July 20, 2023 - Brief Briefing

FTX lawyers accuse Sam Bankman-Fried of financing his criminal defense with $10 million in misappropriated funds

Indicted FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried exits United States Court in New York City, June 15, 2023. Mike Segar | Reuters Sam Bankman-Fried, co-founder of...

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FTX lawyers accuse Sam Bankman-Fried of financing his criminal defense with million in misappropriated funds

Politics

Nigel Farage calls bank’s apology ‘a start’ but ‘no way near enough’ after account row

Nigel Farage has called on MPs to hold an inquiry into NatWest after one of the group’s banks, Coutts, closed his account. The former...

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Nigel Farage calls bank's apology 'a start' but 'no way near enough' after account row

Politics

Chris Pincher appealing against eight-week Commons suspension

Former Tory MP Chris Pincher is appealing an eight-week suspension – which was recommended after an investigation into groping claims made against him. A...

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Chris Pincher appealing against eight-week Commons suspension

Technology

Why Tesla investors should care about Elon Musk’s multiplying ventures

Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his security detail depart the company’s local office in Washington, January 27, 2023. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters Elon Musk‘s...

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Why Tesla investors should care about Elon Musk's multiplying ventures

By-elections: Rishi Sunak faces triple blow as polls close in three seats – including Boris Johnson’s old constituency

Polling stations have closed in by-elections that could deliver a triple blow to Rishi Sunak – with the Liberal Democrats already claiming victory in...

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Politics

By-elections: Rishi Sunak faces triple blow as polls close in three seats – including Boris Johnson’s old constituency

Polling stations have closed in by-elections that could deliver a triple blow to Rishi Sunak. The results from Uxbridge and South Ruislip in west...

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Sports

Haley to leave Kaulig Racing, sign deal with Ware

Associated Press Jul 20, 2023, 02:55 PM ET MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Justin Haley will leave Kaulig Racing at the end of this season and...

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Haley to leave Kaulig Racing, sign deal with Ware

Environment

These non-tech stocks are ‘back from the dead.’ Here’s where we stand

A number of Club stocks that were unloved on Wall Street earlier in the year have seen their fortunes rebound in recent months, including...

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These non-tech stocks are 'back from the dead.' Here's where we stand

UK weather: Summer holiday getaways this weekend likely to be affected by heavy downpours and thunderstorms

Heavy downpours on Saturday and thunderstorms on Sunday could disrupt people’s travel plans as they head off on their summer holidays. With most schools...

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UK weather: Summer holiday getaways this weekend likely to be affected by heavy downpours and thunderstorms

Sports

Our all-draft hype bracket: Who are the top prospects of all time in the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and WNBA?

ESPN draft experts Jul 20, 2023, 06:35 AM ET What do Victor Wembanyama and Connor Bedard have in common with Diana Taurasi, John Elway...

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Our all-draft hype bracket: Who are the top prospects of all time in the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and WNBA?

Sports

Does the 2024 class have the next Marvin Harrison Jr.? We comped 10 top recruits to current stars

Tom Luginbill, ESPN AnalystJul 20, 2023, 07:30 AM ET Close Senior National Recruiting Analyst for ESPN.com Coached in four professional football leagues Graduated from...

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Does the 2024 class have the next Marvin Harrison Jr.? We comped 10 top recruits to current stars

Sports

Thompson retires after 15 seasons on 9 teams

Jul 20, 2023, 12:20 PM ET Journeyman forward Nate Thompson retired after 15 seasons with nine NHL teams. Thompson, 38, who last played for...

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Thompson retires after 15 seasons on 9 teams

World

Movement of British diplomats in Russia restricted by Moscow

Russia has restricted the movement of British diplomats within the country in a response to “hostile actions” from London, the Russian Foreign Ministry has...

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Movement of British diplomats in Russia restricted by Moscow

Business

NatWest chief apologises to Farage and promises account closure review

The chief executive of NatWest Group has apologised to Nigel Farage for the closure of his bank accounts and ordered an immediate review of...

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NatWest chief apologises to Farage and promises account closure review

Nigel Farage calls bank’s apology ‘a start’ but ‘no way near enough’ after account row

Nigel Farage has called on MPs to hold an inquiry into NatWest after one of the group’s banks, Coutts, closed his account. The former...

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Politics

Nigel Farage receives apology from Coutts after bank account row

Coutts has apologised to Nigel Farage after his bank account was closed. The former UKIP and Brexit Party leader claimed his account was closed...

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Nigel Farage receives apology from Coutts after bank account row

Business

Virgin Money to shut almost a third of UK branches – is your local bank affected?

Virgin Money has become the latest lender to reveal a new wave of branch closures, announcing plans to axe almost a third of its...

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Virgin Money to shut almost a third of UK branches - is your local bank affected?

World

Europe weather: Six dead after Balkans hit by powerful storm as heatwave bakes continent

Six people have died in a powerful storm which has battered much of the Balkans – while Southern Europe continues to face a searing...

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Europe weather: Six dead after Balkans hit by powerful storm as heatwave bakes continent

Sports

MLB Power Rankings: A battle atop the AL East

Jul 20, 2023, 07:00 AM ET With All-Star week festivities in the rearview mirror, the second half of the 2023 season is off to...

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MLB Power Rankings: A battle atop the AL East

Technology

Apple supplier TSMC delays start of Arizona chip factory

Workers at TSMC Semiconductor Manufacturing Facility in Phoenix, Arizona, on December 6, 2022. Brendan Smialowski | AFP | Getty Images Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co....

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