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Yves here. I am sure we’ll have many more reports and hot takes on the UK election results in Links tomorrow. I thought it still made sense to put up this piece by Richard Murphy, which discusses some of the early outcomes, to allow UK and other interested readers to weigh in. Regardless of who feasts on the carcass, this is an epic and well deserved defeat for Labour, and will lead to the overdue departure of “never here” Kier Starmer. By Richard Murphy, Emeritus Professor of Accounting Practice at Sheffield University Management School and a director of Tax Research…

Spiritual and sparkly! Jewelry designer Gabi Torres has created pieces loved by Taylor Swift, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Madelyn Cline, and it’s not just because they shimmer in every light.The rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and ankles from her brand, Sanamama, double as intention-setting tools thanks to Torres’ process of sourcing rare gemstones from around the world before handcrafting each item in 18k and 14k gold.The Florida native, who began her career as an art therapist, used her healing background to create something that could be worn, and experienced, daily.Gustavo Marmol”I was working with crystals for a while and placing them…

Every few years, the national conservative movement coalesces around a Republican in California who they swear will finally break the Democratic grip on the Los Angeles mayoral race.  Last cycle, it was the real estate billionaire Rick Caruso — a mogul who positioned himself at the nexus of respectable Californian fiscal conservatism and the MAGA movement. This cycle, it’s Spencer Pratt, a former reality TV star conservatives are lauding for his performance during the city’s recent mayoral debate, as well as for his campaign videos — particularly a superhero-themed AI one that has gone viral this week. The video, made…

The Lucknow Super Giants beat the Royal Challengers Bengaluru by nine runs at the BRSABV Ekana Stadium in Lucknow in a rain-curtailed 19-over game.Chasing a revised 213 in their 19 overs, the defending champions recovered after a slow start in the powerplay, and looked on course to take the game away from the Super Giants. Tim David was going after the Super Giants’ bowlers after Devdutt Padikkal and Rajat Patidar stitched a 95-run stand to set the platform for RCB.A moment of intuition from skipper Rishabh Pant saw Shahbaz Ahmed dismiss the dangerous Aussie batter. After being hit for six…

May 6, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio (11) hits a single against the St. Louis Cardinals during the third inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images Hard-throwing right-hander Jacob Misiorowski will look to benefit from the Milwaukee Brewers’ rejuvenated offense against the visiting New York Yankees on Friday in the opener of a three-game series. Misiorowski (2-2, 2.84 ERA), who left his last start with a right hamstring cramp after 5 1/3 hitless innings, will be opposed by left-hander Max Fried (4-1, 2.39). The Yankees rallied for a 9-2 victory over Texas…

MEXICO CITY — Salvadoran investigative outlet El Faro announced Thursday that two of its members’ assets, including a bank account and property, were frozen, in what it denounced as an escalation of political persecution for its work exposing corruption in the government of President Nayib Bukele. “It’s another level of attack against us with a clear purpose,” El Faro Director Carlos Dada said in a news conference Thursday. “These are not fiscal measures. They are political measures trying to silence us.” El Faro has publicly sparred with Bukele over its investigations into corruption during his administration, including revelations that his…

Facing a tough election challenge is a cost of doing business for members of Congress. But when that challenge comes from a colleague, things can get personal quickly.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.That’s what’s happening right now in Southern California, where tensions between Republican Reps. Ken Calvert and Young Kim are boiling over after Democratic redistricting forced them into a fight for their political lives ahead of June’s primary. Kim is panning her colleague, a 30-year veteran of Congress, as a creature of Washington. Calvert is calling her insufficiently conservative on…

Enzo Fernández spent Monday in Madrid, the city where he has said he would like to live, as he himself admitted a month ago. Those comments-interpreted by Chelsea as a nod to Real Madrid and a signal that he wants to leave the Blues this summer-cost him a two-match suspension from the squad as punishment.His presence in Spain’s capital sparked all kinds of speculation, but the reason initially had nothing to do with football. The Argentine attended the Madrid Open tennis tournament along with Cucurella, João Pedro, and their respective partners, after helping Chelsea reach the FA Cup final with…

Jeffrey Epstein Nude Painting From Home Surfaces On EBay Published May 7, 2026 6:19 PM PDT A nude painting from Jeffrey Epstein’s New York City townhouse popped up on eBay … and it sounds like the seller wanted big bucks. The online auction house had a listing up for “Jeffrey Epstein’s Desk Art” … a lewd depiction of a woman that Epstein hung over his desk … according to the New York Post. The eBay listing, which has since been scrubbed, sought $25,000. Apparently, the seller bought the art from a New Jersey auction and tried to flip it. Epstein’s…