- A Palace letter on behalf of the King confirmed Harry and Meghan remain non-working royals and private citizens who cannot use "His/Her Royal Highness" — the 2020 Sandringham Agreement still stands.
- The Sussexes said they were "a little surprised" not to have been told about the letter in advance, but palace sources say they were informed beforehand.
- A Home Office security committee is meeting to consider whether the family should receive taxpayer-funded protection now they have moved back to the UK.
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- Grenson, the 160-year-old Northamptonshire shoemaker, has been bought by sportswear firm Castore — a deal Castore says will protect the brand while helping it grow.
- The firm is a local icon with global reach: makers of Goodyear-welted shoes worn by soldiers and celebrities (even Doctor Who), and a multi‑generation workforce.
- Owners say no immediate changes — former owner Tim Little stays as COO — and Castore’s international and e‑commerce know‑how is expected to help expand sales and safeguard jobs.
- Christian Gonzalez agreed to a four-year, $135 million extension with $102 million guaranteed — a $33.75M average that makes him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history, narrowly topping Devon Witherspoon’s deal.
- The negotiations were public and tense at times: Gonzalez’s trainer called the team’s earlier language “kind of trash,” and Gonzalez said he was “still frustrated” before the new deal.
- On the field, Gonzalez capped a big 2024 season — Pro Bowl, second-team All-Pro, the game-sealing interception in the AFC Championship, and a strong Super Bowl LX performance (allowed one catch for 16 yards).
- Trump is turning the GOP convention in Dallas into a two-night personal "cowboy" show, speaking both nights and inspiring Marlboro-style merch.
- Republicans hope he’ll boost midterm turnout, but his low approval and the risk of energizing Democrats leave strategists worried.
- MAGA has just made a major $10M ad play in the Texas Senate race — a sign that Texas is suddenly a key battleground.
- Senate control is up for grabs — Democrats need a net gain of four seats as Trump’s slipping approval and economic worries have opened new battlegrounds.
- States like Texas, Iowa, Alaska, Michigan and Maine have become unexpected toss-ups, while some once‑promising Democratic pickups have grown murkier.
- The cycle is massive and expensive (over $3.4 billion in ads projected), with heavy late spending and Trump crisscrossing to boost GOP chances — the outcome will shape his agenda and judicial picks.
- Falcons tabbed Tua Tagovailoa as their Week 1 starter while Michael Penix Jr. continues to recover from knee surgery.
- Cowboys All-Pro LG Tyler Smith will miss 4–6 weeks after thumb surgery, forcing T.J. Bass into the starting role.
- For the Australia opener, 49ers pass rusher Nick Bosa is cleared to play, while Rams veteran Aaron Donald remains noncommittal about traveling/playing.
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