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‘Belichick has put the state on notice’: What it’s like being recruited by the GOAT

Eli LedermanFeb 4, 2025, 07:03 AM ET Close Eli Lederman covers college football and recruiting for ESPN.com. He joined ESPN in 2024 after covering...

World

Mexico: 41 killed and bus completely burned out after collision with truck

At least 41 people have died after a bus and a truck collided in southern Mexico, authorities say. The bus, with 48 people on...

Parents of Southport stabbings victims pay tribute to daughters – and describe moment they were told ‘something awful has happened’

The parents of two of the girls murdered at a dance class in Southport have spoken of the moment they were told “something awful...

World

Israel reacts with anger to hostage treatment – where does this leave the ceasefire?

From the moment they stepped from the Hamas vehicle, to be seen alive for the first time in 15 and a half months, the...

Politics

Andrew Gwynne sacked as health minister over comments posted on a WhatsApp group

Health minister Andrew Gwynne has been sacked over comments posted on a WhatsApp group. Mr Gwynne reportedly made antisemitic comments and ‘joked’ about a...

Demi Moore continues winning streak at Critics Choice Awards – as Zoe Saldana and Adrien Brody also take home top prizes

Demi Moore, Zoe Saldana, Kieran Culkin and Adrien Brody are among the big winners of this year’s Critics Choice Awards. Moore took home the...

Business

L&G to kick off hunt for successor to Kingman

Legal & General (L&G), the FTSE-100 insurance and asset management group, is preparing to kick off a search for a successor to chairman Sir...

Science

1.4 Million-Year-Old Jaw Identified as New Paranthropus Species in South Africa

A fossilised jawbone discovered in South Africa has been classified as belonging to a previously unidentified human relative. The specimen, estimated to be 1.4...

Science

Extreme Arctic Warming Sees North Pole Temperatures Rise Above Freezing

A dramatic rise in temperature was recorded at the North Pole, with levels surpassing the freezing point due to an extreme winter warming event....

Science

Astronaut Vision Changes in Space, Pose Risks for Mars Exploration

A significant number of astronauts spending extended time aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have reported changes to their vision, raising concerns for future...

World

Hostage told Hamas crowd he hoped to see wife and daughters after release – suggesting he didn’t know they were killed on 7 October

A released Israeli hostage told a Hamas crowd he hoped to see his wife and daughters after his release – suggesting he did not...

Science

Atmos Space Cargo’s Phoenix Capsule Set for First Orbital Test on SpaceX Mission

A cargo-return technology developed by Germany-based Atmos Space Cargo is set to undergo its first in-space test with an upcoming SpaceX mission. The company’s...

Sports

NASCAR welcomes Rudd, Edwards into HOF

Associated Press Feb 7, 2025, 10:22 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One of the toughest drivers in NASCAR history joined one...

Donald Trump signs executive order banning trans women athletes from competing in female sports

Donald Trump has signed an executive order banning trans women athletes from competing in female sports. The move is designed to prevent people who...

Donald Trump’s trans athletes rhetoric resonated with voters concerned about sporting fairness

The Olympics has been put on notice – comply with Donald Trump or face his wrath. If transgender women are not banned from the...

Sports

Twilley, WR for undefeated Dolphins, dies at 81

Field Level Media Feb 7, 2025, 01:51 PM ET Two-time Super Bowl champion Howard Twilley, a member of the Miami Dolphins‘ undefeated 1972 team,...

Sports

Sanders if passed at 1: ‘Why would I be mad?’

Turron DavenportFeb 7, 2025, 10:07 AM ET Close Turron Davenport covers the Tennessee Titans for ESPN. Turron is a former collegiate football player at...

Sports

Colorado DC Livingston earns 2-year extension

Adam RittenbergFeb 7, 2025, 11:44 AM ET Close College football reporter; joined ESPN in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Open Extended Reactions Colorado‘s board...

Woman’s mother left unrecognisable after treatment by unregulated funeral directors

Two years ago, Dayni suffered the sudden and unexpected loss of her mother, Janice. The shock of her passing was traumatic enough – but...

World

Thailand’s struggling battle against air pollution

For weeks now, most of the friends and families I know have had a cough of some kind. The pollution in the dry season...