Arne Slot era begins with victory in Pittsburgh as Liverpool beat Real Betis

The UK’s new prime minister Keir Starmer has suspended the party whip from seven of his own MPs after they backed a rebel amendment to scrap Britain’s two-child cap on welfare payments, the first rebellion he’s faced in the House of Commons since winning power. The MPs who have had the whip suspended are Apsana…

As if it wasn’t ubiquitous enough as digital video shorts or games, “Skibidi Toilet” may be headed for a future as long-form content, too. The controversial animated internet sensation is being developed for TV and film treatment by director Michael Bay and former Paramount Pictures president Adam Goodman, who sat last week for an exclusive…

Former President Donald Trump falsely claimed Wednesday that his 2024 Democratic rival, Vice President Kamala Harris, “happened to turn Black” a few years ago, saying that “all of a sudden, she made a turn” in her identity. Trump’s comments at a gathering of Black journalists in Chicago came when an interviewer asked him whether he…

For most local businesses on Franklin Street, July is the slowest time of the year. The bulk of UNC students are gone, and Tar Heel sports are in the offseason. It’s why some of the biggest brands in international soccer popping in for an exhibition at Kenan Stadium is such a boon. When Chelsea…

Sports Mole previews Monday’s friendly clash between FK Kosice and Roma, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Roma will kick off their preparations for the 2024-25 campaign with a friendly against Slovakian outfit FK Kosice on Monday evening. The Italian giants are building towards the start of their new Serie A season on August…

The chancellor has said an update on nurse pay will be coming by the end of this month, following leaks that Pay Review Body (PRB) recommendations were well above what the government budgeted for. Rachel Reeves, who took up post as the exchequer earlier this month, said over the weekend that the public did not…