The United States is home to millions of small businesses that form the backbone of countless communities. Even during the best of times keeping shops solvent can be a struggle, but when climate-driven disasters strike, the impact on mom-and-pops can be particularly devastating — and prolonged. “The news coverage has...
Are you not wowed? Bazball, India and a one-armed man deliver drama and beauty | Barney Ronay
England’s Baz-era has been maddening to many but this was another moment it gave us utterly thrilling cricket Well, that was something new. Have you ever seen the one‑armed man running a bye to the keeper while 20,000 people leap and writhe and hold their heads and the one-armed man...
Hundred returns for placeholder season before uber-rich enter the scene next year
On-field drama may compete with host of off-field questions as tournament hands control over to crop of global investors The Hundred continues to confuse. There are the endless comments online that deride it and then the kids at the ground, rocking their Southern Brave merch and living in a different...
Ferrand-Prévot’s Tour win ignites all of France in a joy missing from the men’s race
Popular winner is now a national icon as women step out of the shadow of their male cycling counterparts It took a long time to find a copy of L’Équipe on Monday morning. France’s flagship daily sports newspaper, emblazoned with an image of a yellow-clad Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, arms outstretched and...
F1 2025: end-of-term report card as drivers head for their summer break
Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris have set up a potentially thrilling title race, Gabriel Bortoleto is one to watch, and Lewis Hamilton needs time off Oscar Piastri Leading the world championship and has earned his place at the top. He has not only been quick in the best car on...
Emma Raducanu adds Rafael Nadal’s former coach Francisco Roig to her team
British No 1 needed replacement for Mark Petchey Novak Djokovic pulls out of Cincinnati Open Emma Raducanu has added Rafael Nadal’s former coach Francisco Roig to her team on a full-time basis before this month’s US Open, it is understood. The 2021 winner at Flushing Meadows has worked with British...
Premier League 2025-26 preview No 3: Bournemouth
Having lost key players at the back, it appears Bournemouth’s buy-low sell-high model will be tested if they are to again challenge for a European place Guardian writers’ predicted position: 10th (NB: this is not necessarily Ben Fisher’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips) Last season’s position: 9th...
Rio Ngumoha shines to fuel Liverpool’s optimism for new season
Young winger showed great promise in the 4-1 rout of Athletic Bilbao as Anfield paid its respects to Diogo Jota A vacancy has arisen on the left of Liverpool’s forward line and an early, eye-catching application to fill the role has arrived from a 16-year-old. Rio Ngumoha further enhanced his...
Kelia Mehani Gallina: the 12-year-old girl staring down monster waves at Teahupo’o
The young Tahiti surfer will become the WSL’s youngest competitor when she takes on the fearsome break she can see from her family home When the final leg of the World Surf League (WSL) regular season begins in Tahiti this week, Kelia Mehani Gallina will make history. Just 12 years...
Lions writer awards: man of the series, unsung hero and where tourists should go next
Main man Finn Russell was at the heart of everything the Lions did, but Australian duo Tom Wright and Charlie Gamble also win praise Man of series Finn Russell was at the heart of everything the Lions did well. Calm, assured, skilful and accurate from the tee. Chapeau. Continue reading...