2 days ago
It's safe to say Paul Hollywood grew up on staple English foods like sticky toffee pudding, Scotch eggs, jam roly-poly, and beans on toast. And while Americans may think barbecue-less beans with a light tomato-based sauce piled on toast sounds just plain weird, many Brits are similarly perplexed by the idea of a peanut ****** er and jelly sandwich. Hollywood is one such Brit who used to think PB&J seemed like an unusual pairing — until he tried it, that is.
The renowned baker and television personality told Mashed that, while he had been curious about peanut ****** er and jelly sandwiches, having heard about them in movies, he didn't grow up with them and remained skeptical. "I was always like, 'What are you crazy? That doesn't go together,'" he said. He'd had both spreads separately before but only had them together when someone on "The Great British Bake Off" made him a peanut ****** er and jelly sandwich. Hollywood didn't fall in love with the sandwich but dubbed it "all right." At least he can now see the appeal of the beloved sweet-and-savory combination. Perhaps he'd be more fond of Ina Garten's elevated PB&J.
Read more: 10 Nostalgic Sandwich Chains That Are Slowly Being Forgotten
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So, peanut ****** er and jelly didn't wow Paul Hollywood. But one sandwich the "Bake Off" judge does love is an egg and cress, another traditional British favorite often served with afternoon tea. The simple sando features creamy egg salad and peppery watercress nestled between slices of soft bread. But there's one thing he thinks his favorite sandwich should have in common with the average American first-grader's PB&J. In a short video shared on Facebook, Hollywood declared that he prefers to upgrade tea sandwiches by cutting the crusts of his bread off. The celebrity chef also mentioned that he enjoys a ham and cheese sandwich on a crusty baguette as well as a steak sandwich with rocket (aka arugula) on focaccia bread.
#sandwich #jelly #paul
The renowned baker and television personality told Mashed that, while he had been curious about peanut ****** er and jelly sandwiches, having heard about them in movies, he didn't grow up with them and remained skeptical. "I was always like, 'What are you crazy? That doesn't go together,'" he said. He'd had both spreads separately before but only had them together when someone on "The Great British Bake Off" made him a peanut ****** er and jelly sandwich. Hollywood didn't fall in love with the sandwich but dubbed it "all right." At least he can now see the appeal of the beloved sweet-and-savory combination. Perhaps he'd be more fond of Ina Garten's elevated PB&J.
Read more: 10 Nostalgic Sandwich Chains That Are Slowly Being Forgotten
Matthew Ashmore/Shutterstock
So, peanut ****** er and jelly didn't wow Paul Hollywood. But one sandwich the "Bake Off" judge does love is an egg and cress, another traditional British favorite often served with afternoon tea. The simple sando features creamy egg salad and peppery watercress nestled between slices of soft bread. But there's one thing he thinks his favorite sandwich should have in common with the average American first-grader's PB&J. In a short video shared on Facebook, Hollywood declared that he prefers to upgrade tea sandwiches by cutting the crusts of his bread off. The celebrity chef also mentioned that he enjoys a ham and cheese sandwich on a crusty baguette as well as a steak sandwich with rocket (aka arugula) on focaccia bread.
#sandwich #jelly #paul
3 days ago
Following Newcastle United losing to Strasbourg on penalties, I played up to the Geordie stereotype by comfort eating a Greggs (Chicken Bake in case you were wondering) and reflected on the previous two hours I'd spent seeing the start of the NUFC Matthias Jaissle Era for myself.
Many questions swirled around my head such as 'Is Dan Burn the right man to captain the club?' and…
'How long will we be able to hold on to Sean Steur for?'
But the one that hit me hardest was 'Is this the worst Premier League pre-season the club has had in recent memory?'
Now before you all grab your pitchforks and torches ready to hang draw and quarter me for yet ANOTHER doomsayer post about Newcastle United before a ball has even kicked, I want to preface this by saying that the 2025/26 season wasn't a truly awful season. Yes there were terrible moments like the poor league finish, the whimpering exit in the Champions League and the crème de la crème of Geordie humiliation in the double derby loss – but objectively, there were also a few positives such as yet another fantastic league cup run with our third semi-final appearance in four seasons.
#united #greggs
Many questions swirled around my head such as 'Is Dan Burn the right man to captain the club?' and…
'How long will we be able to hold on to Sean Steur for?'
But the one that hit me hardest was 'Is this the worst Premier League pre-season the club has had in recent memory?'
Now before you all grab your pitchforks and torches ready to hang draw and quarter me for yet ANOTHER doomsayer post about Newcastle United before a ball has even kicked, I want to preface this by saying that the 2025/26 season wasn't a truly awful season. Yes there were terrible moments like the poor league finish, the whimpering exit in the Champions League and the crème de la crème of Geordie humiliation in the double derby loss – but objectively, there were also a few positives such as yet another fantastic league cup run with our third semi-final appearance in four seasons.
#united #greggs
3 days ago
Last summer, Representative Sara Jacobs would run up to her office to give herself injections of hormones before rushing back to Congress for a session with her fellow lawmakers.
The shots were for the second round of freezing her eggs, a medical procedure that can give women more time to have children.
"It was an empowering decision that gave me more agency," the 37-year-old said, adding that the process was challenging.
"Your body hurts. Your hormones are crazy. It's kind of like ****** rty and menopause at the same time," she said.
Jacobs announced she was beginning the egg freezing process in 2021, at a time where she said few lawmakers were discussing the topic in the halls of Congress. The process - which can cost more than $10,000 and is rarely covered by insurance - involves doctors harvesting eggs from the ovaries and freezing them for a future pregnancy.
#eggs #last
The shots were for the second round of freezing her eggs, a medical procedure that can give women more time to have children.
"It was an empowering decision that gave me more agency," the 37-year-old said, adding that the process was challenging.
"Your body hurts. Your hormones are crazy. It's kind of like ****** rty and menopause at the same time," she said.
Jacobs announced she was beginning the egg freezing process in 2021, at a time where she said few lawmakers were discussing the topic in the halls of Congress. The process - which can cost more than $10,000 and is rarely covered by insurance - involves doctors harvesting eggs from the ovaries and freezing them for a future pregnancy.
#eggs #last
5 days ago
(NEXSTAR) – A recall affecting nearly 1.6 million cartons of eggs has been ******* igned to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's most serious risk category.
The recall, which was initiated over concerns of potential salmonella enteritidis contamination, was categorized on Wednesday by the FDA as "Class I," indicating "a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death."
The new Class I designation was included in the agency's enforcement report for the existing recall.
Nearly 30,000 pounds of beef recalled under highest 'Class 1' risk level
The FDA has explained, however, that it often categorizes a recall well after the initiating firm makes the recall announcement, so it should not necessarily be viewed "as an expansion or change" to the firm's initial recall.
#recall #serious #drug
The recall, which was initiated over concerns of potential salmonella enteritidis contamination, was categorized on Wednesday by the FDA as "Class I," indicating "a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death."
The new Class I designation was included in the agency's enforcement report for the existing recall.
Nearly 30,000 pounds of beef recalled under highest 'Class 1' risk level
The FDA has explained, however, that it often categorizes a recall well after the initiating firm makes the recall announcement, so it should not necessarily be viewed "as an expansion or change" to the firm's initial recall.
#recall #serious #drug
8 days ago
Several celebrities have shared their personal experiences with egg freezing for medical, personal or career-related reasons
Stars like Chrissy Teigen and Priyanka Chopra Jonas advocate for egg freezing as a way to preserve fertility options
Many other women, including Michaela Coel, have also frozen eggs despite not knowing if they want to have children
Several stars have opened up about their fertility and the choice to freeze their eggs.
Freezing eggs, which is formally called oocyte cryopreservation, is a medical procedure in which eggs are extracted from the body and frozen for potential future use.
#personal
Stars like Chrissy Teigen and Priyanka Chopra Jonas advocate for egg freezing as a way to preserve fertility options
Many other women, including Michaela Coel, have also frozen eggs despite not knowing if they want to have children
Several stars have opened up about their fertility and the choice to freeze their eggs.
Freezing eggs, which is formally called oocyte cryopreservation, is a medical procedure in which eggs are extracted from the body and frozen for potential future use.
#personal
8 days ago
New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reportedly split from ex-fiancé Riley Roberts before deciding to freeze her eggs.
Leigh Ann Caldwell, Puck's Chief Washington Correspondent, reported on Tuesday, August 11, that Ocasio-Cortez, 36, and Roberts called it quits, though the timeline remains unclear.
"I was told by a reputable Democratic source about 18 months ago that her engagement was called off," Caldwell shared via X. "AOC stopped wearing her engagement ring several months before that."
TMZ also reported the former couple had gone their separate ways, pointing to Ocasio-Cortez and Roberts last being photographed at the Met Gala in 2021.
However, one user on X pointed out that Manhattan's Black Iron Burger shared a photo of Ocasio-Cortez with an unidentified man in May. Meanwhile, another suggested she and Roberts were recently seen walking together — although the subjects in the photo cannot be identified as it only shows the back of their heads.
#roberts #months #engagement
Leigh Ann Caldwell, Puck's Chief Washington Correspondent, reported on Tuesday, August 11, that Ocasio-Cortez, 36, and Roberts called it quits, though the timeline remains unclear.
"I was told by a reputable Democratic source about 18 months ago that her engagement was called off," Caldwell shared via X. "AOC stopped wearing her engagement ring several months before that."
TMZ also reported the former couple had gone their separate ways, pointing to Ocasio-Cortez and Roberts last being photographed at the Met Gala in 2021.
However, one user on X pointed out that Manhattan's Black Iron Burger shared a photo of Ocasio-Cortez with an unidentified man in May. Meanwhile, another suggested she and Roberts were recently seen walking together — although the subjects in the photo cannot be identified as it only shows the back of their heads.
#roberts #months #engagement
10 days ago
For the third consecutive series, the Giants have won the opener and lost the last two.
While quality pitching, along with some shoddy defense, couldn't sustain itself over the entire game on Saturday, blame for Sunday's extra inning 3-1 loss rests solely on the shoulders of San Francisco's hitters.
After Willy Adames's 5th inning solo shot on Friday night, the offense had laid nothing but eggs against Detroit pitchers. Jackson Jobe and Co. held them scoreless yesterday. A couple of fortunate breaks on ******* in play and a throwing error helped the Giants complete their only circuit of the bases against a dominant Troy Melton (fun fact: he's a former teammate with Casey Schmitt at SDSU). But when the game came down to the wire, the final 7 hitters from the 8th to the 10th innings did this: ground into a bases loaded double play, then strike out six times.
Over the last 21 innings of this series, the offense scored just one run.
A run that was nearly enough for Logan Webb, who stifled a hot Tigers team over 8 innings. The work was fast too. Webb pitched at a brutal pace and attacked the zone with 66% strike-percentage. From his main trio of offerings, the sweeper was Sunday's star. He leaned on it heavily on his first trip down the order, and overall, nearly half (14 of 30) of his breaking ******* went for called strikes. Clearly Detroit hitters were sitting on the change-up and sinker and Webb played coy with those main offerings, withholding them early in the count, feathering them in more and more the deeper he got into the game.
#webb
While quality pitching, along with some shoddy defense, couldn't sustain itself over the entire game on Saturday, blame for Sunday's extra inning 3-1 loss rests solely on the shoulders of San Francisco's hitters.
After Willy Adames's 5th inning solo shot on Friday night, the offense had laid nothing but eggs against Detroit pitchers. Jackson Jobe and Co. held them scoreless yesterday. A couple of fortunate breaks on ******* in play and a throwing error helped the Giants complete their only circuit of the bases against a dominant Troy Melton (fun fact: he's a former teammate with Casey Schmitt at SDSU). But when the game came down to the wire, the final 7 hitters from the 8th to the 10th innings did this: ground into a bases loaded double play, then strike out six times.
Over the last 21 innings of this series, the offense scored just one run.
A run that was nearly enough for Logan Webb, who stifled a hot Tigers team over 8 innings. The work was fast too. Webb pitched at a brutal pace and attacked the zone with 66% strike-percentage. From his main trio of offerings, the sweeper was Sunday's star. He leaned on it heavily on his first trip down the order, and overall, nearly half (14 of 30) of his breaking ******* went for called strikes. Clearly Detroit hitters were sitting on the change-up and sinker and Webb played coy with those main offerings, withholding them early in the count, feathering them in more and more the deeper he got into the game.
#webb
11 days ago
Serie A side Roma have been linked with a big move for Real Madrid's Endrick but they are now unlikely to put all their eggs in one basket.
They already made that mistake earlier this summer and missed out on both Crysencio Summerville and Mason Greenwood. A move for Antonio Nusa is also unlikely to take off.
Porto's Rodrigo Mora is emerging as a major target now.
Alfredo Pedulla has reported that Roma intend to soon submit an offer worth €45 million for the 19-year-old Porto talent.
The teenager's current release clause stands at €70 million but Porto have agreed to let him seek a move for well below that price. Roma want to invest the amount they were about to spend on Summerville and all of it could now be invested in Mora, who is also much younger.
#roma #real #endrick
They already made that mistake earlier this summer and missed out on both Crysencio Summerville and Mason Greenwood. A move for Antonio Nusa is also unlikely to take off.
Porto's Rodrigo Mora is emerging as a major target now.
Alfredo Pedulla has reported that Roma intend to soon submit an offer worth €45 million for the 19-year-old Porto talent.
The teenager's current release clause stands at €70 million but Porto have agreed to let him seek a move for well below that price. Roma want to invest the amount they were about to spend on Summerville and all of it could now be invested in Mora, who is also much younger.
#roma #real #endrick
14 days ago
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First Watch reported another quarter of growth, with a 3.4% increase in same-store sales, driven largely by an expanded marketing strategy focused on improving overall brand awareness. The Bradenton, Florida-based full-service breakfast company also benefited from a 3.7% pricing increase for the quarter, as well as commodities deflation as some parts of the supply chain stabilize.
First Watch also noted a pattern of traffic improvement, particularly in June, though overall traffic was flat for the quarter. New First Watch CFO Ashley Weisser, who was promoted in June, said that the 0.4% dip in traffic was partially due to cannibalization, as the company opens more stores and customers visit new locations, but don't leave the brand.
"Benefits from our marketing investments were a significant contributor to our Q2 performance," CEO Chris Tomasso said during Tuesday's earnings call for the quarter ended June 28. "Since implementing an expanded marketing strategy early last year, brand awareness has been building, and we believe contributing to our improved same restaurant traffic trends and overall same restaurant sales growth, our marketing objectives are focused on driving at least one more visit from existing customers, while also positioning First Watch squarely in the consideration set for new customers."
Beyond marketing, the company noted the positive performance of its LTO menu, including the Chimichurri Steak and Eggs Hash, which ran from January through May and became its best-selling LTO item of all time.
#first #quarter
First Watch reported another quarter of growth, with a 3.4% increase in same-store sales, driven largely by an expanded marketing strategy focused on improving overall brand awareness. The Bradenton, Florida-based full-service breakfast company also benefited from a 3.7% pricing increase for the quarter, as well as commodities deflation as some parts of the supply chain stabilize.
First Watch also noted a pattern of traffic improvement, particularly in June, though overall traffic was flat for the quarter. New First Watch CFO Ashley Weisser, who was promoted in June, said that the 0.4% dip in traffic was partially due to cannibalization, as the company opens more stores and customers visit new locations, but don't leave the brand.
"Benefits from our marketing investments were a significant contributor to our Q2 performance," CEO Chris Tomasso said during Tuesday's earnings call for the quarter ended June 28. "Since implementing an expanded marketing strategy early last year, brand awareness has been building, and we believe contributing to our improved same restaurant traffic trends and overall same restaurant sales growth, our marketing objectives are focused on driving at least one more visit from existing customers, while also positioning First Watch squarely in the consideration set for new customers."
Beyond marketing, the company noted the positive performance of its LTO menu, including the Chimichurri Steak and Eggs Hash, which ran from January through May and became its best-selling LTO item of all time.
#first #quarter
15 days ago
Miranda Kerr has revealed she has a ban on eating both eggs and sushi, and refuses to rule out having a facelift in the future.
The supermodel opened up about her regimented eating and wellness habits in an interview with Kristin Cavallari on her Let's Be Honest podcast.
"I've seen some people, even friends, that have had facelifts and actually look amazing," Miranda, 43, told her host. "And I'm like, 'yeah, this is interesting. Good research, good research."
The mother of four explained she had based her thoughts about facelifts in part around something Kardashian matriarch Kris Jenner, 70, had said.
"It's one of those things that I guess you don't really know until you really know," Miranda reflected. "Because you're like, you think like, okay, you want to be the best version of yourself. I heard Kris Jenner say something like, she wanted to feel the way she felt on the inside. And that made a lot of sense. Like she was looking in the mirror, and she was like, that's not how I feel on the inside. It wasn't matching. And so I get it, like, you just want to help gravity."
Elsewhere in the interview, Miranda, who is married to billionaire Snapchat co-founder Evan Spiegel, admitted she had particular rules around what she will and won't eat - with eggs and sushi both on the banned list.
#interview
The supermodel opened up about her regimented eating and wellness habits in an interview with Kristin Cavallari on her Let's Be Honest podcast.
"I've seen some people, even friends, that have had facelifts and actually look amazing," Miranda, 43, told her host. "And I'm like, 'yeah, this is interesting. Good research, good research."
The mother of four explained she had based her thoughts about facelifts in part around something Kardashian matriarch Kris Jenner, 70, had said.
"It's one of those things that I guess you don't really know until you really know," Miranda reflected. "Because you're like, you think like, okay, you want to be the best version of yourself. I heard Kris Jenner say something like, she wanted to feel the way she felt on the inside. And that made a lot of sense. Like she was looking in the mirror, and she was like, that's not how I feel on the inside. It wasn't matching. And so I get it, like, you just want to help gravity."
Elsewhere in the interview, Miranda, who is married to billionaire Snapchat co-founder Evan Spiegel, admitted she had particular rules around what she will and won't eat - with eggs and sushi both on the banned list.
#interview
18 days ago
Zohran Mamdani stormed into office brandishing the banner of "affordability," and almost singlehandedly pushed the issue to the center of today's political debate. Of all the charismatic, 34-year-old Mayor's initiatives aimed at lowering living costs, the one that's garnered the most coverage is his proposal to get Gotham into the grocery business.
The city-owned food store initiative looks so radical, even for this avowed democratic socialist, because it puts a city in direct competition versus an immense, entrenched private industry. On his other big "affordability" initiatives, providing free bus service and freezing rent on one million apartments, Mamdani's simply using his regulatory and budget powers in the Democratic mayors' traditional vein of tightening price controls on housing and delivering more freebees
This one's different: It's extraordinarily rare for a municipality to challenge local businesses by starting its own enterprises that aim to do the same thing. The only major example: city-backed companies that battle the Verizons and Comcasts to supply broadband. They're all either struggling, or already flopped. Mamdani's predecessor Eric Adams shuttered the $2 billion fiber-optic buildout started a few years earlier under Mayor Bill de Blasio. As for supermarkets, Chicago last year killed plans for a city-owned emporium as impractical. Kansas City, apparently the only major metro ever to open a taxpayer-funded supermarket, ended the failed foray in early 2025.
Hence, Mamdani's plan would probably reign as the biggest push any city's ever made to launch its own business amid a galaxy of private players. The Mayor's identified a big problem. New Yorkers indeed suffer from extremely high prices for everything from chicken to eggs to milk. The city's riddled with "food desert" neighborhoods where residents often can't find much other than processed items nearby, and must travel 20 minutes or more to reach outlets that offer wide choices of fresh foods at low cost.
But that drastic shortage in the metro that ranks among the world's wealthiest is almost totally self-inflicted. Contrary to Mamdani's claim that "the private market alone has not delivered affordable, full-service grocery options," here's the real rub: A web of antiquated regulations—and one in particular that effectively bans big stores where they're needed most—is blocking major chains from deploying billions of their own capital to open far more of the kinds of giant extravaganzas featuring baseball-field length stretches of checkout lanes that bring far lower stickers to the suburbs just beyond Gotham's borders.
#affordability
The city-owned food store initiative looks so radical, even for this avowed democratic socialist, because it puts a city in direct competition versus an immense, entrenched private industry. On his other big "affordability" initiatives, providing free bus service and freezing rent on one million apartments, Mamdani's simply using his regulatory and budget powers in the Democratic mayors' traditional vein of tightening price controls on housing and delivering more freebees
This one's different: It's extraordinarily rare for a municipality to challenge local businesses by starting its own enterprises that aim to do the same thing. The only major example: city-backed companies that battle the Verizons and Comcasts to supply broadband. They're all either struggling, or already flopped. Mamdani's predecessor Eric Adams shuttered the $2 billion fiber-optic buildout started a few years earlier under Mayor Bill de Blasio. As for supermarkets, Chicago last year killed plans for a city-owned emporium as impractical. Kansas City, apparently the only major metro ever to open a taxpayer-funded supermarket, ended the failed foray in early 2025.
Hence, Mamdani's plan would probably reign as the biggest push any city's ever made to launch its own business amid a galaxy of private players. The Mayor's identified a big problem. New Yorkers indeed suffer from extremely high prices for everything from chicken to eggs to milk. The city's riddled with "food desert" neighborhoods where residents often can't find much other than processed items nearby, and must travel 20 minutes or more to reach outlets that offer wide choices of fresh foods at low cost.
But that drastic shortage in the metro that ranks among the world's wealthiest is almost totally self-inflicted. Contrary to Mamdani's claim that "the private market alone has not delivered affordable, full-service grocery options," here's the real rub: A web of antiquated regulations—and one in particular that effectively bans big stores where they're needed most—is blocking major chains from deploying billions of their own capital to open far more of the kinds of giant extravaganzas featuring baseball-field length stretches of checkout lanes that bring far lower stickers to the suburbs just beyond Gotham's borders.
#affordability
27 days ago
Kim Kardashian is joking about not passing the bar exam in a playful new ad for her canned beverage brand UPDATE
The campaign features a surprise cameo from attorney Gloria Allred before Kardashian delivers the ad's punchline: "No, I didn't pass the bar. I raised it"
Kardashian told PEOPLE the team loved "sprinkling in fun easter eggs, some humor, and a bit of a wink" throughout the campaign
Kim Kardashian is poking fun at herself.
The reality star and entrepreneur made light of her legal journey in a new campaign for UPDATE, the canned beverage brand she co-founded, joking about not passing the bar exam in an ad released Thursday, July 23.
#campaign #joking #passing
The campaign features a surprise cameo from attorney Gloria Allred before Kardashian delivers the ad's punchline: "No, I didn't pass the bar. I raised it"
Kardashian told PEOPLE the team loved "sprinkling in fun easter eggs, some humor, and a bit of a wink" throughout the campaign
Kim Kardashian is poking fun at herself.
The reality star and entrepreneur made light of her legal journey in a new campaign for UPDATE, the canned beverage brand she co-founded, joking about not passing the bar exam in an ad released Thursday, July 23.
#campaign #joking #passing
28 days ago
Chelsea Griffin says freezing her eggs after her divorce has empowered her to take control of her future
The Love Is Blind alum hopes sharing her journey helps break stigmas around fertility ****** istance and egg freezing
Pacific Northwest Fertility reports a 217% increase in egg freezing cycles since 2020 as more women plan proactively
Chelsea Griffin is taking full control of her future and not giving up on her dream to become a mother.
After the Love Is Blind alum split from husband Kwame Appiah, whom she met and married on season four of the popular Netflix series, she found herself in a tough place. Griffin, 35, explains that the ending of her marriage prompted her to "look in the mirror and make some important decisions about my life."
#future
The Love Is Blind alum hopes sharing her journey helps break stigmas around fertility ****** istance and egg freezing
Pacific Northwest Fertility reports a 217% increase in egg freezing cycles since 2020 as more women plan proactively
Chelsea Griffin is taking full control of her future and not giving up on her dream to become a mother.
After the Love Is Blind alum split from husband Kwame Appiah, whom she met and married on season four of the popular Netflix series, she found herself in a tough place. Griffin, 35, explains that the ending of her marriage prompted her to "look in the mirror and make some important decisions about my life."
#future
1 month ago
Barcelona are not putting all their eggs in one basket as they continue their pursuit of Julian Alvarez.
While the Atletico Madrid forward remains the club's preferred target to strengthen Hansi Flick's attack, the operation has become increasingly complicated, prompting the Blaugrana hierarchy to explore alternative options.
On that note, according to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona have already begun ******* sing a list of potential replacements should a deal for Alvarez ultimately fail to materialise.
Barcelona's opening proposal of €100 million for Alvarez was reportedly met with a firm response from Atletico Madrid, who are said to value the Argentine at €120 million while also asking for a high-profile player to be included in the deal.
The Catalan club have no intention of accepting those terms, leaving negotiations at a delicate stage.
While the Atletico Madrid forward remains the club's preferred target to strengthen Hansi Flick's attack, the operation has become increasingly complicated, prompting the Blaugrana hierarchy to explore alternative options.
On that note, according to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona have already begun ******* sing a list of potential replacements should a deal for Alvarez ultimately fail to materialise.
Barcelona's opening proposal of €100 million for Alvarez was reportedly met with a firm response from Atletico Madrid, who are said to value the Argentine at €120 million while also asking for a high-profile player to be included in the deal.
The Catalan club have no intention of accepting those terms, leaving negotiations at a delicate stage.
1 month ago
New York Daily News | Gary Phillips: A lot of the big headlines to come out of Brian Cashman's media availability on Thursday were around the status and recovery of Aaron Judge and his rib injury. Also during that availability, Cashman noted that the performances the Yankees have gotten from the catcher position this season have been an issue. While he emphasized that he's looking to improve themselves in total as opposed to putting all the eggs in one position's basket, he acknowledged that catcher has become an unexpected area of concern.
The Trentonian | Greg Johnson: One annual event during the All-Star Game weekend festivities is the Futures Game played between some of the top prospects from around baseball. The Yankees were set to be represented in this year's event by shortstop George Lombard Jr. and pitcher Carlos Lagrange. However, both have been ruled out with injury. In their place, the Yankees will now send pitcher Ben Grable, an 11th-round pick from Indiana last year who is now in the Somerset Patriots' bullpen. He's much lower in the Yankees' prospect pecking order, but is having a nice 2026 season.
MLB.com | Byron Kerr: The Yankees' offense had one of their best performances in a while on Thursday when they put up 12 runs in a win over the Rays. A couple Yankees gave a bit of credit to a pregame speech from Jazz Chisholm Jr. ahead of that game. Jazz then played a big role in last night's win over the Nationals, so it's been a nice couple days for him.
Netflix: Ben Rice's competition in the 2026 Home Run Derby is set for Monday night. Barring any late substitutions, he will face Junior Caminero of the Rays, Jac Caglianone of the Royals, Jordan Walker of the Cardinals, Munetaka Murakami of the White Sox, Willson Contreras of the Red Sox, and two host sluggers: Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper of the Phillies. Caminero and Schwarber were runners-up in the 2025 and 2018 events, respectively, while Harper was the winner in 2018, the last time he competed in one with the Nationals. Rice will be looking to become the fifth Yankee to win the event, alongside Tino Martinez (1997), Jason Giambi (2002), Robinson Canó (2011), and Aaron Judge (2017).
MLB.com: Another event this weekend is the MLB Draft, which is set to begin later today. If you want to feel old, the sons of Andy Pettitte, CC Sabathia, Jose Contreras, and other famous names from around baseball will be among those available for selection in this year's Draft. And if you're curious about who the Yankees might take with their top pick (No. 35), check out Dan Kelly's article for us yesterday.
The Trentonian | Greg Johnson: One annual event during the All-Star Game weekend festivities is the Futures Game played between some of the top prospects from around baseball. The Yankees were set to be represented in this year's event by shortstop George Lombard Jr. and pitcher Carlos Lagrange. However, both have been ruled out with injury. In their place, the Yankees will now send pitcher Ben Grable, an 11th-round pick from Indiana last year who is now in the Somerset Patriots' bullpen. He's much lower in the Yankees' prospect pecking order, but is having a nice 2026 season.
MLB.com | Byron Kerr: The Yankees' offense had one of their best performances in a while on Thursday when they put up 12 runs in a win over the Rays. A couple Yankees gave a bit of credit to a pregame speech from Jazz Chisholm Jr. ahead of that game. Jazz then played a big role in last night's win over the Nationals, so it's been a nice couple days for him.
Netflix: Ben Rice's competition in the 2026 Home Run Derby is set for Monday night. Barring any late substitutions, he will face Junior Caminero of the Rays, Jac Caglianone of the Royals, Jordan Walker of the Cardinals, Munetaka Murakami of the White Sox, Willson Contreras of the Red Sox, and two host sluggers: Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper of the Phillies. Caminero and Schwarber were runners-up in the 2025 and 2018 events, respectively, while Harper was the winner in 2018, the last time he competed in one with the Nationals. Rice will be looking to become the fifth Yankee to win the event, alongside Tino Martinez (1997), Jason Giambi (2002), Robinson Canó (2011), and Aaron Judge (2017).
MLB.com: Another event this weekend is the MLB Draft, which is set to begin later today. If you want to feel old, the sons of Andy Pettitte, CC Sabathia, Jose Contreras, and other famous names from around baseball will be among those available for selection in this year's Draft. And if you're curious about who the Yankees might take with their top pick (No. 35), check out Dan Kelly's article for us yesterday.
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It's not just real estate that's all about location, location, location.
Many clients worry they won't have enough money saved to retire comfortably, ******* uming they'll need more than $1 million by the time they leave the workforce. But where they spend their golden years can make a huge difference. Required nest eggs vary by hundreds of thousands of dollars depending on the state, according to an Investopedia ******* ysis of federal data. ******* uming the traditional 4% withdrawal rule, the typical American couple needs about $1.16 million saved for retirement, below the $1.46 million that Northwestern Mutual estimated earlier this year. But maybe there is no magic number.
"Chasing one is how good savers end up anxious," said Jim Crider, founder of Intentional Living FP. Having a target early on is helpful, he said, but eventually advisors should shift the conversation toward taxes, withdrawal sequencing and spending habits. "The number also becomes a treadmill. Someone hits it and immediately moves the goalposts because the number was never connected to a life they actually wanted."
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It's not just real estate that's all about location, location, location.
Many clients worry they won't have enough money saved to retire comfortably, ******* uming they'll need more than $1 million by the time they leave the workforce. But where they spend their golden years can make a huge difference. Required nest eggs vary by hundreds of thousands of dollars depending on the state, according to an Investopedia ******* ysis of federal data. ******* uming the traditional 4% withdrawal rule, the typical American couple needs about $1.16 million saved for retirement, below the $1.46 million that Northwestern Mutual estimated earlier this year. But maybe there is no magic number.
"Chasing one is how good savers end up anxious," said Jim Crider, founder of Intentional Living FP. Having a target early on is helpful, he said, but eventually advisors should shift the conversation toward taxes, withdrawal sequencing and spending habits. "The number also becomes a treadmill. Someone hits it and immediately moves the goalposts because the number was never connected to a life they actually wanted."
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Eligible children born between 2025 and 2028 receive a $1,000 federal seed contribution invested in an S&P 500 index fund, with $5,000 annual contribution limits.
That $1,000 seed alone could compound to ~$372,000 by age 62; maximizing annual contributions could push the balance to ~$17 million.
Michael Dell pledged $6.25 billion for lower-income children, and 88 companies and individuals have committed matching contributions to the program.
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For generations, the stock market has quietly done something no savings account has ever been able to match -- it has turned patience into wealth. Despite recessions, wars, inflation, and market crashes, the S&P 500 has delivered roughly a 10% average annual return over the long run. That simple fact has helped millions of Americans build retirement nest eggs that would have been impossible through saving alone.
That $1,000 seed alone could compound to ~$372,000 by age 62; maximizing annual contributions could push the balance to ~$17 million.
Michael Dell pledged $6.25 billion for lower-income children, and 88 companies and individuals have committed matching contributions to the program.
Don't wait: the ***** yst who called NVIDIA in 2010 just revealed his top 10 AI stocks. See the full list FREE now.
For generations, the stock market has quietly done something no savings account has ever been able to match -- it has turned patience into wealth. Despite recessions, wars, inflation, and market crashes, the S&P 500 has delivered roughly a 10% average annual return over the long run. That simple fact has helped millions of Americans build retirement nest eggs that would have been impossible through saving alone.
1 month ago
Eligible children born between 2025 and 2028 receive a $1,000 federal seed contribution invested in an S&P 500 index fund, with $5,000 annual contribution limits.
That $1,000 seed alone could compound to ~$372,000 by age 62; maximizing annual contributions could push the balance to ~$17 million.
Michael Dell pledged $6.25 billion for lower-income children, and 88 companies and individuals have committed matching contributions to the program.
Don't wait: the **** yst who called NVIDIA in 2010 just revealed his top 10 AI stocks. See the full list FREE now.
For generations, the stock market has quietly done something no savings account has ever been able to match -- it has turned patience into wealth. Despite recessions, wars, inflation, and market crashes, the S&P 500 has delivered roughly a 10% average annual return over the long run. That simple fact has helped millions of Americans build retirement nest eggs that would have been impossible through saving alone.
That $1,000 seed alone could compound to ~$372,000 by age 62; maximizing annual contributions could push the balance to ~$17 million.
Michael Dell pledged $6.25 billion for lower-income children, and 88 companies and individuals have committed matching contributions to the program.
Don't wait: the **** yst who called NVIDIA in 2010 just revealed his top 10 AI stocks. See the full list FREE now.
For generations, the stock market has quietly done something no savings account has ever been able to match -- it has turned patience into wealth. Despite recessions, wars, inflation, and market crashes, the S&P 500 has delivered roughly a 10% average annual return over the long run. That simple fact has helped millions of Americans build retirement nest eggs that would have been impossible through saving alone.
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San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos did something that hasn't been done in Giants history since 1920.
San Francisco defeated the Toronto Blue Jays by a final score, 10-1, on Monday, July 6. However, player of the game nods went straight to Ramos after putting together a performance in which he cracked three home runs – a "little league" homer and then two real ones smacked into the stands.
It was a career night for Ramos. He became the first Giants player since 1920 to record two home runs and a "little league" home run in the same game.
"Just working a lot on my path, on the way that I was swinging to day in the cage and BP (batting practice)," Ramos told NBC Sports Bay Area in a post game broadcast interview. "I just felt pretty good about it honestly."
Maybe it was the breakfast he had, which Ramos said he cooked himself: sausages, eggs, toast and hash browns. His go-to. For what it's worth, he walked to grab a coffee.
San Francisco defeated the Toronto Blue Jays by a final score, 10-1, on Monday, July 6. However, player of the game nods went straight to Ramos after putting together a performance in which he cracked three home runs – a "little league" homer and then two real ones smacked into the stands.
It was a career night for Ramos. He became the first Giants player since 1920 to record two home runs and a "little league" home run in the same game.
"Just working a lot on my path, on the way that I was swinging to day in the cage and BP (batting practice)," Ramos told NBC Sports Bay Area in a post game broadcast interview. "I just felt pretty good about it honestly."
Maybe it was the breakfast he had, which Ramos said he cooked himself: sausages, eggs, toast and hash browns. His go-to. For what it's worth, he walked to grab a coffee.
2 months ago
The Justice Department and 17 states have reached a settlement with three of the country's largest egg producers over allegations of price fixing. The government says the egg companies illegally colluded for years to raise prices, including in 2025 when the cost soared to record highs. None of the companies admitted wrongdoing but agreed to pay $3.3 million and donate 53 million eggs to settle the states' claims.
2 months ago
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's highly anticipated wedding is reportedly becoming even more extravagant, with new details suggesting the celebration may look more like a royal affair than a traditional celebrity ceremony. As speculation surrounding the superstar couple's big day continues to grow, reports claim a massive castle is being constructed inside Madison Square Garden, transforming the iconic New York venue into a fairytale-inspired setting ahead of the rumored July 3 event.
According to TMZ, crews have been working around the clock preparing Madison Square Garden for what is expected to be one of the most talked-about celebrity weddings in recent memory. Construction teams were recently spotted unloading large scenic pieces outside the venue, with some of the equipment reportedly labeled "Garden Party 1 (Scenic)" and marked with the initials "GP."
The reported additions have fueled speculation that the venue is being transformed into an elaborate garden-themed wonderland complete with castle-inspired elements. If the reports are accurate, the setup would fit perfectly with the fairytale narrative that has surrounded Swift and Kelce's relationship since they first went public.
Swift's fans have long been known for decoding hidden messages and Easter eggs, and the reported "Garden Party" labeling has already sparked plenty of theories online.
Some believe the phrase could reference the couple's reported garden-themed engagement, while others have jokingly suggested it may be another clue pointing toward future music from the pop superstar.
According to TMZ, crews have been working around the clock preparing Madison Square Garden for what is expected to be one of the most talked-about celebrity weddings in recent memory. Construction teams were recently spotted unloading large scenic pieces outside the venue, with some of the equipment reportedly labeled "Garden Party 1 (Scenic)" and marked with the initials "GP."
The reported additions have fueled speculation that the venue is being transformed into an elaborate garden-themed wonderland complete with castle-inspired elements. If the reports are accurate, the setup would fit perfectly with the fairytale narrative that has surrounded Swift and Kelce's relationship since they first went public.
Swift's fans have long been known for decoding hidden messages and Easter eggs, and the reported "Garden Party" labeling has already sparked plenty of theories online.
Some believe the phrase could reference the couple's reported garden-themed engagement, while others have jokingly suggested it may be another clue pointing toward future music from the pop superstar.
2 months ago
Thanks to NDAs and a **** oned-up inner circle, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans are under tighter wraps than a surprise album drop.
Maybe it'll happen on July 3. Maybe at Madison Square Garden. Maybe celebrity event planner Mark Seed is involved. Maybe Blake Lively has been left off the guest list.
Maybe none of the above is true.
Whatever "Tayvis" has planned, the public isn't in on it. So while Swifties continue searching for wedding Easter eggs, we decided to take a different approach.
We asked a panel of kids, ranging in age from 6 to 11, to predict all the elements of Swift's dream wedding — from the menu and first-dance song to the budget and honeymoon destination.
Maybe it'll happen on July 3. Maybe at Madison Square Garden. Maybe celebrity event planner Mark Seed is involved. Maybe Blake Lively has been left off the guest list.
Maybe none of the above is true.
Whatever "Tayvis" has planned, the public isn't in on it. So while Swifties continue searching for wedding Easter eggs, we decided to take a different approach.
We asked a panel of kids, ranging in age from 6 to 11, to predict all the elements of Swift's dream wedding — from the menu and first-dance song to the budget and honeymoon destination.
2 months ago
Keke Palmer wasn't afraid to speak her mind during Sunday's BET Awards in Los Angeles.
Host Druski gleefully razzed guests as he made his way around the VIP audience, but then Palmer swiftly flipped the script when he started approaching her with a catcall.
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Immediately, the star of "I Love Boosters" stood up and shut him down, saying, "I don't need none of that."
After some banter back and forth about Druski's spot on Forbes magazine's Top Creators list, Palmer's patience was wearing thin.
Host Druski gleefully razzed guests as he made his way around the VIP audience, but then Palmer swiftly flipped the script when he started approaching her with a catcall.
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Immediately, the star of "I Love Boosters" stood up and shut him down, saying, "I don't need none of that."
After some banter back and forth about Druski's spot on Forbes magazine's Top Creators list, Palmer's patience was wearing thin.
2 months ago
Taylor Swift has a long history of hiding messages in plain sight, and Swifties are now convinced she telegraphed her surprise wedding entertainment lineup from a courtside seat at Madison Square Garden.
On June 10, Swift appeared at Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs wearing a custom royal-blue T-shirt that read âStevie Knicksâ in orange lettering. Seventeen days later, reporters Sara Nathan and Jeanette Settembre of Page Six reported that Fleetwood Mac icon Stevie Nicks is slated to perform at Swiftâs wedding celebration, also reportedly at Madison Square Garden. Insiders described the event as âbigger than the Met Gala.â
The shirt, in retrospect, now appears to be one of Swiftâs âEaster eggs,â cryptic clues she leaves for her fans to give them hints of upcoming projects and events.
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On June 10, Swift appeared at Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs wearing a custom royal-blue T-shirt that read âStevie Knicksâ in orange lettering. Seventeen days later, reporters Sara Nathan and Jeanette Settembre of Page Six reported that Fleetwood Mac icon Stevie Nicks is slated to perform at Swiftâs wedding celebration, also reportedly at Madison Square Garden. Insiders described the event as âbigger than the Met Gala.â
The shirt, in retrospect, now appears to be one of Swiftâs âEaster eggs,â cryptic clues she leaves for her fans to give them hints of upcoming projects and events.
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2 months ago
Carillon Tower Advisers, an investment management company, released its first-quarter 2026 investor letter for the "Carillon Eagle Small Cap Growth Fund". A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Small-cap stocks delivered mixed results in the quarter as the market favored value stocks over growth. The Russell 2000 Growth Index fell 2.82% in the quarter, while the Russell 2000® Value Index increased 4.96%. The first quarter saw equity market volatility due to Iran strikes, boosting energy prices. The firm is optimistic that the turbulence in the market will be short-lived, with improved valuations and potential positive developments from de-escalation in the Middle East. In addition, please check the Fund's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its first-quarter 2026 investor letter, Carillon Eagle Small Cap Growth Fund highlighted stocks like Vital Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ:VITL). Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Vital Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ:VITL) is a branded food company focused on ethically produced pasture-raised eggs and ****** er. On June 23, 2026, Vital Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ:VITL) closed at $10.68 per share. One-month return of Vital Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ:VITL) was 5.59%, and its shares lost 71.35% over the past 52 weeks. Vital Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ:VITL) has a market capitalization of $457.62 million.
Carillon Eagle Small Cap Growth Fund stated the following regarding Vital Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ:VITL) in its Q1 2026 investor letter:
"Vital Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ:VITL) produces and markets pasture-raised eggs and dairy products sourced from a network of small family farms. The stock came under pressure after the company lowered its revenue guidance. Vital Farms faces a temporary supply glut in the egg market after last year's avian influenza outbreak quickly subsided. This dynamic, coupled with adverse weath er, reduced its revenue outlook."
Vital Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ:VITL) is not on our list of 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026. According to our database, 33 hedge fund portfolios held Vital Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ:VITL) at the end of the first quarter, compared to 36 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of Vital Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ:VITL) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
In its first-quarter 2026 investor letter, Carillon Eagle Small Cap Growth Fund highlighted stocks like Vital Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ:VITL). Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Vital Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ:VITL) is a branded food company focused on ethically produced pasture-raised eggs and ****** er. On June 23, 2026, Vital Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ:VITL) closed at $10.68 per share. One-month return of Vital Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ:VITL) was 5.59%, and its shares lost 71.35% over the past 52 weeks. Vital Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ:VITL) has a market capitalization of $457.62 million.
Carillon Eagle Small Cap Growth Fund stated the following regarding Vital Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ:VITL) in its Q1 2026 investor letter:
"Vital Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ:VITL) produces and markets pasture-raised eggs and dairy products sourced from a network of small family farms. The stock came under pressure after the company lowered its revenue guidance. Vital Farms faces a temporary supply glut in the egg market after last year's avian influenza outbreak quickly subsided. This dynamic, coupled with adverse weath er, reduced its revenue outlook."
Vital Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ:VITL) is not on our list of 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026. According to our database, 33 hedge fund portfolios held Vital Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ:VITL) at the end of the first quarter, compared to 36 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of Vital Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ:VITL) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
2 months ago
St. Ewe Free Range Eggs has appointed former Müller executive Justin Cook as chairman of the family-owned UK business.
Cook was formerly CEO of Müller's yogurt and desserts operations in the UK and Ireland until 2023. His career also spans roles at Kraft Heinz, Mondelez International and Jacobs Douwe Egberts.
Founded by Bex Tonks, St. Ewe Free Range Eggs supplies the brands Rich Yolk, Original and Super Eggs. It employs more than 150 people.
Alongside Cook's appointment, Doug Field and Simon Moore are joining the Cornwall-based company as non-executive directors.
Tonks, who is CEO and also sits on the board of the National Farmers Union (NFU), said: "These appointments bring exceptional experience, leadership and values alignment to our board at a hugely exciting time for St. Ewe.
Cook was formerly CEO of Müller's yogurt and desserts operations in the UK and Ireland until 2023. His career also spans roles at Kraft Heinz, Mondelez International and Jacobs Douwe Egberts.
Founded by Bex Tonks, St. Ewe Free Range Eggs supplies the brands Rich Yolk, Original and Super Eggs. It employs more than 150 people.
Alongside Cook's appointment, Doug Field and Simon Moore are joining the Cornwall-based company as non-executive directors.
Tonks, who is CEO and also sits on the board of the National Farmers Union (NFU), said: "These appointments bring exceptional experience, leadership and values alignment to our board at a hugely exciting time for St. Ewe.
2 months ago
Jenny Mollen has revealed she went through a "harrowing" experience while taking a GLP-1 weight loss drug.
The episode left her then-husband Jason Biggs "screaming like it's a horror movie", she shared on the latest episode of the Let's Talk Off Camera With Kelly Ripa podcast.
"I was microdosing the GLPs. I was also taking other peptides," Mollen recalled of the June 2025 incident. But I think that something happens with your period. Maybe it's just the perimenopausal situation.
"Suddenly I was, like, hemorrhaging. It was blood clots the size of dinosaur eggs. It was so scary," she continued, adding that she "felt like I was laying an egg" when she went to the bathroom. "So I run to the bathroom and I am literally sitting on the toilet and I hear this plop and just blood everywhere."
When Biggs came to help, he joined in on the panic moment and started screaming too.
Mollen didn't immediately go to the hospital but, by that night, her condition had worsened and she knew she was losing too much blood.
The episode left her then-husband Jason Biggs "screaming like it's a horror movie", she shared on the latest episode of the Let's Talk Off Camera With Kelly Ripa podcast.
"I was microdosing the GLPs. I was also taking other peptides," Mollen recalled of the June 2025 incident. But I think that something happens with your period. Maybe it's just the perimenopausal situation.
"Suddenly I was, like, hemorrhaging. It was blood clots the size of dinosaur eggs. It was so scary," she continued, adding that she "felt like I was laying an egg" when she went to the bathroom. "So I run to the bathroom and I am literally sitting on the toilet and I hear this plop and just blood everywhere."
When Biggs came to help, he joined in on the panic moment and started screaming too.
Mollen didn't immediately go to the hospital but, by that night, her condition had worsened and she knew she was losing too much blood.
2 months ago
Let’s be real for a second—remember when Aston Martin looked like absolute world-beaters back in 2023? Fernando Alonso was racking up podiums, the hype train was running at full steam, and it felt like the Silverstone squad had finally cracked the code. Fast forward to 2026, and that dream has turned into a bit of a nightmare. The team has been struggling massively under the new regulations, but Lance Stroll just dropped some heavy hints that the entire garage is holding its breath for one man to save the day.
According to a tweet from F1 commentator Nachez, which highlights a report from Shiga Sports **** an, Stroll made some incredibly telling comments while in Barcelona. It sounds like Aston Martin is throwing all their eggs into the Adrian Newey basket, and honestly, can you blame them?
We all know Newey is the absolute undisputed aerodynamic wizard of the F1 paddock, having won a ridiculous number of championships during his time at Williams, McLaren, and Red Bull. When he jumped ship to become Aston Martin’s technical boss for 2026, the expectations naturally skyrocketed.
Stroll didn’t hold back when talking about his new boss, bluntly stating, “Newey is the most successful person in F1 history. That’s why the entire team is eagerly awaiting this upgrade.”
It’s pretty rare to hear a driver admit so openly that the current car is basically just a high-speed waiting room for a specific engineer’s updates to arrive. But considering the AMR26 has been an absolute handful this season, it makes perfect sense that the garage is desperate for Newey to finally wave his magic wand.
According to a tweet from F1 commentator Nachez, which highlights a report from Shiga Sports **** an, Stroll made some incredibly telling comments while in Barcelona. It sounds like Aston Martin is throwing all their eggs into the Adrian Newey basket, and honestly, can you blame them?
We all know Newey is the absolute undisputed aerodynamic wizard of the F1 paddock, having won a ridiculous number of championships during his time at Williams, McLaren, and Red Bull. When he jumped ship to become Aston Martin’s technical boss for 2026, the expectations naturally skyrocketed.
Stroll didn’t hold back when talking about his new boss, bluntly stating, “Newey is the most successful person in F1 history. That’s why the entire team is eagerly awaiting this upgrade.”
It’s pretty rare to hear a driver admit so openly that the current car is basically just a high-speed waiting room for a specific engineer’s updates to arrive. But considering the AMR26 has been an absolute handful this season, it makes perfect sense that the garage is desperate for Newey to finally wave his magic wand.
2 months ago
Manchester United have had to overcome problem after problem as they look to add to their midfield ranks.
The signing of Ederson from Atalanta was negotiated swiftly enough, but since then, the Red Devils have not had as smooth a ride as INEOS would have liked.
Moves for Elliot Anderson and Sandro Tonali fell through due to the costs involved, with the club currently focusing on landing Mateus Fernandes from West Ham.
The Portugal international is keen to join and play alongside his idol, Bruno Fernandes, but the Hammers have proven to be a tough nut to crack.
Add Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid to the mix, and the 20-time English league champions cannot afford to put all their eggs in the same basket.
The signing of Ederson from Atalanta was negotiated swiftly enough, but since then, the Red Devils have not had as smooth a ride as INEOS would have liked.
Moves for Elliot Anderson and Sandro Tonali fell through due to the costs involved, with the club currently focusing on landing Mateus Fernandes from West Ham.
The Portugal international is keen to join and play alongside his idol, Bruno Fernandes, but the Hammers have proven to be a tough nut to crack.
Add Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid to the mix, and the 20-time English league champions cannot afford to put all their eggs in the same basket.
2 months ago
A live stream of a nesting pair of honey buzzards is offering a rare glimpse into one of the UK's most secretive birds of prey.
The birds, which have laid two eggs in Sussex woodland, are being filmed around the clock as they incubate them and prepare for the arrival of chicks.
Experts say it is the first time such detailed nesting behaviour has been captured for the species, which migrates from West Africa in May.
"It's phenomenal, it is such an intimate glimpse in to this secretive bird. We are already learning so much about their lives," said Ash Walmsley, who is leading the project.
Very little is known about the unusual species, which feeds on wasp larvae, as they are often misidentified.
The birds, which have laid two eggs in Sussex woodland, are being filmed around the clock as they incubate them and prepare for the arrival of chicks.
Experts say it is the first time such detailed nesting behaviour has been captured for the species, which migrates from West Africa in May.
"It's phenomenal, it is such an intimate glimpse in to this secretive bird. We are already learning so much about their lives," said Ash Walmsley, who is leading the project.
Very little is known about the unusual species, which feeds on wasp larvae, as they are often misidentified.
