Jury skepticism of experts could determine outcome in Karen Read murder trial: former judge
Whenever there’s a battle of the experts, it’s the jurors who hold the winning hand, according to a retired Massachusetts judge. And that’s shaping up to be the case in…
Spending Review: Massive cheques from the chancellor for some – but what do totals hide?
The total spend may be enormous, writes Laura Kuennsberg, but fears it could be “painful” for some remain. BBC News
Rod Stewart cancels US gigs ahead of Glastonbury
The 80-year-old ‘Maggie May’ singer says he’s devastated to scrap the shows as he recovers from the flu. BBC News
Trump admin cracks down antisemitism as DOJ official exposes ‘violent rhetoric’ of radical protesters
The Trump administration has taken a more aggressive approach than its predecessor toward addressing the nationwide surge in antisemitic incidents, launching investigations, punishing elite universities, and intensifying its immigration enforcement…
JONATHAN TURLEY: Not the homecoming Dems and Abrego Garcia hoped for
Kilmar Abrego Garcia is back in the United States, but he can hardly be thrilled about it. He has been returned not for a removal hearing, but for a trial…
Ronaldo rejects offers to play at Club World Cup
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo says he will not play at the Club World Cup after rejecting offers from participating teams. BBC News
Riot police and protesters clash after LA immigration raids
It came after federal raids in the city on Friday in which agents reportedly took dozens of people into custody. BBC News
Ex-Yankees star Alex Rodriguez says Aaron Judge ‘needs’ an October moment to be a true franchise legend
For the New York Yankees, it is always World Series or bust. Of course, the Bronx Bombers have 27 titles to their name, and that includes a record 18-year drought…
WWE star The Miz discusses John Cena’s farewell tour, says it ‘would be incredible’ to have one last match
The John Cena farewell tour has taken its twists and turns. The 17-time WWE champion “sold his soul” to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, turned on his fan base and defeated…
Continued court fights could put Harvard in unwinnable position vs Trump
A federal judge in Massachusetts on Thursday granted Harvard University’s emergency request to block, for now, the Trump administration’s effort to ban international students from its campus, siding with Harvard…
BROADCAST BIAS: Networks downplay illegal immigrant’s alleged antisemitic attack in ‘sanctuary city’
Violent crimes committed by illegal immigrants are typically not considered “newsworthy” by ABC, CBS, or NBC. The subject is too “Trumpy.” Their collective reflex is to ignore each murder or…
Etiquette expert criticized for claiming ‘only way’ to eat a banana is with knife and fork
An etiquette expert and the author of a new book about manners is causing plenty of online chatter about the proper way to eat a banana and other common handheld…
Millions more to get test results via NHS app, government says
The NHS app will be main way people also receive screening invitations and appointment reminders. BBC News
ICE raids in Los Angeles a rush “to deport one million in a year”
Nayna Gupta of American Immigration Council says US authorities go after non-citizens to rack up their arrest numbers. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al…
Israeli forces recover body of Thai hostage killed in Gaza by terror group
Israel’s military has recovered the body of a Thai man who was abducted from Kibbutz Nir Oz and killed in captivity by terror group Kataeb al-Mujahideen shortly after the Israel-Hamas…
‘They have perfect dark skin’: The African nation home to fashion’s favourite models
Why models from South Sudan, a lush but troubled nation, are sought after by the big fashion brands. BBC News
Resident Evil, Game of Thrones and the Wu-Tang Clan: Five things from Summer Game Fest
Gaming’s biggest weekend for new announcements is here, with dozens of titles being shown off. BBC News
Thailand and Cambodia reinforce troops along disputed border: Thai minister
Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai says Thailand reinforces military presence in response to Cambodia move. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
WWE’s Money in the Bank, Worlds Collide part of wild day of pro wrestling
The pro wrestling world will be traded to two major events on Saturday. WWE and Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide will co-produce Worlds Collide to start the day. The event will…