Michelle Obama: Speculation that former first lady could defeat Donald Trump – but would she run? | US News

Michelle Obama’s name continues to be floated on the fringes of discussions about who should replace Joe Biden as the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate. The former first lady remains very popular in Democrat circles, and the prospect of her running against Donald Trump in November appears to have caused some worries among Republicans too. And…

Chancellor Rachel Reeves hints at above-inflation public sector pay rise

Reeves: There is ‘a cost to not settling’ public sector pay The chancellor has hinted that she may give public sector workers above-inflation pay rises this summer. Rachel Reeves’ comments come after it is understood independent pay review bodies recommended an increase of 5.5% for teachers and some NHS workers. In her first interview from…

Half a million households cancelled BBC licence fee last year | BBC licence fee

Half a million households cancelled their licence fee last year as the BBC struggled to connect with younger audiences drifting away to Netflix and YouTube. The stark extent of the BBC’s challenges are set out in the corporation’s annual report, which shows the total number of British households paying the £169.50 licence fee fell to…

Giovanni Pernice insists ‘I’ll be back,’ after Strictly accusation

In the bathroom during the interval, women were discussing the comments and saying they assumed he was referring to Abbington. And after the show, fans – perhaps unsurprisingly – were expressing support for Pernice. “He will be back,” said June, referring back to Pernice’s comments. Her daughter Amanda added that she’s been a Strictly fan…

Duo ditched as Ashworth ‘closes’ on signings No 3 and 4 amid claims of ‘transfer hijack’

Manchester United sporting director Dan Ashworth is considering a move to hijack AC Milan’s agreement to sign Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana after it emerged the Red Devils were plotting a sensational double raid on France and with two other stars cleared to leave. It is shaping up to be a transformative summer at Manchester United…

How Olympic hockey rules and the sport is explained to the uninitiated

Every four years, it takes a Summer Games for explainer stories and ‘how is field hockey played?’ to resurface for the uninitiated. Perhaps the most viewer friendly video we’ve come across is the one above from SBS Nation, which navigates pitch length, what is the D and general stick rules. Continue reading… Unlock our premium…

Preview: Platense vs. Velez Sarsfield – prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Thursday’s Argentine Primera Division clash between Platense and Velez Sarsfield, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Two sides in need of a run of positive results in the Argentine Primera Division will face off in midweek when Platense take on Velez Sarsfield at Estadio Ciudad de Vicente Lopez. Both sides enter…