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New National Lottery operator Allwyn in £100m talks to buy Camelot UK

The next operator of the National Lottery is in talks to buy the incumbent, Camelot, in a £100m deal that would pave the way...

Business

Octopus Energy seals bid to take over 1.5 million Bulb customers

Octopus Energy has sealed its deal to buy Bulb, a collapsed energy rival that has been funded by billions of pounds in government support...

Largest US automaker temporarily halts paid advertising on Twitter after Elon Musk’s takeover

The largest automaker in the US has pulled paid advertising on Twitter after Elon Musk completed his takeover of the social media company. Musk’s...

Business

Largest US automaker temporarily halts paid advertising on Twitter after Elon Musk’s takeover

The largest automaker in the US has pulled paid advertising on Twitter after Elon Musk completed his takeover of the social media company. Musk’s...

World

Joe Biden condemns ‘despicable’ attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husband – as police say assault was ‘intentional’

Joe Biden has described the violent assault on US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband as “despicable” – as San Francisco’s police chief has said...

World

Largest US automaker temporarily halts paid advertising on Twitter after Elon Musk’s takeover

The largest automaker in the US has pulled paid advertising on Twitter after Elon Musk completed his takeover of the social media company. Musk’s...

Sports

Astros, Phillies set rosters ahead of World Series

12:40 PM ET HOUSTON — Will Smith, the left-handed reliever who won a championship with the Atlanta Braves last year, was added to the...

Sports

Nat’l anthem singer botches lyrics before Game 1

9:04 PM ET Associated Press HOUSTON — Grammy-nominated singer Eric Burton lost track of the lyrics during “The Star-Spangled Banner” before Friday night’s World...

Sports

Key storylines for Ohio State-Penn State and the rest of Week 9’s biggest games

Oct 26, 2022 ESPN staff Week 9 of the college football season has begun, and multiple teams with an inside track to the playoff...

Joe Biden condemns ‘despicable’ attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husband – as police say assault was ‘intentional’

Joe Biden has described the violent assault on US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband as “despicable” – as San Francisco’s police chief has said...

Attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husband comes amid increasing threats against US politicians

Given what we know about the injuries Paul Pelosi sustained and the type of treatment he received, he is lucky to be alive. His...

Jerry Lee Lewis: Rock and roll star dies aged 87

Rock and roll star Jerry Lee Lewis, best known for the 1957 hit Great Balls of Fire, has died at the age of 87....

Elon Musk to set up Twitter moderation council with ‘widely diverse viewpoints’

Elon Musk has said Twitter will form a moderation council “with widely diverse viewpoints” and that “no major content decisions or account reinstatements” will...

Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen reveal ‘painful and difficult’ divorce after ‘growing apart’

NFL legend Tom Brady and Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen have divorced. They both announced the end of their marriage in statements on Instagram on...

Sports

World Series Game 1: Tucker homers twice but Phillies roar back to tie it

10:09 PM ET Game 1 of the 2022 World Series is finally here. 2 Related From the American League, the Houston Astros continue to...

Environment

Head of Royal Navy orders investigation into ‘abhorrent’ claim of ‘sexual bullying’ in submarine service

The head of the Royal Navy has ordered an investigation into “abhorrent” claim of “sexual bullying” in the submarine service. Admiral Sir Ben Key,...

Sports

Legendary UGA football coach Dooley dies at 90

5:07 PM ET ESPN News Services Vince Dooley, the Hall of Fame coach who led the Georgia Bulldogs to six Southeastern Conference titles and...

Sports

Freeze, Liberty agree on 8-year deal through ’30

2:58 PM ET Pete ThamelESPN Hugh Freeze has agreed to a new eight-year contract at Liberty that will put him among the highest-paid coaches...

Environment

School-age children struggling with talking and understanding words following pandemic, survey finds

Some 1.7 million school-age children in the UK are struggling with talking and understanding words following the pandemic, a new survey by a charity...

Sports

Coyotes begin their college years at Mullett Arena

8:00 AM ET TEMPE, Ariz. — This season will include 103 exclusive regular-season games across ESPN, ESPN+, Hulu and ABC. More than 1,000 out-of-market...