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Wayne Rooney revealed in a new Disney+ documentary that he has Polish-Jewish ancestry through his maternal grandmother and that he visited Auschwitz with his sons. The piece also touches on his religious views and the documentary premiere.
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A federal judge issued a 14-day temporary restraining order requiring the Trump administration to restore White House access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico after the outlets were banned. The judge found the outlets likely to succeed on their constitutional claims.
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A Tennessee man is suing the Kingsport Police Department after a pre-dawn raid he says was retaliation for filming and criticizing an officer for speeding. The lawsuit, filed by FIRE, alleges the arrest violated his First Amendment rights.
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A Daily Mail editorial praises Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch's welfare reform proposals to cut benefits for fit-to-work claimants and restrict spending via 'Back to Work' cards, framing them as fair to hard-working taxpayers. It contrasts these with Labour and Andy Burnham, whom it accuses of rewarding the 'work-shy' and threatening free speech.
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Arizona Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur defended wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. amid viral videos and commentary questioning the receiver's effort, as Harrison has managed just one reception through the season's first two games. The piece covers his statistical struggles, team context, and LaFleur's reaction.
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune told Axios he plans to run for another term as GOP leader even if Republicans lose the Senate majority. The interview details his strategy for 2026, including giving candidates leeway to distance themselves from Trump and Washington, allowing state-driven votes, and directing roughly $280 million in advertising through the Senate Leadership Fund.
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A British TikToker faced backlash after complaining about high prices and lack of decaf coffee at a cafe near the Auschwitz-Birkenau museum, while critics accused her of disrespecting Holocaust victims. The article highlights her defiant responses, including calling critics 'wokes' and 'snowflakes'.
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A TV critic delivers a scathing one-star review of The Real Rooneys, a Disney+ reality series about Coleen and Wayne Rooney, calling it staged propaganda that hides the footballer's history of alcohol abuse and infidelity. The piece frames the show as manufactured image-management while critiquing the couple's wealth and ostentatious lifestyle.
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Wayne Rooney explains that he moved into punditry to find purpose after his playing career and admits he may never return to management. He discussed his role on Match of the Day and his time at the World Cup in a new documentary.
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BBC Sport is cutting 41 roles and scrapping lunchtime and overnight sports bulletins on its 24-hour news channel, saving £2.5 million, under director of sport Alex Kay-Jelski. Staff are described as furious and considering strike action, with insiders calling the environment 'toxic' and accusing Kay-Jelski of favoring digital and YouTube over traditional broadcast viewers.
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The article reveals that LA Mayor Karen Bass's long-distance partner is Melvin E. Clark Jr., a transit construction company CEO near Washington, DC. It highlights his business ties to LA transit projects and political donations to Bass, while noting he is absent from her official biography.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom denied pressuring California Attorney General Rob Bonta to settle an antitrust lawsuit against Paramount Skydance, which clears the way for its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The settlement followed reports that Paramount's CEO considered moving headquarters out of California, drawing criticism that officials caved to the company.