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Wimbledon returns but for two champs, is this goodbye?

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After last year’s cancellation Wimbledon is back and there are storylines everywhere.

Topping the list of interest is how different it will look and feel. But the two biggest questions surround the two biggest champions.

The tournament is part of the government’s “Event Research Programme” meaning it will operate at 50 per cent capacity across the grounds, and build to full capacity crowds of 15 thousand on Centre Court for the finals weekend.

All players are in bio secure bubbles with strong protocols and will stay in central London hotels with entourages limited to 3 people.

Britain’s number one female player Johanna Konta is already out after a member of her team tested positive for Covid-19.

WILL ROGER AND SERENA GO AROUND ONE MORE TIME?

So much of the fortnight will focus on the man who’s won the tournament eight times – 39-year old Roger Federer. Will this be his last? Don’t forget he turns 40 this August.

The world number eight warmed up with another cool story. After years of injury, and last year’s cancellation, Andy Murray plays his home slam for the first time since 2017.

On the other side of the event is another 39-year old, who’s lifted the trophy seven times.

Serena Williams. Could this be the swan-song?

The world number eight has already announced she won’t be at the Tokyo Olympic Games. Tight restrictions mean she won’t be able to take her daughter with her and that’s a step too far.

THE HOTTEST PLAYER IN THE WORLD WANTS MORE.

Meanwhile the hottest player in the world Novak Djokovic is aiming to stay on course for a calendar-year grand slam. But that’s not the prize he wants most. If the 34-year old Serbian wins his sixth Wimbledon title he will draw level on 20 majors with Federer and Rafael Nadal, who is missing in London.

The Spaniard has announced he will sit out both this tournament and the Olympics before returning for the US Open in September.

As is tradition, Djokovic, the world number one, will open Centre court action in his first match. His counterpart Australian Ash Barty will hit the grass on day two.

One thing is for sure, both Djokovic and Barty will be back again next year.

But will Federer and Williams join them?

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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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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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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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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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