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Pulte appointment as spy chief would give Trump attack dog access to the 'crown jewels'

President Donald Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte to be the acting director of national intelligence will place the president's housing agency attack dog in possession of the country's most prized secrets, a move that analysts fear could further politicize the office and erode U.S. intelligence gathering. Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte, who oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, was tapped by Trump on Tuesday morning to replace the outgoing DNI Tulsi Gabbard. Pulte is not...

Is Pep Guardiola the man to replace Lionel Messi as MLS’s crown jewel?

European companies flee Cuba as US sanctions go into effect

European companies from Spanish hotels to German shipping lines are ending their Cuban operations as Washington on Friday moved to intensify its decades-old embargo, expanding its focus from the regime in Havana to EU business ties to the island.  Among the hardest hit are Spain’s Meliá and Iberostar hotel groups. For decades, the lush resorts they operated on Cuba’s most idyllic beaches were the crown jewels of their global portfolios. But over the past few weeks, the hospitality...

Here's the team that could pull off a surprise win in this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix

Formula 1 is headed to Monaco this weekend for its crown jewel race, the Monaco Grand Prix, and while the season has been dominated by Mercedes. However, this race might present a golden opportunity for their closest competitors: Ferrari. The Silver Arrows have won every race — Grand Prix or Sprint — with the lone exception of the Sprint race in Miami, which was won by McLaren's Lando Norris.

Far South Coast breaks records in oyster growing turnaround

Oyster estuary becomes crown jewel after record breaking year Thu 4 Jun 2026 at 12:05pm In short: Merimbula Lake on the NSW Far South Coast is setting records and has now overtaken traditional oyster farming regions. Other regions have seen a downturn following repeated natural disasters. The NSW government is aiming to tackle issues facing the industry and nearly triple the farm gate value by 2030.

Belmont Stakes 2026 at Saratoga Race Course: Best bets, exotics, 'Pick 5' for the Grade 1 stakes races

This will be the final of three consecutive years that the Belmont Stakes will run at the mecca of horse racing: the Saratoga Race Course. Traditionally held at Belmont Park, the third jewel of horse racing’s Triple Crown has been held in Saratoga during Belmont's renovations and will return to its original home next year. As you probably already know, we won’t get a Triple Crown winner.

Republicans are trying to kill science in this country

Researchers say the Trump administration is finding new ways to punish science Standing in his laboratory, Harvard professor Sean Eddy gazes at a row of vacant work stations. More than a year ago, this lab was filled with over a dozen researchers. On a given day they might be working independently on analyzing genomic sequencing or gathered around the group table, drinking coffee and helping each other troubleshoot questions about genomic data from different species.

'This is a starting point': U.S. Soccer's new home...

U.S. Soccer has a new home. Situated on a 200-acre site south of Atlanta, the Arthur M. Blank National Training Center officially opened its doors in early May, marking a new chapter for the country's soccer federation. Currently hosting the U.S. men's national team as it prepares for this summer's FIFA World Cup, the NTC boasts 17 outdoor playing surfaces, 20 locker rooms, 19 meeting rooms, two indoor courts, a 10,000-square-foot gym, and more, in a space that has more than 400,000 square...

Why The Macallan remains one of the world’s most coveted single malt whiskies

Why The Macallan remains one of the world’s most coveted single malt whiskies From sherry-seasoned oak casks in Spain to its striking Speyside distillery, The Macallan has built a whisky world around patience, provenance and luxury. Scotland has always known how to command the global stage, lending its dramatic landscapes and finest exports to everything from Hollywood blockbusters to peak-TV dramas. At The Macallan Estate, that cinematic prestige is palpable.

Serena Williams returns - why now, and what next?

Serena Williams returns to tennis: Everything you need to know as 23-time Grand Slam winner enters doubles tournament at Queen's Sky Sports assesses why Serena Williams is returning to professional tennis now and what will happen next in the American icon's illustrious career; Watch ATP and WTA Tours live on Sky Sports Tennis, Sky Sports+, NOW and the Sky Sports app Tuesday 2 June 2026 06:12, UK Serena Williams is doing the unthinkable and returning to professional tennis at the age of 44...