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  • England call up Gus Atkinson to bolster bowling ranks after India defeat | England v India 2025

    England call up Gus Atkinson to bolster bowling ranks after India defeat | England v India 2025

    England have called up Gus Atkinson for Thursday’s third Test against India as they seek to refresh a bowling group that toiled through 234 overs at Edgbaston in a losing cause.

    Ben Stokes admitted his side’s travails on the way to a humbling 336-run defeat had left them needing to repair both their bodies and their morale, with barely 72 hours in which to do it. “We’re disappointed, but we’ve got three days to turn around, so we need to get over this one just like we got over the enjoyment and the excitement of winning the first game – we need to flip our heads around,” the England captain said.

    Atkinson’s own fitness is not entirely certain, although he should certainly not be fatigued: the 27-year‑old has not played since May, having sustained a hamstring strain during England’s one-off Test against Zimbabwe.

    A tight turnaround before the series resumes at Lord’s – the team will have only two days off, though many plan to play golf together on Tuesday before a single day’s training before the next game – leaves little time for recuperation. India rested their premier bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, in Birmingham, and in the series so far all of England’s frontline seamers have bowled more, and spent considerably longer in the field, than any of their opponents.

    England’s squad for the third Test also includes the two seamers that went unused at Edgbaston: Essex’s Sam Cook, who played his first and so far only game for the side against Zimbabwe, and Jofra Archer, whose appearance for Sussex against Durham last month marked a return to first-class cricket after a four-year absence and is now in line for a first Test cap since February 2021.

    Stokes said: “The efforts we all put in as a bowling unit there, especially the big quicks – they keep charging in but it’s no secret that we have spent some time in the field and bowled some overs in the first two games, and we’ll have to see how everyone pulls up over the next two days. With it being a quick turnaround there probably will be a decision we have to make.”

    Both teams expressed surprise and disappointment in the pitch that was produced at Edgbaston, even if the fact that England’s top four averaged just 12 suggests they did not find it too placid. Stokes said that “as the game got deeper it was pretty obvious it was not playing the way we thought it was going to”, and that “the longer it played out, the more it was suiting the Indian team over our team”.

    The England coach, Brendon McCullum, said the team was flexible with its plans but admitted that the decision at the toss to bowl first had been “slightly wrong”.

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    “I think as the game unfolded we probably looked back on that toss and said: ‘Did we miss an opportunity there?’ We didn’t expect that the wicket would play quite as it did, and hence we probably got it slightly wrong,” he said. “We’re not rigid with our plans, it’s just we thought this pitch might get better to bat on as we went through the five days, but as we saw it didn’t.”

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  • Morgan Wallen’s ‘Problem’ No. 1 for Seventh Week on Billboard 200

    Morgan Wallen’s ‘Problem’ No. 1 for Seventh Week on Billboard 200

    Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem rules the Billboard 200 albums chart (dated July 12) for a seventh consecutive, and total, week. The set earned 173,000 equivalent album units in the United States in the week ending July 3 — down a scant 3% compared to the previous week. The album opened at No. 1 on the May 31 chart.

    With 173,000 units earned, Problem lands the largest total for an album in its seventh week on the chart since Adele’s 25 earned 194,000 in its seventh week nearly a decade ago (on the Jan. 23, 2016-dated chart).

    Also in the top 10 of the latest Billboard 200, Lorde’s Virgin debuts at No. 2, the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack surges 8-3, KATSEYE’s BEAUTIFUL CHAOS bows at No. 4, Playboi Carti’s chart-topping MUSIC vaults 28-8 after its vinyl release and Russ’ W!LD starts at No. 10.

    The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular albums of the week in the U.S. based on multi-metric consumption as measured in equivalent album units, compiled by Luminate. Units comprise album sales, track equivalent albums (TEA) and streaming equivalent albums (SEA). Each unit equals one album sale, or 10 individual tracks sold from an album, or 3,750 ad-supported or 1,250 paid/subscription on-demand official audio and video streams generated by songs from an album. The new July 12, 2025-dated chart will be posted in full on Billboard‘s website on July 8. For all chart news, follow @billboard and @billboardcharts on both X, formerly known as Twitter, and Instagram.

    Of I’m the Problem’s 173,000 equivalent album units earned in the week ending July 3, SEA units comprise 164,000 (down 3%, equaling 215 million on-demand official streams of the set’s songs — it leads Top Streaming Albums for a seventh week), album sales comprise 7,500 (up 2% — it falls 7-11 on Top Album Sales) and TEA units comprise 1,500 (up 6%).

    Lorde achieves her fourth top 10 album on the Billboard 200 as her latest studio project, Virgin, debuts at No. 2. All four of her top 10s have also debuted inside the top five (as Virgin follows Solar Power, with a No. 5 debut and peak, 2021; Melodrama, No. 1, 2017, and Pure Heroine, No. 3, 2013). Virgin bows with 71,000 equivalent album units earned. Of that sum, album sales comprise 42,000 (it debuts at No. 1 on Top Album Sales), SEA units comprise 29,000 (equaling 37.07 million on-demand official streams of the set’s songs — it debuts at No. 6 on Top Streaming Albums) and TEA units comprise a negligible sum.

    Virgin’s first-week sales were aided by its availability across eight vinyl variants (including two signed editions), a standard CD and a digital download. All versions contained the same tracklist. Lorde’s vinyl sales added up to 31,000 — her best week ever on vinyl.

    The album was announced on April 30 and preceded by the Billboard Hot 100-charting track “What Was That,” which debuted and peaked at No. 36 on the May 10-dated chart (her highest charting song since 2017’s “Green Light” hit No. 19). Lorde’s Ultrasound Tour of North America and Europe launches on Sept. 17 in Austin, Texas.

    The KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack surges 8-3 on the Billboard 200 in its second week on the chart — earning 62,000 equivalent album units (up 97%). Of that sum, SEA units comprise 56,000 (up 108%, equaling 77.42 million on-demand official streams of the set’s songs — it jumps 10-2 on Top Streaming Albums), album sales comprise 4,500 (up 31%, it’s pushed down 18-22 on Top Album Sales) and TEA units comprise 1,500 (up 24%).

    The set’s haul of 77.42 million streams for its songs is the largest streaming week for a soundtrack in  nearly two years, since the Barbie soundtrack claimed 79.32 million on the Aug. 19, 2023-dated chart (its third week on the chart).

    With KPop Demon Hunters’ 8-3 climb on the Billboard 200, it becomes the highest-charting soundtrack of 2025, and the highest-charting soundtrack to an animated film since Encanto spent nine weeks at No. 1 in 2022. (Previously among soundtracks in 2025, Wicked reached a No. 4 high in January, after debuting and peaking at No. 2 in December 2024.)

    KPop Demon Hunters premiered on June 20 on Netflix alongside its soundtrack. In the tracking week ending June 29, KPop Demon Hunters jumped 6-2 in its second week on Netflix’s Top 10 Movies in United States chart.

    KATSEYE claims its first top 10 album on the Billboard 200 with the No. 4 debut of its second project, BEAUTIFUL CHAOS. The pop group’s five-song set opens with 44,000 equivalent album units earned. Of that sum, album sales comprise 30,000 (it debuts at No. 2 on Top Album Sales), SEA units comprise 14,000 (equaling 21.36 million on-demand official streams of the set’s songs; it bows at No. 47 on Top Streaming Albums) and TEA units comprise a negligible sum.

    The album’s first-week sales were bolstered by its availability across nine CD variants and four vinyl variants (one signed), all with the same audio but with packaging variations. All contained collectible paper ephemera, some randomized. It was also issued as a standard digital download album for purchase.

    BEAUTIFUL CHAOS was announced on May 7 and the album’s release was preceded by a pair of charting entries on the Hot 100: “Gnarly” (No. 90) and “Gabriela” (No. 94).

    Karol G’s Tropicoqueta falls 3-5 on the Billboard 200 in its second week (40,000 equivalent album units earned; down 29%), Wallen’s chart-topping One Thing at a Time is pushed down 5-6 (nearly 40,000; up 7%) and SZA’s former No. 1 SOS descends 4-7 (39,000; down 17%). Playboi Carti’s former leader MUSIC jumps 28-8 with 35,000 (up 83%), following its release on vinyl (pressed on two variants). The album sold 16,500 copies in the tracking week (up 12,593%), largely from vinyl purchases.

    Sabrina Carpenter’s chart-topping Short n’ Sweet slides 6-9 on the Billboard 200 with 33,000 equivalent album units earned (down 5%).

    Russ closes out the top 10 with the No. 10 debut of his latest album, W!LD, entering at No. 10 with 32,000 equivalent album units earned. The set marks his fourth top 10-charted effort. Of the new album’s 32,000 units, album sales comprise 25,000 (it debuts at No. 3 on Top Album Sales), SEA units comprise 7,000 (equaling 9.15 million on-demand official streams of the set’s songs) and TEA units comprise a negligible sum.

    W!LD was announced on March 18 and preceded by the radio-promoted track “Crazy,” which has reached the top 30 on the Rhythmic Airplay chart. The album’s first-week sales were aided by its availability across three vinyl variants, three CD variants and three cassette variants (some signed), as well as a standard digital download. All contained the same tracklist, and all of the physical editions were exclusively sold via Russ’ official webstore. There was also an expanded edition of the download album, sold via the webstore, that includes narration from the artist.

    Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings. Luminate reviews and authenticates data. In partnership with Billboard, data deemed suspicious or unverifiable is removed, using established criteria, before final chart calculations are made and published.

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  • Titan Could Have An Alien Biosphere – But It Might Be Dog-Sized : ScienceAlert

    Titan Could Have An Alien Biosphere – But It Might Be Dog-Sized : ScienceAlert

    Titan, Saturn’s largest moon, could harbor life in its hidden underground ocean – yet Titan’s entire aquatic biosphere may weigh no more than a miniature poodle, according to new research.

    In disappointing news for alien hunters, the cycle of energy and nutrients in Titan’s hypothetical biosphere may barely be enough to satisfy a single fermenting cell per liter of the moon’s deep ocean, says evolutionary biologist Antonin Affholder from the University of Arizona.

    Tantalizing Titan is unique in the Solar System. Compared to other icy moons, some of which may also harbor life in subsurface oceans, Titan has plentiful organic content, Affholder says.

    Related: New Discovery Crushes Hopes of Finding Alien Life on Titan

    Hydrocarbons on its surface liquify at a frigid -179 degrees Celsius (-290 degrees Fahrenheit), collecting in rivers and pools as large as our own Great Lakes.

    Illustration showing Titan’s distinct layers, modeled on Cassini-Huygens data. (NASA)

    Titan also hides a subsurface water ocean beneath its icy crust. In cross-section, the 5,150-kilometer (3,200-mile) wide Titan may resemble a planetary-scale jawbreaker candy, with five distinct layers, according to Cassini-Huygens data.

    These layers hypothetically begin with a rocky core, then a layer of otherworldly ‘ice-VI’ – an alien ice that only exists at extremely high pressures. Above this sits the salty water ocean. The ocean is sealed by an outer layer of water-ice, which may be about 100 kilometers thick.

    This outer water-ice layer forms Titan’s bedrock, which is continually dusted by organic molecules that fall as raindrops from methane clouds, or settle as solid particles out of the hazy, yellowish atmosphere.

    Titan Could Have An Alien Ocean Biosphere That Weighs No More Than A Small Dog
    Titan’s organics are in constant flux. (NASA/ESA/ CSA/Elizabeth Wheatley (STScI))

    In the upper reaches of the atmosphere, molecules of nitrogen and methane are split apart by UV radiation from the Sun, and then recombine into a variety of heavy organic molecules rich in carbon and oxygen. As they gather on the surface they form tall, dark dunes that resemble mounds of coffee grounds as they fall back to the surface.

    This bounty of organic molecules may seep into Titan’s underground ocean through melt pools formed by meteorite impacts that crack and melt the ice crust. Organic molecules may also drift up into the watery ocean from Titan’s rocky core.

    In the new study, researchers used bioenergetic modeling to ascertain whether these organic molecules could offer the energy to sustain a community of microbes in Titan’s ocean. These microbes could have evolved to produce energy by breaking down glycine, not unlike the class of bacterium Clostridia does here on Earth.

    Titan Could Have An Alien Ocean Biosphere That Weighs No More Than A Small Dog
    A visual summary of organic nutrients seeping into Titan’s subsurface ocean. (Affholder et al., The Planetary Science Journal, 2025)

    Here on Earth, a diverse array of life forms have made use of oxygen as way to conveniently rearrange energetic compounds for growth and energy.

    Deprived of this powerful element, Titan’s microbes could utilize a process of anaerobic respiration similar to one here on Earth known as fermentation.

    Accordingly, the researchers say they chose this “simplest and most remarkable of all biological metabolic processes” because it does not require any speculations on wildly unknown alien metabolisms.

    Fermentation on other ocean worlds could be plausible because it’s a proven strategy on Earth; a ubiquitous and ancient process that now provides Earthlings with culinary favorites like sourdough, yogurt, and beer – yet also food spoilage if left unchecked.

    Additionally, glycine and its precursors are very common throughout the Universe. These molecules are embedded in asteroids, comets, and the clouds of gas and dust that condense into stars and planets.

    However, even though organic molecules like glycine have been enriching Titan’s ocean on geologic timescales, only a piddling portion of this organic inventory may be suitable for microbial consumption.

    This may mean that across Titan’s vast ocean, the overall weight of life could measure “only a few kilograms at most – equivalent to the mass of a small dog,” Affholder explains.

    In other metrics, researchers add that the biosphere would average much “less than 1 cell per kg [2.205 lb] of water over the entire ocean.” Or, the carbon content of a single, approximately 110-pound human.

    With such a Lilliputian population scattered throughout an expansive environment, discovering a living cell would be akin to finding a needle in a haystack – a haystack approximately 800 million miles away.

    This study was published in The Planetary Science Journal.

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  • The Best Dressed Stars of the Week Pulled Off Effortless Summer Style

    The Best Dressed Stars of the Week Pulled Off Effortless Summer Style

    Summer heat waves can be tricky to dress for—but according to the best dressed stars of the week, a simple, easy frock can still shine whatever the season. Just look to A-listers like Scarlet Johansson, Priyanka Chopra, and Keira Knightley, who showed us how it’s all about zeroing in on dresses with effortless and timeless silhouettes. Think: Great prints and interesting cuts, without the fuss.

    Knightley, for one, wore a floral Erdem dress that had just the right amount of drama, thanks to its frayed hemline and asymmetric skirt. Ditto for Serena Williams and her butter-yellow Farm Rio sun dress, which had an oversized flower appliqué at the bust. With these statement touches, the classic designs turned heads—without veering into maximalist territory.

    Preppy style also had a moment this week. At Wimbledon, Olivia Rodrigo swapped her signature punky wardrobe in favor of a red gingham Ralph Lauren shirt dress. These last few days have served as a good lesson in vacation dressing, too. Just look to Saint-Tropez, where Kylie Jenner wore a halter swimsuit-dress by Isabel Marant that was the perfect (and practical) beach vay-kay piece. Because, sure, looking chic at the beach is cute and all—but you also want to wear something that you can jump into the water in immediately.

    Which were your favorite celebrity looks this week? Vote below, and check back on Friday to see who Vogue readers crowned best dressed.

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  • Timberwolves Complete Draft Night Trade – NBA

    Timberwolves Complete Draft Night Trade – NBA

    1. Timberwolves Complete Draft Night Trade  NBA
    2. Wolves Introduce Top Picks  Ingstad Media
    3. 2025 NBA Draft Introductory Press Conference  BVM Sports
    4. Timberwolves’ Joan Beringer, Rocco Zikarsky attend Minnesota Lynx game  Rookie Wire
    5. The Timberwolves’ Rookies Are Excited To Play For The Team  Yahoo Sports

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  • How US Healthcare Policy Threatens Global Vaccine Efforts & Public Health

    How US Healthcare Policy Threatens Global Vaccine Efforts & Public Health

    Nearly 35 US states are grappling with outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases like measles and whooping cough. A recent American Community Media press briefing highlighted concerns from physicians and scientists about the impact of these healthcare challenges on American families and global communities. This article distills the key concerns raised by medical experts, providing a clear understanding of the risks to public health and potential solutions.

    1. **Measles Resurgence Due to Vaccine Skepticism**

    A sudden rise in measles cases, even in educated communities, is linked to a lack of awareness and growing vaccine skepticism. Dr. William Schaffner notes this stems from “not wanting anyone to tell them what to do, a lack of trust in public health, conventional medicine, and the pediatricians who care for them.” This skepticism undermines decades of progress in eradicating the disease.

    2. **Funding Cuts Threaten Healthcare Access**

    Cuts to funding for Medicaid and children’s programs will disproportionately affect economically disadvantaged populations. Experts fear a return to disparities in healthcare access, reversing gains made in eliminating differences based on race, location, ethnicity, and language. These cuts could undo years of progress in equitable healthcare.

    3. **Undermining Scientific Publications Harms Progress**

    Efforts to undermine established scientific journals, such as *The Lancet*, pose a threat to the integrity of scientific research. Dr. Ben Neuman warns that creating alternative scientific journals could degrade science, undermining America’s role as a leader in ideas, products, and services in the scientific field.

    4. **Global Health Policies are Interconnected**

    Changes in American healthcare policy can have far-reaching global consequences, affecting vaccine access and disease control worldwide. Dr. Neuman cautions that factors like money, nationality, and religion should not influence vaccination efforts, as infectious diseases do not discriminate. The interconnected nature of global health requires a unified approach.

    5. **Political Influence on COVID-19 Vaccines**

    The COVID-19 vaccine has become increasingly politicized, leading to mistrust despite endorsements from health ministries and safe administration of millions of doses. This mistrust complicates efforts to control the virus and protect vulnerable populations. “Though ministries of health in America and other countries have reviewed vaccine data, endorsed them, and safely administered millions of doses, it was difficult to comprehend the level of mistrust growing among vaccine skeptics.”

    6. **PEPFAR Cuts Jeopardize HIV Control**

    Funding cuts to PEPFAR could result in up to 100,000 preventable deaths in just one year, with potentially millions of new HIV infections and deaths by 2030. Dr. Jirair Ratevosian emphasizes that antiretroviral therapy (ART) is crucial for suppressing the virus, saving lives, and preventing HIV transmission. Without a 5-year reauthorization path for PEPFAR, ending the program could result in up to 11 million additional new HIV infections and 3 million additional deaths by 2030.

    7. **GAVI Funding Cuts Undermine Global Vaccination**

    As the largest donor to Gavi, the global vaccine program, U.S. funding cuts would undermine international efforts to combat infectious diseases. Dr. Neuman notes that Gavi programs are essential for testing vaccine effectiveness in endemic areas, ensuring both safety and efficacy. “By the time an outbreak of something new gets to the United States, it has passed through many people, and it may actually be too late to do anything about it.”

    8. **New COVID-19 Vaccine Protocols Exclude Vulnerable Groups**

    The new COVID-19 vaccine distribution protocols, focusing only on people 65 and older, exclude vulnerable groups such as healthy children, pregnant individuals, and healthcare workers under 65. Dr. Peter Chin-Hong highlights the particular risk to pregnant people and infants under six months due to their immune system vulnerabilities. “There’s a reason why we’re worried about those two populations in particular,” said Dr.Chin-Hong, “Pregnant people are relatively immune-compromised because your immune system doesn’t want to recognize the growing fetus too much. That puts them at risk for lots of other infections in general, including serious COVID. The second group is those who are under 2 years old, specifically those under 6 months. Their immune system is not mature enough, and they rely on the antibodies going across the placenta from the mother.”

    These insights from medical experts underscore the critical challenges facing American and global healthcare systems. Addressing vaccine skepticism, restoring funding to essential programs, and ensuring equitable vaccine distribution are crucial steps to safeguarding public health. Read the full story at [https://americacommunitymedia.org/2024/06/03/americas-health-at-risk-from-shifting-healthcare-protocols-on-preventable-diseases/](https://americacommunitymedia.org/2024/06/03/americas-health-at-risk-from-shifting-healthcare-protocols-on-preventable-diseases/)

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  • Bayer Leverkusen open football academy in São Paulo

    Bayer Leverkusen open football academy in São Paulo

    With their pre-season training camp officially getting underway in a week’s time, Bayer Leverkusen have announced the opening of their football academy in São Paulo, which will be run by club legend Paulo Sérgio.

    Leverkusen will begin their pre-season training camp in Brazil on July 14 and the opening of the football academy in the home of Joga Bonito is a move aimed at enhancing the club’s links to a country that has provided them with 20 Bundesliga representatives over the years.

    The project, based in south São Paulo, is now the first ever Bundesliga academy established in Brazil. Leverkusen are aiming to involve aspiring footballers from the ages of five to 15 as they look to also bring German culture closer to Brazilian culture – and make an impact beyond football.

    Sérgio, who played for the club between 1993 and 1997, is Leverkusen’s all-time top scorer from Brazil, and has described the academy’s opening as “one of the happiest moments” of his life.

    He said: “After the World Cup, this is one of the happiest moments of my life. Bayer Leverkusen’s presence in Brazil is an achievement that represents motivation and personal satisfaction, the result of years of dedication to strengthening this bridge between the two countries.

    “Our aim is to bring cultures closer together, apply German methodology and grow together. I want to give back to Brazilians everything that the Germans have done for me and my family.”

    All the coaches working under Sérgio at the academy have completed training programmes and will continue to receive further training as they coordinate with the main technical staff based in Leverkusen. – Bayer Leverkusen

    Sérgio’s son, Luiz Felipe, who has been appointed technical director of the academy, has stressed that the idea for the project has “always been beyond football,” adding, “it is also a social project.”

    The academy will reserve 10 per cent of the spots available for children and youths from vulnerable households, with these applicants to receive football boots, uniforms and the opportunities to train under high-quality coaches.

    Other legends, including Zé Roberto, Zé Elias as well as current player Arthur were all part of the academy’s opening as well.

    Zé Roberto, who played for the Werkself 113 times in his career, was pleased to be at the opening and said: “I’m very happy to relive this story, I was very happy at Bayer, playing in important finals, like the Champions League. Today, I see that the project is still going strong with many children involved.”

    Leverkusen begin their pre-season preparations on July 7 at the BayArena, one week ahead of the start of their camp in Brazil.

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  • Tour de France Daily | Stage 2 | Neilson Powless rallies in hectic finale

    Tour de France Daily | Stage 2 | Neilson Powless rallies in hectic finale

    Racing

    Neilson contests the finish with the lead group

    July 6, 2025

    Going into the final kilometers of stage 2 of the 2025 Tour de France, Neilson Powless was in the game.

    The American scraped his way back to the front group after a minor crash in the last hour of the race. He was looking for his chance to attack, but never got the right opportunity.

    All day, Neilson and his EF Education-EasyPost teammates fought to stay at the front of the pack. At 209.1 kilometers, plus neutral, stage 2 was the longest race of the 2025 Tour. The course took the race across the fields of northern France, from Lauwin-Planque to Boulogne-sur-Mer, with three sharp climbs concentrated in the last 25 kilometers of the stage, before a final ramp up to the finish line.

    It was belting rain from the start and our guys had to keep their wits about them to avoid crashes and make sure they didn’t miss any splits. The skies cleared, as the finish neared and the racing heated up. Our riders did a great job of keeping at the front, lining up at the lead of the peloton going into the final climbs.

    After crossing wheels with the rider in front of him on the third to last hill, Neilson jumped straight back onto his bike and into the action. The speed was just too high to try to break away before the finish, so he sprinted in with the front group.

    Monday’s third stage will take us from Valenciennes to Dunkerque. Before we race again, read our squad’s thoughts from the finish of stage 2 of the Tour de France.

    Neilson Powless

    The start was wet, but a lot more relaxed than yesterday, which was a nice change of pace, but I think everyone was just saving it all up until the last 70 kilometers, because the last 70 kilometers were just gridlock. It was crazy. Trying to take one position felt like the biggest battle of your life.

    There were quite a few crashes because of that, but luckily everyone from our team was all right. I touched the ground once, but luckily it wasn’t too serious. I had to use a bit of energy to come back. I actually thought my race might be over, because it happened at one of the key moments towards the end of the third to last climb. A rider went into a rider in front of me, and I didn’t really have anywhere to go.

    I saw the group riding away and I thought my race was done, but luckily they didn’t press on too hard over the top of the climb, because there were still about 15 kilometers to the final two ramps. I was able to come back and try to position myself for the final climbs.

    Luckily, I had pretty good legs, and I was able to make it up there in the front group. It was just a bit too quick all the way to the finish. I didn’t really have too much confidence in my sprint, knowing Van der Poel was still there, so I knew the only opportunity to win was going to be to go off the front, but I could see that anyone who tried only got about 20 meters. That was a bummer. I’m happy with the way I felt, but disappointed in the result.

    Ben Healy

    I think everyone got lulled into a false sense of security. To be honest, the first hundred kilometers were pretty chill. And then, man, from that intermediate sprint, it was more stressful than yesterday. Every ten seconds, we were braking, sprinting. Everyone was shouting. Neilson got in the fight in the end. It was a good day and good fun.

    Alex Baudin

    I was really nervous again the whole day. We had to work on the reflexes today! We had to brake so many times. It was stressful in the finale. It really, really heated up. We did a good job to get the boys in a good position. We did our best.

    Sports director, Charly Wegelius

    It played out more or less as we expected. The guys did a very, very good job positioning themselves for the left turn into the final series of climbs.

    Neilson did well to make it into the first group. We were looking for a chance for him to move away before the final climb, but as you saw with the other riders who attempted it, the speed was so high that they could never build an advantage. And, unfortunately, he basically just finished in the group there at the end and was unable to really make an impact.

    Having numbers there is always helpful and hopefully when the race gets a little bit more selective and there’s a bit less control from teams blocking the road and keeping things nailed down, we’ll be able to transform our strength in numbers into actual action. You don’t get to the front of the race in those numbers if you don’t have the legs, so that’s cause for optimism.

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  • Prime Day iPad Deals 2025

    Prime Day iPad Deals 2025

    Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner, but some of the best Prime Day iPad deals are already live—so there’s no need to wait to start shopping. Our editors have been sifting through early Prime Day offers and found steep discounts on a variety of iPads. For example, you can save up to 17% on the Apple iPad (9th Generation) Wi-Fi 256GB or 14% on the Apple iPad (10th Generation) Wi-Fi 64GB.

    There are also deals on high-performance iPads built for remote workers, like theApple iPad Pro (13-Inch) Wi-Fi 1TB, which is currently 9% off. We don’t expect prices to drop on iPads again until Cyber Week in November, so if you see something that catches your eye, we recommend grabbing it now. Below, you’ll find all the best offers worth browsing.

    Best Prime Day iPad Deal At A Glance

    All The Best Prime Day iPad Deals

    • Apple iPad Air 11-Inch M3 Wi-Fi 128GB: Now $499, Was $599 (17% Off)
    • Apple iPad Air 13-Inch M3 Wi-Fi 128GB: Now $699, Was $799 (13% Off)
    • Apple iPad Air 13-Inch M3 Wi-Fi + Cellular 128GB: Now $849, Was $949 (11% Off)
    • Apple iPad Pro 13-Inch M4 Wi-Fi 256GB: Now $1,099, Was $1,299 (15% Off)
    • Apple iPad Mini (6th Generation) Wi-Fi 64GB: Now $454, Was $499 (9% Off)
    • Apple iPad Pro (11-Inch) Wi-Fi 512GB: Now $1,097, Was $1,199 (9% Off)
    • Apple iPad Pro (13-Inch) Wi-Fi 1TB: Now $1,914, Was $2,099 (9% Off)

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  • Cameron Norrie sinks Jarry in five-set Wimbledon epic to set up Alcaraz quarter-final | Wimbledon 2025

    Cameron Norrie sinks Jarry in five-set Wimbledon epic to set up Alcaraz quarter-final | Wimbledon 2025

    Cameron Norrie was desperately fighting for his survival by the final set of an agonising duel over four hours and 27 minutes on his beloved No 1 Court. As he watched ace after ace fly past him from one of the world’s most destructive servers, Norrie’s momentum had disappeared along with his two-set lead and match point.

    The Briton has been on a purposeful journey over the past few years and, after enduring one of the most difficult periods of his career, he has rebounded with even greater courage and self-belief. He drew upon those qualities in the final moments of one of the most significant wins of his career as he held his nerve to close out a 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-7 (7), 6-7 (5), 6-3 win over the qualifier Nicolás Jarry.

    The victory marks Norrie’s ­second grand slam quarter-final, having reached his first en route to the semi-finals at the All England Club in 2022. Despite the greater ­attention that other players receive, he is again the last British player standing at Wimbledon.

    After spending such a long time watching his lead shrink against an opponent who fired down 46 aces, Norrie dragged himself over the line, using his supreme competitive spirit and composure to hold on.

    Next he will face Carlos Alcaraz, the two-time defending champion and second seed, after he defeated the 14th seed Andrey Rublev 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4, on Tuesday. The recent trajectory of Norrie’s career has been fascinating. Having already been struggling with his form in 2024, a left biceps injury compounded his misery.

    From his career high ranking of No 8, he fell as low as 91st in May. Norrie is an extremely ambitious person and at his lowest point, as he compared his frustrating level to his form when he reached the top 10, he was weighed down by his own expectations.

    He has found his way by focusing solely on his enjoyment of the sport, finding happiness and satisfaction in every single workout, practice and match, regardless of the result. Now, on the biggest stages, his results are also a source of joy again.

    This was always likely to be a ­significant challenge. Having climbed as high as No 16 last year, Jarry has fallen to a ranking of No 143 in large part due to a severe case of ­vestibular neuritis, an ear condition that has affected his balance, perception and vision, leading to spells of dizziness. The Chilean stands at 6ft 7in and at its best, his serve is untouchable.

    As Jarry fired down aces at will, shutting his opponent out of his service games for much of the match, Norrie took care of his own service games brilliantly, winning all 25 and courageously saving all eight break points he faced throughout the match. The pair would combine to work through 38 consecutive service holds in the match.

    Jarry remonstrates with Norrie after becoming upset with his cheering after winning points. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian

    After establishing a two-set lead, Norrie held a match point on his serve in the third set tie-break at 6-5, but Jarry took the racket out of Norrie’s hand with his relentless attack and serving as he forced a fourth set.

    More than an hour later, Jarry’s flawless serving performance and bold, relentless aggression allowed him to force a fifth set in another tie-break. As Norrie desperately tried to land returns, to chase down every ball and offer his opponent no free points, he was rewarded for his doggedness as the Chilean opened the set with a poor service game, allowing the Briton to seal the decisive break.

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    Norrie brilliantly held on to his serve throughout the final set, ­saving three break points as he closed out a monumental win that further ­re-establishes him at the top of the men’s game.

    As Norrie sealed the match with a running forehand passing shot, a grand slam quarter-finalist once more, he tossed his racket into the air and rolled on the grass in glee.

    “Honestly, I don’t know. I think credit to Nico, he did an unbelievable job staying with me,” said ­Norrie. “He played better than me in both tie-breaks. I didn’t want to let his gamestyle bother me so I just kept fighting.”

    The shifting scoreline was not the only source of drama on No 1 court. Jarry had complained to the umpire Eva Asderaki about Norrie’s ball bouncing between first and second serves. Then, as they convened for the handshake, Jarry expressed his displeasure with Norrie’s tendency to cheer loudly after almost every successful point.

    Although their extended discussion prompted boos from the crowd, Norrie and Jarry eventually shook hands and the Briton applauded his beaten foe as Jarry departed: “He said I was a little bit vocal and I think: ‘That’s my energy,’” Norrie said. “I just said: ‘Man, you competed so well, you hung in there so well.’ It was an amazing, competitive match and I loved it.”

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