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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
Construction at an ‘inflection point’: new ASCE CEO
This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Peter O’Neil knows he’s got some listening to do. An energetic speaker who enjoys tennis and travel, O’Neil has previously served as a chief executive for member organizations ASIS International, an association of global security professionals, and the American Industrial Hygiene Association, a
One in five UK construction firms never measure productivity, RICS survey shows
Construction companies in the UK are the least likely to measure productivity compared with their international counterparts, a survey by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has found. The RICS Construction Productivity Report 2026 reveals wide differences in productivity metrics and a persistent ‘optimism… The post One in five UK construction firms never measure
Hoffman Construction wins $350M Sound Transit contract
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Construction upturn hampered by skills shortages
Small builders reported rising activity in the second half of 2025, but the upturn was held back by a shortage of skilled workers needed to deliver the work. Activity increased across the market in H2 2025, with the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) and Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) State of Trade survey showing workload
Construction insolvencies stay stubbornly high
Construction remains the sector with the highest number of business collapses, according to the latest monthly figures from the Insolvency Service. There were 3,912 construction firm insolvencies in the 12 months to January 2026, representing 17 per cent of all the cases analysed. This was followed by wholesale and retail (16 per cent) and the
Construction equipment firm issues profit warning
A leading construction equipment firm has issued a profit warning following a “disappointingly muted January”. Vp Plc said current pressures in the construction and water sectors had hit activity volumes. It said it was aiming to cut 400 jobs through its transformation of Brandon Hire Station, which involves reducing its branch footprint from over 100
Clune Construction Unveils New Logo as Brand Refresh Tied to Regional Expansion
Photo courtesy Clune Construction Clune Construction CEO called the new logo an embodiment of “who we are today and where we’re going.” Photo courtesy Clune Construction Clune Construction has launched a new logo as part of what the Chicago-based contractor calls a “brand refresh” to reinforce its company values amid regional business expansion. In a
Salboy construction arm expands into third-party contracting
Salboy has officially launched its construction arm to the wider market, opening up the business beyond group-related schemes for the first time. The Manchester-based developer and funder, founded by Betfred owner Fred Done, said Salboy Construction would now work for third-party developers, funders and housing associations across the UK. Salboy Construction was established in April
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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
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Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
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FIFA overturns Balogun’s red card, Trump intervenes for US World Cup match
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7424790/2026/07/06/folarin-balogun-red-belgium-explanation/ FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has overturned the red card suspension of Folarin Balogun, a key player for the U.S. Men’s National Team, allowing him to participate in the upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium. This decision, made under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, places Balogun on a one-year probationary period, enabling him
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UK Foreign Secretary Warns World Cannot Wait for ‘AI Hiroshima’ Before Acting
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that the world cannot wait for an AI equivalent of Hiroshima before acting, urging global powers to build consensus on artificial intelligence (AI) safety principles and standards. Cooper made the case in an essay, positioning Britain to lead international talks on the technology. ...