The broadcaster’s tournament coverage was a mix of flat and fizz. It could also have been a long farewell with World Cup rights up for grabs Goodbye, then, to Fox, to its band of upbeat Brits and grown men dressed in suits and sneakers. Goodbye to constant cutaways to Gianni ...
Month: July 2026
Twelve days nursing my father in the ‘dying room’ taught me the value of planning for deathTwelve days nursing my father in the ‘dying room’ taught me the value of planning for death
Dying is difficult, a nurse told me. It might have been even more appalling had Dad not been clear about his wishes. Yet most of us remain deeply reluctant to outline how we want the end to go My father spent the last 12 days of his life unconscious, unresponsive, ...
Back to school sales are unusually early this year. We found the 15 best deals for students and parentsBack to school sales are unusually early this year. We found the 15 best deals for students and parents
Early sales on items ranging from headphones and chairs to a shoe rack and speakers can help ease the transition Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things If back-to-school sales seem to have kicked off earlier than usual this year, you aren’t ...
You’re Invited: 404 Media’s Third Anniversary Live Podcast and Party!You’re Invited: 404 Media’s Third Anniversary Live Podcast and Party!
404 Media is turning three years old! We’ve come a long way with your support, so let’s hang out. We’re throwing TWO separate events to celebrate: A live taping of the podcast and a special night of talks on Sept. 3, and a big open-bar party on Sept. 4. Subscribers ...
Behind the Blog: Infinite Bowl MachineBehind the Blog: Infinite Bowl Machine
This is Behind the Blog, where we share our behind-the-scenes thoughts about how a few of our top stories of the week came together. This week, we discuss AI music, slop bowls, and the endless quest for optimization. EMANUEL: We’ve used Behind the Blog a few times at this point ...
ICE to Pay Thomson Reuters $125 Million to Find ‘Voter Fraud’ICE to Pay Thomson Reuters $125 Million to Find ‘Voter Fraud’
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) plans to pay data broker giant Thomson Reuters $125 million for access to its databases of personal data — which includes peoples’ names, addresses, Social Security numbers, ethnicity, social media posts, and geolocation information — to help Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) investigate what ...
Burnham finalising cabinet ahead of becoming PM on MondayBurnham finalising cabinet ahead of becoming PM on Monday
The new Labour leader says his government will deliver the biggest change in British politics for 40 years. ...
Iran proves it can still inflict damage despite waves of US attacksIran proves it can still inflict damage despite waves of US attacks
Leaked US intelligence report concluded Iran retained 70% of missiles and launchers after 38-day spring campaign Iran and the US have been trading blows for six consecutive nights and there are no shortage of signs that the renewed fighting will worsen further. Tehran and Washington remain far apart diplomatically, and ...
Zeffman: Burnham promises huge change – now to find out how he will deliver itZeffman: Burnham promises huge change – now to find out how he will deliver it
The next prime minister promised nothing less than the biggest change in British politics in 40 years in his first speech as Labour leader. ...
Mother of Henry Nowak killer jailed for removing knife from murder sceneMother of Henry Nowak killer jailed for removing knife from murder scene
Kiran Kaur is jailed after attempting to hide the knife used to kill student Henry Nowak. ...