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Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt face backlash after podcast remarks about Lisandro Martinez
Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt have sparked backlash after joking on their podcast about Lisandro Martinez’s ability to handle Erling Haaland ahead of the Manchester derby, prompting fans to accuse the former Manchester United players of disrespecting the defender. Supporters pointed to Martinez’s record against Haaland—keeping him scoreless in five of six meetings—while noting Pep Guardiola has previously praised Martinez as one of the world’s top centre-backs.
West Midlands police commissioner faces criticism over support offered to mosque linked to controversial speakers amid Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban dispute
West Midlands police and crime commissioner Simon Foster has been accused of effectively offering a “blank cheque” of support to Green Lane Mosque after internal correspondence showed he was willing to provide a general letter to help with future grant applications. Foster says he backed only a specific bid for the government’s Youth Investment Fund, which awarded the mosque £2 million before the funding was later suspended following footage of a preacher condemning homosexuality. The row comes alongside scrutiny of West Midlands Police over the disputed banning of Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from an Aston Villa match, during which police consulted several Muslim groups including Green Lane but did not engage local Jewish leaders; the mosque rejects allegations it has promoted extremism, antisemitism or misogyny.
On Jan. 16, 1919, the 18th Amendment Establishing Alcohol Prohibition Was Ratified
On this day, Jan. 16, 1919, the United States formally entered Prohibition when the 36th state ratified the 18th Amendment, making the country legally “dry.”
Notable Birthdays on Jan. 16 Include Jennie and Albert Pujols
Notable birthdays on Jan. 16 include musician Jennie turning 30 and MLB legend Albert Pujols turning 46.
Defence industry warns procurement practices are undermining UK shipbuilding
Defence industry representatives told MPs that fragmented, short-term defence procurement is harming UK shipbuilding by reducing productivity improvements, discouraging investment, and weakening the supply chain. Make UK Defence’s Andrew Kinniburgh said unpredictable ordering leads to inefficient working and intensifies competition for skilled workers, with larger firms drawing talent from SMEs. He criticised decisions to build Royal Navy support vessels such as tugs and barges outside the UK, arguing smaller ships should be made domestically. ADS Scotland’s Warrick Malcolm said procurement reform is needed to give SMEs, including those in rural areas, clearer long-term visibility so they can plan staffing and invest, with larger multi-ship orders enabling upgrades in skills, automation and equipment.
Former CISA Director Jen Easterly Named CEO of RSAC
Former CISA Director Jen Easterly has been appointed CEO of RSAC, where she will lead the RSA Conference and oversee other RSAC cybersecurity programs.
Boxer Anthony Joshua Returns to Training After Car Crash
Boxer Anthony Joshua has returned to the gym following a recent car crash that killed two close friends and members of his team.
Anthony Joshua Returns to the Gym After Losing Two Team Members in a Car Crash
British heavyweight Anthony Joshua has returned to the gym as he continues to cope with the recent car crash that killed two of his close friends and members of his team.
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