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Creepy catfish or useful co-pilot: Can AI help with dating app success?

An eye-catching profile picture, music tastes that match your own and no opinion on whether pineapple should go on pizza. As far as dating...

Politics

Boris Johnson criticised by Lords committee for appointing too many peers

Boris Johnson has been criticised for the swelling size of the House of Lords and an imbalance in the political make-up of the upper...

Politics

Only 32 of 40 new hospitals promised by Boris Johnson to be built by 2030 – and some may be too small, audit suggests

The government is set to finish only 32 of its promised new 40 hospitals by 2030 as part of an over-budget and hard-to-deliver scheme,...

Politics

Universities face cap on number of students taking ‘rip-off’ degrees

The government has said it plans to cap the number of students accepted on to “rip-off” university degrees. The limits will be imposed on...

Technology

Ripple says U.S. banks will want to use XRP cryptocurrency after partial victory in SEC fight

In this photo illustration, a visual representation of the digital Cryptocurrency Ripple is displayed on January 30, 2018 in Paris, France. Chesnot | Getty...

Lionel Messi gets ‘a typical Miami welcome’ as he’s unveiled at new club

Lionel Messi was unveiled at his new club Inter Miami on Sunday in a glamorous stadium. He was presented with his pink No 10...

UK’s ability to arm itself ‘is broken’ amid increasing security threats, MPs warn

The Ministry of Defence must admit its ability to arm the military is broken and urgently needs fixing at a time of growing security...

Sports

Golden Gate Fields racetrack to close in fall

Associated Press Jul 16, 2023, 07:22 PM ET It’s the end of an era for Northern California horse racing. Golden Gate Fields will permanently...

Sports

Yanks place Donaldson (calf) on IL, recall Peraza

ESPN News Services Jul 16, 2023, 01:08 PM ET The New York Yankees placed third baseman Josh Donaldson on the 10-day injured list Sunday...

Sports

Tellez’s return to Brewers halted by finger injury

Associated Press Jul 16, 2023, 01:26 PM ET CINCINNATI — Tellez isn’t expected to resume baseball activity for two to three weeks. He has...

Sports

Guardians’ Bieber shut down for at least 2 weeks

Associated Press Jul 16, 2023, 01:33 PM ET ARLINGTON, Texas — Cleveland Guardians right-hander Shane Bieber won’t be able to throw for two weeks...

Sports

Funny Cide, 2003 Derby, Preakness winner, dies

Associated Press Jul 16, 2023, 04:59 PM ET LEXINGTON, Ky. — Funny Cide, the “Gutsy Gelding” who became a fan favorite after winning the...

Business

Searchlight in talks to take London-listed Gresham House private

Gresham House, a London-listed asset manager which invests in sectors including forestry and battery storage, is in talks about a private equity takeover. Sky...

Sports

Rain pushes NASCAR Cup race in N.H. to Mon.

Associated Press Jul 16, 2023, 11:05 AM ET LOUDON, N.H. — Rain postponed the NASCAR Cup Series race scheduled for Sunday at New Hampshire...

Technology

Microsoft and Sony sign deal to keep Activision’s Call of Duty on PlayStation

Game enthusiasts and industry personnel walk between the Microsoft Xbox and Sony PlayStation exhibits at the E3 trade show on June 16, 2015 in...

Powerball jackpot reaches $900m – the third highest total of all time

The jackpot for the US Powerball has hit an estimated $900m (£688m) – the third highest in the lottery’s 30-year history. The huge total...

Powerball jackpot reaches 0m - the third highest total of all time

Business

Joining Indo-Pacific trade bloc could only boost UK GDP by £1.8bn – and no deal with US anytime soon

The government has signed an agreement to join an Indo-Pacific trading bloc, although the estimated benefit could only be £1.8bn in GDP. In announcing...

Politics

RMT boss Mick Lynch criticises Keir Starmer for not being on ‘side of working people’

Union boss Mick Lynch has said Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has to show he is “on the side of the people” before the...

Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to win Wimbledon men’s singles final

Carlos Alcaraz has won the Wimbledon men’s singles title, ending Novak Djokovic’s winning streak. The 20-year-old Spaniard beat his Serbian opponent in an epic...

Politics

Joining Indo-Pacific trade bloc could only boost UK GDP by £1.8bn

The government has signed an agreement to join an Indo-Pacific trading bloc, although the estimated benefit could only be £1.8bn in GDP. In announcing...