62 m. ago ‘Disorder, fright and confusion’: looking back at the devastating Wall Street crash of 1929

Andrew Ross Sorkin’s new book 1929 takes readers back to the crash that changed the US and looks at what we can learn from it todayAndrew Ross Sorkin’s first book, Too Big to Fail, was a bestseller about the financial crisis of 2008, published the following year. His second, 1929, out this week, takes readers “Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History – and How it Shattered a Nation”.It’s been 16 years between books, but Sorkin hasn’t been idle. A columnist for the New York Times, he founded its DealBook newsletter and summit; he’s a Squawk Box co-anchor for CNBC; and after Too Big to Fail was filmed by HBO, he co-created Billions, a huge hit for Showtime starring Damian Lewis and Paul Giamatti. Continue reading...

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63 m. ago Ohio man charged after brandishing gun at New York City Wikipedia conference

Connor Weston, 27, reportedly declared himself a ‘non-offending pedophile’ and threatened to kill himselfAn Ohio man is facing criminal charges after he allegedly stormed a stage at a Wikipedia conference in New York City with a gun – as well as a sign declaring himself a “non-offending pedophile” – and threatened to kill himself.Connor Weston, 27, was reportedly tackled by organizers of WikiConference North America 2025, thwarting tragedy, before police said officers booked him on counts of criminal possession of a weapon and reckless endangerment. Continue reading...

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63 m. ago Man United warned key problem could rumble on as transfer blunder made clear

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim had a busy summer transfer window but the Portuguese head coach has been told he failed to deliver improvements in one key area

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70 m. ago 'No fear': Mathys Tel targets Tottenham penalty redemption after Super Cup miss

The Frenchman is hoping to prove himself this autumn as he pushes to be added to Thomas Frank’s Champions League squad

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2 h. ago ‘I don’t really have sex to music, it’s a bit Tom Cruise’: Miles Kane’s honest playlist

The singer and Last Shadow Puppets frontman has come a long way from buying No Limit at Woolworths, but what song can make him cry?The song I do at karaoke I don’t like karaoke, but if I’d had a few vodkas, I’d go for My Way by Frank Sinatra and absolutely smash it. I love the lyrics: “Regrets, I’ve had a few / But then again, too few to mention.” You know it’s going to be a crowd pleaser. I like the Robbie Williams version as well.The best song to play at a party Whenever I have people around, I’ll put on some Motown. It takes me back to family parties where my nan and mum would be dancing. Can’t Help Myself by the Four Tops is a great feeling of coming together. If you were wanting to feng shui the air in a room, a bar or a club, Motown makes you feel good. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Man United's decision not to sign Virgil van Dijk before Liverpool did left me gobsmacked

Had the events of the 2017 summer transfer window played out differently, Manchester United could have been lining up with rather than against Virgil van Dijk at Liverpool on Sunday

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2 h. ago Tottenham XI vs Aston Villa: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League

Spurs handed a massive fitness boost as Thomas Frank’s attacking options bolstered ahead of Aston Villa showdown

Politics

2 h. ago Rio Ferdinand admits Steven Gerrard's England 'loser' claim had 'some truth in it'

Rio Ferdinand concedes Steven Gerrard had a point with his "egotistical losers" claim when discussing his thoughts on England's failings during their time together with the Three Lions

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3 h. ago Sam Thompson, Pete Wicks and GK Barry: the influencers championing real

From Celebrity Sabotage to For Dogs’ Sake, Sam Thompson, Pete Wicks and GK Barry have had a whirlwind year, but nothing, they say, compares to the emotion of hosting the Pride of Britain red carpet

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3 h. ago 'I asked Virgil van Dijk why Man Utd didn't sign him before Liverpool – his answer shocked me'

Virgil van Dijk was the subject of interest from Manchester United before he eventually joined Liverpool, with the Red Devils opting for another transfer target instead

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5 h. ago Thomas Frank set for next Tottenham challenge as big contrast exposes key flaw amid positive start

Tottenham have struggled at home in the Premier League since victory in the corresponding fixture last season

Politics

5 h. ago The return of ‘Tescopoly’? How Britain’s biggest retailer dominates everyday life

Supermarket chain has quietly got its groove back to grab even more of shoppers’ spending this yearReach into your pocket and you will probably find evidence of Tesco. Whether it is a Clubcard, mobile phone or just a receipt from one of its 3,000 stores, the UK’s biggest retailer is engrained in everyday British life.As its chief executive, Ken Murphy, proudly proclaimed this month, the supermarket chain has grabbed even more of our spending this year, landing almost a third of all grocery sales and receiving more than £1 in every £10 spent in UK retail. Data released this week showed Tesco’s sales growth outgunning its traditional rivals. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Italian blasphemy and German ingenuity: how swear words differ around the world

Once dismissed as a sign of low intelligence, researchers now argue the ‘power’ of taboo words has been overlookedWhen researchers asked people around the world to list every taboo word they could think of, the differences that emerged were revealing. The length of each list, for example, varied widely.While native English speakers in the UK and Spanish speakers in Spain rattled off an average of 16 words, Germans more than tripled this with an average of 53 words ranging from intelligenzallergiker, a person allergic to intelligence, to hodenkobold, or “testicle goblin”, someone who is being annoying. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago Should friendship really be a ‘one strike and you’re out’ deal?

The idea of ditching friends if they err has become more and more popular in the last few years. But it’s important to recognise our own failings ...There aren’t many experiences in life that feel the same at six as they do at 60. Where, even if you’ve advanced in wisdom as well as age and can intellectualise the circumstances and better disguise your pain, the raw emotion is identical. However, being left out by your friends hurts just as much when you’re an adult as it did when you were a kid in the playground.An old lady – her words – Mumsnet message board contributor posted an impassioned plea for advice this week, after her girl squad – not her words – began chatting about the theatre season tickets they had bought. This was the first she’d heard of it. Continue reading...

Economics

6 h. ago Bridget Phillipson blasts SNP for failing generation of young people

Phillipson, who is Keir Starmer's Education Secretary in England, accused Nats ministers of failing a generation of young Scots.

Events

7 h. ago She grew up on 'a feisty Welsh estate where people looked after each other' to become world famous

It all started for the Swansea Valley actress seen in Torchwood, Victoria, Doctor Who and The Crow Girls at a school dinnertime acting class

Politics

9 h. ago Will Meghan Markle join the billionaires' club by becoming a make

She says she wants to 'leverage her significant influence' to build a powerhouse business empire, and now Meghan Markle is said to be planning a range of luxury make-up products.

Politics

9 h. ago Britain now shows every sign of becoming a failed state. I should know... I grew up in the crumbling Soviet empire: FRANK FUREDI

From out-of-control borders to wanton crime and a floundering political class...

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9 h. ago Is Salt Bae about to get a #MeToo roasting? He's the brash chef who serves £700 gold

Nusret Gokce had it so good. The most famous - and richest - butcher on the planet, he flitted round the world in his eight-seater private jet with a cigar in hand.

Economics

10 h. ago Latest sign Vegas is still 'dying' as office park put up for sale close to the Strip with NO asking price

A shrewd buyer could purchase the site at a 'significant discount' compared to what it would cost to build the office park, which is a short distance from Sin City's greatest attractions.

Society