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Cliff Notes Corey Dryden, 32, was sentenced to a minimum of 18 years for murdering his partner Megan Hughes, 31, by stabbing her 27 times in February 2023. The court heard Dryden exhibited unstable behaviour leading up to the attack, including threatening conduct and crying during police interviews, asserting he “did really love her.” Dryden claimed to have blacked out during the murder, which was described by authorities as a “sustained and savage attack,” ultimately depriving Hughes’ family of the opportunity to say goodbye. Man who stabbed Megan Hughes 27 times in fatal attack jailed for murder | UK News…

Cliff Notes – Chelsea pushing for Xavi Simons transfer from RB Leipzig sources Chelsea are intensifying their efforts to sign RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons, who is reportedly open to the move. Leipzig, having recently signed Simons for €50 million, are willing to sell and expect a fee exceeding €60 million for the 21-year-old. Chelsea pushing for Xavi Simons transfer from RB Leipzig James OlleyJul 24, 2025, 09:35 AMCloseJames Olley is a senior soccer writer for ESPN.com. Read his archive here and follow him on Twitter: @JamesOlley.Follow on XEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsXavi Simons is open to joining Chelsea from RB Leipzig…

Cliff Notes – Lego Game Boy is so accurate even the advert is the same The Lego Game Boy set, priced at £54.99, is a 1:1 recreation of the original console, complete with buildable cartridges for Super Mario Land and The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening. Lego has recreated the original US advert for the Game Boy on Instagram, showcasing its commitment to authenticity in this nostalgic set. The set will be available for pre-order online and in stores starting October 1, following a successful collaboration between Lego and Nintendo on various gaming-themed products. Lego Game Boy is so accurate…

Cliff Notes – Pant suffers foot fracture, set to miss remainder of Test series Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the ongoing Old Trafford Test and the final Test at The Oval due to a confirmed fracture of the metatarsal bone in his right foot. The injury occurred while attempting a reverse sweep, leading to immediate swelling and Pant retiring hurt on 37 runs; he will require six-to-eight weeks of rest. Dhruv Jurel is likely to replace Pant as wicketkeeper, following his previous injury in the Lord’s Test, as the team management consults with BCCI medical staff regarding Pant’s…

American driver Jak Crawford has expressed concerns that it would be a “missed opportunity” for Cadillac if he were to win this year’s Formula 2 championship and not secure a seat with their new Formula 1 team. With the franchise set to debut as F1’s 11th team in 2026, the pressure is mounting on Cadillac to finalise its driver lineup. Jak Crawford Warns Cadillac of ‘Missed Opportunity’ for F1 Seat Currently sitting second in the Formula 2 standings, the 20-year-old Charlotte native has drawn attention for his performances in the feeder series, which acts as a support event for F1…

Cliff Notes A Russian Antonov An-24 plane with 49 people on board crashed, killing all passengers and crew, including five children. The aircraft encountered poor visibility during landing near Tynda; debris was found 15 km from the town. Efforts to recover the wreckage and assess the situation are ongoing, with emergency services deployed to the crash site. Plane with 49 people on board crashes in Russia’s far east A Russian plane carrying 49 people has crashed with no survivors, according to reports. The aircraft – which had 43 passengers, including five children, and six crew on board – was flying…

Cliff Notes – Columbia to pay $221 million in deal with Trump Columbia University will pay $221 million to settle federal investigations, including $200 million over three years for anti-semitism inquiries and $21 million to the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The agreement allows Columbia to maintain authority over academic decisions, while reinstating most federal grants that were halted earlier this year. The settlement follows disciplinary actions against students involved in pro-Palestinian protests, amid pressure from the Trump administration alleging insufficient action against antisemitism on campus. Columbia University to pay $221 million in deal with Trump Columbia University has agreed…

In the South Park Season 27 premiere, “Sermon on the ‘Mount,” the long-time satirical series tells us that, in these times of struggle and division, we must ask ourselves: “What would Jesus do?” Meanwhile, Jesus just asked us, “Do you really want to end up like Colbert?” The public acrimony between South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone and their parent company Paramount seemed to reach a head last week when Parker and Stone enlisted the services of a notorious bulldog litigator in preparation for a lawsuit. Paramount quickly side-stepped another high-profile legal battle that embarrassed their entire company by throwing $1.5 billion…

Cliff Notes – US judge denies bid to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts A US judge has rejected the Trump administration’s request to release grand jury transcripts related to Jeffrey Epstein, citing confidentiality rules. A House subcommittee has voted to subpoena the Justice Department for files from the Epstein sex trafficking investigation, with bipartisan support. Trump faces backlash from MAGA supporters after the Justice Department closed the Epstein case, prompting him to seek unsealing of related grand jury materials. US judge denies bid to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts. A US judge has denied a bid by US President Donald…

Cliff Notes – New law curtails anti-corruption bodies’ powers. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law limiting the powers of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO), provoking widespread protests across several cities. The law allows the Prosecutor General to access NABU cases and issue instructions, undermining the independence of these anti-corruption bodies and raising concerns about political influence. Criticism has emerged from various political factions, including EU officials, highlighting fears that such moves could jeopardise Ukraine’s commitments to fighting corruption and its pathway to EU integration. Zelensky becomes Judge, Jury and despot On July…