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Price hikes on the way at Worcester leisure centres
Perdiswell Leisure Centre plans to raise adult swim prices by 6.8% and fitness class fees by 5.6%, with operators citing rising energy and staffing costs exceeding inflation rates.
M&S boss bemoans last week’s budget as ‘whole lot of nothing’
Marks & Spencer’s chief executive criticized the government’s recent budget as lacking substance while welcoming an expected UK-EU food trade deal that could reduce post-Brexit costs for the retailer.
Peggy King, Singer and ‘George Gobel Show’ Star of Television’s Golden Age, Dies at 96
Peggy King, a 1950s television star and singer known for The George Gobel Show, has died at 96 following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Spotify uploads Irish lyrics for Dolly Parton’s Welsh Jolene version
Spotify mistakenly displayed Irish lyrics for Dolly Parton’s Welsh-language version of “Jolene,” a posthumous collaboration released in October. The platform corrected the error after being contacted by the BBC.
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A ‘Super El Niño’ is expected to squeeze commodities even further this year
A severe El Niño climate pattern expected to peak in the fall could disrupt global agricultural production and tighten commodity markets already strained by Middle East conflict, potentially raising prices for wheat, corn, sugar, and coffee.
UPS beats earnings expectations, raises full-year guidance
UPS beat second-quarter earnings expectations and raised full-year guidance, reporting adjusted earnings of $1.76 per share and consolidated revenue of $91.2 billion for 2026.
Mercedes gets shares boost on stable second quarter despite China woes
Mercedes-Benz shares rose following second-quarter results showing stabilized profit despite a 30% sales collapse in China, as cost-cutting measures and strong financial services earnings offset revenue declines.
Fitch warns AI market correction emerging as major global credit risk
Fitch warned that an artificial intelligence market correction poses major global credit risks, with tech valuations approaching dotcom boom levels and AI spending potentially running ahead of uncertain returns.
Morning Bid: Chip rout snowballs
Semiconductor stocks suffered renewed losses amid concerns about rising competition and circular financing, while oil prices declined below $90 per barrel.
Vinicius Jr transfer news: Arsenal interest explained as Real Madrid step up efforts to sign Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig
Arsenal are exploring a potential deal for Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr as contract negotiations between the player and the Spanish club remain unresolved.
Ronald Acuña Jr. activated from IL as Braves continue to regain NL East lead
The Atlanta Braves activated outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. from the injured list after a hamstring injury sidelined him since June 9, as the team continues its hot stretch with a 5½-game lead in the NL East.
An ACC union? Stanford players working to lay the groundwork for college sports’ next labor fight
Stanford football players are organizing efforts to establish unionization within the ACC, with player representatives working to educate teammates and build groundwork for future collective bargaining negotiations.
Football gossip: Rodri, Zirkzee, Trafford, Suzuki, Le Guen, Mbaye, Diomande, Vargas, Methalie, Lukic
Manchester City anticipates a bid from Real Madrid for midfielder Rodri, while Leeds prepares to acquire goalkeeper James Trafford from City for £40m in a series of summer transfer moves.
Vita Vea landing spots: Veteran DT requests trade from Buccaneers after failed contract extension talks
Two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Vita Vea requested a trade from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after failed contract extension negotiations, with potential landing spots including the Raiders, Giants, and Rams.
UNLV basketball program ‘not for sale’: Runnin’ Rebels coach Josh Pastner walks back wild claim
UNLV basketball coach Josh Pastner walked back comments where he suggested his team could be “purchased” for $10-12 million, clarifying the program is not for sale.
George Russell: Mercedes driver says he’s ‘never had a season like this in my career’ after Hungarian GP engine woes
George Russell blamed an engine issue for a poor start at the Hungarian Grand Prix, leaving him seventh and extending his streak of mechanical misfortune during the season.