Liverpool is a major English port city and cultural hub in Merseyside, with 508,961 residents (2024) and a history from the Atlantic slave trade to the Industrial Revolution.
Scotland is chasing a last-32 place at the World Cup after a sequence of mixed results. Brazil's Vinícius Júnior has sparked danger up front, and Scotland's lineup changes aim to restore form, with decisions on Ben Gannon-Doak and Aaron Hickey looming before a decisive match.
Timber Pizza Co. has grown from a two-man mobile venture in Washington, DC, to nine locations and five mobile units, navigating capital constraints and the COVID-19 downturn while receiving industry recognition.
The government has disclosed a new price range for HS2 at up to £102.7bn (2026 prices) and confirms first services will be delayed to 2036–2039, with full completion possibly by 2043. Top speeds are being reduced and automatic operation may be dropped to cut costs; Lovegrove’s critical report is among the influencing reviews.
A PwC study shows AI exposure is changing entry-level work, with junior staff increasingly expected to demonstrate leadership, judgment and data‑driven decision‑making even as overall entry‑level hiring slows. UK and US markets exhibit mixed trends, with prime emphasis on human skills and targeted training.
The London Marathon will be staged over two days in 2027 to enable 100,000 runners to participate, doubling ballot chances and boosting charity income and the UK economy. The plan, backed by the mayor and multiple stakeholders, will preserve the traditional route from Greenwich to Westminster while highlighting a world-first city-wide celebration.
JD Vance is weighing a 2028 presidential run, but says he will decide after the 2026 midterms. He notes the president would be supportive, and the dynamic with Trump continues to shape his planning as family life and faith influence his timing.
Crystal Palace has appointed Pierre Sage as head coach after Oliver Glasner’s departure. Sage signs a three-year deal, aiming to continue Palace’s winning approach as they enter another European campaign.
A Guardian feature details Kevin Kotoko and Austin Franklin, two Fox World Cup watchers who are stationed in a Times Square viewing cube for the tournament, offering a window into the surreal setup and the challenges of the assignment.