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Ben Davies: Wales and Tottenham Hotspur’s reluctant star

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When Davies was asked about that block before Wales met Slovakia again three years later, he simply remarked: "It's a good memory, but hopefully I won't have to do it again this time around."Those moments are all well and good, Davies thought, but he would prefer a straightforward victory, a clean sheet and, frankly, less of a fuss.By this time, however, he had already joined Tottenham, with whom he would play in one of the most extraordinary ties in Champions League history.Just 24 hours after Liverpool had overturned a 3-0 first-leg deficit to stun Barcelona at Anfield, Spurs mounted another…

Big Bank Earnings, Fed Speakers, Shutdown Data Delays

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After Friday’s big selloff as President Trump fired back at China’s tightening of rare earths export curbs with higher tariffs, investors will be watching closely for the latest trade policy developments. An ongoing federal government shutdown may delay the release of several economic reports, but investors can look forward to a full slate of corporate earnings from big banks and mainstays in the semiconductor industry. JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs, and American Express are on the list of major financial firms set to report this week, while reports from TSMC, Johnson & Johnson, and United Airlines will also be…

Despite what’s happening in the USA, renewables are winning globally

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Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Grist. It appears here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. If you live in the United States, you could be forgiven for thinking that renewable energy is on the outs. In July, Congress voted to rapidly phase out longstanding tax credit support for wind and solar power, and the Trump administration has taken seemingly every step in its power to halt the development of individual wind and solar projects—even as domestic electricity demand rises and new sources of electricity become more important than ever. But even as clean energy deployment hit…

Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025: Australia’s record win over India leaves captain Alyssa Healy one mountain left to climb

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That it took until Sunday's three-wicket win over India for them to complete their first ODI chase over 300, taking back their record for the highest in the women's 50-over format, is, in truth, a compliment to the bowlers that have worn canary yellow (OK, Australia gold) over the past 50 years.It is hard for their batters to hold a record if never given the chance.Ultimately, the result of Australia conceding 330 was captain Alyssa Healy being given an opportunity to produce her latest masterpiece.Then best known as the 19-year-old niece of renowned former Aussie wicketkeeper Ian, she debuted in…

On 12th day of shutdown, Vance warns new ‘painful’ cuts ahead

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Vice President JD Vance on Sunday said there will be deeper cuts to the federal workforce the longer the government shutdown goes on, adding to the uncertainty facing hundreds of thousands who are already furloughed without pay amid the stubborn stalemate in Congress. Vance warned that as the federal shutdown entered its 12th day, the new cuts would be “painful,” even as he said the Trump administration worked to ensure that the military is paid this week and some services would be preserved for low-income Americans, including food assistance. Still, hundreds of thousands of government workers have been furloughed in…

‘Death to Spotify’: the DIY movement to get artists and fans to quit the music app | Spotify

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This month, indie musicians in Oakland, California, gathered for a series of talks called Death to Spotify, where attenders explored “what it means to decentralize music discovery, production and listening from capitalist economies”.The events, held at Bathers library, featured speakers from indie station KEXP, labels Cherub Dream Records and Dandy Boy Records, and DJ collectives No Bias and Amor Digital. What began as a small run of talks quickly sold out and drew international interest. People as far away as Barcelona and Bengaluru emailed the organizers asking how to host similar events.A Death to Spotify event at Bathers library in…

Dating app Cerca will show how Gen Z really dates at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

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It’s a universally acknowledged truth that the current dating scene sucks, no matter what city you live in. Everyone has a story. And everyone has a grievance. Take Myles Slayton, who completed a banking internship in New York City and saw how he and his friends struggled to find significant others in the city’s ruthless dating scene. “We’re on our phones more than ever,” he told TechCrunch. ”I thought to myself, ‘Why are dating apps terrible?’” He figured that it must not be a problem with dating apps, per se, but rather the way the products work these days. Many…

World Cup 2026: Which countries have qualified for the tournament?

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Ghana are the 21st team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup - and at least six more of the 48 places will be decided this week.Asia and Africa are where all of the latest guaranteed spots will come from, with two from Asia and four more from Africa up for grabs.Ghana booked their spot thanks to a 1-0 win over Comoros with Tottenham's Mohammed Kudus claiming the only goal. Mohamed Salah scored twice on Wednesday as Egypt beat Djibouti 3-0 to seal their place at a fourth World Cup.Algeria joined them on Thursday with Riyad Mahrez scoring in a…

One Wedding Weekend Can Cost as Much as a Month’s Rent—Here’s How You Can Cope

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Key Takeaways In August 2025, the average cost of attending a wedding plus a bachelor/bachelorette celebration was just over $2,000, while the average cost of rent in the U.S. was $2,100.Gen Z and millennials report cutting back on housing expenses by renting a smaller home or living with roommates to afford wedding costs.To lower the cost of wedding attendance, guests can share travel costs with friends, give smaller or no gifts, attend without a partner, or skip celebrations that don't involve close loved ones. Celebrating a friend's wedding can cost as much as a month of rent, according to a…

Everything You Need To Know About SB 79

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On October 10, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 79 into law. With the passage of time, this will be recognized as one of the most important pieces of legislation in modern California history. It marks the fulfillment of at least eight years of work, beginning when Senator Scott Wiener first introduced SB 827, and signals the end of the first phase of YIMBYism—a theme this blog will return to in a future post.A small subset of the amazing SB 79 team, with Senator Wiener at the center.Throughout the process, SB 79 has been shrouded in a fog of misinformation.…