Borussia Dortmund steal a march on Real Madrid in pursuit of Bellingham
Borussia Dortmund have stepped up their interest in Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham after a club delegation that included head coach Niko Kovac flew to England on Wednesday. Dortmund have been long-term admirers of the 19-year-old, who has emerged as a key figure in Sunderland’s run to the Championship play-offs. And Kicker has reported several senior […]
In 1972 The Soviets Launched A Spacecraft Bound For Venus. In The Next Few Days, It Will Hit The Earth
The Soviet Union’s failed Kosmos 482 Venus spacecraft is set to make a somewhat delayed reappearance as it slams into the Earth in the next few days. Between 1961 and 1984, the Soviet Union launched a series of space probes in order to study the second-closest planet to the Sun. The overall program was a […]
CSK’s Urvil Patel Achieves Unique Feat During IPL Debut Against KKR
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) opener Urvil Patel made history on Wednesday as during his first appearance for the five-time champions, he became the Indian batter with highest strike rate in a debut Indian Premier League (IPL) innings, lasting 10 balls or more. Urvil reached this accomplishment during his side’s match against defending champions […]
Here’s why the Next share price is rising again today
Image source: Getty Images The Next (LSE: NXT) share price is edging higher in morning trading on Thursday 8 May, after the company upgraded its profit guidance for the second time this year. Shares in this FTSE 100 retailer have now doubled in three years. In this piece I’ll explain why Next is doing so […]
BOE decision coming up next, a rate cut is widely expected
The two-minute delay is to commemorate VE Day, so just be wary of that. As for what to expect, here is what analysts are saying ahead of the decision (h/t @ MNI Markets): HSBC– 25 bps rate cut (8-1 vote, Dhingra to vote for 50 bps)– “There are a number of on-off doves who could […]
John Fetterman finds himself increasingly alone
John Fetterman has long been on a political island — and now his tendency to rebuff professional relationships is coming back to bite him. Few fellow Democrats have rushed to Fetterman’s defense after an explosive article in New York magazine reported that current and former staffers are seriously concerned about his mental and physical health. […]
Peer Support Helps Children Pass The Marshmallow Test
When children take the marshmallow test to see if they can delay gratification, having a partner who promises to go the distance helps them do better. In some ways, the experiment replicates buddy systems used to fight addiction, suggesting these would also work for young children, even when the buddy is an online stranger. The […]
Rohit Sharma Test Retirement: Selectors’ Message To BCCI That Prompted Him To Quit
A legend of Indian cricket, Rohit Sharma, announced a shock decision to quit Test cricket on Wednesday. With the big announcement being made in the middle of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, many wondered what the conversation might have been between Rohit and the selection committee. It was being reported over […]
Up 850% in 3 years and the Rolls-Royce share price still won’t stop! See what the forecasts say now
Image source: Getty Images The Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR) share price is a thing of wonder. It just climbs and climbs and climbs. If this was an aircraft, it would have punched a hole in the ionosphere. Instead, it’s done the FTSE 100 equivalent. Over three years, it’s up a staggering 853%. It continues to fly, […]
Trump says agreement with UK is a full and comprehensive one
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