7 days ago
Vin Burnham has made a name for herself as a costume designer behind some big Hollywood blockbusters and hits on both the stage and screen.
And her decades-long career has seen her collect a rich seam of stories, including the time she nearly accidentally delayed the filming of a Batman movie.
Burnham helped create the iconic Batsuit worn by Michael Keaton in Tim Burton's Batman, which she later refined for the sequel Batman Returns.
On the very first day of filming Batman, she said she was in the dressing room getting the cowl ready when she mistakenly put her thumb through the front of it.
"There was only one and that is a complete crime," Burnham added.
#filming #hollywood #batsuit #name
And her decades-long career has seen her collect a rich seam of stories, including the time she nearly accidentally delayed the filming of a Batman movie.
Burnham helped create the iconic Batsuit worn by Michael Keaton in Tim Burton's Batman, which she later refined for the sequel Batman Returns.
On the very first day of filming Batman, she said she was in the dressing room getting the cowl ready when she mistakenly put her thumb through the front of it.
"There was only one and that is a complete crime," Burnham added.
#filming #hollywood #batsuit #name
1 month ago
The woman who alleges she was **** ually **** aulted by Cornell University fraternity members has received threats pressuring her to drop her lawsuit, her attorney said Sunday.
Thomas Giuffra told CNN’s “State of the Union” that people attempting to unmask his client’s identity had also targeted at least three women mistakenly identified as her. The former Cornell student is identified as Jane Doe in court documents.
“She’s received multiple threats, and women who aren’t even Jane Doe receive threats,” Giuffra said. He added that he had received a threat Sunday morning.
Giuffra did not identify those responsible or say whether the threats had been reported to law enforcement. He did not immediately respond to NBC News’ request for more information about the threats.
Jane Doe filed a lawsuit last month against Cornell and seven Chi Phi fraternity members, alleging she was **** ually **** aulted over the course of hours on Oct. 19-20, 2024, while she was under the influence of ketamine, alcohol and marijuana.
#jane #sunday #assaulted #members
Thomas Giuffra told CNN’s “State of the Union” that people attempting to unmask his client’s identity had also targeted at least three women mistakenly identified as her. The former Cornell student is identified as Jane Doe in court documents.
“She’s received multiple threats, and women who aren’t even Jane Doe receive threats,” Giuffra said. He added that he had received a threat Sunday morning.
Giuffra did not identify those responsible or say whether the threats had been reported to law enforcement. He did not immediately respond to NBC News’ request for more information about the threats.
Jane Doe filed a lawsuit last month against Cornell and seven Chi Phi fraternity members, alleging she was **** ually **** aulted over the course of hours on Oct. 19-20, 2024, while she was under the influence of ketamine, alcohol and marijuana.
#jane #sunday #assaulted #members
1 month ago
Perms, shoulder pads and sequins, the 1980s had some memorable style signatures that were worn by Hollywood icons like Maureen O'Hara, Shelley Winters and Doris Day, who were all in their sixties during this era.
But when you compare their style to how 60-something stars like Julianne Moore and Sandra Bullock look today, it couldn't be more different! Let's take a look…
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Peggy Lee continued to perform during her sixties in the 1980s, and always maintained her signature glamorous look with a platinum blonde wig, animal print outfits and sequin embellishments. She even bedazzled a cane she used for mobility issues with sequins!
Now 65, actress Julianne Moore could easily be mistaken for being much younger with her gorgeous auburn hair and youthful style such as this double denim ensemble.
#look #moore #sixties #hollywood
But when you compare their style to how 60-something stars like Julianne Moore and Sandra Bullock look today, it couldn't be more different! Let's take a look…
1/12
Peggy Lee continued to perform during her sixties in the 1980s, and always maintained her signature glamorous look with a platinum blonde wig, animal print outfits and sequin embellishments. She even bedazzled a cane she used for mobility issues with sequins!
Now 65, actress Julianne Moore could easily be mistaken for being much younger with her gorgeous auburn hair and youthful style such as this double denim ensemble.
#look #moore #sixties #hollywood
1 month ago
Correction: An earlier version of this story mistakenly said the emergency court hearing request was granted by a judge.
An Oct. 2 emergency court filing seeks to preserve all evidence related to Tennessee's failed execution of Christa Pike, arguing the state botched the lethal injection procedure.
A judge was considering the request shortly after it was filed. While an unsigned document for the hearing was filed in the court system, no date or time was immediately listed.
Pike was set to be executed by the Tennessee Department of Correction on Sept. 30, but survived two doses of pentobarbital. The document, filed in Davidson County Chancery Court on Oct. 2, revealed more details about Pike's condition. It said she is intubated, on a ventilator and unconscious, and that both her arms were swollen, burned and blistered. As of the night of Oct. 1, Pike was still in critical condition at a Nashville-area hospital, the motion said.
"Hospital staff are working to save Ms. Pike's life and to clear the pentobarbital from her system," the Oct. 2 motion stated.
#pike #correction #hospital #hearing
An Oct. 2 emergency court filing seeks to preserve all evidence related to Tennessee's failed execution of Christa Pike, arguing the state botched the lethal injection procedure.
A judge was considering the request shortly after it was filed. While an unsigned document for the hearing was filed in the court system, no date or time was immediately listed.
Pike was set to be executed by the Tennessee Department of Correction on Sept. 30, but survived two doses of pentobarbital. The document, filed in Davidson County Chancery Court on Oct. 2, revealed more details about Pike's condition. It said she is intubated, on a ventilator and unconscious, and that both her arms were swollen, burned and blistered. As of the night of Oct. 1, Pike was still in critical condition at a Nashville-area hospital, the motion said.
"Hospital staff are working to save Ms. Pike's life and to clear the pentobarbital from her system," the Oct. 2 motion stated.
#pike #correction #hospital #hearing
2 months ago
Saturday's improbable season-opening win by Michigan over Western Michigan was fueled by a controversial replay decision that seemed to mistakenly award the home team one final second after what appeared to be the last play.
The Big Ten has spoken on the matter — and it has released raw video of the replay process.
"Following video review, it was determined Western Michigan's #18 started his jump from an established out-of-bounds position (left foot) and made contact with the ball with one second remaining on the clock," the Big Ten said. "As shown in the provided video of what was viewed during the replay process, a side-by-side view of the play and the game clock, using a direct shot of the game clock in the stadium, was used to determine the final ruling.
"Eighty-five minutes prior to the game, all broadcast cameras used for the replay system, including the camera on the game clock, are synced using a strobe system to ensure all cameras are aligned.
"Per NCAA Football rule 4-2-3-a, 'A ball not in player control, other than a kick that scores a field goal, is out of bounds when it touches the ground, a player, a game official or anything else that is out-of-bound [sic], or that is on or outside a boundary line,' and thus the clock is stopped."
#clock #michigan #process #bounds
The Big Ten has spoken on the matter — and it has released raw video of the replay process.
"Following video review, it was determined Western Michigan's #18 started his jump from an established out-of-bounds position (left foot) and made contact with the ball with one second remaining on the clock," the Big Ten said. "As shown in the provided video of what was viewed during the replay process, a side-by-side view of the play and the game clock, using a direct shot of the game clock in the stadium, was used to determine the final ruling.
"Eighty-five minutes prior to the game, all broadcast cameras used for the replay system, including the camera on the game clock, are synced using a strobe system to ensure all cameras are aligned.
"Per NCAA Football rule 4-2-3-a, 'A ball not in player control, other than a kick that scores a field goal, is out of bounds when it touches the ground, a player, a game official or anything else that is out-of-bound [sic], or that is on or outside a boundary line,' and thus the clock is stopped."
#clock #michigan #process #bounds
2 months ago
Dave Franco spent years being mistaken for early villain characters he played, but he wants the public to know that he's not an "asshole."
The Idiots star appeared on the August 27 episode of podcast Happy Sad Confused and told host Josh Horowitz that being cast as unpleasant characters made people think he was just as offensive in real life.
"Because I'm not on social media, I realized like, 'Oh, people can't see the real me as often as other people kind of–however they put themselves out there on social media,'" said the actor. "And so they're really just looking at my work and they're kind of like putting, you know, whatever opinion on me that they want based on the roles I play."
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Franco admitted that he played "a lot of a**hole and douchebags early on," which resulted in public consequences. "And so everyone was like, "Yeah, f**k that guy. He must be like that,'" he said.
#know
The Idiots star appeared on the August 27 episode of podcast Happy Sad Confused and told host Josh Horowitz that being cast as unpleasant characters made people think he was just as offensive in real life.
"Because I'm not on social media, I realized like, 'Oh, people can't see the real me as often as other people kind of–however they put themselves out there on social media,'" said the actor. "And so they're really just looking at my work and they're kind of like putting, you know, whatever opinion on me that they want based on the roles I play."
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Franco admitted that he played "a lot of a**hole and douchebags early on," which resulted in public consequences. "And so everyone was like, "Yeah, f**k that guy. He must be like that,'" he said.
#know
2 months ago
Nvidia's $5 billion Intel investment has produced an extraordinary paper gain, but the timeline matters. The companies announced the investment and product collaboration on September 18, 2025. Intel's SEC filing shows that NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) actually completed the purchase on December 26, 2025, acquiring 214,776,632 Intel shares at $23.28 each for $5 billion. Nvidia's June 30, 2026 13F valued the same share count at $29.989 billion. That is a large unrealized gain; it does not establish that the commercial partnership has already succeeded. Subtracting the original cost leaves an unrealized gain of about $24.989 billion at quarter-end, an amount that will move with Intel's share price.
Intel Corp.'s headquarters, the Robert Noyce Building in Santa Clara, California. Photo from Intel Corp website
The companies said Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) would build Nvidia-custom x86 CPUs for Nvidia AI infrastructure and x86 system-on-chips integrating Nvidia RTX GPU chiplets for PCs. The latest official disclosures reviewed still describe those custom products as a collaboration under development, so the investment's market value is ahead of the operating evidence.
The bull case is an ecosystem bridge. Nvidia can pair its accelerators, networking, and NVLink with an enormous x86 software base. Intel gains a powerful partner and a route to more valuable data-center and client packages. If the jointly developed products arrive on schedule and win meaningful volume, both companies could strengthen their positions across heterogeneous computing.
The countercase is execution. Intel Foundry posted a $2.089 billion operating loss in the second quarter. Intel also reported an $11.033 billion GAAP net loss attributable to the company, largely distorted by a $12.529 billion mark-to-market loss on shares held in escrow for the U.S. government; non-GAAP net income was $2.197 billion. The accounting charge should not be mistaken for foundry performance, but the segment loss shows that manufacturing economics remain difficult. Product delays or weak adoption could keep the alliance strategically interesting without making it profitable. At the same time, Intel's revenue rose 25% year over year to $16.128 billion, so the quarter was not simply an operating collapse.
#loss
Intel Corp.'s headquarters, the Robert Noyce Building in Santa Clara, California. Photo from Intel Corp website
The companies said Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) would build Nvidia-custom x86 CPUs for Nvidia AI infrastructure and x86 system-on-chips integrating Nvidia RTX GPU chiplets for PCs. The latest official disclosures reviewed still describe those custom products as a collaboration under development, so the investment's market value is ahead of the operating evidence.
The bull case is an ecosystem bridge. Nvidia can pair its accelerators, networking, and NVLink with an enormous x86 software base. Intel gains a powerful partner and a route to more valuable data-center and client packages. If the jointly developed products arrive on schedule and win meaningful volume, both companies could strengthen their positions across heterogeneous computing.
The countercase is execution. Intel Foundry posted a $2.089 billion operating loss in the second quarter. Intel also reported an $11.033 billion GAAP net loss attributable to the company, largely distorted by a $12.529 billion mark-to-market loss on shares held in escrow for the U.S. government; non-GAAP net income was $2.197 billion. The accounting charge should not be mistaken for foundry performance, but the segment loss shows that manufacturing economics remain difficult. Product delays or weak adoption could keep the alliance strategically interesting without making it profitable. At the same time, Intel's revenue rose 25% year over year to $16.128 billion, so the quarter was not simply an operating collapse.
#loss
2 months ago
Soluna Holdings reported second-quarter revenue of $15.1 million, up 145% year over year. That headline needs an important qualification. A change in accounting presentation moved roughly $4.4 million of pass-through electricity costs from a net presentation to both revenue and cost of revenue, without changing profit or loss. Excluding that change, revenue grew 73% year over year and 13% sequentially. Soluna Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:SLNH) therefore delivered substantial growth, but not all of the reported increase reflected new economic activity.
The quarter also should not be treated as proof that the AI pivot is already producing revenue. Project Dorothy 1A generated $2.9 million of revenue, up 31% sequentially, and $795,000 of gross profit at a 28% margin, but that improvement came from Bitcoin-mining customers, including Blockware and Canaan. Management said Bitcoin-miner hosting remains its largest business today. The AI and high-performance-computing opportunity is prospective. That distinction matters because AI leases can carry different capital needs, construction schedules, and customer requirements from cryptocurrency hosting.
That opportunity is nevertheless large. As of August 1, Soluna reported a roughly 6.3-gigawatt overall pipeline, including more than 1.6 gigawatts of AI data-center capacity in development. It said Hedy, Ellen, and Fei were advancing under term sheets toward a combined 583 megawatts designated for AI and HPC. The 583-megawatt figure describes their combined planned capacity, not entirely new capacity. Based on the project updates, their capacities rose by 243 megawatts in aggregate, from 340 to 583 megawatts.
A pipeline is not contracted revenue. Projects still require land, permits, interconnection, financing, equipment, and tenants before generating cash. Soluna Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:SLNH) remains a small company pursuing capital-intensive facilities, so delays or unfavorable funding could overwhelm operating progress. AI customers may also demand stronger balance sheets and long construction guarantees, while rapid share issuance could dilute per-share gains.
Hedge-fund interest increased but remained limited. Insider Monkey counted nine hedge funds holding the shares in Q2, up from six in Q1. Separately, Vident Advisory, an institutional investment adviser rather than a hedge fund, expanded its reported position by 7,772% to 5,227,200 shares. The percentage is dramatic because its prior position was small and should not be mistaken for broad sponsorship.
#soluna #holdings #NASDAQ
The quarter also should not be treated as proof that the AI pivot is already producing revenue. Project Dorothy 1A generated $2.9 million of revenue, up 31% sequentially, and $795,000 of gross profit at a 28% margin, but that improvement came from Bitcoin-mining customers, including Blockware and Canaan. Management said Bitcoin-miner hosting remains its largest business today. The AI and high-performance-computing opportunity is prospective. That distinction matters because AI leases can carry different capital needs, construction schedules, and customer requirements from cryptocurrency hosting.
That opportunity is nevertheless large. As of August 1, Soluna reported a roughly 6.3-gigawatt overall pipeline, including more than 1.6 gigawatts of AI data-center capacity in development. It said Hedy, Ellen, and Fei were advancing under term sheets toward a combined 583 megawatts designated for AI and HPC. The 583-megawatt figure describes their combined planned capacity, not entirely new capacity. Based on the project updates, their capacities rose by 243 megawatts in aggregate, from 340 to 583 megawatts.
A pipeline is not contracted revenue. Projects still require land, permits, interconnection, financing, equipment, and tenants before generating cash. Soluna Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:SLNH) remains a small company pursuing capital-intensive facilities, so delays or unfavorable funding could overwhelm operating progress. AI customers may also demand stronger balance sheets and long construction guarantees, while rapid share issuance could dilute per-share gains.
Hedge-fund interest increased but remained limited. Insider Monkey counted nine hedge funds holding the shares in Q2, up from six in Q1. Separately, Vident Advisory, an institutional investment adviser rather than a hedge fund, expanded its reported position by 7,772% to 5,227,200 shares. The percentage is dramatic because its prior position was small and should not be mistaken for broad sponsorship.
#soluna #holdings #NASDAQ
2 months ago
WASHINGTON, Sept 3 (Reuters) - U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick apologized on Thursday for stating that no Americans had died in the Iran war, acknowledging that 18 service members have been killed and he was thinking about Venezuela when he made the mistaken statement.
"I misspoke. Eighteen members of our military have died, and to those families my heart breaks and I am so very sorry for their loss. I was thinking about the Venezuelan military operation where no service members died," Lutnick said in a post on X.
Lutnick made the comments during an interview with CNBC on Wednesday in which Venezuela did not come up.
"I think the way the president is playing Iran... There haven't been American deaths. It's really just an economic choke-out, which the administration is now executing more broadly, and I think it'll be very effective," Lutnick told CNBC.
Moments before Lutnick's apology, Trump defended the commerce secretary on Truth Social.
#lutnick #venezuela
"I misspoke. Eighteen members of our military have died, and to those families my heart breaks and I am so very sorry for their loss. I was thinking about the Venezuelan military operation where no service members died," Lutnick said in a post on X.
Lutnick made the comments during an interview with CNBC on Wednesday in which Venezuela did not come up.
"I think the way the president is playing Iran... There haven't been American deaths. It's really just an economic choke-out, which the administration is now executing more broadly, and I think it'll be very effective," Lutnick told CNBC.
Moments before Lutnick's apology, Trump defended the commerce secretary on Truth Social.
#lutnick #venezuela
2 months ago
Caitlin Clark record mistake reveals how impossible her rookie standard remains originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles is producing one of the best rookie seasons in WNBA history. Even that was not enough to break one of Caitlin Clark's most impressive first-year records. That distinction became important after ******* yst Zena Keita mistakenly said on The Athletic's "No Offseason" podcast that Miles had set the WNBA rookie ******* ists record.
Clark still owns it.
The Indiana Fever guard finished her 2024 rookie season with 337 ******* ists. Miles had broken Minnesota's franchise record for ******* ists by a rookie, not the league-wide mark. After Clark supporters criticized the error, Keita clarified her comments on X and said she had misspoken after recording multiple podcasts. She later apologized for sharing the incorrect statistic and acknowledged that it should have been caught before the episode was published.
The correction should not diminish Miles' season. It should underscore how absurdly high Clark set the bar.
#miles #guard
Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles is producing one of the best rookie seasons in WNBA history. Even that was not enough to break one of Caitlin Clark's most impressive first-year records. That distinction became important after ******* yst Zena Keita mistakenly said on The Athletic's "No Offseason" podcast that Miles had set the WNBA rookie ******* ists record.
Clark still owns it.
The Indiana Fever guard finished her 2024 rookie season with 337 ******* ists. Miles had broken Minnesota's franchise record for ******* ists by a rookie, not the league-wide mark. After Clark supporters criticized the error, Keita clarified her comments on X and said she had misspoken after recording multiple podcasts. She later apologized for sharing the incorrect statistic and acknowledged that it should have been caught before the episode was published.
The correction should not diminish Miles' season. It should underscore how absurdly high Clark set the bar.
#miles #guard
3 months ago
CNN has apologized for mistakenly airing a photo of a Dolly Parton impersonator while covering the death of the "Queen of Country."
During the 11 p.m. ET hour of the Aug. 25 evening broadcast of "Laura Coates Live," a photo meant to show Parton, who died the same day at age 80, was actually of Las Vegas entertainer Kelly Vohnn.
The photo that aired during the segment was taken by Getty Images on Dec. 16, 2025, when the tribute artist attended a special screening of the "Song Sung Blue" movie at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.
"We regret the error and apologize to the Parton family," CNN said in a statement shared with Variety and the New York Post.
Vohnn addressed the mix-up in an interview with the New York Post, where she said "I started getting all these texts in from friends saying that I was on CNN, and I couldn't believe it."
#parton #vegas #york #country
During the 11 p.m. ET hour of the Aug. 25 evening broadcast of "Laura Coates Live," a photo meant to show Parton, who died the same day at age 80, was actually of Las Vegas entertainer Kelly Vohnn.
The photo that aired during the segment was taken by Getty Images on Dec. 16, 2025, when the tribute artist attended a special screening of the "Song Sung Blue" movie at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.
"We regret the error and apologize to the Parton family," CNN said in a statement shared with Variety and the New York Post.
Vohnn addressed the mix-up in an interview with the New York Post, where she said "I started getting all these texts in from friends saying that I was on CNN, and I couldn't believe it."
#parton #vegas #york #country
3 months ago
Hersheypark apologized for a social media comment about its ticket prices posted after Dolly Parton's death
The park said the comment was made without understanding the context and removed it to avoid confusion
Dollywood remains open per Parton's wishes, honoring her legacy as co-owner since its 1986 opening
Hersheypark is currently facing backlash over a comment its social media account mistakenly made in response to a fan praising Dollywood's affordable ticket prices following Dolly Parton's death.
After news of the country legend's death at age 80 broke on Tuesday, Aug. 25, a fan of Parton's took to X to highlight the star's Tennessee theme park and spotlight its affordable pricing. "And she kept the prices reasonable in this economy," the user wrote above a screenshot of Dollywood's $99 one-day ticket prices.
#prices #Media
The park said the comment was made without understanding the context and removed it to avoid confusion
Dollywood remains open per Parton's wishes, honoring her legacy as co-owner since its 1986 opening
Hersheypark is currently facing backlash over a comment its social media account mistakenly made in response to a fan praising Dollywood's affordable ticket prices following Dolly Parton's death.
After news of the country legend's death at age 80 broke on Tuesday, Aug. 25, a fan of Parton's took to X to highlight the star's Tennessee theme park and spotlight its affordable pricing. "And she kept the prices reasonable in this economy," the user wrote above a screenshot of Dollywood's $99 one-day ticket prices.
#prices #Media
3 months ago
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are preparing to return to Britain with their children, but new reporting suggests the move should not be mistaken for a permanent homecoming.
A source speaking to The Sunday Times said the Duke and ******* ss of Sussex could remain in the United Kingdom for six months, a year or longer before deciding where they want to live next. Canada and Australia were among the possibilities the source raised for the couple's longer-term future.
The same reporting introduced the phrase "private royals-plus" as a possible best-case arrangement in which Harry and Meghan would remain non-working, private members of the royal family but could potentially appear at selected family occasions. It is not an official ******* le, a confirmed proposal from the Sussexes or an arrangement Buckingham Palace has approved.
Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet are due to begin school in Britain in September, while Harry and Meghan will establish a private home outside London. Their representative has described the plan more narrowly as spending "an extended period in the U.K. this autumn".
The Sunday Times report pushes back against the ******* umption that enrolling Archie and Lilibet in British schools means the Sussexes have chosen Britain as their permanent home. "It'll be an extended period of time," a source said. "It could be six months, it could be a year, it could be more. I don't think even they know yet."
#times
A source speaking to The Sunday Times said the Duke and ******* ss of Sussex could remain in the United Kingdom for six months, a year or longer before deciding where they want to live next. Canada and Australia were among the possibilities the source raised for the couple's longer-term future.
The same reporting introduced the phrase "private royals-plus" as a possible best-case arrangement in which Harry and Meghan would remain non-working, private members of the royal family but could potentially appear at selected family occasions. It is not an official ******* le, a confirmed proposal from the Sussexes or an arrangement Buckingham Palace has approved.
Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet are due to begin school in Britain in September, while Harry and Meghan will establish a private home outside London. Their representative has described the plan more narrowly as spending "an extended period in the U.K. this autumn".
The Sunday Times report pushes back against the ******* umption that enrolling Archie and Lilibet in British schools means the Sussexes have chosen Britain as their permanent home. "It'll be an extended period of time," a source said. "It could be six months, it could be a year, it could be more. I don't think even they know yet."
#times
3 months ago
Prince Harry could be heading into another challenging royal reunion, with an insider claiming the Duke of Sussex is aware that his return to the UK could bring renewed family tensions. While his recent meeting with King Charles has sparked signs of a possible thaw, the wider rift reportedly remains unresolved.
With Queen Camilla said to still have reservations about Harry, his return could put the Royal Family's willingness to move forward to the test.
Prince Harry could soon make another trip to the UK, but an insider claims he is not expecting an easy homecoming. The Duke of Sussex is reportedly aware that any progress with King Charles does not necessarily mean the wider family rift has been resolved.
That is especially true when it comes to Queen Camilla, according to the source. Harry's relationship with his stepmother has remained strained for years. His 2023 memoir, "Spare," included several personal remarks about Camilla. He also alleged that she had worked to improve her public image at his expense.
Now, an insider cited by Closer Online claims Camilla remains wary of Harry. The source alleged that her polite behavior during his previous visit should not be mistaken for a complete reconciliation. "Just because she was courteous and made nice … doesn't mean the bad blood has gone away," the insider said. They further claimed that Camilla remains "deeply resentful" about what was written in "Spare."
#sussex
With Queen Camilla said to still have reservations about Harry, his return could put the Royal Family's willingness to move forward to the test.
Prince Harry could soon make another trip to the UK, but an insider claims he is not expecting an easy homecoming. The Duke of Sussex is reportedly aware that any progress with King Charles does not necessarily mean the wider family rift has been resolved.
That is especially true when it comes to Queen Camilla, according to the source. Harry's relationship with his stepmother has remained strained for years. His 2023 memoir, "Spare," included several personal remarks about Camilla. He also alleged that she had worked to improve her public image at his expense.
Now, an insider cited by Closer Online claims Camilla remains wary of Harry. The source alleged that her polite behavior during his previous visit should not be mistaken for a complete reconciliation. "Just because she was courteous and made nice … doesn't mean the bad blood has gone away," the insider said. They further claimed that Camilla remains "deeply resentful" about what was written in "Spare."
#sussex
3 months ago
The organisers of Sydney Marathon have laughed off a mistake which saw a German stadium etched on to medals for participants, saying "we're not going to run from it".
Questions arose after the event's official social media account unveiled the design of this year's medal earlier in the week, which had mistakenly etched Allianz Arena, based in the German city of Munich, instead of Sydney's Allianz Stadium.
A spokesperson for the Sydney Marathon told the BBC: "A little too much international flavour has found its way onto the back of the finishers medal, with an incorrect depiction of the stadium."
It was "an unfortunate error," they added.
The Munich arena (bottom) appears to feature on the medal instead of the Sydney landmark (above) [Getty Images]
#sydney #arena #etched
Questions arose after the event's official social media account unveiled the design of this year's medal earlier in the week, which had mistakenly etched Allianz Arena, based in the German city of Munich, instead of Sydney's Allianz Stadium.
A spokesperson for the Sydney Marathon told the BBC: "A little too much international flavour has found its way onto the back of the finishers medal, with an incorrect depiction of the stadium."
It was "an unfortunate error," they added.
The Munich arena (bottom) appears to feature on the medal instead of the Sydney landmark (above) [Getty Images]
#sydney #arena #etched
3 months ago
Well, just like last week, Houston had a very deflating finish to this preseason game, losing to the Las Vegas Raiders 22-20, dropping to 0-2 this preseason. Despite the loss, however, this game was a much more satisfying showing from the Texans roster than last week's loss against the Los Angeles Chargers. Tonight, the Houston Texans faced first overall pick QB Fernando Mendoza, hoping to get some positive action from their roster following the devastating news of WR Jayden Higgins' injury yesterday. They got exactly what they were looking for on the first two drives of the game: a methodical, run-heavy drive from the first-stringers that ended in a 20-yard Woody Marks touchdown run, and then a pick-six on Mendoza by rookie LB Wade Woodaz!
For a moment, you might've mistaken this game to be a pivotal late-season matchup with the amount of cheering from the fans following Woodaz's interception. Then, on the next Raiders' drive, DE Jadeveon Clowney announced his return to Houston with a deflection against Mendoza on third down! Seeing that #90 screaming off the edge for Houston's defensive line again after seven years away is a very welcome sight, especially considering the state the Texans' franchise is in now compared to the chaotic state it was in during the Bill O'Brien era. Clowney makes for an excellent depth piece on the edge, and if the preseason is any indication, Houston may be leaning on its defensive line a lot once again in 2026.
Following the three-and-out by the Raiders, Texans backup QB Davis Mills entered the game along with many second and third-string players. He targeted backup TE Foster Moreau and Noah Whittington on this drive, and he even got a nice completion to undrafted rookie Daniel Sobkowicz on third down. Just barely not enough for a new set of downs, though, so Houston settles for a field goal, making it 17-0 with a little over 3 minutes left in the first quarter.
The Raiders answered that drive with a field goal drive of their own, led by some impressive runs from rookie RB Mike Washington – who's too fast for Texans LB Jake Hummel – and FB/TE Connor Hayward. Texans rookie DT Kayden McDonald put an end to the string of positive plays for the Raiders, sacking Mendoza for an eleven yard loss and reminding everyone what this Texans d-line is capable of. The Raiders settle for a field goal, and then both teams trade punts, and Houston nabs a field goal shortly before halftime.
Texans rookie WR Lewis Bond made an impressive reception on 3rd & 8, and RB Noah Whittington had a few nice runs in the second quarter, but the run-blocking from Houston's backup offensive lineman still leaves much to be desired. Blake Fisher still doesn't look the part of a second-round pick, and Braden Smith wasn't particularly impressive, either. Thankfully, it appears they may have found a star in rookie TE Marlin Klein, who had a 17-yard reception that showcased his ability to track a bad pass, reel it in while in motion, and crank up the
For a moment, you might've mistaken this game to be a pivotal late-season matchup with the amount of cheering from the fans following Woodaz's interception. Then, on the next Raiders' drive, DE Jadeveon Clowney announced his return to Houston with a deflection against Mendoza on third down! Seeing that #90 screaming off the edge for Houston's defensive line again after seven years away is a very welcome sight, especially considering the state the Texans' franchise is in now compared to the chaotic state it was in during the Bill O'Brien era. Clowney makes for an excellent depth piece on the edge, and if the preseason is any indication, Houston may be leaning on its defensive line a lot once again in 2026.
Following the three-and-out by the Raiders, Texans backup QB Davis Mills entered the game along with many second and third-string players. He targeted backup TE Foster Moreau and Noah Whittington on this drive, and he even got a nice completion to undrafted rookie Daniel Sobkowicz on third down. Just barely not enough for a new set of downs, though, so Houston settles for a field goal, making it 17-0 with a little over 3 minutes left in the first quarter.
The Raiders answered that drive with a field goal drive of their own, led by some impressive runs from rookie RB Mike Washington – who's too fast for Texans LB Jake Hummel – and FB/TE Connor Hayward. Texans rookie DT Kayden McDonald put an end to the string of positive plays for the Raiders, sacking Mendoza for an eleven yard loss and reminding everyone what this Texans d-line is capable of. The Raiders settle for a field goal, and then both teams trade punts, and Houston nabs a field goal shortly before halftime.
Texans rookie WR Lewis Bond made an impressive reception on 3rd & 8, and RB Noah Whittington had a few nice runs in the second quarter, but the run-blocking from Houston's backup offensive lineman still leaves much to be desired. Blake Fisher still doesn't look the part of a second-round pick, and Braden Smith wasn't particularly impressive, either. Thankfully, it appears they may have found a star in rookie TE Marlin Klein, who had a 17-yard reception that showcased his ability to track a bad pass, reel it in while in motion, and crank up the
3 months ago
Police in Australia have apologized after the family of an 18-year-old hiker missing in dense bushland for eight days was mistakenly informed that she had been found alive.
In fact, Lily Hooper's body was found and now an investigation is underway to determine how she went missing and how her family received the wrong news.
Hooper left Oakdale, New South Wales (NSW), on August 12 to go for a solo hike in the Nattai National Park, but was reported missing after she didn't return home that night, according to a statement from NSW Police.
A multi-agency search operation was launched and lasted until early Thursday, when the news was conveyed that she'd been found.
Her family, believing she was still alive, were seen celebrating at the search site. The state premier Chris Minns even announced her survival during a live broadcast of a senate committee hearing.
#missing
In fact, Lily Hooper's body was found and now an investigation is underway to determine how she went missing and how her family received the wrong news.
Hooper left Oakdale, New South Wales (NSW), on August 12 to go for a solo hike in the Nattai National Park, but was reported missing after she didn't return home that night, according to a statement from NSW Police.
A multi-agency search operation was launched and lasted until early Thursday, when the news was conveyed that she'd been found.
Her family, believing she was still alive, were seen celebrating at the search site. The state premier Chris Minns even announced her survival during a live broadcast of a senate committee hearing.
#missing
3 months ago
Sophie Cunningham's transgender stance is dividing WNBA fans up and down North America.
The growing rivalry between the Atlanta Dream and Indiana Fever was there for all to see during their latest clash, but the energy extended far beyond the court.
While the teams battled in a tightly contested game, off-court discussions surrounding trans inclusion in women's sports continued to shadow things. The topic gained traction after Indiana's Sophie Cunningham defended her stance on restricting transgender athletes in female sports.
The tension led to a brief arena controversy when league security mistakenly asked spectators to cover shirts displaying political messages regarding the debate, a move the WNBA later clarified was an error.
In an interview after the Fever win, two Atlanta Dream season ticket holders were approached by a public interviewer by the name of Adam Francisco, who claims to have filed for the WNBA draft himself.
#court
The growing rivalry between the Atlanta Dream and Indiana Fever was there for all to see during their latest clash, but the energy extended far beyond the court.
While the teams battled in a tightly contested game, off-court discussions surrounding trans inclusion in women's sports continued to shadow things. The topic gained traction after Indiana's Sophie Cunningham defended her stance on restricting transgender athletes in female sports.
The tension led to a brief arena controversy when league security mistakenly asked spectators to cover shirts displaying political messages regarding the debate, a move the WNBA later clarified was an error.
In an interview after the Fever win, two Atlanta Dream season ticket holders were approached by a public interviewer by the name of Adam Francisco, who claims to have filed for the WNBA draft himself.
#court
3 months ago
The organisers of the Edmonton Marathon have admitted the course measured more than half a kilometre too long for the 2026 edition.
The annual event in Alberta, Canada is often used as a qualifier for the prestigious Boston Marathon.
But a number of frustrated runners voiced concerns online after the race, noting that the distance on their GPS running watches was over 26.22 miles.
Organisers initially dismissed complaints but in a statement on Wednesday, they admitted an extra 674.7 metres (0.41 miles) was mistakenly added to the course.
Race director Tom Keogh said: "We do not take this lightly. We hosted the nation's best athletes and their finishing times did not truly reflect their amazing performances."
#course #Edmonton #alberta
The annual event in Alberta, Canada is often used as a qualifier for the prestigious Boston Marathon.
But a number of frustrated runners voiced concerns online after the race, noting that the distance on their GPS running watches was over 26.22 miles.
Organisers initially dismissed complaints but in a statement on Wednesday, they admitted an extra 674.7 metres (0.41 miles) was mistakenly added to the course.
Race director Tom Keogh said: "We do not take this lightly. We hosted the nation's best athletes and their finishing times did not truly reflect their amazing performances."
#course #Edmonton #alberta
3 months ago
As discussions around WNBA inclusion policy heat up, voices within the transgender community are sharing their take on who belongs on the court.
Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White have re-entered the spotlight after vowing to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft. They are looking to exploit a specific phrasing in the league's collective bargaining agreement, which dictates that players must be 'women' without outlining concrete biological or identity criteria.
Both claim that self-identifying meets the baseline requirement, though the WNBA shut down the stunt as a bad-faith effort to mock trans individuals.
The WNBA hasn't helped itself by offering vague, non-committal statements instead of taking a clear stance. And the situation worsened when league security mistakenly forced fans wearing t-shirts with opposing views on the trans debate to cover up, forcing the WNBA into an embarrassing, public apology.
But amongst all the chaos, what do transgender people think about all of this?
#transgender #trans #former #white
Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White have re-entered the spotlight after vowing to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft. They are looking to exploit a specific phrasing in the league's collective bargaining agreement, which dictates that players must be 'women' without outlining concrete biological or identity criteria.
Both claim that self-identifying meets the baseline requirement, though the WNBA shut down the stunt as a bad-faith effort to mock trans individuals.
The WNBA hasn't helped itself by offering vague, non-committal statements instead of taking a clear stance. And the situation worsened when league security mistakenly forced fans wearing t-shirts with opposing views on the trans debate to cover up, forcing the WNBA into an embarrassing, public apology.
But amongst all the chaos, what do transgender people think about all of this?
#transgender #trans #former #white
3 months ago
Madison Keys has run into a recurring problem involving close friend Jessica Pegula while competing at the Cincinnati Open. After winning her opening match at the WTA 1000 event, Keys humorously revealed how she has been dealing with being mistaken for her fellow American at the venue, days after experiencing a similar mix-up in Toronto.
After suffering a third-round exit at the Canadian Open, Keys kicked off her campaign for her second Cincinnati Open ******* le with a comeback win over Daria Snigur in the second round. The American responded strongly after losing the opening set and ultimately secured a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 victory to advance to the third round.
Appearing on Tennis Channel after her win, Keys revealed that she was constantly mistaken for Pegula around the tournament grounds. She humorously shed light on her preemptive method of avoiding the mix-up.
"It's gotten to the point where as I'm walking by, I just start yelling, 'I'm not Jess.' It's that bad. It happens all of the time. Like I get called Jess more than I get called myself," Keys said.
Keys' remarks follow on the heels of a hilarious mishap at the Canadian Open, when she arrived at a press conference only to find Pegula's name on the nameplate in front of her. The 31-year-old took the blunder in stride, joking about how often she is mistaken for her close friend and podcast co-host.
#open #mistaken #close
After suffering a third-round exit at the Canadian Open, Keys kicked off her campaign for her second Cincinnati Open ******* le with a comeback win over Daria Snigur in the second round. The American responded strongly after losing the opening set and ultimately secured a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 victory to advance to the third round.
Appearing on Tennis Channel after her win, Keys revealed that she was constantly mistaken for Pegula around the tournament grounds. She humorously shed light on her preemptive method of avoiding the mix-up.
"It's gotten to the point where as I'm walking by, I just start yelling, 'I'm not Jess.' It's that bad. It happens all of the time. Like I get called Jess more than I get called myself," Keys said.
Keys' remarks follow on the heels of a hilarious mishap at the Canadian Open, when she arrived at a press conference only to find Pegula's name on the nameplate in front of her. The 31-year-old took the blunder in stride, joking about how often she is mistaken for her close friend and podcast co-host.
#open #mistaken #close
3 months ago
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has no easy task following Pep Guardiola's impressive 10-year act.
For many, his appointment suggests a continuation in tactical approach. But Maresca, despite clearly being inspired by his former mentor, has his own style and it is one we have started to see emerge across pre-season.
To understand Maresca's City we need to provide some context about Guardiola's.
Guardiola, by some, is mistakenly thought to be strictly married to a singular approach. But, while he had principles he stuck to throughout his career, he did not stick to one system.
These principles included keeping as much of the ball as possible, as far away from his team's goal and as close to the opponent's goal. His game was also founded on the basis of positional play.
#city #principles #easy
For many, his appointment suggests a continuation in tactical approach. But Maresca, despite clearly being inspired by his former mentor, has his own style and it is one we have started to see emerge across pre-season.
To understand Maresca's City we need to provide some context about Guardiola's.
Guardiola, by some, is mistakenly thought to be strictly married to a singular approach. But, while he had principles he stuck to throughout his career, he did not stick to one system.
These principles included keeping as much of the ball as possible, as far away from his team's goal and as close to the opponent's goal. His game was also founded on the basis of positional play.
#city #principles #easy
3 months ago
Fewer cargo theft reports did not mean smaller losses during the second quarter, according to Verisk CargoNet's ******* ysis. The intelligence network documented 677 incidents across the United States and Canada. That total fell 26% from Q2 2025. It also dropped 14% from the previous quarter.
Estimated cargo losses nevertheless climbed to $304.6 million during the three-month period. That figure more than doubled the $135.7 million reported during Q2 2025. The average reported commodity value reached $564,009. Several multimillion-dollar thefts involving metals and enterprise technology heavily influenced that average.
"Lower incident volume should not be mistaken for lower risk," Keith Lewis, Verisk CargoNet's vice president of operations, said. "The groups driving the largest losses are not necessarily trying to steal more freight; they are trying to identify the right shipment." Lewis pointed to metals and enterprise technology as areas attracting organized theft groups. Those shipments can offer major value and established resale opportunities.
Scott Cornell, EVP, Crime and Theft Specialist at SPG Cargo & Logistics and chair of TAPA Americas, discussed the results during a recent FreightWaves interview. He described the decrease as welcome news after years when theft activity stayed elevated. Cornell also urged the industry to avoid treating one quarter as proof of a broader shift. "It's not going to be a trend until we see it for maybe two or three quarters consecutively," Cornell said.
Cornell noted that cargo theft numbers have historically moved up and down. He said recent law-enforcement arrests could be contributing to the quarterly decrease. Those efforts included operations in New York, New Jersey, California and Canada, along with FBI and Homeland Security cases. Cornell called the results from law enforcement and private-sector cooperation encouraging.
#theft #lower
Estimated cargo losses nevertheless climbed to $304.6 million during the three-month period. That figure more than doubled the $135.7 million reported during Q2 2025. The average reported commodity value reached $564,009. Several multimillion-dollar thefts involving metals and enterprise technology heavily influenced that average.
"Lower incident volume should not be mistaken for lower risk," Keith Lewis, Verisk CargoNet's vice president of operations, said. "The groups driving the largest losses are not necessarily trying to steal more freight; they are trying to identify the right shipment." Lewis pointed to metals and enterprise technology as areas attracting organized theft groups. Those shipments can offer major value and established resale opportunities.
Scott Cornell, EVP, Crime and Theft Specialist at SPG Cargo & Logistics and chair of TAPA Americas, discussed the results during a recent FreightWaves interview. He described the decrease as welcome news after years when theft activity stayed elevated. Cornell also urged the industry to avoid treating one quarter as proof of a broader shift. "It's not going to be a trend until we see it for maybe two or three quarters consecutively," Cornell said.
Cornell noted that cargo theft numbers have historically moved up and down. He said recent law-enforcement arrests could be contributing to the quarterly decrease. Those efforts included operations in New York, New Jersey, California and Canada, along with FBI and Homeland Security cases. Cornell called the results from law enforcement and private-sector cooperation encouraging.
#theft #lower
3 months ago
ATLANTA (AP) — An Atlanta-area woman alleges that she was wrongly diagnosed with cancer and underwent an unneeded hysterectomy because of a labeling error.
Cassandra Barksdale and her attorneys filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Kaiser Permanente alleging the mix-up led to the surgery and months of physical and emotional pain.
According to the lawsuit, another patient's tissue sample was mistakenly labeled as belonging to Barksdale, who at age 43 then underwent a full hysterectomy on May 15, 2025, and was told she would get instructions about chemotherapy.
It's unclear how the mix-up occurred. In September, Barksdale was informed that a DNA ****** ysis found the tissue sample showing an aggressive form of endometrial uterine cancer belonged to a different patient and not to her, the lawsuit says.
"She came into Kaiser Permanente looking for answers, and she left with a diagnosis that did not belong to her. And every step that was taken after that was based off of misinformation," her attorney Shannan Young said.
#underwent #hysterectomy
Cassandra Barksdale and her attorneys filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Kaiser Permanente alleging the mix-up led to the surgery and months of physical and emotional pain.
According to the lawsuit, another patient's tissue sample was mistakenly labeled as belonging to Barksdale, who at age 43 then underwent a full hysterectomy on May 15, 2025, and was told she would get instructions about chemotherapy.
It's unclear how the mix-up occurred. In September, Barksdale was informed that a DNA ****** ysis found the tissue sample showing an aggressive form of endometrial uterine cancer belonged to a different patient and not to her, the lawsuit says.
"She came into Kaiser Permanente looking for answers, and she left with a diagnosis that did not belong to her. And every step that was taken after that was based off of misinformation," her attorney Shannan Young said.
#underwent #hysterectomy
3 months ago
Ed Sheeran has been fined for failing to insure his Aston Martin as it undergoes restoration.
The British singer-songwriter was handed the penalty by Bradford Magistrates' Court after his 1966 Aston Martin was mistakenly left uninsured while being converted into an electric vehicle.
Sheeran sent the silver car to Aston Workshop Ltd for restoration in 2021 and claims he has not driven it since.
However, in December last year, the DVLA flagged that the Shape of You hitmaker had failed to pay for insurance on the vehicle while it was being refurbished.
In response, Sheeran told the court by letter that he believed the workshop's insurance covered the car and that the Aston Martin had not been on the road for five years.
The 35-year-old pleaded guilty to keeping a motor vehicle that did not meet insurance requirements.
#martin #bradford
The British singer-songwriter was handed the penalty by Bradford Magistrates' Court after his 1966 Aston Martin was mistakenly left uninsured while being converted into an electric vehicle.
Sheeran sent the silver car to Aston Workshop Ltd for restoration in 2021 and claims he has not driven it since.
However, in December last year, the DVLA flagged that the Shape of You hitmaker had failed to pay for insurance on the vehicle while it was being refurbished.
In response, Sheeran told the court by letter that he believed the workshop's insurance covered the car and that the Aston Martin had not been on the road for five years.
The 35-year-old pleaded guilty to keeping a motor vehicle that did not meet insurance requirements.
#martin #bradford
4 months ago
Sources suggest that King Charles's offer for Prince Harry to stay at Buckingham Palace on his next visit may upset staff. They claim that their resentment over Harry's memoir and interviews is still there. This comes amid reports that Charles extended an olive branch to his younger son ahead of his next UK visit for various engagements around the annual WellChild Awards.
Rob Shuter's Naughty But Nice reported that the palace staffers were "furious" when Prince Harry was offered palace accommodation during his recent UK visit. Additionally, insiders note that their feelings haven't changed and they still oppose his upcoming stay. The insider said, "The King may want Harry under his roof, but many of the people who work there don't. They felt deeply betrayed by everything that followed Spare and the interviews, and that resentment is still very real."
The source further claimed that staff opposition played a key role in the earlier cancellation of Harry's stay. While things will remain professional on the surface, the source added that this should not be mistaken for forgiveness. According to the source, those are "two different things." Despite the opposition from staffers, the monarch remains determined to make things right with Harry. The source stated that he would continue offering olive branches as part of this effort.
"Reconciliation isn't just about repairing a relationship between father and son. Harry also has to win back the people who keep the monarchy running every day—and that may be the toughest challenge of all. Don't be surprised if there's an unusual number of staff calling in sick the week he arrives," the insider continued.
Prince Harry is expected to return to the UK in September. However, it remains unclear if he would come alone or be joined by his family. Sources earlier shared that this time, the Duke of Sussex will accept the palace stay offer well in advance. Last time, his delay in acceptance allegedly led to cancellation.
#stay #source #sources
Rob Shuter's Naughty But Nice reported that the palace staffers were "furious" when Prince Harry was offered palace accommodation during his recent UK visit. Additionally, insiders note that their feelings haven't changed and they still oppose his upcoming stay. The insider said, "The King may want Harry under his roof, but many of the people who work there don't. They felt deeply betrayed by everything that followed Spare and the interviews, and that resentment is still very real."
The source further claimed that staff opposition played a key role in the earlier cancellation of Harry's stay. While things will remain professional on the surface, the source added that this should not be mistaken for forgiveness. According to the source, those are "two different things." Despite the opposition from staffers, the monarch remains determined to make things right with Harry. The source stated that he would continue offering olive branches as part of this effort.
"Reconciliation isn't just about repairing a relationship between father and son. Harry also has to win back the people who keep the monarchy running every day—and that may be the toughest challenge of all. Don't be surprised if there's an unusual number of staff calling in sick the week he arrives," the insider continued.
Prince Harry is expected to return to the UK in September. However, it remains unclear if he would come alone or be joined by his family. Sources earlier shared that this time, the Duke of Sussex will accept the palace stay offer well in advance. Last time, his delay in acceptance allegedly led to cancellation.
#stay #source #sources
4 months ago
Video ******* istant referees should only be used to change "blatantly incorrect" decisions and clear missed incidents, say European refereeing officials.
Chief refereeing officers from all 55 European national football ******* ociations met last week with Uefa refereeing officials and a representative from the International Football ******* ociation Board (Ifab) to address recent changes to the game's laws.
Attendees said "lengthy, microscoping reviews" indicate VAR has gone beyond its original scope.
When VAR was added to the laws of the game in 2018 by football's rulemakers Ifab, its "philosophy" was "minimum interference - maximum benefit", with the intention of reducing "unfairness caused by clear and obvious errors or serious missed incidents" relating to goals, penalties, direct red cards and mistaken identity.
Uefa said that at its recent meeting that refereeing bosses agreed a return to those original aims is needed.
#Football #clear #incidents #officials
Chief refereeing officers from all 55 European national football ******* ociations met last week with Uefa refereeing officials and a representative from the International Football ******* ociation Board (Ifab) to address recent changes to the game's laws.
Attendees said "lengthy, microscoping reviews" indicate VAR has gone beyond its original scope.
When VAR was added to the laws of the game in 2018 by football's rulemakers Ifab, its "philosophy" was "minimum interference - maximum benefit", with the intention of reducing "unfairness caused by clear and obvious errors or serious missed incidents" relating to goals, penalties, direct red cards and mistaken identity.
Uefa said that at its recent meeting that refereeing bosses agreed a return to those original aims is needed.
#Football #clear #incidents #officials
4 months ago
Before (SPCX) went public, I wrote that the extraordinary demand for its IPO might be the warning. The shares were priced at $135, climbed to $225.64, and closed Friday at $115.07. Investors who loved the stock six weeks ago now appear eager to sell it. The company has lost almost half its value since the high. Short sellers, meanwhile, are sitting on an estimated $15.5 billion of paper profits.
That first article was about scarcity and behavior. Too many investors chased too few shares, and the excitement around owning (SPCX) became more important than the price they paid.
When the stock returned to its IPO price, I wrote that $135 was not automatically a buy. An offering price is a number agreed upon during a sales process, not a declaration of fair value.
Both warnings have held up. But markets move, and the risk has now moved with them.
The dangerous crowd is no longer only the one that chased (SPCX) higher. It may now include the investors who believe the decline has become an easy one-way trade.
I still think (SPCX) is expensive. At Friday's price, the company is worth roughly $1.5 trillion. Aswath Damodaran, the NYU professor known as the dean of valuation, estimated its equity value at around $1.3 trillion before the IPO. His largest concern was the value being attached to the artificial-intelligence business, where the ***** umptions are much harder to defend than they are for Starlink or the launch operation. The bears have a case. My concern is that they are becoming too comfortable with it.
The Easy Part of the Short May Be Over
Around 360 million (SPCX) shares, representing roughly 56% of the freely traded stock, were out on loan earlier last week. Short sellers were not using the decline to take profits. According to Ortex, they were increasing their positions. That does not prove they are mistaken. Crowded trades can remain profitable for a long time. It does tell us what might happen if the news starts improving.
A short seller eventually has to buy the shares back. When a large part of the available stock has already been borrowed and sold, even a modest change in expectations can create demand from investors who are not buying because they suddenly love the company. They are buying because the trade is moving against them. This is the mirror image of the IPO. In June, investors were afraid they would miss the rise. Now short sellers are afraid they will miss the decline. A stock rising from $135 to $225 felt safer because other investors appeared to agree with the bullish story. A stock falling toward $115 makes the bearish argument feel more obvious because the price appears to confirm it. Price is evidence, but it is not always proof.
(SPCX)'s launch economics did not deteriorate by 49%. Starlink did not lose half its subscribers. The stock fell because expectations, positioning, and the supply of willing buyers changed.
#investors #price #shares #company
That first article was about scarcity and behavior. Too many investors chased too few shares, and the excitement around owning (SPCX) became more important than the price they paid.
When the stock returned to its IPO price, I wrote that $135 was not automatically a buy. An offering price is a number agreed upon during a sales process, not a declaration of fair value.
Both warnings have held up. But markets move, and the risk has now moved with them.
The dangerous crowd is no longer only the one that chased (SPCX) higher. It may now include the investors who believe the decline has become an easy one-way trade.
I still think (SPCX) is expensive. At Friday's price, the company is worth roughly $1.5 trillion. Aswath Damodaran, the NYU professor known as the dean of valuation, estimated its equity value at around $1.3 trillion before the IPO. His largest concern was the value being attached to the artificial-intelligence business, where the ***** umptions are much harder to defend than they are for Starlink or the launch operation. The bears have a case. My concern is that they are becoming too comfortable with it.
The Easy Part of the Short May Be Over
Around 360 million (SPCX) shares, representing roughly 56% of the freely traded stock, were out on loan earlier last week. Short sellers were not using the decline to take profits. According to Ortex, they were increasing their positions. That does not prove they are mistaken. Crowded trades can remain profitable for a long time. It does tell us what might happen if the news starts improving.
A short seller eventually has to buy the shares back. When a large part of the available stock has already been borrowed and sold, even a modest change in expectations can create demand from investors who are not buying because they suddenly love the company. They are buying because the trade is moving against them. This is the mirror image of the IPO. In June, investors were afraid they would miss the rise. Now short sellers are afraid they will miss the decline. A stock rising from $135 to $225 felt safer because other investors appeared to agree with the bullish story. A stock falling toward $115 makes the bearish argument feel more obvious because the price appears to confirm it. Price is evidence, but it is not always proof.
(SPCX)'s launch economics did not deteriorate by 49%. Starlink did not lose half its subscribers. The stock fell because expectations, positioning, and the supply of willing buyers changed.
#investors #price #shares #company
4 months ago
Why NBA fans think Heat fired director of YouTube strategy after LeBron James press conference mistake originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
On Tuesday night, the NBA world was sent into a frenzy over a hypothetical YouTube livestream. The following morning, it was LinkedIn's turn to be the instigator.
LeBron James' free agency has gone on for quite a while now, and basketball fans are grasping at any sort of straw for a destination lead. After the Miami Heat mistakenly scheduled a James press conference livestream to go live on July 27, fans in the job-hunting sphere noticed the team had a posting open for its director of YouTube strategy position.
Eagle-eyed fans with their own LinkedIn accounts may have noticed something on the posting that suggested the director position was open for a reason other than the YouTube mistake.
Here's the rundown on whether Miami let its director of YouTube strategy go.
#director
On Tuesday night, the NBA world was sent into a frenzy over a hypothetical YouTube livestream. The following morning, it was LinkedIn's turn to be the instigator.
LeBron James' free agency has gone on for quite a while now, and basketball fans are grasping at any sort of straw for a destination lead. After the Miami Heat mistakenly scheduled a James press conference livestream to go live on July 27, fans in the job-hunting sphere noticed the team had a posting open for its director of YouTube strategy position.
Eagle-eyed fans with their own LinkedIn accounts may have noticed something on the posting that suggested the director position was open for a reason other than the YouTube mistake.
Here's the rundown on whether Miami let its director of YouTube strategy go.
#director
4 months ago
Nothing about the World Cup knockout stage has been easy for defending champions Argentina. Each round, Lionel Messi has been looking at the likely end to his World Cup career, and yet, Argentina has found a way to win — often with controversy.
Saturday's 3-1 quarterfinal win over Switzerland in extra time was no exception. But while the Swiss were furious with the VAR review and referee Joao Pinheiro's decision to send off Breel Embolo, it was the correct call.
The U.S. men's national team's opening match against Paraguay already sent precedent for that kind of VAR review.
New for this World Cup, VAR was given the ability to check for mistaken identity on yellow cards. That review was applied in June when Paraguay's Miguel Almirón drew a yellow card on Tim Ream despite not being touched by the USMNT defender. VAR looked at the incident and instead had the referee issue a yellow to Almirón for simulation.
The incident with Embolo — who was already on a yellow card — was awfully similar. Embolo went to ground before there was any contact with Argentina's Leandro Paredes. It was a clear simulation, and Embolo should've had the situational awareness to both know the VAR rules on a yellow card and simply not take a dive.
Saturday's 3-1 quarterfinal win over Switzerland in extra time was no exception. But while the Swiss were furious with the VAR review and referee Joao Pinheiro's decision to send off Breel Embolo, it was the correct call.
The U.S. men's national team's opening match against Paraguay already sent precedent for that kind of VAR review.
New for this World Cup, VAR was given the ability to check for mistaken identity on yellow cards. That review was applied in June when Paraguay's Miguel Almirón drew a yellow card on Tim Ream despite not being touched by the USMNT defender. VAR looked at the incident and instead had the referee issue a yellow to Almirón for simulation.
The incident with Embolo — who was already on a yellow card — was awfully similar. Embolo went to ground before there was any contact with Argentina's Leandro Paredes. It was a clear simulation, and Embolo should've had the situational awareness to both know the VAR rules on a yellow card and simply not take a dive.
