Mark Ogden, Senior Writer, ESPN FCMay 15, 2023, 06:00 AM ET Manchester United have entered the decisive days of their season, with their prospects of success or failure resting on a handful of games in the Premier League and FA Cup. But thanks to the ongoing takeover saga surrounding the club, they are already facing
The 76th Cannes Film Festival begins today, with the movie world’s movers and shakers jetting into the French Riviera from around the world. Last year’s festival produced three Oscar best picture nominees, so all eyes are on the films up for contention this time around. It’s a record year for female filmmakers too, with seven
In this article MSFT ATVI Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Microsoft logo is seen on a smartphone placed on displayed Activision Blizzard’s games character. Dado Ruvic | Reuters European Union regulators on Monday approved Microsoft’s proposed $69 billion acquisition of gaming firm Activision Blizzard, subject to remedies offered by the U.S. tech giant. The
Supermarket fuel prices were roughly 5p more expensive per litre in 2022 than pre-pandemic levels, an investigation by the competition watchdog has found. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has said that factors beyond the invasion of Ukraine have impacted the price customers are paying at the pumps and weak competition has helped drive increases.
ITV daytime stalwart Phillip Schofield has stepped down as presenter of This Morning after days of intense speculation over his relationship with co-host Holly Willoughby. In a statement released on Saturday, the 61-year-old said he understood ITV had decided “the current situation cannot go on”. Willoughby herself released a short statement, in which she said
A parliamentary inquiry has concluded that Boris Johnson knowingly misled parliament multiple times with his statements about parties in Downing Street that breached COVID rules. The privileges committee of MPs found Mr Johnson’s breaches serious enough to recommend a suspension of 90 days, if he were still an MP – far exceeding the period needed
Sir Keir Starmer has said it “does not pass the common sense test” that EU nationals who have lived in the UK long-term can’t vote in general elections. The Labour leader also said it is “not such an outlandish idea” to allow 16 and 17-year-olds to cast a ballot, as he confirmed his party is
The ‘Godfather of poker’, Doyle Brunson has died at the age of 89. The legendary figure of the game died on Sunday in Las Vegas, his family announced, via his agent on Twitter. Their statement said: “It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our father, Doyle Brunson. “He was a beloved
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in the UK for “substantive negotiations” with Rishi Sunak, as the UK is set to confirm further military aid for Kyiv. The Ukrainian president will meet Mr Sunak at Chequers, the prime minister’s country retreat. Two Russian commanders killed – latest updates The government said Mr Sunak will confirm
Former British Army Intelligence Officer and Chief Executive of McKenzie Intelligence, Forbes McKenzie takes us through what’s happening in the east of Ukraine and Russia’s tactics. #Ukraine #Russia #War For the latest developments in Ukraine: https://qrcode.skynews.com/skynews/ukraineblog SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/skynews Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skynews
Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin announced that his private military company would leave the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut on May 10 because his fighters lack ammunition. #CNN #News
Tesla is stepping up its in-car driver monitoring as it starts to count yawns, blinks, and more to keep track of how drowsy the driver is. Over the years, Tesla has been criticized for not putting a lot of emphasis on driver monitoring with its advanced driver-assist features under the Autopilot and Full Self-Driving packages.
Rebekah Vardy has spoken for the first time about her experiences of growing up as a Jehovah’s Witness. In a Channel 4 documentary she alleges the religion failed to support her through sexual abuse as a child. The media personality and wife of footballer Jamie Vardy was raised as a Jehovah’s Witness in Norwich but
ESPN News Services May 14, 2023, 07:20 PM ET DARLINGTON, S.C. — William Byron avoided a wreck between Ross Chastain and Kyle Larson on a restart six laps from the end and held on to win the Goodyear 400 in overtime at Darlington Raceway on Sunday. Byron, who got pushed out of the way by
Fanatics logo is seen on the dugout wall before the game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park on July 3, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) Justin Berl | Getty Images Fanatics has agreed to acquire the U.S. operations of PointsBet, marking the sports giant’s first major
Britain is at risk of forgetting “how to do things for ourselves”, the home secretary will warn, as she increases pressure on Rishi Sunak to cut net migration. The home secretary will use a speech at the National Conservatism Conference today to call for the Conservatives to renew their 2019 manifesto commitment, which promised “fewer
Babies are dying needlessly due to overstretched maternity services, failures to adhere to national safety standards, and persistent social and racial inequalities, charities have warned. More than 5,000 babies are stillborn or die within the first four weeks of life every year in the UK, according to a report by baby loss charities Sands and
It was a night of glitz and glamour, with the stars descending on the Royal Festival Hall for the biggest night in the UK television calendar. Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet picked up an award for best leading actress while Ben Whishaw took the gong for leading actor for his performance as the under-pressure doctor in
Turkey’s election appears to be heading for a run-off, as it looks likely the two main candidates will fail to clear the 50% threshold needed to avoid a second round. With 99.4% of the domestic votes and 84% of the overseas votes counted, Recep Tayyip Erdogan had 49.4% of the votes and Kemal Kilicdaroglu had
Turkey’s election appears to be heading for a run-off despite both main rivals claiming to have an early lead. Voter support for current President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has dipped below the 50% needed to secure a victory, according to the state-run Anadolu Agency. The opposition mayor of the Turkish capital, Ankara, said that it was
There’s been a lot of fuss about the supposed “$14,000 GM electric mini-truck” recently, but you probably shouldn’t get too worked up about it. That’s not to say that electric mini-trucks aren’t an exciting new field. I’m a proud owner of one and I love the thing. Mini-trucks, and especially electric mini-trucks, are incredibly useful
In this article HTZ Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Tesla Model 3 electric vehicles at a Hertz neighborhood location. Hertz Consumers may be on the fence about whether it’s yet time to buy EVs, but car-rental giant Hertz Global Holdings has made the leap. Markets boosted shares of Estero, Fla.-based Hertz after its recent
King Charles III appears in public at Buckingham Palace ahead of Saturday’s coronation where a woman kisses his hand as he greets crowds. #CNN #News #shorts
A retirement savings platform which previously secured backing from Legal & General will this week unveil a $95m (£76m) fundraising led by a New York-based private equity investor. Sky News has learnt that Smart, which was founded in 2014, will announce the capital raise on Monday. It will be led by Aquiline Capital Partners, which
The Tories have a “great opportunity” with a mood of “steely determination”, cabinet minister Grant Shapps has told Sky News, despite a local election drubbing and party infighting. Speaking on the Sophy Ridge On Sunday programme, the energy secretary also said he “completely and fundamentally” disagreed that the Conservatives cannot come back and win. Former
Pat Cullen, the general secretary of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), has called on Health Secretary Stephen Barclay to restart pay negotiations with a double-digit pay rise. RCN members will be balloted again for strike action on 23 May after the existing six-month mandate ran out at the start of the month. Ms Cullen
Bluetti, makers of portable power systems both large and small, is hosting a Mother’s Day sale that finally answers the question: “Why doesn’t everyone get their mom a portable power supply for Mother’s Day?” At Electrek, we discover ways to get more readers excited to go electric, and this latest sale might be all the
The investor who ran the country’s biggest natural gas ETF said he believes prices have hit bottom. John Love, who managed the United States Natural Gas Fund, cites global demand and production dynamics for his bull case. “They’re [producers] looking to the future,” the U.S. Commodity Funds CEO told CNBC’s “ETF Edge” this week. “This
The attack on the home of Vladimir Putin happened in the early hours of Wednesday, prompting the Russian President to blame Ukraine for what he said was a “terrorist act”. However, some experts have suggested the attack may have been a false flag operation created by Moscow. Military analyst Sean Bell looks at some potential
Longtime Trump Organization executives Matthew Calamari Sr. and his son Matthew Calamari Jr. are expected to appear before the grand jury investigating possible mishandling of classified documents brought to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home, sources said. Prosecutors are expected to ask them about the handling of the surveillance footage and Trump employees’ conversations following the subpoena, according
Tens of thousand of people living along the coast of Bangladesh and Myanmar have been urged to seek shelter as the nations brace for an extremely severe cyclone – known as Storm Mocha – on Sunday. Volunteers used loudspeakers to warn individuals in coastal districts, that are expected to experience gusts of wind up to
Brett Okamoto, ESPN Staff WriterMay 13, 2023, 05:59 PM ET Close MMA columnist for ESPN.com Analyst for “MMA Live” Covered MMA for Las Vegas Sun CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — Jailton Almeida still has a long way to reach the top of the heavyweight division, but it certainly appears he’ll be a force to reckon with
A night like no other, this year’s Eurovision was an extravaganza of musical legends and royalty, show stopping acts and political statements – despite President Zelenskyy’s ban from sharing a message during the show. Hosts Graham Norton, Hannah Waddingham, Ukrainian TV star Julia Sanina, and Alesha Dixon guided Eurovision fans through 26 performances, and the