May 26, 2025 - Brief Briefing

Chastain goes from worst to 1st in Coca-Cola 600

Associated Press May 26, 2025, 08:27 AM ET Open Extended Reactions CONCORD, N.C. — Ross Chastain stood on top of his No. 1 Chevrolet...

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Chastain goes from worst to 1st in Coca-Cola 600

Politics

HS2: Investigation launched into two firms supplying construction workers

An investigation has been launched into “whistleblower allegations” about the practices of some “labour suppliers” to the company building the embattled HS2 rail line....

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HS2: Investigation launched into two firms supplying construction workers

Technology

Tech conferences are ramping up security to quell employee protests as political tensions rise

Security officers block entrance doors after pro-Palestinian protesters attempted to enter the Microsoft Build conference at the Seattle Convention Center Arch building in Seattle,...

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Tech conferences are ramping up security to quell employee protests as political tensions rise

Politics

UK to open talks with Kosovo about hosting ‘return hub’ for failed asylum seekers – report

Kosovo will be one of the countries asked to take failed asylum seekers from the UK as part of the government’s plan for “return...

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UK to open talks with Kosovo about hosting 'return hub' for failed asylum seekers - report

Sports

Wrecks derail Larson’s bid to complete ‘The Double’

ESPN News Services May 25, 2025, 03:42 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CONCORD, N.C. — Kyle Larson‘s day went from bad to worse Sunday...

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Wrecks derail Larson's bid to complete 'The Double'

Politics

Rayner ‘hoping’ for winter fuel update within weeks – and says she ‘never’ wants to be Labour leader

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has told Sky News she “hopes” there will be an update on the winter fuel U-turn within weeks. Ms...

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Rayner 'hoping' for winter fuel update within weeks - and says she 'never' wants to be Labour leader

Politics

Nigel Farage’s big announcement will pile more pressure on PM

No U-turn comes without a political cost. This weekend, it has become clear there is a price to pay for Sir Keir Starmer’s decision...

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Nigel Farage's big announcement will pile more pressure on PM

Sports

Cruz crushes 122.9 mph HR, breaking own mark

Associated Press May 25, 2025, 04:26 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PITTSBURGH — The Pirates‘ Oneil Cruz had the hardest-hit ball since Statcast started...

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Cruz crushes 122.9 mph HR, breaking own mark

Sports

Tigers ace Skubal throws 1st CG of career, K’s 13

Associated Press May 25, 2025, 02:10 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DETROIT — Skubal (5-2) gave up only one more hit and hit one...

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Tigers ace Skubal throws 1st CG of career, K's 13

Sports

MacIver, 28, stars in MLB debut as A’s snap skid

Associated Press May 25, 2025, 08:46 PM ET Open Extended Reactions WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — 1 Related MacIver, hitting .389 with two homers and...

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MacIver, 28, stars in MLB debut as A's snap skid

King to visit Canada for first time as head of state in ‘impactful’ trip

The King is preparing for a two-day visit to Canada – his first as the country’s head of state. The centrepiece will be on...

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World

King to visit Canada for first time as head of state in ‘impactful’ trip

The King is preparing for a two-day visit to Canada – his first as the country’s head of state. The centrepiece will be on...

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Sports

Edmonton takes control over Stars: Game 3 grades, takeaways

Multiple Contributors May 25, 2025, 06:35 PM ET Open Extended Reactions While fans in Edmonton and Dallas are always singing about how they have...

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Edmonton takes control over Stars: Game 3 grades, takeaways

Sports

U.S. wins 1st worlds in 92 years, honors Gaudreau

ESPN News Services May 25, 2025, 05:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions STOCKHOLM — Buffalo Sabres star forward Tage Thompson scored the winner 2:02...

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U.S. wins 1st worlds in 92 years, honors Gaudreau

Sports

Skinner ‘felt really good’ in Oilers’ Game 3 win

Kristen ShiltonMay 25, 2025, 06:59 PM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions EDMONTON, Alberta — The...

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