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Phillies’ Harper ejected after strikeout in first

Associated Press May 24, 2024, 09:36 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DENVER — Philadelphia star Bryce Harper was ejected after striking out in the...

Sports

White Sox: MLB questions ump’s game-ending call

ESPN News Services May 24, 2024, 03:46 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Baltimore Orioles held on to beat the Chicago White Sox 8-6...

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O’s lose another starter as RHP Kremer put on IL

Associated Press May 24, 2024, 06:10 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHICAGO — The Baltimore Orioles will have to get by without another starting...

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Saginaw edges Moose Jaw to open Memorial Cup

Associated Press May 24, 2024, 11:02 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SAGINAW, Mich. — Zayne Parekh had a goal and two assists and the...

Politics

General election: Economy to take centre stage after big-name Tory MPs quit

Rishi Sunak is set to battle it out with Sir Keir Starmer over the economy after a bruising day for the Conservative leader which...

Politics

The ultimate guide to the general election: Understanding everything from now until the next government

Rishi Sunak has called the next general election for Thursday 4 July. It means the nation is preparing for its first polling day since...

General election: Economy to take centre stage after big-name Tory MPs quit

Rishi Sunak is set to battle it out with Sir Keir Starmer over the economy after a bruising day for the Conservative leader which...

Sports

Jets promote Arniel to replace Bowness as coach

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMay 24, 2024, 05:42 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions Scott Arniel, who played for...

Politics

Record exodus of MPs from Conservative Party – privately, many believe defeat is inevitable

On the final day the House of Commons sat before the election, the view from the back of the chamber said it all. As...

Judge rejects Alec Baldwin’s request to dismiss charge over Rust shooting

A judge has rejected a request by Alec Baldwin to dismiss his criminal charge relating to the fatal shooting on the set of Rust....

‘We hadn’t even grieved for my mum properly’: Families feel impact of spiralling funeral costs

When Susan Bradley lost two loved ones in less than a year, there was no time to grieve. She and her siblings first had...

Politics

Sir Keir Starmer may have launched in Scotland, but he needs to keep his base

Sir Keir Starmer’s tour of key battlegrounds kicked off in Scotland on Friday. His message was singular: change. And his target was singular, too:...

Sports

Conn Smythe Watch: Counting down top candidates for playoff MVP

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMay 23, 2024, 07:30 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions The Conn Smythe Trophy is...

Politics

Housing Secretary Michael Gove will not stand at general election

Housing Secretary Michael Gove has said he will not stand at the general election. Mr Gove announced after nearly 20 years as the Conservative...

The ultimate guide to the general election: Understanding everything from now until the next government

Rishi Sunak has called the next general election for Thursday 4 July. It means the nation is preparing for its first polling day since...

Environment

Biden’s gasoline sale likely won’t have a major impact on summer pump prices

A sign displays gas prices at a gas station on May 21, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty Images The Biden administration’s...

Inside social media’s illicit abortion trade – where a late termination costs £350

It’s taken less than 10 minutes to find someone willing to sell me abortion pills. Dr Jane* tells me she is based in Dubai...

World

International Court of Justice orders Israel to halt Rafah offensive

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ordered Israel to stop its military offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. The top United Nations...

Morgan Spurlock: Super Size Me documentary maker, who ate only McDonald’s for a month, dies aged 53

Documentary maker Morgan Spurlock, who famously ate only at McDonald’s for a month in Super Size Me, has died. Spurlock died from complications of...

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NYC startup plans to line streets with stylish ‘trees’ that can charge an electric car in 5 minutes

A Big Apple-based electric vehicle startup wants to plant a network of ultra-efficient curbside “trees” along the city’s busy streets that are capable of...