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  • Premier League chief Richard Masters says no plans for matches abroad

    Premier League chief Richard Masters says no plans for matches abroad

    According to Transfermarkt, Premier League clubs have spent more than £2bn during this transfer window compared with the £740m spent by the second highest-spending league, Italy’s Serie A, and the third-placed German Bundesliga’s total of £520m.

    Transfermarkt has Liverpool as the top flight’s highest spenders so far, with more than £250m worth of signings, including Germany midfielder Florian Wirtz in the summer’s biggest deal so far – an initial £100m.

    Chelsea have also paid out nearly £250m, while Manchester United have brought in forwards Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha for a combined initial fee of about £194m.

    However, in terms of net spend, United have the biggest outlay, followed by Arsenal, Manchester City, Sunderland, Tottenham and Liverpool.

    “I think investment in squads is generally a good thing so long as everyone stays within the rules,” said Masters.

    “Squads will be strengthened and that adds to the competitive element. It’s a brilliant mix of the best stars from around the world and homegrown talent.

    “We’re at the start of a new commercial term… and usually you get a spike in spending [with that].”

    Everton recently became the third Premier League team, after Chelsea and Aston Villa, to sell their women’s team to the parent company which owns the club.

    The move improves their compliance with the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability rules, which allow clubs to post losses of £105m over a three-year reporting cycle.

    “Ultimately, I have to be [comfortable with clubs doing that], the rules permit it,” said Masters.

    “We have had lots of debates around our table about whether to change them and we decided not to, so whether I like it or not that debate has been had and we move forward.”

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  • First U.S. Home Cervical Cancer Test Kit Launched – Inside Precision Medicine

    1. First U.S. Home Cervical Cancer Test Kit Launched  Inside Precision Medicine
    2. Jeff Andrews, MD, FRCSC, discusses BD’s new HPV self-collection device  Contemporary OB/GYN
    3. The First At-Home Cervical Cancer Screening Wand Is Now Available. This Is How It Works and Who Can Use It  CNET
    4. BD Aims To Save Lives By Empowering Women With Choice And Access To Cervical Cancer Screening Self-Collected At Home  Menafn
    5. Following FDA Announcement, Teal Health’s Teal Wand™ for At-Home Cervical Cancer Screening is Now Available, Starting in California  Morningstar

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  • SEC Chairman Atkins Announces “Project Crypto” – A New Era for Digital Asset Regulation in the United States

    SEC Chairman Atkins Announces “Project Crypto” – A New Era for Digital Asset Regulation in the United States

    The Speech, delivered the day after the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets released the report titled “Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology” (the “PWG Report”), outlines the SEC’s commitment to regulatory clarity, innovation, and market competition, and signals a significant shift in the agency’s approach to digital asset oversight1.  Atkins referred to the PWG Report as “the blueprint to make America first in blockchain and crypto technology” and noted that Project Crypto is designed to implement the recommendations in the PWG Report and to support President Trump’s vision of making the United States the “crypto capital of the world.” 

    Atkins declared that most crypto assets are not securities, marking a clear break from the prior administration’s expansive jurisdictional stance and signaling a narrower application of securities laws to digital assets. Atkins, rejecting the prior administration’s “regulation-by-enforcement” approach, also noted that he had directed the SEC staff to:

    • Draft clear and simple rules for public notice and comment on crypto asset distributions, custody, and trading.
    • Work with the SEC Crypto Task Force , led by Commissioner Hester Peirce, to swiftly implement the PWG’s recommendations.
    • Consider using interpretative, exemptive and other authorities to make sure that antiquated rules do not impede innovation and entrepreneurship in the United States.

    In his Speech, Atkins highlighted the five key initiatives of Project Crypto, which are summarized below.

    Summary of Key Initiatives of Project Crypto

    1. Establishing A Clear Regulatory Framework for Crypto Asset Distributions in the United States

    • In line with the PWG Report, Project Crypto will drive a Commission-wide effort to establish a regulatory framework for distributions of crypto assets in the United States.
    • The SEC will develop and publish clear guidelines to help market participants determine whether a crypto asset is a security, commodity, stablecoin, or other type of digital asset.
    • The SEC will work to ensure that being classified as a security is not a deterrent to innovation, but rather a flexible framework for product design and investor participation.
    • Atkins emphasized the need for “bright-line rules” and “purpose-fit disclosures, exemptions, and safe harbors” for security tokens, including for initial coin offerings (ICOs), airdrops, and network rewards. These may take the form of new exemptions or a time-limited safe harbor for pre-functional tokens, easing compliance for early-stage projects.
    • This initiative aims to reshore crypto businesses that previously left the United States due to regulatory uncertainty and enforcement-driven approaches.

    2. Ensuring Freedom of Choice Among Custodians and Trading Venues

    • The SEC will ensure that market participants have maximum choice in how and where they custody and trade crypto assets, through possible exemptive or other relief, in addition to changes to the rules themselves.
    • Atkins reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to protecting the right of Americans to self-custody their digital assets, calling it a “core American value.”
    • The SEC will carry out the PWG Report’s recommendation to modernize custody requirements for registered intermediaries and facilitate a competitive market for custodial service providers.

    3. Embracing Market Competition and Facilitating “Super-Apps”

    • Project Crypto envisions a regulatory environment where trading venues and intermediaries could offer a broad range of digital asset services and products—including both securities and non-securities products—under a single, efficient licensing structure (referred to as “super-apps”).
    • Per the PWG’s recommendations, the SEC will pursue frameworks that allow “super-apps” to operate, enabling side-by-side trading of security and non-security digital assets, and reducing duplicative regulatory burdens.
    • As suggested by the PWG, the agency will coordinate with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the “CFTC”)  and other regulators to maximize market competition and liquidity, reduce the need for duplicative regulation, and foster inter-agency efficiency.

    4. Supporting On-Chain Innovation and Decentralized Finance (DeFi)

    • The SEC will create regulatory space for both intermediated and disintermediated (decentralized) on-chain software systems, including DeFi protocols and automated market makers.
    • The SEC will distinguish between pure software publishers and intermediaries, and will develop rational, workable rules for systems operating on-chain.
    • The Commission will explore amendments to existing rules, such as Regulation NMS, to accommodate on-chain trading of tokenized securities. The SEC Staff has also been directed to consider relief to facilitate tokenization of traditional assets such as equities and debt instruments, to encourage such offerings onshore.

    5. Innovation Exemptions and Commercial Viability

    • The SEC is exploring the creation of an “innovation exemption” to allow registrants and non-registrants to quickly bring new business models and technologies to market, subject to principles-based conditions.
    • The focus will be on commercial viability, ensuring that regulatory requirements do not stifle innovation or drive businesses offshore. 

    Implications for Market Participants

    Project Crypto represents a significant shift in the SEC’s approach to digital asset regulation, with a strong emphasis on regulatory clarity, innovation, and market competition. Market participants—including issuers, trading platforms, custodians, and investors—should closely monitor forthcoming SEC proposals and consider engaging in the public comment process. The SEC is expected to outline proposed rulemakings in the near term, and may use interpretive or exemptive relief in the interim. This creates a window for proactive engagement to shape the rules. Market participants should also consider engaging directly with the Crypto Task Force.  Moreover, the initiatives outlined in the Speech are likely to create new opportunities for capital formation, product development, and market entry, while also raising important questions about compliance, risk management, and operational readiness in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. For example, custodial arrangements, DeFi participation, and cross-border operating structures may need to be re-evaluated to align with the new framework and capitalize on potential reshoring incentives.  While technical registration cases may recede, fraud, cybersecurity breaches, and market-manipulation enforcement will remain active priorities. Accordingly, market participants should also consider reviewing business structures, products, and compliance programs to best position themselves for this new regulatory framework.

    Conclusion

    Chairman Atkins’ Project Crypto speech marks the beginning of a new era for digital asset regulation in the United States. By embracing on-chain markets, supporting innovation, and providing clear rules of the road, the SEC aims to cement America’s leadership in the global digital finance revolution. Market participants should prepare for a more dynamic, competitive, and innovation-friendly regulatory environment and be ready to seize the opportunities it presents. 

    Please contact any member of our Fintech & Digital Assets team with questions concerning the Speech or its potential impact on your operations.

     

     

     

     

    1 For further analysis of the PWG Report, please see our prior article “Key takeaways from the White House digital assets report, a strategic framework for U.S. digital asset policy” available at: https://www.aoshearman.com/en/insights/ao-shearman-on-fintech-and-digital-assets/key-takeaways-from-the-white-house-digital-assets-report. 
     

     

     

     

    2 The SEC launched the Crypto Task Force led by Commissioner Hester Peirce on January 21, 2025 and have clarified the extent of its regulatory jurisdiction over various digital asset products and services (for more information, see our prior articles on meme coins, stablecoins and staking: “Implications of the SEC’s stance that meme coins are not securities” available at: https://www.aoshearman.com/en/insights/ao-shearman-on-fintech-and-digital-assets/implications-of-the-secs-stance-that-meme-coins-are-not-securities; “SEC staff takes a position on the security status of USD-backed stablecoins” available at: https://www.aoshearman.com/en/insights/ao-shearman-on-fintech-and-digital-assets/sec-staff-takes-a-position-on-the-security-status-of-usd-backed-stablecoins; “SEC staff takes a position on the securities status of protocol staking activities” available at: https://www.aoshearman.com/en/insights/ao-shearman-on-fintech-and-digital-assets/sec-staff-takes-a-position-on-the-securities-status-of-protocol-staking-activities.)

     

     

    3 On August 4, 2025, CFTC Acting Chairman Caroline Pham announced the launch of an initiative for trading spot crypto asset contracts that are listed on a CFTC-registered futures exchange. In this announcement, Pham stated that “the CFTC is full speed ahead on enabling immediate trading of digital assets at the federal level in coordination with the SEC’s Project Crypto.” This initiative is the first initiative in the CFTC’s “crypto sprint,” announced by Pham on August 1, 2025, to start implementation of the recommendations in the PWG Report.

     

     

    4 On August 1, 2025, the SEC announced that its Crypto Task Force will host a series of roundtables across the country to provide opportunities for additional stakeholders to meet with Commissioner Hester Peirce, who leads the Crypto Task Force. The task force is particularly interested in hearing from representatives of crypto-related projects that have ten or fewer employees and are less than two years old.

     

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  • HFSA and ASPC Release Statement on Shifting to Prevention in Heart Failure

    HFSA and ASPC Release Statement on Shifting to Prevention in Heart Failure

    Anuradha Lala, MD | Image Credit: Mount Sinai

    On August 13, 2025, the Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA) and the American Society for Preventive Cardiology (ASPC) released a joint statement calling for a shift in how clinicians approach heart failure (HF) treatment, prioritizing prevention and risk identification rather than accepting it as an inevitable outcome.

    Published in the Journal of Cardiac Failure (JCF) and the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology, the statement, titled “The Continuum of Prevention and Heart Failure in Cardiovascular Medicine,” presents a framework of potential preventive strategies across the various stages of heart failure, independent of ejection fraction. It also includes secondary prevention strategies in patients with established diseases and tertiary strategies in those with advanced therapies like heart transplants.1

    “Prevention in heart failure isn’t a phase—it’s a mindset,” said lead author Anuradha Lala, MD, from the Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital. “It applies not only before the onset of disease but continues after diagnosis and even following heart replacement therapy. At every stage, prevention ensures we care for the whole person, not just the failing heart.”1

    In addition to detailing comorbidities and potential compounding risk factors, the statement calls for clinicians to take a more active role in identifying and preventing HF, highlighting critical drivers of the pathophysiologic cascade such as inflammation. The authors established a series of frameworks for identifying and measuring risk in patients, such as the cardio-kidney metabolic syndrome framework highlighting the interconnectedness of organ systems and the systemic nature of cardiovascular health.2

    The publication also presents a series of preventive factors for lifelong HF control. Lifestyle changes such as quality sleep, balanced nutrition, regular exercise, weight management, and control of blood pressure, cholesterol, and glycemia, are highlighted throughout. The authors also noted these factors are critical in patients even without HF, across primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention strategies.2

    Other risk factors, such as hypertension, diabetes, and obesity, as well as sex-specific, genetic, environmental, and social determinants of health, are emphasized throughout. Additionally, the release supports the implementation of AI-based models to improve early detection and risk stratification.2

    “The implementation of AI carries the potential to improve the prevention and prediction of HF on multiple fronts, such as early and enhanced diagnosis, improved risk prediction, and remote monitoring and management,” Lala and colleagues wrote in the statement. “AI-based models for HF diagnosis, for example, include using the combination of ECG, echocardiogram, and electronic health data.”2

    The statement also highlights wearable technology, such as smartwatches and patch monitors, which often engage individuals in their own healthcare by providing actionable insights directly without clinician involvement. Wearables designed specifically for HF may also improve outcomes for certain groups.2

    Ultimately, the statement breaks down 4 primary components of heart failure prevention: early risk identification, holistic care, proven therapies, and system-wide change. All 4 are important steps on the road to a more proactive approach.1

    The statement ends with a call for clinicians to collaborate between disciplines and to embrace technological and scientific innovation. A prevention-based mindset is critical to heart health, contradicting the historically fatalistic view of HF.2

    “This is a wake-up call for the field,” said Martha Gulati, MD, MS, co-lead author. “We need to break down silos between preventive cardiology and heart failure care and create seamless strategies to identify and manage risk earlier. This needs to be a part of cardiovascular disease prevention.”1

    References
    1. Heart Failure Society of America. Heart Failure Society of America and American Society for Preventive Cardiology Joint Statement Calls for a Shift in Heart Failure Prevention and Care. August 13, 2025. Accessed August 13, 2025. https://www.hfsa.org/heart-failure-society-america-and-american-society-preventive-cardiology-joint-statement-calls-0
    2. Lala A, Beavers C, Blumer V, et al. The Continuum of Prevention and Heart Failure in Cardiovascular Medicine: A Joint Scientific Statement from the Heart Failure Society of America and The American Society for Preventive Cardiology. Journal of Cardiac Failure. 10.1016/j.cardfail.2025.06.013

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  • New mouse model reveals key role of osteocytes in osteogenesis imperfecta

    New mouse model reveals key role of osteocytes in osteogenesis imperfecta

    Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) refers to a group of rare genetic bone disorders that results in the formation of fragile bones. In patients with OI, the matrix that makes up the bone has been found to be abnormal, leading to an increased risk of fractures. Genetic mutations affecting collagen matrix protein biosynthesis in osteoblasts, or bone-forming cells, have been implicated in OI. However, the role of osteocytes-mature bone cells derived from osteoblasts-in OI pathogenesis remains unclear.

    Specificity protein 7 (Sp7), encoded by Sp7 gene is an important transcription factor that regulates the formation of healthy bones. Recent studies in patients with OI have revealed that rare SP7 mutations, such as the substitution of arginine with cysteine (R316C), can result in lower number of osteocytes or abnormal osteocyte morphology within bone tissue.

    To shed light on the underlying mechanisms involved in OI, caused by Sp7 R316C mutation, a team of researchers led by Dr. Jialiang S. Wang from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, USA and Dr. Marc N. Wein from the Endocrine Unit of Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, USA has conducted an in-depth study using a novel mouse model. In their study, they developed a genetically modified mouse model containing the Sp7 R342C mutation (the arginine amino acid is located at position 342 in mice). Their research findings were published online on July 19, 2025 in Volume 13 of the journal Bone Research.

    Initially, the scientists employed an advanced gene editing technique called iGONAD to generate mice with the Sp7R342C mutation. Examination of the femur bone of mutant mice via micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) revealed reduced bone mineral density, a lower trabecular bone volume fraction, and increased cortical porosity-pores or channels in the outer layer of the bone. “These findings are consistent with skeletal phenotypes observed in patients with homozygous Sp7 R316C mutation,” says Dr. Wang, explaining the advantages of using this mutant mouse model for studying OI.

    Subsequently, the research team delved into the bone-remodeling process in Sp7R342C mice. Bone remodeling typically involves the degradation of mature and mineralized bone tissue by osteoclasts (special cells that dissolve damaged and old bone tissue) followed by formation of new bone matrix by osteoblasts. Interestingly, in mice with the Sp7R342C mutation, an abnormal bone-remodeling process with increased intracortical bone resorption and formation was observed.

    Furthermore, the number of osteocyte dendrites-elongated structures that help in regulation of bone remodeling-was reduced in the mutant mice. Additional genomic analysis of cells obtained from the outer layer of the humerus bone revealed that tumor necrosis factor superfamily member 11 (Tnfsf11) gene, important for osteoclast formation and bone-resorption activity, was highly expressed in mutant mice. Alarmingly, apoptosis (programmed cell death) of osteocytes was elevated in these mutant mice.

    The scientists then turned their attention to ribonucleic acid sequencing (RNA-seq) to identify the specific genes that were dysregulated by the R342C mutation. Comprehensive RNA-seq analysis of bone cells isolated from the humerus of female mutant mice showed that 1,079 genes were up-regulated and 920 genes were down-regulated. Notably, 22 osteocyte-related genes were dysregulated in the mutant mice.

    Finally, to clarify the relationship between osteocyte dendrite defects and abnormal bone resorption in Sp7R342C mice, the researchers injected mutant mice with osteoprotegerin-Fc (OPG-Fc). Sharing further details about the study, Dr. Wein says, “It is not known whether osteocyte morphology defects and apoptosis drive bone resorption, or whether increased osteoclast activity drives osteocyte morphology defects”. Following treatment with OPG-Fc to inhibit the bone-resorption process, cortical porosity was reduced in mutant mice, but the osteocyte dendrite defects could not be repaired.

    In summary, the development of this mutant mouse model to study OI provides an experimental platform to investigate the molecular mechanisms involved in bone defects and can help facilitate the discovery of novel therapeutic approaches for treating bone disorders.

    Source:

    Journal reference:

    Wang, J. S., et al. (2025) Osteoclast-independent osteocyte dendrite defects in mice bearing the osteogenesis imperfecta-causing Sp7 R342C mutation. Bone Research. doi.org/10.1038/s41413-025-00440-1.

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  • The HP OmniBook 5 laptop offers 34 hours of battery life – and it’s 60% off today only

    The HP OmniBook 5 laptop offers 34 hours of battery life – and it’s 60% off today only

    Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET

    Whether you’re looking for a replacement laptop for web browsing and streaming or your high school or college-aged kids need a decent (and affordable) PC for class, the HP OmniBook 5 offers plenty of power and performance to handle everything from spreadsheets and Netflix to video calls and virtual classes. And right now when you buy directly from HP, you can save 60%, bringing the price to just $400. But you’ll have to hurry if you want to take advantage of this deal — it ends at midnight tonight.

    Also: The best HP laptops you can buy

    This laptop is built with an Intel Core i5-1334U processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. While it won’t blow you away with performance or processing power, it has plenty of juice to handle casual home use, typical office work, or classroom assignments. While the RAM is hardwired into the laptop and unable to be upgraded, you can drop in a bigger SSD or pick up an external storage drive to offload photos, videos, and large documents to free up space on the integrated drive. And with the older 13th-gen Intel Core CPU, you won’t have to worry about disabling any integrated AI apps or programs (which is great news for anyone looking to avoid integrating CoPilot into their device ecosystem).

    Read more: This HP OmniBook finally sold me on the 2-in-1 laptop design

    The 16-inch screen gives you 1920 x 1200 resolution, while an anti-glare coating helps improve visibility in harsh overhead or natural lighting. You’ll also get rich, full audio with DTS:X Ultra sound processing and HP’s Audio Boost technology so you can enjoy streaming music and movies as well as clearly hear speakers during virtual classes or work calls. 

    Where this laptop really shines is with its battery life. On a full charge, you’ll get up to 34 hours of use. This means you can work and stream for about a day and a half before you need to worry about topping up your battery. And when you do need to plug in, the HP OmniBook 5 supports fast charging, giving you about 50% battery in just 30 minutes. This is perfect for students and office workers who forgot to charge overnight and need to quickly top up before class or an important meeting.

    Looking for the next best product? Get expert reviews and editor favorites with ZDNET Recommends.

    How I rated this deal 

    While this configuration for the HP OmniBook 5 isn’t the most robust on offer, it still has plenty of processing power and storage space for casual home use, typical office work, and even students. With a 512GB SSD storage drive, 13th-generation Intel Core i5 processor, and a 16-inch display, you’ll be able to tackle everything from spreadsheets to virtual classes. And with a 60% discount, it’s an incredible value on a laptop from a trusted brand like HP. That’s why I gave it a 5/5 Editor’s Choice rating.

    HP is running a limited flash sale on the OmniBook 5, offering 60% off until midnight on Aug. 13, 2025. However, the deal may end earlier if HP sells out of units.

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  • The Xbox app for Windows on Arm will soon let you download games

    The Xbox app for Windows on Arm will soon let you download games

    Microsoft is adding the ability to download ARM64 compatible games to its Xbox app for Windows on Arm. Windows Insiders can now test a new update to the Xbox app that lets them install games locally, instead of having to rely on Xbox Cloud Gaming.

    Currently, the Xbox app on devices like the Qualcomm-powered Surface Pro 12 will only let you play cloud games from Microsoft’s Xbox Cloud Gaming service. This new Xbox update will mean some ARM64 games from PC Game Pass or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will be available on Qualcomm-powered devices for the first time.

    Microsoft says its Windows and Xbox teams are working together on this Xbox app effort to ensure it has compatibility across the Game Pass catalog, and it’s also “developing new features that will enable more games to be played on Arm-based Windows 11 PCs in the coming months.”

    Microsoft originally released an ARM64 version of its Xbox app in 2022, but there weren’t enough games natively compiled for Windows on Arm. These days you can just check the Windows on Arm ready site to see which games run well.

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  • The Best Loafers for Women to Invest In

    The Best Loafers for Women to Invest In

    Whether paired with jeans, skirts, tailored trousers, or dresses, the best loafers for women transcend trends, working with just about everything in your wardrobe year-round. As we move from summer into early fall, they’re the perfect match for pre-fall staples—think crisp shirting, lightweight outerwear, and classic denim.

    On Miu Miu’s Fall 2025 runway, a sleeker take on the preppy staple stole the spotlight: the smooth penny loafer. It retains the shape of its traditional namesake but swaps in a streamlined, minimalist shaft. Also in the mix for fall? Warm suede finishes, supple leather styles, and heeled versions that pair beautifully with a midi skirt or dress. With transitional outfits in mind, there’s no better time to embrace the loafer’s versatility. Read on for Vogue’s edit of the best pairs to wear now.

    Vogue’s Guide to the Best Loafers for Women

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    Classic Penny Loafers

    Classic penny loafers are a no-brainer investment that work with everything from denim to tailoring, and only get better with wear. You’ll find great options from heritage shoe makers, like Church’s and G.H. Bass, and fashion brands alike.

    Church’s

    Pembrey W leather loafers

    Smooth Penny Loafers

    The newest twist on this preppy icon comes courtesy of Prada and Miu Miu, where sleek, unstitched shafts walked the runways. The smooth loafer is streamlined enough to feel modern, but still grounded in tradition.

    Everlane

    leather day driver loafers

    Suede Loafers

    Slightly softer and slightly more luxe, suede loafers bring texture and warmth to any fall palette, and compliment a wide range of outfits (and personal styles). They’re more delicate than their leahter counterparts, so coat them in a protective spray if you plan to wear them in the rain.

    ATP Atelier

    Airola walnut suede flats

    Soft Loafers

    Supple, glove-like leather from brands like Khaite, The Row, and Jamie Haller make loafers feel more like decadent slippers.

    Massimo Dutti

    brushed leather mule loafers

    Bougeotte

    flaneur suede penny loafers

    Boat Loafers

    Since their entry into the fashion category at Miu Miu, boat-shoe style loafers have continued to make a splash. They lend an insouciant, off-duty edge to classic fall looks.

    Aritzia

    x Sperry authentic boat shoes

    Patent Loafers

    High-shine patent loafers offer a more fashion-forward spin on the classic style. They’re perfect for adding interest to a minimal look or emphasizing an eye-catching ensemble.

    Dries Van Noten

    patent crinkled-leather loafers

    Jil Sander

    crinkled glossed-leather loafers

    Loewe

    Campo croc-effect leather loafers

    Heeled Loafers

    A slight lift, whether block-heeled or a little higher, takes the loafer from day to night without sacrificing its grounded sensibility.

    Church’s

    Prudence glossed-leather loafers

    3.1 Phillip Lim

    Nadia heeled loafers 35mm

    Burberry

    leather cadet heeled loafers

    Bottega Veneta

    Astaire knot bit loafer pumps

    Gucci

    loafer pump with horsebit

    Driving Shoes

    The quintessential driving style includes flexible, rubber-pebbled soles built for the pedal, but they’re just as chic off-road with cropped denim or a classic trouser.

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  • When India and Australia played cricket in Los Angeles

    When India and Australia played cricket in Los Angeles

    Australia’s Brendan Creevey and Shane Lee were the joint-top wicket-takers in the series with nine scalps each. Harbhajan Singh and Dodda Ganesh were India’s best bowlers, having taken eight wickets apiece.

    Even though the series may not have had as much of an impact as the ICC would have wanted to and stayed on the fringes of American consciousness at best, the early seeds for cricket’s foray into the US, which was realised in the form of the 2024 T20 World Cup, had been planted.

    Australia A vs India A 1999 series brief cricket scores

    • Match 1: Australia A 192/7 in 47 overs (Andrew Symonds 77; Dodda Ganesh 3/36) beat India A 115/10 in 34.1 overs (Devang Gandhi 15; Brendan Creevey 3/22) by 77 runs.
    • Match 2: Australia A 129/10 in 35 overs (Corey Richards 22; Sridharan Sriram 4/23) lost to India A 133/5 in 30.1 overs (Mohammad Kaif 38; Gerard Denton 2/30) by five wickets
    • Match 3: Australia A 160/9 in 40 overs (Corey Richards 34; Virender Sehwag 2/13) beat India A 62/10 in 23 overs (Devang Gandhi 9, Vijay Bharadwaj 9; Andrew Symonds 6/14) by 98 runs
    • Match 4: India A 128/10 in 38.1 overs (VVS Laxman 45; Brett Lee 4/32) lost to Australia A 131/1 in 19.3 overs (Ryan Campbell 61*; Sridharan Sriram 1/26) by nine wickets
    • Match 5: India A 121/10 in 44.3 overs (Devendra Bundela 43; Brendan Creevey 3/13) lost to Australia A 115/5 (revised target) in 23.1 overs (Andrew Symonds 62*; Harbhajan Singh 2/37) by five wickets

    Interestingly, all matches were fairly low-scoring affairs with batters struggling to cope with the underprepared surface at the Woodley Cricket Field.

    Before 1999, LA did have occasional brushes with international cricket stars in exhibition matches.

    While Border played a match in preparation for the Ashes tour in LA in 1983, Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar was involved in several exhibition matches on makeshift pitches during the 1970s and 80s in New Jersey, Washington DC, Philadelphia and Los Angeles.

    Like in 1999, the pitches were a tad suspect and not always at the best of venues.

    “There were no turf pitches there so a mat would be put on the ground and we would play on that,” Gavaskar recalled during an interview with Economic Times. “Most games were in a park, not a proper ground, till 1989, when we played in baseball stadia.”

    In 2015, a host of retired cricket stars descended on LA for the third match of a three-match Cricket All-Stars Series between two teams spearheaded by the legendary Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne at the iconic Dodger Stadium in front of over 20,000 fans.

    Warne’s Warriors already had an unassailable 2-0 lead heading into the final match of the series and would win in LA to complete a clean sweep.

    The 1999 Moov America Challenge might have slipped under the radar globally, but for Los Angeles it was a rare taste of high-level cricket.

    As the city prepares to host the sport at LA 2028 in what will be a landmark moment for both cricket and the Olympics, the once-forgotten footnote takes on far greater significance.

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  • How to Collect Your BIEK SSC Part 2 Result Mark Sheet

    How to Collect Your BIEK SSC Part 2 Result Mark Sheet

    The Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) has announced that the mark sheets for the Intermediate Part-II Science Pre-Medical Group Annual Examinations 2025 are ready for distribution. The result for the Pre-Medical Group was officially announced on August 9, 2025.

    According to the board, representatives of colleges and higher secondary schools can collect the mark sheets from the relevant BIEK section starting Wednesday, August 13, 2025. They must present an authority letter from the principal to receive the documents. This process applies to all affiliated institutions under the Karachi board.

    For private candidates in the pre-medical group, the board has already dispatched mark sheets to the addresses provided during the registration process. Candidates are advised to ensure they have provided accurate contact details to avoid delays in receiving their documents.

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