This article is part of Overlooked, a series of obituaries about remarkable people whose deaths, beginning in 1851, went unreported in The Times. In 1921, the Football Association, English soccer’s ruling body, effectively banned women from playing the sport, deeming it “quite unsuitable for females.” But by then, a standout player named Lily Parr had already gained fame for her skill […]

The Summer I Turned Pretty creator Jenny Han is not holding back about the recent negativity directed at the cast — and new star Elsie Fisher. “The whole Summer cast and crew have worked hard to make a show we hope you will love, and we are so excited to share it with you guys. The Summer I Turned Pretty […]

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The late Tony Bennett is being remembered in a new children’s book that chronicles the singer’s inspiring path to success, and the impact he left with his seven decade-long career. Released July 18, “Tony Bennett: A Little Golden Book […]

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Stepping into a Costco sometimes feels like experiencing a tear in the space-time continuum. Do you get 5 lbs of strawberries, or a new lawn mower? Two pairs of sweatpants and a full wheel of Parmigiano Reggiano, or a […]

THOUSANDS of Hyperoptic broadband customers were left without internet during a huge nationwide outage. At around 3pm on Friday, nearly 3,000 users of the internet provider experienced issues with their broadband connection, according to Downdetector. But by around 3.45pm, the company confirmed issues had been resolved as reports plummeted to below 300. It tweeted: “The issue was a large-scale one, […]

IN our review of the best paysafecard sports betting sites, we’ll cover the pros and cons of each site, as well as the pros and cons of paysafecard itself. When choosing a betting site or app, always check the latest terms and conditions. All the sites below accept payments by paysafecard, but sometimes you’ll find that deposits made with this […]

PEOPLE have slammed a newbuild housing estate over a bizarre fence design – can you spot the glaring error? A Twitter account, dedicated to exposing poor new build homes, posted the picture. The photo appears to show rear gardens of new build homes with no greenery. All that can be seen is fence after fence, with parts of the boundary […]

LESS than half of uni graduates are working in a career that relates to their degree, a survey finds. A poll of 2,000 university graduates found 22 per cent went into a job which didn’t require any of the qualifications they had achieved straight after completing their degree. One in five started to look for employment that related to their […]

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By Rachel Clun and Shane Wright Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. The Reserve Bank will soon upend three decades of managing the economy a certain way, becoming more precise in fighting inflation just as it goes through the biggest internal upheaval in its 63-year history. As the hunt […]