

2024-07-27T12:15:46Z

California's largest wildfire spreading rapidly threatening thousands of homes

A massive wildfire in California is spreading rapidly at a rate of eight square miles an hour, threatening thousands of homes and forcing people to flee.

2024-07-27T11:52:43Z

Essex woman, 32, stuns medics by waking up hours before life support was due to be turned off

Essex woman, 32, stuns medics by waking up hours before life support was due to be turned off - ‘I’ve never cried so much in my life’ says mother of woman

2024-07-27T09:15:42Z

Russian warning sparks high-level Pentagon talks on Ukraine

At the beginning of this month, the phone rang at the Pentagon. On the other end, the caller stated that Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov said "he needed to talk to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin about an alleged Ukrainian operation". What happened next remains unclear. The issue is reported by "The New York Times." It concerns two conversa...

2024-07-27T08:08:14Z

New Doctor Who spin-off starring Russell Tovey announced at Comic-Con

New Doctor Who spin-off starring Russell Tovey announced at Comic-Con - ‘Doctor Who’ showrunner Russell T Davies has created the new series

2024-07-26T20:52:02Z

Factbox-How the world's press rated Paris's Olympics Opening Ceremony

PARIS (Reuters) - Paris broke with tradition on Friday by turning the Olympic Opening Ceremony into a parade down the River Seine rather than a stadium-based show. TV viewers around the world were treated to a spectacle performed on bridges, the riverbank and rooftops, culminating with French athletes Marie-Jose Perec and Teddy Riner lighting the Olympic cauldron and a performance from Canada's

2024-07-27T09:41:49Z

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey may hold key to decision on rate cut

The nine-person Monetary Policy Committee will meet on Thursday to vote whether or not to cut for the first time in four years.

2024-07-26T21:10:39Z

Celine Dion leaves fans teary-eyed with comeback performance at Olympic opening ceremony

Celine Dion leaves fans teary-eyed with comeback performance at Olympic opening ceremony - Dion performed Edith Piaf’s ‘L’Hymne à l’amour’ atop the Eiffel Tower during the Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony

2024-07-26T22:32:18Z

Why the BBC can't show full Olympics live coverage and how to watch all events

The BBC is restricted to show just two sports at any one time.

2024-07-26T21:40:22Z

Nasa rover discovers 'possible' signs of life on Mars

Nasa rover discovers 'possible' signs of life on Mars - Perseverance spotted what the space agency has described as an 'arrowhead-shaped' rock with 'veins' flowing through it

2024-07-27T07:45:29Z

How Russia’s summer offensive is failing – and what that means for Ukraine

It could have been a war-winning blow. With Ukraine short of men, ammunition, and trenches, Russia this spring launched its biggest offensive operation since the full-scale invasion began in 2022. But with around two months of the summer left, it has failed to achieve its most ambitious goals: there has been neither a grand Russian breakthrough nor...

2024-07-27T10:47:18Z

Ruud van Nistelrooy influence clear as training drill offers clear hint on Man Utd change

Manchester United have bought in Ruud van Nistelrooy as an assistant and the ex-forward has been looking to stamp his authority with drills that could change their attacking plan

2024-07-27T11:45:42Z