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theguardian.com > tv-and-radio > 04/02/2026 > race-across-the-world-review-still-reality-tv-gold-and-a-total-pleasure

Race Across the World review – still reality TV gold and a total pleasure

1+ hour, 23+ min ago  (267+ words) From a chalk-and-cheese duo obsessed with custard creams to in-laws who didn't get on until a family death " brace yourself for another journey of big feelings Jo and Kush are 19, from Liverpool, and hilarious. "Scousers are the perfect people for…...

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theguardian.com > sport > 04/02/2026 > shoaib-bashir-mickey-arthur-derbyshire-england-cricket

‘World is his oyster’: new Derbyshire home and mentor offer Shoaib Bashir fresh start

3+ hour, 37+ min ago  (878+ words) England off-spinner spent the Ashes carrying drinks but is determined to win back place with help of Mickey Arthur A new season dawns and for Shoaib Bashir it represents a new beginning. Overlooked by England for the entire Ashes despite…...

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theguardian.com > football > video > 04/02/2026 > fa-cup-quarter-finals-and-trouble-brewing-at-chelsea-football-weekly

FA Cup quarter-finals and trouble brewing at Chelsea | Football Weekly

1+ hour, 42+ min ago  (330+ words) Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nick Ames and Jordan Jarrett-Bryan to preview the weekend's action.Subscribe to The Guardian Football Weekly " https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast?sub_confirmation=1Chapters:00:00 - Chapters00:56 - FA Cup quarter-final preview01:12 - Where do Slot's priorities lie?05:16 - Have Manchester City had a good season?06:49 - Southampton…...

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theguardian.com > sport > 04/02/2026 > england-interest-rekindled-injury-substitutes-arrive-county-championship-cricket-returns

England interest rekindled and injury substitutes arrive as county cricket returns

4+ hour, 24+ min ago  (414+ words) County Championship kicks off on Good Friday ECB and Ben Stokes say England places are up for grabs With more of a sparkle in its eye than for years, the County Championship shimmies into life on Good Friday, coat done…...

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theguardian.com > thefilter-us > 04/02/2026 > womens-office-shoes-style

The 13 best women’s shoes for the office, vetted by stylish professionals

2+ hour, 8+ min ago  (568+ words) From comfy loafers to sleek pumps, these picks keep you comfortable through long workdays and commutes Perhaps no work outfit is complete without a well-made office shoe. A winning pair adds polish and enough cushion that your feet aren't aching…...

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theguardian.com > world > 04/02/2026 > maple-syrup-scam-quebec-canada

Alleged maple syrup scam in Quebec uncovered by Canadian broadcaster

2+ hour, 17+ min ago  (620+ words) A Radio-Canada reporter noticed his maple syrup tasted odd; testing revealed it was adulterated with cane syrup An investigation by Canada's national broadcaster has found that a major Quebec producer has been diluting its maple syrup with cane sugar and…...

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theguardian.com > football > 04/02/2026 > chelsea-precarious-project-rocked-marc-cucurella-enzo-fernandez

Chelsea’s precarious project further rocked by Cucurella and Fernández comments | Jacob Steinberg

3+ hour, 6+ min ago  (377+ words) Difficult spell for Liam Rosenior's side has not been helped by interventions from two of their senior players The optics could hardly be worse. Cucurella and Fern'ndez are leaders in the dressing room. Their comments have resonated with many supporters…...

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theguardian.com > us-news > 04/02/2026 > illinois-predictions-market-lawsuit

US government sues Illinois, alleging unlawful efforts to regulate prediction markets

3+ hour, 41+ min ago  (613+ words) Booming prediction market sites, such as Kalshi and Polymarket, face scrutiny from states and Congress The US government sued Illinois on Thursday to stop what it described as the state's unlawful efforts to regulate prediction markets. The booming industry of…...

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theguardian.com > football > 04/02/2026 > roberto-de-zerbi-apologises-mason-greenwood-comments-tottenham

Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi apologises for past comments on Mason Greenwood

41+ min ago  (474+ words) I didn't meant to take a stance,' says Spurs head coach Fan groups had opposed De Zerbi's appointment The new Tottenham head coach, Roberto De Zerbi, has apologised for his past comments on Marseille forward Mason Greenwood and insisted he…...

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theguardian.com > sport > no-helmets-required > 04/01/2026 > super-league-30-media-coverage-changed-1996-fans-home

Super League at 30: how media coverage has changed since 1996

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (357+ words) After covering changes for matchgoing fans, Gavin Willacy assesses how coverage has transformed for fans at home By No Helmets Required We now consume the game on our phones rather than through hourly radio bulletins. Unless you had a satellite…...