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Walmart is reworking an iconic piece of pop culture history to bolster its holiday marketing and a "Who Knew?" brand platform starring Walton Goggins. The goal is to offer a unified marketing push with multigenerational appeal throughout the crucial gift-giving season.
The retailer in the past ran separate campaigns around different legs of the holiday season, such as the ramp-up to Black Friday, but has leveraged "Who Knew?" to streamline its storytelling. "Who Knew?," which launched last year, was developed to dispel misperceptions about the brand and position it as more style- and trend-forward as Walmart wins over higher-income shoppers.
"The holidays are an incredibly cluttered period of time from an advertising standpoint, and so the ability to break through is really important," Walmart CMO William White said in an interview. "Having one [theme], one campaign throughout the season allows a really quick read for customers to know it's Walmart."

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A source claims that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are not seeing eye to eye on an important decision. The news comes as the Sussexes are settling back into life in the UK following their return after six years. However, the transition has not been entirely smooth due to security concerns regarding their children's schools and King Charles' confirmation of their status as private citizens.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly "not on the same page" regarding a crucial element of their move back to the UK.
Adding to their existing challenges, the Sussexes may now be facing another disagreement. As reported by Heat World, the pair are divided over their Christmas plans. A source told the publication, "With the kids in school, they can't keep bouncing between California and the UK whenever they feel like it, so they've got some difficult decisions coming up because they are not on the same page."
The insider further shared that the Duke wants to remain in Britain for the holidays, as Christmas is the time he cherishes most. On the other hand, the "Suits" star is reportedly missing home and longing to be with her mother, Doria Ragland.
They stated, "[Meghan] misses her friends, she misses her day-to-day routine and she really misses her mom. She talks to Doria every day, usually multiple times but it's not the same as spending every weekend with her."

#markle #sussexes

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly torn over which family to be with for the holidays and where to spend the festive season.
The Sussexes, who arrived in the UK over a month ago, are said to have different preferences for Christmas, with Harry favoring his motherland while Meghan misses Montecito, California, and her mother, Doria Ragland.
As tensions with the wider royal family, especially with the Prince and Princess of Wales, continue to heat up, Meghan Markle reportedly expects spending the holiday in the UK with the Windsors to be an awkward affair.
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A source told Heatworld that the Christmas season, which is expected to bring families together to make joyful memories, is causing some division between the Duke and ****** ss of Sussex.

#harry #reportedly #sussexes

Lady Kitty Spencer has had an action-packed few months. The daughter of Earl Spencer has enjoyed sun-drenched holidays alongside appearances at Milan Fashion Week.
At the weekend, Princess Diana's niece shared a beautiful picture of her three-year-old daughter, Athena, on her travels, wearing the sweetest white dress emblazoned with a pretty cherry print - a huge summer trend for 2026.
The frock featured the most adorable bow at the back, and Kitty's daughter added the cutest little sandals.
Little Athena looked so lovely in her cherry-print dress (@ kitty.spencer)
Kitty and her husband Michael Lewis, a billionaire fashion tycoon, married in 2021. The pair later went on to have a baby - their daughter, Athena.

#athena #spencer #cherry

Bruce Willis loves spending quality time with his five daughters.
The Die Hard star became a dad for the first time in 1988 when he welcomed oldest daughter Rumer Glenn Willis with his then-wife Demi Moore. They welcomed Scout LaRue Willis, born in 1991, and Tallulah Belle Willis, born in 1994, before their split in 1998.
After Bruce married Emma Heming Willis in 2009, the couple welcomed daughters Mabel Ray Willis, born in 2012, and Evelyn Penn Willis, born in 2014.
Bruce and his blended family have celebrated holidays together and publicly supported each other at milestone events over the years. In 2022, Bruce's family announced he was retiring from acting due to his aphasia diagnosis — which has since progressed to frontotemporal dementia — but has continued to share glimpses into their precious moments together.
Ahead, see the 13 sweetest photos of Bruce Willis with his five daughters.

#bruce

When Christmas rolls around, my wife puts out a very small tree and some stuffed ornaments we bought a few years ago at Target. That's a pretty modest approach to decorating for the holidays compared to many of our neighbors.
At the house we just moved out of, some homes added tasteful lights, others opted for religious displays, and a few opted for a whole lot of inflatables. In some cases, the spending was significant, although many of the items were reused year after year.
Decorations are a small but meaningful part of holiday spending.
Americans planned to spend an average of $1,172 on travel, $632 on gifts, $351 on entertaining, and $227 on decorations, according to a BMO survey conducted before the 2024 holiday season.
Getting those items may be more of a challenge this year, as Gordon Companies, which runs a number of Christmas-themed websites and lists Target, Kohl's, Home Depot, Walmart, Amazon, Lowe's, and Michaels as retail partners, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

#christmas #decorations #opted #items

With a market cap of $22.4 billion, Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) operates discount variety stores across the United States and Canada under the Dollar Tree and Dollar Tree Canada brands. The company offers a wide range of consumables, variety merchandise, and seasonal goods, catering to everyday needs as well as holidays and special occasions.
Companies worth more than $10 billion are generally labeled as "large-cap" stocks and Dollar Tree fits this criterion perfectly. Supported by a nationwide logistics network and its e-commerce platform, DollarTree.com, the retailer serves individuals, small businesses, and organizations with affordable products and bulk purchasing options.
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With a market cap of $22.4 billion, Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) operates discount variety stores across the United States and Canada under the Dollar Tree and Dollar Tree Canada brands. The company offers a wide range of consumables, variety merchandise, and seasonal goods, catering to everyday needs as well as holidays and special occasions.
Companies worth more than $10 billion are generally labeled as "large-cap" stocks and Dollar Tree fits this criterion perfectly. Supported by a nationwide logistics network and its e-commerce platform, DollarTree.com, the retailer serves individuals, small businesses, and organizations with affordable products and bulk purchasing options.
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#tree #canada #united #Companies

Will Forte has been married to Olivia Modling since 2021.
The couple first met at a friend's party in 2018 and got engaged over the holidays the following year.
Forte and his partner, who works in business development, share two daughters.
Will Forte isn't just a celebrated comic actor—he's also a husband and father.
The Coyote vs. Acme star and his wife, Olivia Modling, first met at a friend's party in 2018. They got engaged over the 2019 holiday season and tied the knot in 2021, holding a surprise wedding for family and friends.

#engaged #coyote

Hailey Bieber and Justin Bieber cuddled up in the PDA-filled debut issue of WYouth, a print publication aimed at the next generation of teens, and shared the films, songs and novels that they return to.
The images, taken by the Biebers on a Contax point-and-shoot camera, feature the couple mid-makeout, a shirtless Justin Bieber sleeping under the sheets and a close-up of the two canoodling in bed.
The Rhode beauty founder revealed Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" as her go-to karaoke song, with Justin Bieber name-dropping "With You" by Chris Brown. Fans will remember the "Baby" singer's rendition of the R&B song from a 2008 YouTube video, which has garnered more than 65 million views.
The couple also detailed their favorite films and books. The "Everything Hallelujah" singer picked "The Grinch" and the Bible, whereas Hailey Bieber named the Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn-led rom-com "The Break-Up" and the children's book series "Angelina Ballerina," which she loved growing up, as her favorites.
Hailey and Justin Bieber also described their favorite ways to relax (the spa), favorite cities (a split between New York and Los Angeles) and favorite holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas). They both agreed that picking an all-time favorite artist was simply "too hard."

#song

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On federal bank holidays, banks all over the country close their doors for the day, and certain services are paused or delayed. And because Labor Day is a federal holiday, banks will be closed on September 7, 2026.
Read on for a full schedule of bank holidays so you can plan ahead.
Most years, there are 11 federal banking holidays. But every four years, a new president takes office. In this case, Inauguration Day pushes the number of federal bank holidays to 12.
Here's a look at the federal banking holidays for 2026:

#banks #advertiser #disclosure #september

Kate Middleton and Prince William spent a low-key summer, which reportedly sparked a "lazy" debate among royal watchers. The Prince and Princess of Wales typically use the children's school holidays as an opportunity to step away from their busy royal schedules and spend quality time with them. However, their relatively quiet summer reportedly drew criticism, with some people labeling William and Middleton "lazy" for keeping a low public profile. However, a royal author defended the Waleses, saying that they need a break because their duties can be "relentless."
Robert Jobson, a renowned royal author, reportedly defended Kate Middleton and Prince William over their low-key summer. Now that the summer holidays in the UK are coming to an end, the royals are getting back to their official duties. However, the Prince and Princess of Wales have a tradition of spending their children's school holidays away from the spotlight. This allows them to focus on their family and spend quality time with their kids.
The last time William and Kate were seen at a public engagement was when they attended the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. After that, they were photographed only once, when they were spotted driving around Balmoral to stay with King Charles and Queen Camilla. Some royal watchers labeled them "lazy" for spending so much time away from the public eye.
However, Jobson hit back at the critics. He argued that the Waleses need time to recharge because their jobs are "relentless." He told ******* o! Magazine, "A lot of people might think that it's lazy or whatever [taking the school holidays off], but I don't think it is." Jobson added, "They've got a long time in the top job, and after this it becomes even more relentless so I think they're trying to manage their time as best they can whilst they've got an element of freedom."
According to the royal author, William and Kate manage to balance their professional responsibilities with their personal lives very well. They continue to carry out their royal duties while making sure they spend enough time with their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. This has helped them remain a strong family unit, according to the author.

#prince #however #princess

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The stock market will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day. The market will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
In 2026, the stock market will observe 10 holidays, including two early closings. Many stock market holidays are also federal holidays and banking holidays.
The U.S. stock market's regular hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday. The two major U.S. stock exchanges, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq, each observe these trading hours. Both stock exchanges are closed on weekends.
You can still place orders to buy and sell stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) during extended trading hours, but there is added risk. The trading volume is lighter after hours, so prices can be more volatile, and your orders may not execute fully.

#Stock #holidays

Jamie Oliver sent fans into a frenzy when he unearthed an incredible photograph of himself and wife Jools from their very first holiday together.
The celebrity chef, 51, took a trip down memory lane on Saturday, sharing the snap from a sun-soaked getaway to Crete's Spinalonga peninsula more than three decades ago.
The childhood sweethearts looked almost unrecognisable in the photograph, with Jamie sporting tousled blond hair beneath a backwards baseball cap, round sunglasses and a checked shirt.
Jools, meanwhile, looked effortlessly cool in a cropped checked shirt worn over a black bikini top, tiny shorts and matching backwards cap as she wrapped an arm around her future husband.
Jamie and Jools Oliver on holidays over 30 years ago (@ Instagram)

#oliver #photograph #looked

The summer holidays have drawn to a close for another year, which means school is back in session for children across the nation – including the youngest members of the royal family.
It's now about that time when the post-holiday blues start to kick in as kids – and parents – delve back into routine school drop offs, lunch prep and homework after six weeks of unwinding.
Ever since he was a child, King Charles has spent his summer break relaxing in the Scottish Highlands at the royal family's residence in Balmoral. It's been a spot beloved by the monarch for decades, and a five-year-old Charles once looked so forlorn to be leaving Scotland in an old archival photo taken 72 years ago.
A young King Charles on the Royal Train ahead of his return to London on 31 May 1954. (@ Getty Images)
The young royal was pictured on board the Royal Train on 31 May 1954 ahead of his return to London after the family's holiday at Balmoral Castle came to an end. Charles looked very smart in a shirt and tie with his hair combed to the side as he stared out of the window without a hint of a smile.

#balmoral

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The stock market will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day. The market will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
In 2026, the stock market will observe 10 holidays, including two early closings. Many stock market holidays are also federal holidays and banking holidays.
The U.S. stock market's regular hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday. The two major U.S. stock exchanges, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq, each observe these trading hours. Both stock exchanges are closed on weekends.
You can still place orders to buy and sell stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) during extended trading hours, but there is added risk. The trading volume is lighter after hours, so prices can be more volatile, and your orders may not execute fully.

#Stock #market #sept #observe

Back-to-school is Target's biggest shopping moment outside of the holidays.
Business Insider went behind the scenes with Target's stores chief to see how it's tackling the rush.
"This is the 16th state in three weeks of visits," Adrienne Costanzo told us.
If the holiday shopping season is a retailer's final exam each year, back-to-school is the midterms. For Target, this year's test is a big one.
Success depends on getting the basics right: exciting merchandise, fully stocked stores, and competitive pricing. Those are all areas where Target has stumbled in recent years.

#target #costanzo

On August 19, The TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX) reported second-quarter results that beat its own plan, even though its largest division could not keep pace with the rest of the business. Consolidated comparable sales rose 4%, adjusted earnings per share climbed 11% to $1.22, and management raised its full-year profit outlook. The catch is that Marmaxx, the TJ Maxx and Marshalls business that generates the bulk of TJX's revenue, grew comparable sales just 1%. Everything else in the portfolio ran hot enough to cover for it.
HomeGoods was the standout, with comparable sales jumping 7% on a higher average basket and more shoppers walking through the door at both the HomeGoods and Homesense banners. Segment profit margin there widened 240 basis points to 12.4%, helped by top-line growth and lower tariff costs. Management pointed to a year-round gifting push at HomeGoods as a way to keep the home category relevant between major holidays. TJX Canada and TJX International were just as strong, posting comparable sales growth of 6% and 7%. International margin expanded 210 basis points to 7.3% on a constant currency basis, and executives described customer response to the company's second TK Maxx store in Spain in glowing terms.
Behind all of it sits a sourcing network of roughly 21,000 vendors that management says keeps merchandise flowing faster than the company can buy it. That confidence showed up in TJX's growth plans: the company lifted its long-term store target by 500 locations to 7,500 and said it will accelerate new store openings to a 4% pace starting next year. Shareholders also got $1.3 billion back in the quarter, split between $798 million in buybacks and $529 million in dividends.
Marmaxx is where the story gets complicated. Comparable sales rose just 1%, entirely from a bigger average basket, while the number of transactions actually slipped. CEO Ernie Herrman was direct about the cause, saying the company "could have executed our store mix better" by not always having the right goods in the right stores at the right time. Segment profit margin held flat at 14.2%, and adjusted SG&A crept up 20 basis points companywide on higher store wage and payroll costs.
Management expects added pressure into the third quarter, pointing to higher fuel rates in the back half that are set to weigh on gross margin. Freight costs carry their own separate strain too, tied to a shrinking pool of new truck drivers entering the industry. Third quarter earnings guidance reflects some of that caution, with adjusted EPS projected at just $1.30 to $1.32, only 2% to 3% growth versus a year earlier. Inventory also grew faster than the store base, up 7% year over year heading into the fall and holiday season, meaning the company is betting heavily that Marmaxx's self-inflicted problems get fixed before that merchandise needs to move.

#store #comparable #management #Margin

Ivanka Trump flaunts her surfing skills during a family trip to Costa Rica. President Donald Trump's daughter donned a black wetsuit and white full-sleeved top over it, with her hair tied in neat braids. Her husband, Jared Kushner, and the couple's children, Arabella Rose, Joseph Frederick, and Theodore James, didn't appear to be present.
Ivanka Trump gave a glimpse into her summer holidays by putting her surfing skills to the test in Costa Rica. The 44-year-old shared a lengthy carousel showcasing some wholesome, candid moments from her recent summer break. The photos accompanied the caption: "Summer Snaps."
Although Trump did not share photos of herself surfing in a white wetsuit, Page Six published the photos. The 44-year-old showed off her athletic prowess on a green surfboard, with an instructor reportedly guiding her through the process.
Trump did not wear any makeup, and her skin looked flushed due to the intense water activity. However, she was seen with a dainty bracelet or her hair tie on her wrist and a surf leash on the right ankle. At one point, Trump slipped and fell in the ocean but got back on her feet to surf again. In a few other snaps, she flaunted a candid smile, indicating that she seemingly enjoyed surfing by herself.
The US President's daughter might have enjoyed her surfing outing, but the internet wasn't particularly impressed by it. One fan commented, "I think you mean—'took surfing lessons.'" A second fan quipped, "If you show her dad these pics he might stay awake in meetings!" A third fan joked, "Those pictures look like a poor photoshop job." A fourth fan wrote, "That's not surfing, it's yachting with fins."

#Surfing #Trump #costa #rica

Manchester City has been busy selling players this week, which has been a cause of frustration for most of the City universe. Rodri and Tijjani Reijnders have departed the club. Savinho is on the verge of completing his move to Tottenham. Omar Marmoush and Nico Gonzalez seem highly likely to depart the club before the transfer window closes. The uncertainty surrounding the state of the Manchester City squad has been a cause for concern for many. However, Enzo Maresca isn't concerned about the current state of affairs as he reiterated that the City hierarchy knows what they have to do before the transfer window closes.
When Enzo Maresca faced the media earlier today ahead of Manchester City's opening Premier League fixture against Bournemouth, the Manchester City manager insisted that he wasn't concerned by how the summer transfer window has unfolded. Maresca said that there is a plan in place which will see City bolster their squad. Maresca said that Manchester City know what they have to do before the transfer window closes. He explained: "No, I'm not worried or concerned. Since day one we've known exactly what we need and we are working together with the Sporting Director and the club. It's 11 days to go and many things can happen."
"We don't have minimum or maximum number. Depends a little bit. I said after the last game if we win or lose games we are not going to change our perspective to change our idea of how many we need. We know exactly what we need and how many we need and then we will see."
The final stages of the summer transfer window will be busy for Manchester City. Given the amount of departures and expected departures, City will need to replace those players with quality reinforcements. It has been a week of angst in some sections as the plan that City have isn't immediately clear. Listening to Enzo Maresca speak, the Manchester City is calm about the situation. There is little doubt that City have a plan in place, although the timeline may be stretched out due to factors out of Manchester City's control.
The World Cup and the subsequent holidays that the players had after it has stretched City's timeline to sign players. Ideally, City would have wanted all their incoming signings completed by now. That hasn't occurred. Instead, City face the possibility of paying a premium for their transfer targets. However, that is the price that will have to be paid for Manchester City's strategy.

#transfer #window

A significantly changed and reinforced Real Madrid team is set to go into the 2026-27 season tomorrow, as they will play their first La Liga game of the new season, against Espanyol, at the RCDE Stadium.
The Merengue fans will be very excited to see their team in action for this game, especially the new players. Real Madrid, who have already announced their squad for this game, have named all the new signings, Marc Cucurella, Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries, Bernardo Silva, Carlos Espi, and Yan Diomande in the list of players who will travel to Barcelona for this match.
However, it remains to be seen which of these players will actually play the game. The likes of Cucurella and Konate are less likely to start, as they returned from their holidays quite late, and have trained under Jose Mourinho for only a few days. Others like Bernardo Silva, Dumfries, and Espi have already played quite a few minutes during the preseason.
Meanwhile, there are two notable absences from the list. One of these is Aurelien Tchouameni, who continues to recover from his physical problem and has started training with the group, but Mourinho has not called him up for this game as he does not want to take any risks with him. The other is Endrick, who is out with a minor muscle injury, as the Portuguese coach confirmed in his presser.
Defenders:

#real #cucurella #dumfries #silva

We've arrived and it's our first opposition preview of the 2026-27 season! The Lads are off to Portman Road to take on newly-promoted Ipswich Town and Chris gets a chance to meet up with a good friend of our very own Nick Barnes, as he's joined by Brenner Woolley from BBC Radio Suffolk for a catch up on The Tractor Boys! On today's show:
What was Brenner's journey from Berwick to Ipswich?
Holidays with Barnesy…
Is there life after McKenna?
Have they used Sunderland as a blueprint?

#lads #town #nick

Liam Lawson was alerted about his Red Bull F1 chance as he arrived backed to United Kingdom from holidays, as he heads into the weekend with pressure but as much.
After his unceremonious departure from Red Bull in F1 2026 after completing just the two races, Lawson returns to the seat he vacated alongside Max Verstappen for this weekend in Dutch GP at Circuit Zandvoort. This is a second time he has been called-up in this way at this venue.
Few years back, he drafted in from Saturday at Racing Bulls for Danile Ricciardo, who injured his hand in practice. Co-incidently, he is replacing Isack Hadjar at Red Bull, who has injured his wrist in summer break. At least this time, Lawson has more days to prepare for the F1 weekend.
He got to know on Monday about the Red Bull F1 chance when he arrived back in the UK after his holidays. He managed one simulator session at Milton Keynes after all the seat fitting. But his preparation hasn't been any different, just that the eye to the details has been more.
The power unit is the same but it will be getting used to the chassis and car, especially in a F1 sprint weekend with just the one practice. There is pressure but not as much, with his future also on the line, considering the rumours around the promotion of Nikola Tsolov.

#pressure

Real Madrid have in the early stages of an exciting new era, spearheaded by returning head coach Jose Mourinho. The Portuguese was brought back by Jose Mourinho earlier in the summer, and so far, his second spell in charge has gone well, with Sunday's 3-0 victory over Schalke making it four wins and a draw in pre-season.
Thibaut Courtois was one of the Real Madrid players featuring for the first time in pre-season against Schalke, and after the match, he spoke to Real Madrid TV (via MD) to reflect on the victory in Gelsenkirchen, as well as how he is feeling ahead of his ninth season as a Los Blancos player.
"I feel very good. I did a lot of gym on my holidays to be well, I came a couple of days before because I felt that I had to do some individual work to be well, today I tested myself and felt good. Today was the last test before starting the season and it was important to play a good game. I think we did it, we were safe at the back, created many chances, good play. Physically I see everyone very well."
Real Madrid are determined to bounce back after two consecutive seasons without a major trophy, and Courtois believes that this group is the one to turn things around at the Bernabeu during the 2026-27 campaign.
"There is a lot of enthusiasm. After the World Cup we have arrived little by little, but the team is looking forward to it, everyone wants a great season, I see a lot of dedication and a lot of desire to start. (Mourinho asks for) a lot of concentration at every moment of the game, in corners, fouls, every second of the game, playing well and seriously."

#jose

Real Madrid are set to play their final friendly game of the preseason tomorrow when they will travel to Germany to face Schalke 04. This match has been hosted by the German side on the 25th anniversary of their stadium, the Veltins-Arena.
As Diario AS has reported, the Merengues have published the squad for this game, and there are significant changes in the list over the last friendly played against Deportivo. The most notable addition is that of Yan Diomande, who is now the most expensive signing in the history of Real Madrid, while other new signings like Marc Cucurella and Ibrahima Konate have also been named in the squad for the first time.
Three other important players, Thibaut Courtois, Jude Bellingham, and Kylian Mbappe have also been named in the squad for the first time this summer, as they returned to the Merengue club quite late after going quite advanced into the World Cup, and thus starting and ending their holidays late.
Another important player who still remains absent and who would not be able to participate in even a single friendly this summer is the midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni. He is suffering from a serious thigh strain and thus is unavailable for this match. Similarly, Endrick has also not been named in this list as he is following a special injury prevention plan.
This last friendly will be an opportunity for Jose Mourinho to field his strongest attack, with Vinicius, Mbappe, and Diomande all available, and also his defense for the next season, as Cucurella and Konate will be available to play.

#named #real #madrid #diomande

As is now tradition, The Hundred reaches its conclusion just as the new football season starts and exhausted parents try to tough out the end of the summer holidays.
For cricket fans, journalists and pundits, this is also peak time for the eternal debate that rumbles on about the future of The Hundred, its relevances, and its success.
The key difference this season was that it was the first since the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) sold stakes of all eight teams to various private owners, which generated a staggering £975m.
But in a summer of soaring temperatures, The Hundred's crowds have stagnated.
The ECB confirmed on Friday their ticket sales had dropped just over 5% from last year, down to 550,000 from 580,000.

#hundred #season #england #wales

Barcelona find themselves embroiled in two transfer sagas at the same time, both involving Spanish World Cup stars.
One saga would see one of the club's own, Ferran Torres, leave to join PSG permanently, and the other would see Manchester City star Rodri swap the Etihad for the Spotify Camp Nou.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the Spanish internationals remain on post-World Cup holidays, but their scheduled returns are fast approaching.
Ferran is expected back at the Ciutat Esportiva on Wednesday, while Rodri is due to rejoin Manchester City later this week as well.
The report outlines that both players are hoping to complete their respective moves as soon as possible to avoid reporting back for pre-season with their current clubs.

#back

The Brazilian star Vinicius Junior has already returned to Real Madrid after participating in the World Cup and spending his holidays. With his arrival, the drawn-out operation of his renewal has entered its most decisive phase.
Despite having been engaged in negotiations for several months, the two sides have not been able to arrive at an agreement. In the last few days, the Premier League side ***** nal has been strongly linked with the forward, adding another dimension to this saga.
In such a context, reports emerged some days ago that Real Madrid have let the player's entourage know that their latest offer is the final one, and there will be no new negotiations going forward for his renewal.
However, Diario AS reports that a meeting took place between some club officials and Vinicius' entourage, in which a middle ground was reached. The Merengues increased their offer, while still not reaching the figures demanded by the Brazilian, and the club has made it clear that this offer is not unlimited in time, and they expect a response soon.
Further revealing the terms of this new offer, the report claims that Los Blancos are now offering the winger around €24 million in yearly wages, while he was demanding more than €30 million. Furthermore, they are offering him several bonuses that have convinced the player that his economic remuneration will be enough for his satisfaction.

#real #madrid #renewal #forward

Norwegian footballer Erling Haaland has gone on a luxury holiday after his World Cup heartbreak.
The sports superstar, who crashed out of the World Cup when England defeated Norway in early July, has been making the most of his time off before the new Premier League season kicks off later this month.
Over the weekend, the 26-year-old enjoyed a luxury break in the South of France with a bunch of male friends, including PrettyLittleThing founder Umar Kamani.
The group spent time on Kamani's yacht and at the upscale Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc. Haaland also shared a photo of him meeting basketball legend Michael Jordan.
The Manchester City striker has been close friends with Kamani for years and they have previously been on holidays together in Dubai, Monaco and St Tropez.
The businessman described him as his "brother" on Instagram to celebrate his birthday on 21 July.

#july #england

When Allison Brown and her husband bought land in a South Dakota golfing community in 2022, they planned to hire a contractor to build them a house. But after receiving estimates of between $650,000 and $800,000 for the job, they told People that they decided to make themselves a home.
So the couple began building in April 2025, managing the project while getting their hands dirty with "rock hauling, siding, insulation, flooring and masonry" among other tasks, along with shopping for deals on decor and working weekends and holidays to complete the job. A year later, they finished their family's new 3,600-square-foot home.
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