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The Jockey Club has ruled that the horse known as Austrian Painter, after winning its debut at Horseshoe Indianapolis, must be renamed Merrylegs. The decision follows a formal complaint about the name, which the body says is ineligible under rules banning names likely to be offensive or threatening. The horse’s full sister, originally named New Order, is also being renamed.
A tech-backed analysis has found that bars and breweries saw an 8% revenue uptick during the World Cup group stage, driven by late-night demand. Host cities outperformed the national average, with notable spikes in Boston, Philadelphia, Seattle, and the New York metro. Non-alcoholic drinks and food orders also rose as chains rolled out promotions.
Labour’s Andy Burnham has taken office as prime minister, facing immediate pressure over cabinet changes, North Sea policy, and party cohesion, while Reform UK and other rivals reposition for the next general election.
UKRI has pulled the Lovell telescope funding, triggering a funding crisis at Jodrell Bank. Observations are due to end in March 2028 unless new funds are found. A broad coalition is calling for immediate alternative funding.