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The US Senate has voted 77-22 to give the NCAA an antitrust exemption and limit college athletes' pay and transfers. Stability for college sport, or a raw deal for players?

The US Senate has voted 77-22 to give the NCAA an antitrust exemption and limit college athletes' pay and transfers. Stability for college sport, or a raw deal for players?

Madonna, 68, won seven VMAs in her first performance there in 23 years, then faced online criticism of her age and image. Fair critique of a performance, or ageism?

Madonna, 68, won seven VMAs in her first performance there in 23 years, then faced online criticism of her age and image. Fair critique of a performance, or ageism?

A new survey says 74% of US knowledge workers do some work on a typical Sunday. A smart head start on a calmer Monday, or should weekends be strictly off-limits?

A new survey says 74% of US knowledge workers do some work on a typical Sunday. A smart head start on a calmer Monday, or should weekends be strictly off-limits?

The UK government says entry to England's national museums will stay free for everyone, tourists included. The right call, or should overseas visitors have to pay?

The UK government says entry to England's national museums will stay free for everyone, tourists included. The right call, or should overseas visitors have to pay?

The White House is running taxpayer-funded TV ads starring Trump during NFL games, weeks before the midterms. Patriotic public messaging, or political propaganda?

The White House is running taxpayer-funded TV ads starring Trump during NFL games, weeks before the midterms. Patriotic public messaging, or political propaganda?

X is still refusing adverts for Musk, a critical new documentary about the platform's own owner. A private company's right, or an abuse of its power?

X is still refusing adverts for Musk, a critical new documentary about the platform's own owner. A private company's right, or an abuse of its power?

Singapore can now fine bus passengers up to S$500 for playing audio out loud. Should the UK start fining people who play music or videos without headphones?

Singapore can now fine bus passengers up to S$500 for playing audio out loud. Should the UK start fining people who play music or videos without headphones?

The BBC has cut a Katherine Ryan joke about Victoria Beckham from Have I Got News For You after two viewers complained. Right call, or too thin-skinned?

The BBC has cut a Katherine Ryan joke about Victoria Beckham from Have I Got News For You after two viewers complained. Right call, or too thin-skinned?

A USC linebacker was ejected for a targeting hit that sent Oregon QB Dante Moore to hospital, but new rules mean no automatic ban. Should a first targeting foul cost a game?

A USC linebacker was ejected for a targeting hit that sent Oregon QB Dante Moore to hospital, but new rules mean no automatic ban. Should a first targeting foul cost a game?

Greece's prime minister has rejected borrowing parts of its own monument from the British Museum. Should the Parthenon Marbles return to Athens for good?

Greece's prime minister has rejected borrowing parts of its own monument from the British Museum. Should the Parthenon Marbles return to Athens for good?

In a US survey, 76% of Gen Z who fronted money for a group expense say they weren't fully repaid. If a friend owes you a fiver, do you chase it or let it go?

In a US survey, 76% of Gen Z who fronted money for a group expense say they weren't fully repaid. If a friend owes you a fiver, do you chase it or let it go?

Revolut is trialling facial recognition payments in London cafés, so customers pay just by looking at the till. Handy upgrade, or a risk to your biometric data?

Revolut is trialling facial recognition payments in London cafés, so customers pay just by looking at the till. Handy upgrade, or a risk to your biometric data?

The Trump administration is moving to cancel $810m of Congress-approved spending five days before the financial year ends. Fair cost-cutting, or an end-run around Congress?

The Trump administration is moving to cancel $810m of Congress-approved spending five days before the financial year ends. Fair cost-cutting, or an end-run around Congress?

Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the US lifts its blockade and oil sanctions. Should Washington take the deal?

Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the US lifts its blockade and oil sanctions. Should Washington take the deal?

A government consultation on letting couples in England and Wales legally marry almost anywhere closed this week. Should the rules on wedding venues be scrapped?

A government consultation on letting couples in England and Wales legally marry almost anywhere closed this week. Should the rules on wedding venues be scrapped?

Kim Kardashian's new reality show follows the parents of teenage players at an elite Arizona baseball academy. Fair game for TV, or a step too far for youth sport?

Kim Kardashian's new reality show follows the parents of teenage players at an elite Arizona baseball academy. Fair game for TV, or a step too far for youth sport?

Taylor Swift's new Encore edition adds four songs to an album already sold in dozens of versions. Savvy business for superfans, or unfair pressure to buy again?

Taylor Swift's new Encore edition adds four songs to an album already sold in dozens of versions. Savvy business for superfans, or unfair pressure to buy again?

Prime Minister Andy Burnham says the 1985 ban on drinking alcohol in sight of the pitch at football matches could go. Should fans be allowed a pint in their seats?

Prime Minister Andy Burnham says the 1985 ban on drinking alcohol in sight of the pitch at football matches could go. Should fans be allowed a pint in their seats?

Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosted Trump at Gracie Mansion to talk federal housing money for New York. Smart pragmatism, or normalising a president he's called a fascist?

Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosted Trump at Gracie Mansion to talk federal housing money for New York. Smart pragmatism, or normalising a president he's called a fascist?

Britain will refuel Saudi jets defending against Houthi missiles and drones. Standing by an ally and a vital trade route, or a step back into Yemen's war?

Britain will refuel Saudi jets defending against Houthi missiles and drones. Standing by an ally and a vital trade route, or a step back into Yemen's war?

A new Kinsey Institute survey finds 39% of US singles have used AI in their dating lives. Harmless help finding the right words, or misleading your match?

A new Kinsey Institute survey finds 39% of US singles have used AI in their dating lives. Harmless help finding the right words, or misleading your match?

Amazon has blocked Meta's new AI shopping agent, Muse, from buying on Amazon.com. Protecting customers' accounts, or shutting out an assistant shoppers chose?

Amazon has blocked Meta's new AI shopping agent, Muse, from buying on Amazon.com. Protecting customers' accounts, or shutting out an assistant shoppers chose?

Reps. Massie and Khanna say the DOJ is still withholding over 3 million Epstein files, and they're two signatures from forcing a vote. Right to push, or midterm theater?

Reps. Massie and Khanna say the DOJ is still withholding over 3 million Epstein files, and they're two signatures from forcing a vote. Right to push, or midterm theater?

Britain has sanctioned Israeli settlement leaders, and Trump says he didn't know. A defensible break from Washington's line, or a president caught flat-footed?

Britain has sanctioned Israeli settlement leaders, and Trump says he didn't know. A defensible break from Washington's line, or a president caught flat-footed?

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