Month: January 2025

“Telling players like Rohit or Kohli…”: Yograj Singh stresses for an improved team management

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Former Indian cricketer Yograj Singh has raised concerns about the current team’s player management following the struggles of senior players during the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India suffered a 1-3 series defeat against Australia, their first such loss in a decade, with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma failing to perform at their best. Virat Kohli’s … Read more

Palestinian Authority shuts down several Al Jazeera websites | Palestinian Authority News

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The decision came after the PA closed Al Jazeera’s office in the occupied West Bank, temporarily suspending its work. The Magistrate Court of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank has ordered the closure of several Al Jazeera websites for four months, a court document shows – the latest restriction by the Palestinian Authority (PA) on … Read more

Tulip Siddiq refers herself to government adviser on ministerial standards

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Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. UK City minister Tulip Siddiq has referred herself to the government’s adviser on ministerial standards over her property holdings, Sir Keir Starmer disclosed on Monday. The UK Prime Minister said at a press conference on … Read more

Elvie unveils an app-controlled smart bouncer that transforms into a bassinet at CES 2025

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Elvie, a female-founded hardware startup, has unveiled a new app-controlled smart bouncer that gently transforms into a bassinet — while the baby is still in it. With the new Elvie Rise, announced at CES 2025 on Monday, parents and caregivers don’t have to move their baby between soothing, sleep, and play products.  The startup is … Read more

Texas pizzeria tips hat to highest bidder after petty theft uncovers second crime

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A Texas pizzeria’s unfortunate petty theft incident inadvertently uncovered another victim with its good-humored viral social media post. Stone Oven Pizza in Wichita Falls took to Facebook when its tip jar money was stolen and offered up an auction to replace employees’ missing dollars. The teenagers accused in the act left behind a cowboy hat, … Read more

Manuel Ugarte’s tackling for Man Utd at Liverpool, Raul Jimenez’s penalty record in The Debrief | Football News

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“I thought they outplayed them,” said Sky Sports’ Gary Neville of the midfield battle against Liverpool at Anfield. “I thought United got control of the midfield, which I’ve not seen many Manchester United midfields do here.” Manuel Ugarte was key to that. The Uruguayan has had a relatively underwhelming start to his Old Trafford career … Read more

UK business confidence at lowest level since ‘mini-budget’: BCC

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UK firms are planning to raise prices to cover higher tax payouts as confidence among businesses tumbled to its lowest level since the market-rocking “mini-budget” crisis of fall 2022, according to a survey by the British Chambers of Commerce. The trade group said sentiment had “declined significantly” in its largest poll since the Labour government’s debut budget last October, which … Read more