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Thursday briefing: 68 facts about the Bayeux tapestry as it goes on display

In today’s newsletter: No Bayeux ticket? Everything you need to know about the sold-out exhibition – from its epic journey to London to a Game of Thrones likeness

The Guardian - UK

Bayeux Tapestry 'mania' sweeps UK as sold-out exhibition opens

London's sold-out Bayeux Tapestry exhibition opens on Thursday to a British public gripped by "mania" as the medieval artwork depicting the Norman conquest of England goes on display outside France for the first time.

Radio France Internationale

Bayeux Tapestry 'mania' sweeps UK as first exhibition outside France opens

The British Museum on Thursday opened its doors for the first public display of the 1,000-year-old Bayeux Tapestry outside of France. The museum has so far sold a record-breaking 100,000 tickets to see the tapestry, which depicts the Norman conquest of England under William the Conqueror.

France 24

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Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham have been stalked. They’re far from alone in the WNBA

Players generally welcome interacting with their fans. But as the league’s popularity surges, there are dangers to be aware of

The Guardian - US

Tale of conquest and symbol of friendship, the Bayeux Tapestry is a hot ticket at the British Museum

The Bayeux Tapestry goes on display at the British Museum this week, marking its return to British soil for the first time since the 11th century

The Independent UK

Bayeux Tapestry exhibition ‘an enormous act of diplomacy’, says museum curator

The masterpiece has returned to the UK for the first time in almost 1,000 years, on loan as part of a special agreement between the UK and France.

Evening Standard

Bayeux Tapestry’s UK return described as ‘enormous act of diplomacy’

The masterpiece has returned to the UK for the first time in almost 1,000 years, on loan as part of a special agreement between the UK and France

The Independent UK

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A new entente? Bayeux tapestry’s UK arrival ‘closes loop’ on Brexit tensions

Culture secretary Lisa Nandy is among first viewers as epic embroidery is unpacked at British Museum, a landmark in Anglo-French diplomacy

The Guardian - UK

'The Big Short' Investor Michael Burry Says Prediction Markets Are 'Gambling No Matter What Anyone Calls It'

Michael Burry said prediction markets are 'gambling' regardless of how they are classified, arguing platforms such as Kalshi exploit a regulatory loophole as legal battles over event contracts continue.

International Business Times UK

Test runs and a shock-absorbing cage: how Bayeux tapestry was moved to UK

Medieval artwork safely delivered to British Museum before going on display from September in tightly controlled conditions

The Guardian - UK

World Cup buzz has the potential to mint more soccer fans among kids — some just toddlers now

Across the country, experts are watching to see whether the World Cup will give a boost to youth soccer and mint fans for decades to come

The Independent UK

‘Treats its audience like adults’: why Moneyball is my feelgood movie

The latest in our series of writers paying tribute to their favourite comfort films is an ode to Brad Pitt and Aaron Sorkin’s lovably human baseball drama

The Guardian - US

After the Los Angeles wildfires, clergy crossed denominational lines and forged new bonds

Faith leaders in Southern California are uniting after devastating twin wildfires that hit the region in January 2025 causing unprecedented losses

The Independent UK

The Lewis dynasty makes a third bid to shape democratic socialism in Canada

Democratic socialism, David Lewis reportedly told his son, Stephen, may not triumph in his lifetime, but perhaps for his children. “Recently,” said grandson Avi Lewis, “my Dad told me the same thing: not in my lifetime, maybe in yours.”

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Reason

"No State Authority Is Needed to Be a Creep in a Local Bar. Any Jamoke Can Do That."

From Heckman v. Village of Shannon, decided Monday by Judge Iain Johnston (N.D. Ill.): Unless noted, the following allegations come… The post "No State Authority Is Needed to Be a Creep in a Local Bar. Any Jamoke Can Do That." appeared first on Reason.com.

Fortune

America's new love affair with gambling drives Kalshi to $871 million haul on Super Bowl Sunday

Days before the Super Bowl, Michael Lewis warned that sports gambling is "especially predatory toward young men."

Fortune

Top analyst Tom Lee on gold's black swan risk: Elon Musk becoming 'the new central bank'

"It all fits in a swimming pool, all the gold in the world," the Fundstrat head of research said. Plus, it's "extraterrestrial."

Fortune

Michael Lewis and Tom Lee hold court on the $1 trillion software-stock carnage: ‘I think fear is not a bad thing to be long right now’

90% of stocks go to zero, and the best retail traders are dead.

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Fortune

Michael Lewis reveals he’s got a deal to write a Sam Altman book—when ChatGPT is ready to write a rival draft

Altman admitted over dinner that ChatGPT wasn’t nearly advanced enough, Lewis claimed. “He said, ‘It’d be a really bad book.’”

Benzinga

Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Give Their Take On 3 Real Estate Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout.

Fortune

Anthropic considers IPO despite warnings that excess liquidity is blowing a bubble in the markets

Senior central bank chiefs see excess liquidity in a range of asset markets.

Benzinga

Michael Burry Reveals Why He Closed Scion — Guess What? He's Bearish

Michael Burry appeared on "The Big Short" author Michael Lewis' "Against the Rules" podcast, where he revealed more details on his bearish position in Palantir Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) and why he closed his Scion Asset Management hedge fund.

Benzinga

Michael Burry Set To Be Interviewed By 'Big Short' Author Michael Lewis 'Very Soon' — What You Should Know

Michael Burry, the investor who famously predicted the 2008 housing crisis, is set to appear on Michael Lewis' podcast to mark the anniversaries of "The Big Short" book and film.

Pedestrian.tv

Sydney Gay Bar Pink Pony Unveils New Name After Backlash From Queer Community

"A bold new chapter in Sydney’s nightlife is about to begin.”

The Guardian - AU

Sydney gay nightclub apologises after backlash over ‘Pink Pony’ name referencing lesbian pop hit

Owner and manager of venue which will be renamed say original decision was ‘error of judgment’ with mention of ‘preferred mix’ described as ‘tone deaf and hurtful’

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