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Manchester United cans friendly match vs Preston

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4 years ago

July 30, 2021

Manchester United has been forced to cancel their pre-season friendly with Preston North End after a COVID-19 outbreak within the first-team squad.

The Red Devils identified a small number of suspected live cases following the latest round of testing at the club.

A statement issued by United on Thursday said: “Maintaining Covid security is a priority for us.

“Following routine testing of the first team training group today, we have identified a small number of suspected positive cases. This has led to those people isolating, pending further tests.

The statement continues: “As a precautionary measure based on covid protocols, we have taken the difficult decision that we will not now be able to play the friendly match against Preston North End this Saturday.“

“We regret the disruption to Preston and disappointment caused to fans. Any Manchester United fans who have purchased tickets for the game will be automatically refunded.“

As a precautionary measure based on COVID protocols, our pre-season friendly against Preston North End on Saturday has been cancelled.#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 29, 2021

“At this stage, we do not expect further disruption around our forthcoming matches, but we will continue to follow Premier League protocols in this regard.”

The decision to cancel the game with Preston leaves Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with just one more warm-up fixture before the start of the Premier League campaign on August 14.

The cases are a mixture of players and staff, who tested positive with lateral flow tests but will need to take PCR tests to confirm the result.

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Experts warn AI could trigger ‘Grey Swan’ events in the global economy

Experts warn that AI could trigger ‘grey swan events’ posing risks to economic stability, demand resilience strategies.

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23 hours ago

December 18, 2025

Harvey Vargas

Experts warn that AI could trigger ‘grey swan events’ posing risks to economic stability, demand resilience strategies.

As excitement around artificial intelligence reaches new heights, experts are cautioning that the technology could spark unexpected disruptions known as ‘grey swan events’. Unlike black swans, these events are somewhat foreseeable but often underestimated, posing real threats to economic stability.

David Scutt from StoneX joins Ticker to break down what grey swans are, their potential impact on AI, and how legal, security, and innovation risks could shake the industry. He also explains how the pace of AI advancement makes it harder to anticipate and prepare for these shocks.

From resilience strategies for policymakers to the concept of antifragility coined by Nassim Nicholas Taleb, this discussion offers insights into how the world might navigate the growing AI landscape.

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Oscars move to YouTube in landmark streaming deal from 2029

YouTube will stream the Oscars exclusively from 2029, making it free for over two billion users worldwide.

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24 hours ago

December 18, 2025

Harvey Vargas

YouTube will stream the Oscars exclusively from 2029, making it free for over two billion users worldwide.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has struck a landmark agreement with YouTube to stream the Oscars exclusively from 2029, marking a major shift for Hollywood’s biggest night.

YouTube will hold global rights to the ceremony from 2029 to 2033, making the event free to its more than two billion users worldwide, with added features like red carpet coverage and behind-the-scenes access.

The move reflects changing viewing habits as audiences increasingly turn to digital platforms for live events.

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NSW weighs urgent gun law changes after Bondi shooting as firearm caps spark backlash

NSW government to discuss urgent firearm legislation changes after Bondi Beach shooting amid rising violence concerns.

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1 day ago

December 18, 2025

Harvey Vargas

NSW government to discuss urgent firearm legislation changes after Bondi Beach shooting amid rising violence concerns.

The New South Wales government is set to discuss urgent changes to firearm legislation next week following the Bondi Beach shooting, reigniting the national debate over gun control and public safety.

The proposed reforms are aimed at tightening access to firearms and limiting individual ownership, as authorities respond to concerns about rising violence across the state.

With the number of registered firearms in NSW surging over the past decade, lawmakers say swift action may be needed to prevent further harm.

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