60 minutes ago Reeves accused of abandoning principles over China in ‘delusional’ bid to save UK economy

Exclusive: Former cabinet minister Sir Iain Duncan Smith said that the chancellor’s trip to Beijing was a desperate move ‘because she has trashed the economy’

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2 hours ago We built our world with fire. Now heat is destroying our lives | John Vaillant

We fell in love with the power and speed that fossil fuels brought us. But the price being paid in California, and around the world, has become too highZero per cent contained. In layperson’s terms, that means “out of control and burning at will”. It’s a common designation for a wildfire – in the wild. But when a fire like this enters an urban area such as Los Angeles County, the most highly populated metropolitan area in the US, it becomes an exploding bomb, and this one has been detonating since last Tuesday.By now, the energy release from this wind-driven, drought-fuelled firestorm turned urban conflagration is into the megatons, and the nuclear-scale destruction is there for all to see: block after block and neighbourhood after neighbourhood levelled – roughly 12,000 structures destroyed or rendered uninhabitable, 55 sq miles of city and mountain burnt, nearly 200,000 residents evacuated – so far. There is more to come. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic's deal as Brit clued in by axed coaches

Andy Murray has admitted he's bracing himself for Novak Djokovic's on-court tantrums as the pair join forces for the Australian Open, with the Serb taking on Nishesh Basavareddy in the first round

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3 hours ago Barcelona transfer hiccup points to Manchester United reality Ruben Amorim must solve

Marcus Rashford appears to be in-demand across Europe with AC Milan, Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund among those linked, but there's still a major concern for Man Utd.

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49 minutes ago Maik Nawrocki targeted for Celtic transfer exit as ambitious Oxford United make their move to pull off shock deal

The English Championship outfit want to land the Polish defender on-loan

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9 hours ago I'm glad Rodgers saw funny side of Celtic songbook because Rangers boss Clement is the real laughing stock – Chris Sutton

Chris reckons the beleaguered Belgian is only making the Light Blues' loser mentality worse

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90 minutes ago Reeves accused of ‘operation kowtow’ to China President Xi in ‘delusional’ bid to save UK economy

Exclusive: Former cabinet minister Sir Iain Duncan Smith said that the chancellor’s trip to Beijing was a desperate move ‘because she as trashed the economy’

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6 hours ago The sinister story behind child TV star who featured in the iconic 1989 Accrington Stanley milk advert as clip resurfaces ahead of FA Cup tie against Liverpool

As Accrington Stanley prepare for their FA Cup third-round clash against Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday afternoon, memories of the iconic 1989 milk advert have resurfaced.

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3 hours ago Reeves doubles down defending China trip as fears over impact of economic crisis grow

Early indications that chancellor will slash disability benefits and delay increases to the defence budget to the 2030s to avoid breaking borrowing rules

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5 hours ago Ruben Amorim will pick ‘best’ Manchester United team for Arsenal FA Cup clash

United boss Amorim confirmed Altay Bayindir would replace Andre Onana in goal for Sunday’s blockbuster match at the Emirates Stadium.

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52 minutes ago There is no Kyogo error for Celtic as talisman reminds the world who he is after transfer drama

The champions were made to work for the three points in the Highlands but it was a comfortable scoreline in the end

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23 hours ago Actor films narrow escape from Palisades fire as he’s nearly forced into the ocean

‘It was hell. It was inferno,’ Sebastian Harrison described of the devastating wildfires

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2 hours ago BBC Saturday Kitchen host Matt Tebbutt's outfit distracts fans as he issues three

Saturday Kitchen host Matt Tebbutt was told by guest Helen McGinn about the results of a poll which asked viewers if his outfit was 'midlife crisis'.

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19 hours ago Kim Kardashian and family evacuated from homes as LA fires spread to Calabasas

Kim Kardashian and her famous family have been forced to evacuate their homes in Calabasas after a fire broke out on the border of Los Angeles and Ventura on Thursday

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9 hours ago Scotsman readers offer 'lifeline' to help boost Cyrenians campaign fund to £100k

The Scotsman joined forces with Cyrenians for its winter campaign

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6 hours ago 11 Rangers players who nearly joined Celtic including Ibrox hero who would've 'jumped' at Parkhead move

The career paths of some famous names in Rangers' history could've turned out very differently

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74 minutes ago Jennifer Lopez 'reaches out to ex Ben Affleck' after LA wildfires see him flee home

Jennifer Lopez's ex-husband, Ben Affleck, was forced to evacuate his home in Los Angeles after savage wildfires wreaked havoc in California

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2 hours ago Graham Potter offers Mohammed Kudus verdict as new West Ham boss forced to change

Graham Potter saw West Ham fall to defeat against Aston Villa in his first match in charge of the Irons having led the FA Cup clash for much of the match and is already facing injury issues

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23 hours ago Night clubs and bars say tax rise could force dance venues to close in London, Manchester, Liverpool, and more

UK nightclubs are fighting for survival as rising costs and tax hikes threaten closures 🎶

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14 hours ago Rachel Reeves prepares to slash billions of pounds of disability benefits to calm debts crisis

Downing Street is said to believe that significant reductions are needed in the welfare budget, namely from personal independence payments (PIP).

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7 hours ago 'I would have my first drink during the girls' bath time': Made In Chelsea star MILLIE MACKINTOSH reveals the darkest days of her alcohol addiction

Made In Chelsea star Millie Mackintosh reveals the darkest days of her alcohol addiction, and the terrifying night that forced her to confront it

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1 hour ago How the climate crisis fuels devastating wildfires: ‘We have tweaked nature and pissed it off’

John Vaillant, the author of Fire Weather, explains why fires such as those in Los Angeles are different from those beforeWhen writing about the hot, dry Santa Ana winds and how they affect the behavior and imaginations of southern Californians, Joan Didion once said: “The winds show us how close to the edge we are.”I’ve lived here my entire life. I evacuated my family’s hillside home as a teenager. I’ve experienced the surrealism of watching ash rain down from the sky more times than I can count. But there is something different, supercharged, about the hurricane-force winds that fueled this week’s catastrophic wildfires in Los Angeles. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago People with 'sharp eyes' can spot sneaky reptile hiding in garden snap

Optical illusions can often be difficult to solve, but we can assure you the latest one might leave you scratching your head for sometime. So can you find the sneaky reptile?

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24 hours ago To resist the climate crisis, we must resist the billionaire class | Peter Kalmus

To solve the climate crisis, power must flow away from the billionaire classWhen I feel uncertain, I find it’s helpful to write down things I know to be true. Fossil fuels are causing irreversible planetary overheating. Overheating threatens essentially all life on Earth. Oil and gas executives knew this but they chose to systematically lie and block a climate transition. They continue to make this choice.I choose to focus my energy on the climate crisis because a habitable planet is a prerequisite for everything worth fighting for, and because the prospect of losing a planet feels horrific and sad to me in a primal way that I can’t express with words. I’m also simply in love with the Earth. But planetary overheating is really just the most geophysical symptom of extractive colonial capitalism – “billionairism” – a system designed to pump wealth from the poor to the rich, creating billionaires, the healthcare crisis, the housing crisis, genocide, hierarchies like racism and patriarc...

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15 hours ago Labour planning to axe billions from disability benefits bill in order to ease debts crisis

Downing Street is said to believe that significant reductions are needed in the welfare budget, namely from personal independence payments (PIP).

Economics

24 hours ago Manchester United: Altay Bayindir to start against Arsenal in FA Cup clash

The second-choice goalkeeper will get another chance to impress

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2 hours ago Do you live in one of England's slimmest boroughs? Interactive map lays bare nation's obesity crisis

MailOnline has crunched the full data for all 296 authorities into an interactive map. A searchable chart also shows how rates have changed in every area since 2015/16.

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4 hours ago Protesters stage blockade as AfD holds conference before German elections

Heavy police presence in place as far-right party meets in Saxony to finalise details of campaign platformA convention of the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party was met by protests as it launched its campaign in Germany’s elections.AfD is holding a two-day gathering in Riesa – in the eastern state of Saxony, one of the party’s strongholds – to formally nominate its co-leader Alice Weidel as candidate for chancellor and to finalise details of its platform. Continue reading...

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37 hours ago Take That star Mark Owen and his family forced to flee LA home amid wildfires

The 52-year-old singer, his wife, his three children, and their animals had to immediately evacuate after they awoke to 'helicopters, thick black smoke and winds howling'.

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17 hours ago Celtic 'ramp up' £7m transfer talks over rising Norwegian star who could solve ultimate winger conundrum

The Hoops are in the market for a new winger and might just have found their man

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26 hours ago Gustav Isaksen in quickfire Celtic transfer turnaround as brutal Lazio cull sees 'boring' jab forgotten

The winger had bragged about his decision to shut down a move to Celtic last summer

Sport

4 hours ago Los Angeles is on fire and big oil are the arsonists | Tzeporah Berman

Every barrel of oil, every cubic meter of gas, and every ton of coal burned brings us closer to environmental catastropheApocalyptic flames and smoke are raging through southern California in the worst fire in Los Angeles county’s history. At least seven people have died. Thousands of structures have been destroyed. Hundreds of thousands of people have fled their homes. The private forecaster AccuWeather estimates initial damage and economic loss at more than $50bn and has the potential to be the costliest wildfire disaster in American history. The impacts of the disruption and loss faced by community members is incalculable.While some media outlets are discussing the link between the LA fires and climate crisis, the president-elect Donald Trump and rightwing media are using this devastating event to foster misinformation including denying the role of climate crisis.Tzeporah Berman is a Canadian environmental activist, campaigner and writer Continue reading...

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4 hours ago Ross County vs Celtic LIVE as Yang, Kyogo and Adam Idah all start in Dingwall

The champions make the long trip north to a venue where they were left it late to win on their last visit and victory will move them 18 points clear

Politics

19 hours ago Warren Gatland dealt Six Nations blow as Wales star forced off days before announcement

Sam Costelow was forced off just minutes into the Scarlets' Challenge Cup clash with Gloucester

Economics

26 hours ago Marcus Rashford transfer update as Man United 'get shock Arsenal contact'

Manchester United winger Marcus Rashford is being heavily linked with moves away from Old Trafford after declaring his desire to leave the club in December

Sport

4 hours ago TOWIE star sparks concern as he is forced to flee Los Angeles pad as wildfires rage on

The Only Way Is Essex star, Liam 'Gatsby' Blackwell, was forced to evacuate his LA home this week as wildfires in California wreak havoc, leaving hundreds of properties destroyed

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4 hours ago Ross County 0 Celtic 0 LIVE score and goal updates from the Premiership clash in Dingwall

The champions make the long trip north to a venue where they were left it late to win on their last visit and victory will move them 18 points clear

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22 hours ago Celtic on brink of £5m windfall as THAT Kyogo debacle takes Rodgers by surprise – Parkhead transfer bulletin

Alexandro Bernabei's exit has been all-but confirmed with the Hoops handed a £5m boost

Economics

27 hours ago Rangers fans want worst manager ever Clement out as spiralling Hotline panic leads to Celtic transfer confession

Fraser Wilson mans the phones with the heat firmly on the Rangers manager

Sport

5 hours ago BBC star who appeared on Jonathan Ross show dies suddenly after flu illness

Kerry Wilson, 56, who was also known by her stage name Kerry Kathleen, died on Friday, January 3 after being placed into an induced coma from which she never recovered

Events

4 hours ago Ross County 0 Celtic 1 LIVE as Kyogo makes the breakthrough in Dingwall

The champions make the long trip north to a venue where they were left it late to win on their last visit and victory will move them 18 points clear

Politics

24 hours ago Coronation Street star Simon Gregson cuts a solitary figure as he's seen for the first time since it was revealed he 'could be forced to sell home if he doesn't pay back £250K loan'

The Coronation Street actor, 50, wrapped up warm in a thick padded jacket and gloves after snow fell in the region over night.

Economics

27 hours ago Chelsea told no player is worth £100m before FA Cup tie with minnows Morecambe

Chelsea have splurged £1.15billion in transfers since Todd Boehly's takeover in 2022 and Morecambe skipper Yann Songo'o has spoken out about their spending ahead of FA Cup clash

Sport

5 hours ago Los Angeles fire spreads towards celebrity enclave of Brentwood where Lebron James, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Kamala Harris have homes after Kardashians evacuate as death toll rises to 11

LA County spokesman Jesus Ruiz said the latest blaze was a 'significant development' as firefighters rushed to stop the inferno from spreading further.

Events

4 hours ago Ross County 1 Celtic 4 LIVE reaction as Kyogo, Engels and McCowan blow the Staggies away

The champions make the long trip north to a venue where they were left it late to win on their last visit and victory will move them 18 points clear

Politics

25 hours ago How Rachel Reeves' debt 'nightmare' has chilling echoes of 1976 when Britain was the 'sick man of Europe' with an economy in crisis that forced it to go 'cap in hand' for £2.3bn bailout

Such is the extent of Britain's current economic troubles, Chancellor Rachel Reeves ' plight has been compared to that of her 1970s predecessor Denis Healey.

Economics

30 hours ago Ruben Amorim press conference live Manchester United injury updates and transfer latest

Ruben Amorim will conduct his pre-match press conference today ahead of the FA Cup clash with Arsenal.

Sport

6 hours ago Prince Harry and Meghan deliver aid and embrace victims of California wildfires

Couple spoke to volunteers and those affected by the crisis

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4 hours ago Prince Harry and Meghan Markle hug victims of Los Angeles wildfires as they take in pals forced to flee their homes

The local mayor said their visit had 'really buoyed the spirits of the first responders'

Politics

26 hours ago Corrie star Simon Gregson forced to deny split from wife Emma Gleave after court paper error as it's revealed he 'could be forced to sell home if he doesn't pay back £250K loan'

The Coronation Street actor, 50, must repay Simon Gregson Productions a sum of £1,500 per month, according to official papers.

Economics

35 hours ago Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta's Alexander Isak plan emerges as Man Utd move for target

Arsenal suffered a disappointing 2-0 home defeat to Newcastle in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final with an FA Cup clash against Manchester United up next

Sport

6 hours ago Harry and Meghan hug LA fire victims after going into ‘crisis mode’ during evacuation

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been spotted comforting victims of the tragic Los Angeles wildfires which has left thousands of people's homes completely destroyed

Events

5 hours ago Sailor Moon creative discusses challenges of bringing musical based on Japanese manga to the London stage

EXCLUSIVE Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live is set to make its London debut in February and could pave the way for more shows in other cities

Politics

27 hours ago Rangers v St Johnstone injury news: Up to 11 out of Ibrox clash as Philippe Clement dealt fresh injury blow

Here is the latest injury news ahead of Rangers vs St Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership at Ibrox this weekend.

Economics

7 hours ago Khloe Kardashian's furious words for LA mayor Karen Bass after wildfires forced her famous family to evacuate

Khloe Kardashian shared her furious response to Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass after the devastating wildfires forced her family to evacuate this week.

Events

5 hours ago John Lewis wouldn't swap my free breakfast bap for a vegan alternative

I'm vegan, so I contacted John Lewis customer services to ask if I could swap it for a vegan item of similar value - but was surprised that it said no.

Politics

28 hours ago Kate Middleton proves a statement scarf can make any outfit– and this £18 buy looks just like hers

In a touching Instagram post to Kate Middleton on her birthday yesterday, Kate's simple outfit showed us how much a scarf can elevate your look and we've found a similar £18 buy

Economics

6 hours ago ‘I don’t like being revered’: Brian Eno on art, AI, and why he hates talking about David Bowie

He’s worked with some of the biggest names in music, but his latest book claims there’s an artist in all of us. Brian Eno and co-author Bette Adriaanse discuss the myth of genius, and how to really unlock your creativityBrian Eno’s studio in Notting Hill is tucked away at the end of a cobbled mews, its facade a quarter of the normal size. The effect is like a kind of fairy-door, and as you enter, it opens on to a vast light-filled room with a spiral staircase at the centre. On one side, Eno, in a purple shirt, is hovering silently over a table top making marks on something. On the other, his latest collaborator, the Dutch artist and writer Bette Adriaanse, busies herself with the same task (they’re signing copies of their new book about art). An airy piano melody wafts over the scene: entering it feels like exhaling.It does for me, anyway. I’ve been anxious about this interview, not least because of a warning from Eno’s assistant to avoid talking about his musical history, which he ...

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29 hours ago Creatives, organisations and businesses invited to apply to Go See Share fund for small grants

Supported by The National Lottery through Creative Scotland, this initiative provides individual awards of between £3000 and £10,000.

Economics

8 hours ago California fires live: progress made against some LA blazes but thickening smoke prompts ‘health emergency’

Palisades and Eaton fires start coming under control as fierce winds ease but forecasters predict another red flag warning for MondayFull report: 11 killed and 10,000 structures destroyed as blazes continueAfter the fire, the insurance battles: new ordeals to comeFleeing the LA fires alone on a wheelchair: ‘I had to take my chances’Californians: have you been affected by the wildfires?The psychological toll from the wildfires on a traumatized Los Angeles county of nearly 10 million people has yet to be assessed.Reuters reports that Pacific Palisades residents who ventured back to their devastated neighborhoods were shocked to find brick chimneys looming over charred waste and burnt-out vehicles as acrid smoke lingered in the air.At least to say goodbye until we can rebuild. I will let God lead me. Continue reading...

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7 hours ago Stolen, mislaid and fought over: the weird world of what to do with loved ones' ashes

Forced to find space for yet another relative's remains, David Aaronovitch faced a modern dilemma: what to do with your family's potted history

Politics

30 hours ago Coronation Street star Simon Gregson 'SPLITS' from wife Emma Gleave and 'could be forced to sell home if he don't pay back £250,000 loan'

The Coronation Street actor, 50, must repay Simon Gregson Productions a sum of £1,500 per month, according to official papers.

Economics

9 hours ago Rangers crisis gets Jury dissection as Clement told there's NO defence and something has to give

The Saturday Jury run the rule over the big questions facing Scottish football and Clement is the big talking point this week

Events

7 hours ago Meghan Markle forced to eat her words with Netflix decision ahead of new show

Meghan Markle's new Netflix show, With Love, Meghan is set to hit screens in just a matter of days - and a move by the streaming platform goes against something the Sussexes once denied five years ago

Politics

38 hours ago Coronation Street's Simon Gregson 'could be forced to sell home if he doesn't pay back £250,000 loan'

The Coronation Street actor, 50, must repay Simon Gregson Productions a sum of £1,500 per month, according to official papers.

Economics

14 hours ago A former Green Beret behind a failed Venezuela raid in 2020 lashes out at CIA and FBI

A former Green Beret behind a clandestine invasion of Venezuela in 2020 to try and overthrow Nicolás Maduro says in court filings that he had authority from the highest levels of the government for the amphibious raid that ended with several combatants killed and two of his U.S. Special Forces colleagues in prison

Events

7 hours ago Tottenham loan star Josh Keeley on making history with Leyton Orient ahead of FA Cup clash

Tottenham goalkeeper Josh Keeley has already made a big impression at Leyton Orient and is out to create more FA Cup memories after scoring in the last round against Oldham

Politics

39 hours ago Rachel Reeves' £25bn National Insurance raid could force more than HALF of British businesses to raise prices, damning poll reveals

The figures provide the latest evidence of how firms are scrambling to respond to the tax hike and as the boss of Marks & Spencer said it would be a challenge.

Economics

15 hours ago Are cars 'structures'? Here's a look at how damage is tallied in devastating Los Angeles wildfires

The damage from wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area is horrific however it’s tallied

Events

7 hours ago Man Utd predicted XI for Arsenal FA Cup clash as Ruben Amorim announces decision

Ruben Amorim is ready to play his big hitters as Manchester United look to upset the odds when they travel to Arsenal in the FA Cup as he targets a trophy which could salvage the club's season

Politics

16 hours ago Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have been 'in regular contact' since LA fires forced him to evacuate

Jennifer Lopez has reportedly been 'checking in' with her ex-husband, Ben Affleck , and his children Violet Seraphina and Samuel amid the deadly Los Angeles wildfires.

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9 hours ago Trump names former consultant who called him a ‘hero’ head of new environmental task force

‘Together, we will achieve American Energy DOMINANCE, rebuild our Economy, and DRILL, BABY, DRILL,’ Trump vowed as he announced his environmental pick

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16 hours ago Special Forces civil war: Tensions between elite units after claims that 'professional jealousy' by SBS led to rival SAS facing Afghan war crimes case

The SAS is currently at the centre of a High Court inquiry into allegations that its troops executed as many as 80 Taliban suspects in custody between 2010 and 2013.

Events

11 hours ago Which Man Utd stars are still involved at Salford as they prepare for Man City clash

Salford City will travel to the Etihad on Saturday as they prepare to face Manchester City - but under the covers, this is really a Manchester Derby

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16 hours ago Rangers hold 'crisis talks' over Clement as fan reaction hits home – but boss WON'T walk away

Fuming fans could get the decision they want but it will come at a price

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