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Mitch Fretton Mitch is a freelance sports journalist with experience working for LiveScore, GOAL and Colchester United. He has experience working from both his desk at home and in the press box at games covering the Champions League and international football.

Mitch Marner’s strengths begin with his elite playmaking and hockey IQ. Over the past three seasons, he ranks sixth in the NHL in 5-on-5 assists, with only a handful of players producing more. His assists per 60 minutes put him among the league’s very best. Marner’s vision and creativity make him a constant threat on the power play and at even strength, and he is especially effective when paired with high-end finishers. His skating, agility, and puck skills allow him to evade defenders and maintain possession under pressure. Marner is also a key contributor on the penalty kill, using his…

Sir Keir Starmer has denied his government’s U-turn on winter fuel payments was a result of political pressure, instead arguing it was possible because of an improved economy.Speaking to Jeremy Vine on BBC Radio 2, the prime minister defended last year’s decision to withdraw the payments from all but the poorest pensioners, saying that he had to take “difficult” action to fix the UK’s “broken” finances.He said “better growth” in the UK meant he could now extend the payment, worth up to £300 a year, to more pensioners this coming winter. Although the country’s economic growth was better than expected…

KULR Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE American: KULR) announced it has entered into a Controlled Equity Offering Sales Agreement with Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. and Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC, enabling the company to sell up to $300 million of its common stock in an at-the-market (ATM) offering to support its Bitcoin treasury reserve. Under the agreement, Cantor Fitzgerald will act as the sole sales agent, using commercially reasonable efforts to sell shares at market prices. The offering will be made under an existing shelf registration and may occur from time to time based on market conditions and company discretion. As of…

Emma SaundersCulture reporterGetty ImagesSinger-songwriter Ed Sheeran has said he identifies culturally as Irish despite being born and raised in England.Brought up in Suffolk, the Galway Girl singer’s dad hails from Belfast.”I class my culture as Irish. I think that’s what I grew up with,” he told The Louis Theroux Podcast.”My dad’s family is… he’s got seven brothers and sisters. We’d spend all of our holidays in Ireland. My first musical experiences were in Ireland, I grew up with trad music in the house. So I identify culturally as Irish, but I was obviously born and raised in Britain.””I don’t overthink…

Temba Bavuma (Image credit: ICC) NEW DELHI: South Africa have unveiled a strong playing XI for their much-anticipated World Test Championship Final clash against Australia in what is being billed as the Ultimate Test. The match begins on Wednesday. Captain Temba Bavuma announced the lineup, which reflects a well-balanced squad packed with depth in both batting and bowling. This marks South Africa’s maiden appearance in a WTC Final.At the top of the batting order is Ryan Rickelton, the leading run-scorer for South Africa in the WTC 2023–25 cycle. He is joined by Bavuma — not far behind in the scoring…

Harvard garners widespread support in court battle over academic freedom More than 12,000 Harvard alumni, 21 state attorneys general, and 24 universities, including five Ivy League institutions, have rallied behind Harvard University in a landmark legal fight against the Trump administration. The case, centered on academic freedom, has sparked a nationwide debate as Harvard seeks a summary judgment to counter the administration’s freeze of nearly $3 billion in federal funding, as reported by the Boston Globe.The dispute stems from allegations that Harvard violated civil rights laws by failing to protect Jewish students from discrimination and harassment. The Trump administration, accusing…

Uphold, the trading app that lets users swap everything from Bitcoin to gold, might be headed for Wall Street. The company is reportedly exploring an IPO or a potential sale, and it’s leaning into one of the loudest corners of the crypto world, the XRP community. The Uphold IPO would put another crypto-native company on Wall Street, this time powered by a fiercely loyal user base. IPO? Acquisition? Something Big Is Brewing Word on the street is that Uphold has brought in FT Partners to help map out next steps. They’re exploring two routes: go public in the U.S. or…

Enjoyed this article? Share it with your friends! The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering a new approach that could allow crypto-focused businesses to test on-chain ideas with fewer regulatory barriers. SEC Chair Paul Atkins shared the idea during a June 9 discussion called “DeFi and the American Spirit”, hosted by the SEC’s crypto task force.Atkins said he has asked staff to create a system that gives temporary exemptions from certain rules. These would apply only under specific conditions and would allow companies to develop blockchain-based products and services more easily. Did you know? Want to get smarter…

The EUR/USD outlook shows optimism over the ongoing trade talks between China and the US. Market participants are eagerly awaiting the US inflation report. Traders expect the next Fed rate cut in October.  The EUR/USD outlook shows optimism over the ongoing trade talks between China and the US, which is supporting the dollar. However, the price continues to fluctuate as the outcome of the talks remains uncertain. At the same time, market participants remain cautious ahead of the US inflation figures.  –Are you interested to learn more about crypto signals? Check our detailed guide- Trump recently accused China of violating…