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Kelsey Plum Trade Grades: Did Mercury Make Right Move to Push for Playoffs Amid Disappointing Season?

Grading the blockbuster trade that sent Kelsey Plum from the Los Angeles Sparks to the Phoenix Mercury.

Sports Illustrated

With Kelsey Plum Traded to Mercury, Sparks Have to Start Over Yet Again

Los Angeles short-circuited a potential rebuild by trading for Plum ahead of the 2025 season, and now it's back to where it began.

Sports Illustrated

Wildfires: why disposable BBQs are being banned from some parks and beaches

There’s something almost comic about the modern British summer ritual: as soon as the mercury climbs, we head to the nearest park, sit cross-legged on scorched grass, and hunch over a flimsy foil tray to sear sausages over an open flame.

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The night sky is changing this August — here's which planets to watch

Venus dominates the evening sky while Mercury and Jupiter stage a beautiful dawn pairing you won't want to miss.

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Lily Allen’s Mercury Prize snub is a genuine shock

COMMENT: Lily Allen’s brilliant, brutally honest comeback record was all we could talk about last year, so the glaring absence of ‘West End Girl’ from this year’s shortlist feels like a genuine shock, writes Roisin O’Connor

The Independent UK

Mercury Prize 2026: Paul McCartney becomes first-time nominee in thrilling shortlist

Established in 1992, the prestigious award honours the best album released by a British or Irish artist each year. For the 2026 nominees, RAYE, Nia Archives and Florence + The Machine will face off, while music legend Paul McCartney bags his first ever nomination at the tender age of 84.

Euronews

Olivia Dean, Paul McCartney and Raye score Mercury Prize 2026 'best album' nominations... but Lily Allen and Harry Styles miss out

Former winners Dave and Suede have also made the shortlist

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Contributors to charity Help (2) album ‘elated’ with Mercury Prize nomination

Artists who contributed to the Help (2) charity compilation have said they are “elated” that the record has been nominated for the Mercury Prize.Help (2) is only the second compilation to receive a nod for the award, after its first volume in 1995, and features contributions from the likes of…

Evening Standard

Suede say it’s ‘great to be recognised’ 33 years after Mercury Prize win

The band’s eponymous debut album took the Mercury Prize in 1993.

Evening Standard

Dance star Nia Archives says Mercury Prize is important as AI music ‘won’t last’

Archives’ second Mercury Prize nomination comes just weeks after she released her second album, Emotional Junglist.

Evening Standard

Olivia Dean, Raye and Jade lead Mercury Prize nominees as Lily Allen snubbed

Not only is it a big year for pop, but Sir Paul McCartney received his first-ever Mercury Prize nomination at the age of 84

Evening Standard

Paul McCartney scores first‑ever Mercury Prize nomination as 2026 shortlist is revealed

The Beatles legend lands his debut Mercury nod with The Boys of Dungeon Lane, leading a star‑packed list of 12 Albums of the Year.

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Olivia Dean and Paul McCartney secure Mercury Prize nominations

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The Independent UK

Paul McCartney receives first-ever Mercury Prize nomination as shortlist revealed

Last year's coveted prize was awarded to Geordie singer Sam Fender, who joined an esteemed list of previous winners

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Paul McCartney becomes first-time nominee for Mercury prize, up against Olivia Dean, Dave and more

Big names including Raye and Suede go up against smaller artists such as Knats and Nia Archives for prestigious album award

Space

July's full Buck Moon leads a mini planet parade through the summer sky tonight

The July full moon rises tonight with Venus, Saturn Mercury and Mars!

The Independent UK

Brazil uses forensic science to trace gold's origin and tackle illegal mining in the Amazon

Brazil is using forensic science to tackle illegal gold mining in the Amazon

The Economic Times

Mercury Retrograde is finally over: How the Sagittarius Moon brings relief and blessings to these 4 Zodiac Signs

Although Mercury's post-retrograde shadow continues for a short time, July 24 marks a noticeable shift in energy. The combination of Mercury Retrograde ending and the Sagittarius Moon encourages optimism, clearer communication and emotional healing.

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WNBA Power Rankings: Is It Time to Panic in New York?

The Liberty managed an ugly comeback against the Wings in overtime on Monday, but that may not be enough to shake their midseason slump.

Sports Illustrated

WNBA Union Reportedly Bars Businesses From Using Viral Sophie Cunningham Pointing Photo

There’s a simple reason why the WNBA union doesn’t want to grant businesses the right to use Cunningham’s pointing image.

The Economic Times

Shapoorji secures commitments for Rs 21,350 cr from investors including Mercury Finance, Deutsche Bank

Shapoorji Pallonji Group has secured investor commitments for its Rs 21,350 crore refinancing package, backed by its Tata Sons stake. The private credit deal, involving rupee and dollar debt, attracted strong interest from global distressed investors and domestic financial institutions.

Bangkok Post

Rainy season over in Tokyo, mercury hits 35C as 'extremely hot' day logged

The rainy season has likely ended in regions including Tokyo and Nagoya, the weather agency said on Monday, with the Japanese capital marking the first "extremely hot" day of the year as the mercury hit 35C.

The Economic Times

Leo Season Horoscope (July 20 to 26): Powerful new chapter set to begin this week, here’s what each zodiac sign can expect

Every zodiac sign has something exciting to look forward to during this celestial shift, whether it's a career opportunity, deeper relationships, creative inspiration, or a boost in self-confidence. According to the Leo Season Horoscope, this is an ideal time to leave past disappointments behind, embrace fresh possibilities, and move ahead…

The Times of India

A chemical plant dumped mercury upriver from Grassy Narrows in the 1960s, and 2017 tests found downstream levels 130 times higher, raising fears the water was still being poisoned

Industrial mercury dumped into the English-Wabigoon River poisoned Grassy Narrows First Nation. For decades, residents suffered neurological and cognitive health issues from contaminated fish. A recent report revealed mercury levels far higher downstream, suggesting ongoing contamination. This discovery challenges the idea that the pollution was only a past event. Environmental…

Sports Illustrated

WNBA Power Rankings: Valkyries Surge to the Top

There’s been quite a shuffle at the top of the rankings this week.

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