Author: Andrew Rogers

Los Angeles FC star Son Heung-min now ranks just behind Lionel Messi as Major League Soccer’s top earner. Son, who joined LAFC in August after more than a decade at Tottenham, earns $10.4 million in salary and $11.2 million in total compensation, according to new MLS Players Association data. He scored nine goals in 10 matches to close the regular season. Messi remains No. 1, with a $12 million salary and $20.4 million total compensation from Inter Miami. His deal, extended through 2028, includes marketing and agent fees but not separate commercial or performance bonuses. Miami teammate Rodrigo De Paul…

More than 300 stakeholders are backing a “clean” Continuing Resolution (CR) to reopen the federal government. A clean CR is a short-term funding bill that avoids policy riders or partisan amendments, focusing solely on keeping government operations running. Supporters include business leaders, advocacy groups, and local officials who say stable government funding is essential to maintain public services and protect federal employees. By removing political add-ons, the measure has gained broad non-partisan support. Lawmakers in both parties have praised the push, noting that a clean CR can reduce the risk of a shutdown. A shutdown could disrupt services, delay programs,…

New climate plans from more than 60 countries would cut global carbon emissions by only 10% by 2035, far below what’s needed to limit warming to 1.5C, a UN analysis has found. UN climate chief Simon Stiell said countries were “making progress” but warned of a “serious need for more speed.” Major emitters including China and the EU have yet to submit updated plans, while Donald Trump has vowed to pull the US out of the Paris Agreement again. The findings come ahead of Cop30 in Brazil next month, where leaders will discuss how to close the gap between pledges…

Procter & Gamble reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter results and forecasted a reduced impact from tariffs in fiscal 2026. The company’s diversified product portfolio and global presence continue to support its financial resilience. The Q1 earnings surpassed analysts’ expectations, reflecting steady growth across key product categories such as personal care, household goods, and health products. Executives attribute the strong performance to robust demand and operational efficiency. Procter & Gamble also highlighted that tariffs will have a smaller effect on 2026 profits compared to previous years. Improved supply chain strategies and cost management initiatives are helping to mitigate the financial impact. Analysts say…

Juventus have dismissed head coach Igor Tudor following an eight-match winless streak in all competitions, the club confirmed on Monday. “Juventus FC announces that it has today relieved Igor Tudor of his duties as coach of the men’s first team, along with his staff,” read the statement. Massimo Brambilla, the reserve team manager, will take charge on an interim basis. Tudor, appointed in March to replace Thiago Motta, became Juventus’s first foreign coach since Didier Deschamps in 2006–07. A former Juve defender, he made over 150 appearances for the club and won two Serie A titles as a player. After…

Boeing defense workers in the Midwest have rejected the company’s latest contract proposal and decided to continue their strike. The dispute focuses on working conditions at facilities producing military aircraft and weapons systems. Union representatives said the company’s offer did not adequately address key concerns, including pay, benefits, and workplace safety. Workers emphasize that improvements are necessary to ensure fair treatment and a safe working environment. The strike affects several Boeing plants across the region, slowing production of critical defense equipment. Analysts say prolonged labor disputes could impact delivery schedules and potentially affect U.S. defense contracts. Boeing executives expressed disappointment…

The United States and China have reached a final agreement on the sale of TikTok’s US operations, treasury secretary Scott Bessent announced on Sunday, marking a major step in efforts to resolve one of the most contentious issues between the two powers. Speaking on CBS’s Face the Nation, Bessent said the deal was completed during negotiations in Madrid, with final approval expected when Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet later this week in South Korea. “We reached a final deal on TikTok,” Bessent said. “All the details are ironed out, and it will be for the two leaders to consummate…

The Co-op has instructed staff to increase the visibility and promotion of vapes in its stores as part of a drive to recover from a major cyber-attack that caused a sharp fall in sales. An internal document titled Powering Up: Focus Sprint: Cigs, Tobacco and Vape outlines plans to boost sales by introducing larger vape displays, more advertising, and an expanded product range across its 2,000 UK grocery outlets. The move aims to plug an estimated £1m per week in lost sales and reverse a decline of about 100,000 weekly transactions since the April hack. The document says at least…

Leading scientists are urging the UK government to introduce cigarette-style cancer warnings on packets of bacon and ham, citing strong evidence that chemicals used in processed meats cause bowel cancer. Their appeal comes a decade after the World Health Organization (WHO) classified processed meats as carcinogenic to humans, placing them in the same risk category as tobacco and asbestos. Despite this, experts say successive UK governments have done “virtually nothing” to curb the use of nitrites — chemicals added to meat to preserve colour and flavour. According to the Coalition Against Nitrites, government inaction since 2015 has led to 54,000…

The popular weight-loss drug semaglutide – used in treatments such as Wegovy – significantly cuts the risk of heart attacks and strokes regardless of how much weight a person loses, according to a large international study published in The Lancet. Researchers from University College London (UCL) examined data from 17,604 adults aged 45 and over, across 41 countries, who were either overweight or obese. Half received weekly semaglutide injections, while the other half took a placebo. Results showed a 20% reduction in major cardiac events – including heart attacks, strokes, and deaths from heart disease – among those taking the…