Who is the first minister candidate?

BBC Could the self-titled “disruptor” become Wales’ next FM? Eluned Morgan is poised to become Welsh Labour’s first female leader, at the second attempt. The circumstances could not be more different to her previous campaign, which struggled to launch. Back then, a lack of support from other Labour politicians almost kept her off the ballot paper. Six years later, and …

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Today at the Olympics: Saturday’s schedule as Team GB in action in swimming, tennis and cycling

Support trulyindependent journalism Find out moreClose Our mission is to deliver unbiased, fact-based reporting that holds power to account and exposes the truth. Whether $5 or $50, every contribution counts. Support us to deliver journalism without an agenda. Saturday brings the first full day of Olympics competition, with a huge programme of events set to take place across Paris. Saturday …

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How Bruce Springsteen Became A Billionaire

The Boss went from E Street to Easy Street by staying true to his humble roots—and rolling up his sleeves and going to work. By Lisette Voytko-Best, Forbes Staff When Bruce Springsteen returned to his native New Jersey in 1981, he finally had some financial security. Having just finished his first commercially successful tour—supporting his fifth studio album, The River—he …

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Two-child benefit cap impact revealed as large families more likely to go hungry, new food insecurity survey shows

Support trulyindependent journalism Find out moreClose Our mission is to deliver unbiased, fact-based reporting that holds power to account and exposes the truth. Whether $5 or $50, every contribution counts. Support us to deliver journalism without an agenda. Larger families are more likely to experience food insecurity than families with two children or less, according to research by a charity, …

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Preview: Chelsea vs. Wrexham – prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Thursday’s friendly clash between Chelsea and Wrexham, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. The Enzo Maresca era at Chelsea officially begins at Levi’s Stadium in the United States on Wednesday, when the Blues cross paths with Wrexham for their opening pre-season friendly. The League One new boys have already faced one Premier League opponent Stateside this …

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11 Disaster Movies, Ranked

Disaster is approaching, and we’re all on the edge of our seats to see what happens next. We’re excited, afraid and not devoid of a little morbid curiosity. But this is the movies, of course, where such feelings are validated with the knowledge that safety resides outside the theater doors, or outside of our living rooms. Moviegoers have always been …

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Preview: Fluminense vs. Palmeiras – prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Thursday’s Brasileiro clash between Fluminense and Palmeiras, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Fresh off the back of picking up their first league win since April, Fluminense play host to Palmeiras in round 19 of the Brasileiro Serie A on Wednesday. The Verdao have failed to taste victory in any of their last six visits to …

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Preview: Criciuma vs. Fortaleza – prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Wednesday’s Brasileiro clash between Criciuma and Fortaleza, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Criciuma and Fortaleza will face off in their postponed gameweek three Brasileiro fixture at Estadio Heriberto Hulse on Wednesday night. These sides enter this match headed in opposite directions in the league table, with the hosts currently in 15th place while the visitors …

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Preview: Cruzeiro vs. Juventude – prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Wednesday’s Brasileiro clash between Cruzeiro and Juventude, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Juventude will look to keep their unbeaten run in Brasileiro going when they head to Estadio Governador Magalhaes Pinto to take on Cruzeiro on Wednesday night. The hosts enter this contest in seventh place in the league standings after 17 matches, while the …

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