Emma Finucane made history with a gold medal in the 1,000m time trial.
The 23-year-old becomes the first Welsh woman to win three gold medals at a single Commonwealth Games.
Finucane won team sprint gold on Thursday and repeated the feat in the individual sprint on Friday.
The Olympic gold medallist set the pace, clocking one minute 05.285 seconds in an event making its Games debut this year.
This guaranteed the Carmarthen cyclist a bronze medal, with just two left to ride.

#Gold #sprint #commonwealth

Italy international Federico Chiesa was reportedly approached by Atletico Madrid, Roma, Napoli, Como and Fiorentina, but Footmercato insist he is refusing to leave Liverpool.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 23: Federico Chiesa of Liverpool during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Liverpool and Southampton at Anfield on September 23, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
The pattern looks as if it will continue to repeat, as every time the transfer window opens, there are reports that multiple sides are interested in finally giving Chiesa regular playing time.
However, he always slams the door firmly shut, convinced that he can make his mark at Anfield eventually.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – JULY 25: Jack Whitaker #40 of Sunderland AFC and Federico Chiesa #14 of Liverpool FC battle for the ball during the second half of their pre-season friendly match at GEODIS Park on July 25, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images)

#getty

MUMBAI, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he wanted to forgive students who hurled expletives at him during ‌protests last month, saying that punishing them and forcing them ‌to appear repeatedly in court would not help resolve the situation.
The biggest political crisis of Modi's third term peaked in July after the leak of national exam papers forced a retest for 2 million students, fuelling anger over the lack of opportunities for young Indians.
Authorities filed cases against hundreds of demonstrators ‌after some clashed with security ⁠forces and shouted abusive slogans at the prime minister.
"These are misled children. Showing them the right path is ⁠our duty. Punishing them, making them run around courts, or tormenting them in society will not change the situation," Modi said in a video posted on social media late on Friday.
"I want to forgive them. I hope society ‌also accepts this stance of mine."

#students

Bunnie Xo is wearing her heart on her sleeve — literally.
Just weeks after finalizing her divorce from Jelly Roll, the Dumb Blonde podcast host debuted a meaningful new tattoo featuring the lyrics, "Time cast a spell on you," from Fleetwood Mac's beloved breakup anthem "Silver Springs." The new ink was revealed by tattoo artist Jeremy Lifsey, who shared a photo of Bunnie showing off the script tattoo on her forearm.
The lyric comes from a song written by Stevie Nicks about her breakup with Lindsey Buckingham, making it a poignant choice as Bunnie begins the next chapter of her life following the end of her nearly 10-year marriage.
The tattoo comes shortly after Jelly Roll (whose real name is Jason DeFord) finalized his divorce from Bunnie (real name Alisa DeFord) in July. Court documents cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split, though both have repeatedly emphasized there was no infidelity and that they remain close friends.
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#tattoo #divorce

After spring training debacle, Tigers rookie Max Clark enjoys cleaner MLB debut originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Detroit Tigers rookie Max Clark wanted a clean appearance.
In the starting lineup for his MLB debut Friday night against the host Athletics, the 2023 No. 3 overall draft pick did not want to repeat his Grapefruit League performance from Feb. 24.
Facing the Atlanta Braves during the Tigers' third exhibition game, Clark misplayed two routine fly ***** at CoolToday Park, creating a poor look.
"It was 100 percent the sun," he said, as reported by MLB.com.

#athletics

Shaquille O'Neal opened up about the harsh reality of playing under the spotlight in Los Angeles, offering his perspective on why LeBron James never fully won over Los Angeles Lakers fans during his eight-year stint with the franchise.
Speaking on SiriusXM's NBA Today with Justin Termine and Eddie Johnson, the centerpiece of the Lakers' last championship three-peat reflected on the complex relationship between the 41-year-old superstar and the Purple and Gold faithful. O'Neal took a notably self-deprecating approach, acknowledging that he could relate to James' experience.
"They didn't love me, they loved Kobe," O'Neal said. "They didn't love me. This is what we call B-O-B, brother to business of basketball. You know, when you're like me, when I'm in charge I'm a difficult man to deal with. The thing has to be done my way, and sometimes people don't agree with that. And you know, so when they get you up out of there, so I can kinda understand both sides."
O'Neal said he understood why the connection often felt complicated. He candidly admitted that even his own legendary tenure in Los Angeles was not without friction, stressing the unique pressure and scrutiny that come with wearing the Lakers uniform.
His perspective highlights the delicate line superstar transplants walk in Los Angeles. While James brought a championship to the franchise in 2020 and broke the NBA's all-time scoring record in a Lakers uniform, many fans viewed him as an established outside icon rather than a homegrown Laker.

#o 'neal #perspective #year

This article originally appeared on SteelersNOW.com.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Andrus Peat has announced his retirement after 11 seasons in the NFL.
Peat, 32, spent the 2025 season with the Steelers. He played in six games and made three starts, mostly filling in at left tackle after Broderick Jones suffered a season-ending injury.
Peat was injured himself, suffering a concussion against the Baltimore Ravens that allowed Dylan Cook to seize the left tackle job. Peat returned for three final games as a reserve and also dressed by did not play in the playoff loss to the Houston Texans.
He became a free agent this March when his contract with the Steelers expired and he did not sign with another team.

#peat #games #three #former

Essex Post 91 relied on its offense to return to the top, combining for 20 runs over two games on the final day of the 2026 Vermont American Legion baseball tournament at St. Peter's Field in Rutland on Friday, July 31.
Essex Post 91 bested Ludlow Post 36, 9-5, in an elimination earlier in the day before hanging on for an 11-6 triumph over Lyndon Post 30 to claim the championship. It's Essex Post 91's first state ****** le since wrapping a three-peat in 2023, and the program's 14th overall.
Essex, which moves to 22-7 on the summer, advances to the Northeast Regionals, which will take place Aug. 5-9 in Worcester, Massachusetts.
For how Essex carved out two wins to secure the legion crown on July 31, see below:
Trailing 3-2 in the bottom of the fifth inning, Essex pushed across three runs, with Jake Philbrick's two-run single breaking a 3-all tie. Ludlow drew level in the next frame before Essex countered with a four-run outburst in the home half of the sixth. During the rally, Chris Morgan (RBI single), Garret Carter (two-run double) and Owen Labor (RBI single) produced run-scoring hits.

#three

Leading sustainable apparel brand Reformation Inc. (NYSE: REF) priced IPO Wednesday at $15/share
Posted a blistering 34% annualized revenue growth since 2015, with a 30% increase in Q1 2026
Customers relationships are sticky, with 70% of 2025 direct-to-consumer revenue from repeat clientele
Customers show loyalty across age groups with over 70% of customers between age 25 and 50
Attracts affluent customers, with approximately 67% earning over $100k in annual household income

#wednesday #posted

Kylie Kelce and Jason Kelce never selected a complete name for a son, but one part of it would have been easy.
During an appearance on Sunday Sports Club With Allison Kuch, Kylie explained that her father and Jason's father are both named Edward.
The shared family name made it an obvious way to honor both grandfathers, but only from the middle position.
Kylie repeatedly emphasized that she had never considered Edward as a potential first name.
Host Allison Kuch asked whether Kylie and Jason had a boy's name they never had an opportunity to use. "I don't even know that we have a boy name selected because we've found out the gender every single time," Kylie said.

#kylie #kelce #kuch

Veteran offensive lineman Andrus Peat announced his retirement on Friday.
Peat made the announcement in an Instagram post that said he "gave it everything I had" over the course of an 11-year NFL career.
Peat was a 2015 first-round pick in New Orleans and he spent nine seasons with the team. He played for the Raiders in 2024 and appeared in six games for the Steelers last season.
During his time with the Saints, Peat started 102 of the 111 regular season games he played. Peat was a Pro Bowl selection at guard from 2018-2020 and he also started six playoff games while with the team.

#games #Friday

Arsoonnoi Sitjasing delivered a composed and punishing performance against fellow Thai firecracker Nongkhailek Dr.Knotmuaythai in the flyweight Muay Thai co-main event of ONE Friday Fights 164 inside Bangkok's legendary Lumpinee Stadium on July 31.
Both men went to work right off the bat, testing each other's defense with a variety of strikes from the outside and the inside. Arsoonnoi hammered away with punches in bunches, while his Petchingchai foe responded with similar firepower.
The intensity rose dramatically in the second frame. After touching gloves, Nongkhailek caught a kick and attempted to respond with a punch, but the exchange left his chin exposed. Arsoonnoi immediately capitalized with a massive overhand right that dropped his opponent for an eight-count.
When the action resumed, Arsoonnoi attacked the body with repeated kicks and continued dictating the pace behind his punches. The Sitjasing and ARMY 3 representative stayed firmly in control as the round came to an end.
Nongkhailek, however, refused to wilt, increasing his pressure in the third stanza. Just as he appeared to find his rhythm, the 27-year-old promotional newcomer absorbed another sharp counter right hand from Arsoonnoi that sent him crashing to the canvas once more.

#right

Former NFL quarterback Tony Romo has been put on leave by CBS Sports after he was arrested and cited last week for drunk driving in Wisconsin.
Shortly after news broke of his July 23 arrest in Milwaukee, police released body cam footage showing Romo's interactions with cops.
During the traffic stop, Romo claimed he hadn't been drinking at all and was even willing to take a field sobriety test.
Throughout the exchange, Romo repeatedly said he wanted to get in contact with his lawyer.
Moments later, an officer could heard saying she smelled alcohol in the vehicle and observed multiple unopened bottles inside.

#tony #milwaukee #throughout

SEATTLE (AP) — Preliminary testing showed the bullets that killed two bystanders during a shootout at a crowded Seattle food festival last weekend didn't come from the gun a 15-year-old arrested at the scene was seen firing, police said in court documents filed Wednesday.
The teen repeatedly shot an untraceable ghost gun into a crowd, police said, and the King County prosecutor's office filed charges of first-degree ****** ault with a firearm and unlawful possession of a handgun.
In a statement supporting the charges, police said preliminary testing of bullets recovered from the two bystanders killed showed they did not match that weapon.
The shooting in the waning hours of the Bite of Seattle festival near the ****** e Needle left three people dead, including a 19-year-old suspect, and at least four bystanders injured, including a toddler. Police believe it was gang-related, and they continue searching for others who might have been involved.
Police Chief Shon Barnes had previously said there was possibly another person with a gunshot wound that investigators were looking to speak with, but the department said Wednesday there was no eighth victim.

#bystanders #bullets #festival

The Chicago Bears are back on the practice field at Halas Hall for their third consecutive training camp practice of the summer, where second-year head coach Ben Johnson is looking to position his team for repeat success in 2026.
With media and fans in attendance, there's plenty to keep an eye on during Friday's practice, which marks the first open workout of the summer.
Quarterback Caleb Williams is entering his third season with high expectations after a breakout sophomore campaign. He'll lead what was one of the NFL's best offenses from a season ago, where weapons Rome Odunze, Luther Burden III, Colston Loveland and Zavion Thomas present unlimited opportunities in the passing game. There are also a number of position battles underway, including at nickel cornerback, left tackle and long snapper.
Here are some live updates from those in attendance at Day 3 of Bears training camp:
Practice begins at 8:30 a.m. CT. Reports from practice below!

#position

Leicester City have made their fourth signing of the summer by bringing in attacking midfielder Liam Cullen from Swansea City.
Wales international Cullen, 27, has signed a three-year deal with the League One outfit for an undisclosed fee.
Cullen joined the Swans' youth academy as an eight-year-old and has gone on to make more than 200 appearances for the club since his debut against Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup in August 2018.
He scored in the South Wales derby for the Swans in their 3-2 victory over Cardiff City in April 2023 before repeating the feat in a 2-0 win a year later and in a 1-1 draw in August 2024.
Cullen made 40 Championship appearances last season, scoring five times. His last goal for the club was in a 2-0 win over Stoke City in March.

#cullen #swans #club #last

And in the relative blink of an eye, the new Scottish Premiership season is upon us with much to live up to compared to last time, an epic campaign that looked like making the impossible possible for month upon month.
How Scotland, and other parts of the world, became entranced by the fairytale only for reality of sport's essential brutality to hit them square between the eyes at Celtic Park on denouement day.
If there is a non-Glasgow team capable of roughing up the big two as Heart of Midlothian did repeatedly last season then we're in for a wild ride.
If this league campaign goes to the final three minutes on the final day, if the domestic football story to beat all domestic football stories is in touching distance as the campaign swings for home next spring then we'll be blessed.
If. ******* ody will be betting a brass farthing on history repeating itself, though. True, ******* ody really saw Hearts coming last time, but does lightning strike twice?

#campaign #nobody #upon

Republican Senate candidate Mike Collins ended a press conference Thursday after repeatedly declining to answer questions about his relationship with a son-in-law who promoted White nationalist ideology and circulated antisemitic content online, as first revealed by CNN's KFile.
Collins, a two-term congressman from Georgia, was appearing at Monroe County Hospital to outline his health care priorities.
But reporters pressed him to address online statements from his son-in-law, David Alan Scheer II, and whether Scheer had done business or campaign work for him. Collins said the matter had been "fully addressed" and pivoted to attacking Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.
"You know, we've fully addressed that," Collins said. "But Jon Ossoff refuses to disavow these democrat socialist movements in our country."
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#scheer #ossoff #republican #mike

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon wanted no part of any conversation about his contract situation Thursday.
Each time the topic was broached — three times in all — Nixon simply repeated that he was leaving it up to his agent, Tory Dandy, and Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst.
"I'm here to play ball," Nixon said.
But Nixon did want to make one thing clear: He didn't miss the Packers' first practice of training camp to demonstrate his dissatisfaction with his contract.
"It had nothing to do with that," he said.

#green #keisean #tory

Clemson basketball's first game of the 2026-27 season ended with a victory. But that wasn't the headliner; rather, it was the way the game ended, coming to a screeching halt in the fourth quarter due to "wet court conditions."
The Tigers defeated BC Silute 40-35 on Wednesday at the Stella Azzurra Sport Complex in Rome, opening their three-game tour of Italy with an abbreviated win. Officials stopped the exhibition with 8:23 remaining in the fourth quarter after moisture continued accumulating on the floor and made the court unsafe.
Players and staff battled the humid conditions throughout the game, repeatedly addressing wet spots on the court. Eventually, there were simply too many to continue safely.
It was certainly not the clean ending Clemson envisioned, but the trip is more about developing chemistry and evaluating a reconstructed roster than recording wins and losses. In that regard, Brad Brownell still received an early look at several of his newcomers.
Notre Dame transfer Cole Certa led Clemson with 10 points, while TCU transfer Liutauras Lelevicius scored nine. Freshman Dallas Thomas added seven points and five rebounds, and Chase Thompson, who's expected to have a big role coming into this season, contributed six points and a team-high eight rebounds.

#clemson #game #coming #fourth

Real Housewives of Orange County alum Jeana Keough is nearing the end of her tongue cancer treatment, but she's making clear the fight is far from over.
According to a report Page Six published Thursday, July 30, Keough, 70, discussed her prognosis via email, writing, "It's upsetting to know that even after all this treatment, I still only have a 40 to 60 percent cure rate within the next five years. We're just praying that I'm on the good side of that coin flip."
She continued, "I can see the finish line now, but I'm hearing it's a long climb to recovery and that I'll likely have the feeding tube for two to six months."
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Keough also revealed that her diagnosis was delayed after what she described as a misdiagnosis by her longtime dentist. She stated that she initially sought treatment for a sore on her tongue, but her dentist believed one of her teeth was rubbing against it and repeatedly filed the tooth down over several visits rather than referring her to a specialist or recommending a biopsy.

#treatment #orange

In the cold chain world, every box of frozen food that lands on a doorstep carries a cost decision made days earlier. One example: five pounds of dry ice, or 15? Undershoot and the product arrives thawed. Overshoot and the brand pays to move weight it never needed.
That calculation, repeated across millions of orders, is the business Grip built. The Miami-based cold chain fulfillment company is now handing its national operation to a 40-year veteran of frozen and refrigerated distribution.
Grip said Tuesday that John Hummel will join as president of Grip Fulfillment, leading the company's national fulfillment operations. For the e-commerce brands that rely on Grip to move pet food, prepared meals and grocery orders, the hire brings proven experience. It's a high-stakes industry: a shipping decision that misses by either too few pounds of refrigerant or a single day in transit eats margin or may even destroy the product.
Hummel served as president of Burris Logistics' Custom Distribution division, where he oversaw five frozen and refrigerated distribution centers and eight direct-to-consumer fulfillment facilities. Earlier he was president of United Natural Foods Inc.'s Central/Southeast Region, running eight distribution centers with more than $6 billion in annual sales. Before that he led operations for 31 distribution centers at Reinhart Foodservice as the company grew from $2 billion to $7 billion.
"I've known Juan since his ButcherBox days, and I've followed Grip's journey ever since," Hummel said. "Joining the team to lead its fulfillment operation is an incredible opportunity."

#centers

Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd (TSX-V:GMG, OTCQX:GMGMF) MD and CEO Craig Nicol joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion to discuss a new distribution agreement with Blackwoods, giving GMG's G LUBRICANT and THERMAL-XR products access to thousands of industrial customers across Australia.
Nicol said Blackwoods' nationwide sales force and distribution network — spanning mining operators, freight businesses and manufacturers — represents a significant commercial step for the company. Customer demand is coming from two directions: some are seeking corrosion resistance and longer equipment life, while others are focused on energy savings. Data centres are a particularly promising market, where even modest efficiency gains translate into meaningful energy reductions. "Once they do try them, we find that they're very happy to repeat purchase," Nicol said.
The Blackwoods partnership is the first step in a broader international distribution strategy, with similar agreements being pursued in Europe and the United States. Production capacity is being expanded through the company's modular Gen2 technology to keep pace with growing demand.
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#blackwoods

After finishing the season 5-12, the 2025 Cleveland Browns struggled to find an identity. With three different quarterbacks starting over the course of the season and inconsistent offensive play throughout, the team often appeared to lack a clear direction. The team had reached a point where meaningful changes were necessary to shake things up.
Going into the 2026 season, one of the biggest changes the team made was bringing in new head coach Todd Monken. Regardless of who returns to the field, the team will have a different look under its new leadership. While there is still uncertainty at quarterback, Shedeur Sanders is returning with a year of experience under his belt, and Deshaun Watson is returning from injury.
Cleveland GM Andrew Berry also invested heavily in the offensive line all offseason, while long standing veterans Joel Bitonio, Wyatt Teller, and David Njoku are no longer on the team.
The young players like Carson Schwesinger and Harold Fannin Jr., who had really impressive rookie seasons, have a great opportunity to build on what they did in 2025. Additionally, the Browns' 2026 draft class impressed many and brings another level of potential to what this team can be.
Both seasons come with plenty of uncertainty, but the 2026 roster has a clearer vision and more upside, while the 2025 team seemed stuck repeating an approach that had already proven ineffective.

#different

I rolled up to a high school football camp yesterday and I whispered into the universe… run the triple option.
People that know me know about my love/hate relationship with Aaron Sorkin. So… I'm stealing a ******* le that he's used for multiple episodes of his television shows; Talking Points. It just seems to be the theme right now as far as Notre Dame Football is concerned. The tropes and storylines are pretty much just rinse and repeat.
Notre Dame's New York media blitz was much more tame and controlled than I originally thought it would be, but that isn't a criticism. There are enough people talking about Notre Dame in a number of ways, that a lighter touch maybe cuts through the onside a little better — perhaps even highlights the main focus.
Regardless of all of that, Marcus Freeman continued to do the rounds
Calm down… we're not talking about politics here. This is about Notre Dame and Ohio State and their reach into the corporate world.

#notre #people #know #points

As we gear up for the 2026 football season, Aggies Wire is breaking down nearly every player on the Texas A&M roster. Throughout the preseason, each profile will highlight a player's background, recruiting rankings out of high school, and projected role under head coach Mike Elko.
On the defensive line, there's a clear opportunity for someone to emerge as the next All‑SEC edge rusher and one sophomore is positioning himself to seize it. Marco Jones flashed repeatedly as a true freshman, and he did so while still splitting time as a dual‑sport athlete in baseball. Now fully committed to football, his ceiling is difficult to pin down, but the trajectory is unmistakably upward.
Jones already brings prototypical SEC size to the position at 6‑foot‑5 and 260 pounds. After a full offseason under strength coach Tommy Moffitt, we'll get a true sense of where his power and explosiveness stand once conference play begins. In a rotational role last season, Jones appeared in all 13 games and posted 21 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks. Strong production considering his limited opportunities.
With a full-time focus on football and a frame built for SEC edge play, Jones is one of the most intriguing breakout candidates on the roster heading into 2026.
Hometown: Dublin, California

#season #roster #coach

ESPN | Jorge Castillo: The two New York teams are expected to have wildly different trade deadlines, with the Yankees presumed to be buyers and the Mets perhaps the biggest sellers. While there's a couple possible deals to be had between the two clubs — ****** o, Luke Weaver? — the largest possible splashes for the Yankees look like they could come from the West Coast. The San Diego Padres offer two relievers that could reinforce the bullpen, and the Angels feature both Zack Neto and Reid Detmers as alluring trade targets.
FanGraphs | Jay Jaffe: With Cody Bellinger out 4-6 weeks with a hamstring strain, the Yankee lineup and outfield are starting to look pretty bald. The team is already suffering significantly without Aaron Judge in the lineup, and while they still have a chance to win the AL East, they need someone to step up and start hitting, or they have an increased need to bring in an impact bat before the Trade Deadline.
Front Office Sports | Eric Fisher: As a longtime lover of MLB.tv, I get to benefit from what might be sports' best livestreaming experience. From what I've heard from New York locals, the Gotham Sports App has not been a very good livestreaming experience. The platform has repeatedly had playback, UI, and general quality issues over the past two seasons, and it seems it is being sunsetted by the YES and MSG networks. Streaming service DAZN is being tapped as the replacement for Gotham Sports, and I'll keep using MLB.tv.
MLB.com | Bryan Hoch: The Yankees announced who will be coming back to the Bronx on August 8th for the 78th edition of Old-Timers' Day. Hall of Famers Joe Torre and Mariano Rivera lead the way, and they'll be joined by Monument Park honorees Ron Guidry, Willie Randolph, Bernie Williams, Tino Martinez, Paul O'Neill, Jorge Posada, and Andy Pettitte. The first-time Old-Timers are Dellin Betances (born in 1988, gulp), Todd Frazier, David Weathers, and Adam Ottavino (who just pitched last year). Check out the full list!
TSN: If you know me, you know I'm a born hater. I want Shohei Ohtani to grow old and die warm in a bed surrounded by loved ones and I hope he has a rock in his shoe every single time he steps on a baseball field. Yesterday was a win for the haters, as Alek Manoah was released by the Angels. One imagines Gerrit Cole opened a particularly special bottle of wine last night's game with the White Sox.

#yankees #Angels

Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi says he wants to convince England defender Djed Spence to stay at the club amid uncertainty over his future.
The 25-year-old, who signed a long-term deal with the club last year, has been linked with a move to Inter Milan and Everton.
De Zerbi says he sees Spence as an important part of his plans despite increased competition in his role after a summer of significant spending.
Spurs have spent a club record £237m so far this summer as they rebuild their squad after narrowly avoiding relegation on the final day of last season's Premier League.
"I repeat what I said to Djed, and to Lucas [Bergvall]," De Zerbi said, referencing comments he made about the in-demand Sweden midfielder a day earlier.

#year

Prince Harry's return to royal duties in the U.K. will be difficult amid an ongoing family rift. According to a royal source, the challenge is worsened by the newest palace shake-up involving Sir Clive Alderton. Tension between Harry and senior royals, particularly Prince William, persists following the Sussexes' departure, public interviews, and the duke's 2023 memoir, Spare.
Prince Harry appears no nearer to mending ties with his father, King Charles III, following the resignation of the monarch's senior aide. The news emerged this week that Sir Clive Alderton, the King and Queen Camilla's principal private secretary, will leave his post in May 2027.
Amid this, Kinsey Schofield, a royal commentator, told Page Six exclusively on Tuesday, "Harry may welcome Sir Clive's retirement personally, especially after portraying him so negatively in 'Spare.' But if Harry believes one retirement suddenly clears the path back into the Royal Family, I think he'll be disappointed. The trust deficit is far bigger than any one adviser."
Schofield pushed back on the "narrative" that removing one courtier would magically unlock reconciliation. The expert noted that it also overstates the influence of palace aides and understates the Duke of Sussex's own accountability. "Reconciliation has always depended less on who advises the King and more on whether Harry can convince his family that history won't repeat itself," she explained.
Schofield further argued that the rift stems from fundamental problems that haven't been resolved. They center on trust, confidentiality, and Harry's ongoing public criticism of the monarchy. These issues won't disappear simply because one aide is stepping down. "It begins with rebuilding credibility. That's something only Harry can do, and it takes time, consistency, and discretion," the royal insider suggested.

#prince #schofield #spare

After trying Meta Platforms' (META) AI glasses lineup, Wall Street ****** ysts have turned bullish on the company's hardware ambitions, a possible change of heart considering how much money Meta has lost on Reality Labs and virtual reality (VR). Improved cameras, comfortability, and enhanced audio were the main drivers of the positive reception. Jefferies ****** ysts believe the glasses could become a real new growth driver for the company after testing the Ray-Ban Meta Gen2, Oakley Meta, and Ray-Ban Display. But what caught my attention was not hidden in the product notes — it was in the price tags of $379, $499, and $799, respectively. This pricing points to a long-term strategy designed to generate repeat purchases over years, not a single sale.
Starting with the entry point, the Ray-Ban Meta Gen2 is only voice-first, camera-equipped, and with no display. Next, the Oakley Meta at $499 pushes into a sportier niche at a slightly higher price. Finally, at $799, the Ray-Ban Display with Neural band is Meta's top-of-the-line model — the only one with an actual screen and gesture control. This product lineup clearly shows something that Meta is trying to build on: Pulling customers up the ladder over successive purchases rather than selling them a single product once.
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#product #next #earnings