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bet365 288 live The Marcos administration plans to borrow P629 billion from local creditors in the first quarter of 2025 to bridge its budget deficit, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said. Figures showed the amount was more than double the P310-billion domestic financing plan set by the government in the final quarter of 2024. Dissecting the latest onshore borrowing program, P264 billion will be raised via short-dated Treasury bills (T-bills) in the first three months of 2025, while P365 billion will come from the offerings of longer-term Treasury bonds (T-bonds). READ: New high: Gov’t debt stock hits P16-trillion mark The BTr is looking to sell T-bills worth P88 billion each in January, February and March. The Treasury lined up four T-bill auctions per month. Meanwhile, the government wants to borrow a total of P125 billion via T-bonds in January and a smaller P115 billion in February. The BTr will close the first quarter with another P125 billion in T-bond offerings in March. For next year, the Marcos administration is targeting to borrow P2.55 trillion from creditors at home and abroad to plug a projected budget hole amounting to P1.54 trillion, or equivalent to 5.3 percent of the country’s gross domestic product. By sources of financing, the government will borrow P507.41 billion from foreign investors in 2025. The remaining P2.04 trillion is targeted to be raised domestically, of which P60 billion will be via T-bills and P1.98 trillion via T-bonds. All of this, in turn, is expected to push the government’s outstanding debt to P17.35 trillion by the end of 2025. According to Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, the government wants to eventually lessen the share of foreign borrowings to 10 percent—from the current level of around 25 percent—to minimize foreign exchange risks that can bloat the peso-value of external debts. But the finance chief said this fiscal goal would not be achieved within the term of President Marcos, adding that the government will be diversifying its sources of external financing to lock-in cheaper rates as much as possible. —Ian Nicolas P. Cigaral Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy .

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NEW DELHI, India (AP) — A 13-year-old cricketer from India’s northern state of Bihar could become the sport’s latest Twenty20 batting sensation. The Rajasthan Royals think so highly of Vaibhav Suryavanshi that they paid $130,000 in the Indian Premier League’s mega auction for his services, making him the youngest ever to be selected. Suryavanshi came to the limelight last month when he scored a century against Australia’s under-19 team off just 58 balls before he got out for 104. At the age of 13 years and 187 days, Suryavanshi broke the record of Bangladesh’s present test captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, who at the age of 14 years and 241 days held the previous record of scoring a century at youth level. The Delhi Capitals also showed interest when the bid for Suryavanshi started at his base price of $35,500. “He’s been to our high performance center in Nagpur, he had trials there and really impressed our coaching set-up there,” Rajasthan CEO Jake Lush McCrum said after the auction ended Monday. “He’s an incredible talent and of course you’ve got to have the confidence so he can step up to the IPL level.” McCrum described Suryavanshi as a “hell of a talent” and hoped lots of work will go into the coming months before the IPL begins on March 14 with former Indian captain Rahul Dravid among the coaching panel of the franchise. Suryavanshi idolizes legendary West Indian batter Brian Lara and often gets tips from former India batter Wasim Jaffer, with whom he met during an under-19 tournament in Bangladesh last year. Suryavanshi’s father, Sanjiv, is his coach and has worked with him since his son showed interest in the game at an early age. “He is not just my son now, but entire Bihar’s son,” the elder Suryavanshi told Press Trust of India. “My son has worked hard.” The IPL does not have a formal minimum age requirement, but in 2020 the International Cricket Council set the minimum age of 15 for players to compete internationally. However, the game’s governing body also said at that time that cricket boards can request permission to allow players under 15 to represent their country. Prayas Ray Barman held the previous record of youngest player to win an IPL contract. He was 16 in 2019 when the Royal Challengers Bengaluru spent about $200,000 for him. But the wrist spinner faded away after playing just one match. Pakistani batter Hasan Raza holds the record of youngest cricketer to make his test debut — the five-day cricket format — at the age of 14 years and 227 days in 1996. ___ AP cricket: https://apnews.com/hub/cricket The Associated Press

NoneEvery year as the holidays approach, our favorite TV shows take a break. That's what's happening with the CBS Thursday night lineup and fan-favorite show . So why is not new tonight, November 21? Here's what we know. With Thanksgiving on November 28, the CBS Thursday lineup is taking a break from airing new episodes. That said, there will be no new episodes of airing November 21 or 28. aired its Thanksgiving episode last week on November 14. The episode, titled "Elsbeth Flips the Bird," saw the titular investigator looking for clues when a restaurant staffer ends up dead at a popular restaurant after causing a big headache for the popular chef. Looking ahead, Elsbeth will return on December 5 with the show's Christmas episode. Here's the description of the all-new Christmas episode, "Gold, Frankincense and Murder": "Celebrity Christmas curators Dirk and DeeDee Dashers go from tinsel to tragedy after Dirk is killed in a freak accident and Elsbeth begins to suspect his wife is behind the murder; Elsbeth gets a holiday surprise courtesy of Wagner and Kaya." season 2 has been going strong since the show's debut in spring 2024. Carrie Preston is a gem as Elsbeth Tascioni, a character that she originated in . After a very strong debut in its freshman season, the second season of anchors CBS' Thursday lineup that includes , and . It's worth noting that Elsbeth and the other shows in the CBS Thursday lineup will be airing their Christmas episodes before going on hiatus for the winter and then returning with new episodes in the spring. Thankfully, there will be plenty of holiday content and sports to fill the gap while the shows are off, and before you know it they'll be back again. Get the What to Watch Newsletter The latest updates, reviews and unmissable series to watch and more!

As snow blankets the Colorado mountains, outdoor enthusiasts have a unique opportunity: the winter hut trip. Whether you’re a skier or a snowshoer, a hut trip offers an excellent opportunity to connect with nature while exploring the rugged beauty of the state’s wilderness and enjoying the warmth and camaraderie of a cozy mountain hut. From the towering peaks of the San Juan Mountains to the snow-covered trails in Summit County, Colorado’s winter hut trips provide an unforgettable experience for adventurers of all levels. Huts fill up fast, so check each property’s for pricing and availability. Located between Telluride and Silverton near the top of Ophir Pass in the San Juan Mountains, the Opus Hut was built for backcountry skiers, mountaineers, hikers and mountain bikers. At 11,700 feet, the hut sits at treeline with low-angle glades below and open slopes above. While intermediate powder skiing is available out the back door of the hut, owner Travis Mohrman said the terrain is best suited for experienced backcountry skiers. Mohrman estimates that 15% to 20% of the groups visiting Opus Hut do so with guides. “They’re not personally comfortable with the terrain or they’re not from the area,” Mohrman said. “They guides are knowledgeable about local conditions — what the snow is, what’s safe and what’s not safe.” The cabin accommodates up to 20 people in five rooms. Some visitors book the whole hut and bring friends and family, while others reserve available beds in unbooked rooms. The hut features solar-powered lighting and 110-volt outlets for charging electronic devices. It also has filtered drinking water, hot and cold tap water, and indoor composting toilets. It provides full bedding and clean sleeping bag liners. During winter, the hut has four to six employees who sleep in a separate cabin. They prepare meals with natural, organic, and, when possible, locally grown products. The hut accommodates vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets–just be sure to inform the staff beforehand. It also offers beer, wine, and a limited selection of spirits for purchase. “You can travel much lighter if you don’t have to bring in your food,” said Mohrman, who took over the hut three years ago. “You don’t have to focus on the upkeep of being in the backcountry.” Reservations for Opus Hut open Aug. 1. “The winter fills up quick,” Mohrman said. “Every winter weekend books in the first five minutes.” Nestled at 11,200 feet in the San Juan National Forest, Campfire Ranch Red Mountain Pass is the perfect base for exploring world-class skiing, split boarding, snowshoeing, and ice climbing. Located between Silverton and Ouray, it’s is accessible during the winter via a half-mile backcountry over-snow approach. Campfire Ranch is an ideal choice for novices. While other Colorado hut systems require you to carry your own food, bring sleeping bags, and live off-grid, this one provides food service, solar-powered electricity, Wi-Fi, and bedding. The dog-friendly cabin accommodates eight people. “We took a hospitality approach to remove barriers to entry for people who want to have the experience but don’t have the gear or the knowledge,” said Katrin Meiusi, director of marketing for the properties. Campfire Ranch first opened a campground on the Taylor River in Almont near Crested Butte. RVs are not permitted at the campground, which is open from May to October. Amenities include unlimited firewood, clean bathrooms, and drinkable well water. The 38 backcountry huts managed by the non-profit 10th Mountain Division Hut Association are connected by 350 miles of trails among some of the tallest peaks in the lower 48 states. All huts, some of which accommodate up to 17 people, have kitchens with propane burners for cooking — propane is provided. They provide pots, pans, potholders, dishware, cooking and eating utensils, a percolator or French press for coffee, salt and pepper, paper towels, dish soap, hand sanitizer, cleaning supplies and trash bags. Some huts have ovens and propane grills. All huts provide lighting from on-site solar power, propane or a generator. A few huts also have outlets for charging small devices such as phones. The huts have either an outhouse or an indoor bathroom with toilet paper supplied. All huts include mattresses and pillows, but you must bring your sleeping bag and pillowcase. Summit Hut Association operates five backcountry huts open for winter from November to May. Francie’s and Janet’s cabins are also open for summer use from July to September. All huts have solar-powered lights, fully stocked kitchens, and wood-burning stoves. Francie’s, Janet’s, and Sisters’ cabins have saunas and indoor toilets. 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MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) -Bayern Munich battled past 10-man Paris St Germain 1-0 in the Champions League thanks to Kim Min-jae's winner on Tuesday to improve their chances of automatic qualification and leave the visitors in trouble after a third loss in the competition. It was the second straight win for Bayern in the competition after a rocky start of one victory and two defeats, lifting them to 11th with nine points from five games, a point off the top eight places that bring automatic qualification for the last 16. Luis Enrique's PSG are 26th on four, outside the playoff spots with three matches remaining in the first phase. Bundesliga leaders Bayern, who visit Borussia Dortmund on Saturday before next week's German Cup last-16 clash at home to holders Bayer Leverkusen, had the better start against PSG and two early opportunities through Jamal Musiala and Leroy Sane. The visitors responded with a double chance of their own but neither Ousmane Dembele, who was sent off just before the hour mark, nor Joao Neves could beat goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. With PSG's only win so far coming against Girona in their opener they were desperate for points but Bayern struck first with South Korea's Kim heading home from close range after keeper Matvei Safonov fluffed a corner in the 38th minute. Before the French side's defence had time to recover Bayern almost scored a second five minutes before halftime with Kingsley Coman firing over the bar after a solo run. Things got worse for Luis Enrique's PSG side when Dembele was dismissed for a lunging tackle that brought a second booking in the 57th, leaving an already struggling side down to 10. Bayern tried to make the most of the extra man, piling pressure on the visitors, and Coman came close again in the 66th minute, narrowly missing the target after a quick passing move. Safonov made amends for his earlier mistake by tipping a Musiala shot onto the post, but despite some late pressure PSG could not prevent Bayern claiming a seventh consecutive victory and seventh straight clean sheet in all competitions. (Reporting by Karolos Grohmann; editing by Ken Ferris)Skyward Specialty director Hays sells $4.06m in stock

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The Vikings will officially be without cornerback Stephon Gilmore for Sunday’s noon game against the Falcons. Gilmore left the Vikings' win over the Cardinals with a left hamstring strain and has not practiced this week. The Vikings will have Byron Murphy Jr. , Shaq Griffin and Fabian Moreau as their top three cornerback options with Gilmore absent. “It was always something that fingers crossed just in case maybe if he can get a limited day, he’d possibly be available, but he’s right on schedule where we probably thought he would be, and we’ll see what next week looks like,” Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said Friday of Gilmore. Kicker Will Reichard and long snapper Andrew DePaola are questionable. Both returned to practice this week after missing four games on injured reserve and were full participants all three days of practice. They would need to be activated from injured reserve to play Sunday. Sign up for the Access Vikings newsletter O’Connell said decisions on Reichard and DePaola will be made later Friday, as corresponding roster moves have to be made by Saturday afternoon to return them to the active roster. The Vikings already released long snapper Jake McQuaide , DePaola’s replacement; kicker Parker Romo is preparing for the same fate . Four other players were left questionable by O’Connell after Friday’s practice: outside linebacker Patrick Jones II (knee), defensive lineman Harrison Phillips (back), offensive guard Dalton Risner (back) and outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (thigh). Jones, Phillips and Van Ginkel were all limited in Friday’s practice. O’Connell said he was unsure if Risner’s back issue was related to one he had earlier in the season. Risner, who was a full participant Friday, told the Minnesota Star-Tribune he expects to play. Safety Jay Ward , who missed last game with an elbow injury, was a full participant Friday and will be available against the Falcons. Tight end Josh Oliver , who has missed the last two games, will also be back after being a full participant in practice all week. Jefferson stockpiling jokes Asked abo the biggest thing he learned from former Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins , who visits Sunday with the Falcons , wide receiver Justin Jefferson had a surprising answer. “There’s a lot of jokes I learned from Kirk,” Jefferson said Thursday. “It’s always great to have a quarterback you can joke around with and be yourself with.” He also hit on the expected — work ethic being what it all boiled down to — but the jokes became a sticking point. Jefferson alluded to the jokes being for generations older than him, but said that he’s holding on to them for potential use when his delivery will be more believable. “I want it to be later on when I get older and I can come on here and tell y’all the joke, and then it’s really gonna be funny,” Jefferson said. “Me telling you all right now, it’s not gonna be funny. Kirk’s gotta tell you all himself.” Vikings add tackle to practice squad The Vikings signed offensive tackle Coy Cronk to their practice squad Friday. This is his second stint with the team, having also spent time on the practice squad in 2023. Cronk’s most recent stop was with the Falcons practice squad this October. He’s also been with the Jaguars; he was elevated to their active roster five times during the 2022 season and appeared in all five games. Cronk joined the league as an undrafted free agent, signing with the Packers in 2021. The Vikings also placed offensive guard Henry Byrd on the practice squad injured reserve. For sale: Van Ginkel shirts T-shirts featuring edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel will be for sale Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. All proceeds will go toward Van Ginkel’s flood relief in his hometown, Rock Valley, Iowa, where recovery efforts are ongoing after severe storms in June. The Vikings announced that one of their sponsors, Minnesota-based Land O’Lakes, will match the proceeds in a donation. Van Ginkel’s wife, Sam, had a message for fans on Friday morning. “Shirts are only available in person at the stadium on Sunday,” Sam Van Ginkel wrote on social media. “Please do not fall for all of the links being posted on here. They are scams. Until you see something from us or the Vikings, do NOT buy online.” Star Tribune writer Andrew Krammer contributed to this report.

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NoneIsraeli expert seeks new crime against humanity for waging violence against familiesJim Cramer has recently stated his opinions about Apple, and its stock performance at Wall Street in the recent days. Apple has been performing quite well over time, backed by the massive bull run at the US stock market , along with the S&P 500's massive strength in the past few months. However, he is currently of the opinion that Apple stocks should be held o to for longer period of time, and should not be traded away during this time. ET Year-end Special Reads Gold outshines D-St with 20% returns, but 2025 may be different The year of the pause: How RBI maneuvered its policy in 2024 2024, the year India defeated China's salami-slicing strategy Should you hold on to Apple stocks? Here's what Cramer is saying According to reports, Apple is one of those companies that have a major chance of touching a $4 trillion market capitalization in the coming year, and if the bull run of the US stock market still continues, there are chances that things may evolve to a level that the company touches a $5 trillion mcap soon. Mostly backed by the AI wave for its chips and products, the trend for which began with Nvidia's epic rise, Apple promises to be one of the major leaders of the stock markets and is currently the pillar of strength for all the stock indices in the US out there. Is the US stock market hanging on by a thread? Cramer, on similar lines, is claiming that the US stock market, in the overall terms, is not doing that well. It is currently banking on AI-based stocks and some major assets for its bolster on Wall Street, and if this bubble were to burst anytime, things could come crashing down. A major sell-off of AI stocks may bring in this phenomenon. 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The day after a judge ruled Hamilton's previous encampment ban wasn't infringing on Charter rights, the mayor says the city is looking to put an end to tents in parks. "What's clear about what our city is doing is trying to get to a place where we no longer have tents in parks," said Mayor Andrea Horwath at a news conference Tuesday. "That's exactly what we're trying to achieve in a compassionate way, a responsible way, but in a way that makes those spaces available to all." Ontario Superior Court Justice James Ramsey dismissed the Charter challenge 14 applicants had filed against the city. The applicants, who've all experienced homelessness, were seeking a total of $445,000 in damages when they were evicted from park encampments between August 2021 and 2023. Their lawyers, on behalf of the Hamilton Community Legal Clinic, argued the city's encampment ban — in place until last summer — violated their right to life, liberty and security, and was discriminatory as women, people with disabilities and Indigenous people were disproportionately impacted. Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath and general manager Grace Mater held a news conference Dec. 24, 2024, after a judge ruled in the city's favour over its handling of encampments. (Samantha Beattie/CBC) But Ramsey ruled on Monday the city was in its right to keep parks free of tents to uphold public health and safety and social and economic wellbeing of all residents. "I observe that the most vulnerable includes not only the homeless but also the elderly person and the child who want to use a sidewalk or a city park without tiptoeing through used needles and human faeces," he wrote in his decision. Ramsey also determined people hadn't been evicted from encampments overnight, only during the day, which helped the city's case. Applicants reviewing decision The applicants' lawyer Sharon Crowe said in a statement they're disappointed with the decision and currently reviewing it. The decision, however, reaffirms it is against the Charter for municipalities to clear encampments overnight or when shelters are full — similar to two previous Ontario court rulings, Crowe said. "Municipalities must continue to comply with their Charter obligations, which are now beyond doubt," she said. City of Hamilton wins encampment case as judge rules it can enforce tent ban in parks Judge denies Kingston's application to clear encampment This fall and winter, the city is expanding its shelter capacity by 80 per cent, Grace Mate, general manager of healthy and safe communities, told reporters. The city is in the process of adding 272 beds, including 80 at an outdoor shelter, bringing the total to 612. City staff are working on a report for council about what changes can be made to the current encampment protocol, which allows tents in parks if they're set distances away from playgrounds, schools and private property, among other stipulations. "While this [court] decision does not result in immediate changes to how encampments are managed across the city, I want to assure you our staff are working diligently on a set of recommendations," Mater said.IT was a typically sunny Los Angeles afternoon and I was sitting in a trailer at the ABC Studios car park watching Bruno Tonioli strip down to his underpants. Bruno was all hot and bothered after a full afternoon rehearsing for Dancing With The Stars, the US version of the show that made him a household name, Strictly Come Dancing. I was there, in this oven-cum-caravan, to interview him about his transatlantic life as a judge on both shows in the same week. I had only met him about two minutes before he decided he simply had to get out of his TV clobber. Then suddenly there he was, mere feet away from me wearing nothing but a pair of tighty whities and a very expensive-looking gold chain. He was gesticulating wildly by now and, in between puffs on a cigarette, was tearing into then Strictly pro Anton Du Beke who had been caught out calling Laila Rouass the P-word. “You say that to me and I’m gonna punch you in the f***ing face,” he boomed. Strong stuff. A bit too strong for his BBC paymasters, who asked me to exclude it from my subsequent interview for this newspaper. I would say I am very hard to shock but he had made me feel awkward during his rant about how his fellow Strictly star had made someone else feel awkward (and worse). The irony seemed completely lost on Bruno, who has famously stripped off for the cameras on many occasions. You say that to me and I’m gonna punch you in the f***ing face Yet I made no fuss because it was by no means threatening and only mildly uncomfortable. Also, I had an interview to do and, well, I quite liked Bruno and he was giving me some good copy (most of which the Beeb would not later request to be ignored). And, well, some stars are just a bit bonkers, aren’t they? But I couldn’t help thinking later, back at my hotel, would he have done that if I was a woman? I was reminded of that episode this week when the Gregg Wallace scandal blew up again. Not that Bruno’s behaviour was anything like that which Gregg is being accused of. But I would argue there is a common thread. Here was a star doing as he pleased without much of an apparent thought for whoever else was in the vicinity. It is behaviour that smacks of a supreme sense of entitlement where the star is the only person who matters. It is behaviour that smacks of a supreme sense of entitlement where the star is the only person who matters Much of this attitude comes from the “talent” — a word now banned by BBC chief Tim Davie to describe those “front of camera”. Many believe they are God’s gift to whatever line of work it is that has propelled them on to the flat screen 55-incher on your wall. Confidence is a prerequisite of fame. Sharp elbows will get you the audition, only then will talent get you the gig. But while celebrities and their egos are the frontmen and women of TV shows, it is the production teams that get them on the air. And unfortunately television is full of enablers — nervous executives and producers who will tolerate almost anything to get the show out. When it’s a hit they care even less how badly their stars might behave. Don’t mess with success! Indeed, the industry is awash with bad behaviour from famous faces and anyone (honest) who works in it will tell you that pretty much every star they work with can behave like a complete **** (and it’s usually the full-strength Anglo-Saxon term used). I can attest to this. In my many years of covering TV I met and wrote about the biggest names on the box on a regular basis and they all had their moments. Yes, even the saintly Ant and Dec. Just ask Kelly Brook , who blamed them for her sacking as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent in 2012. So the Gregg Wallace saga goes much deeper than Gregg Wallace, his potty mouth and allegedly wandering hands. It goes much deeper than the BBC and its patently piss-poor complaints procedure. It is about how the entire industry behaves. How time after time it has been shown to foster a toxic environment where stars are considered just too important to sack, no matter how appalling their behaviour. And it will continue to be that way until the people who perpetuate it decide enough is enough and enact the changes that are so urgently needed. EMMA “don’t call me a woman” Corrin has been doing her, sorry “their”, bit for gender diversity this week by appearing at the premiere of a new horror film with a brace of presumably non-female breasts, proudly on display. The star, who plays a female character in the film, showcased the daring braless look on the blood-red carpet for the remake of the classic 1922 Dracula-inspired Nosferatu. Vainglorious Emma insists on being called “they”, in keeping with the pronoun demands of her fellow non-binaries. Well, we certainly won’t forget them. NEWSREADER, Mastermind host and one of the only male stars left at the Beeb who hasn’t been revealed to be a sex pest, Clive Myrie has got himself into a pickle. He apologised this week after confessing that due to “administrative issues” he had failed to disclose extra-curricular activities totalling up to £250,000 . Strict BBC rules insist that people like Clive, who are supposed to be impartial, declare what they are up to elsewhere. Clive says he now won’t take on any other extra stuff for the time being and will instead struggle by on the £310,000 a year he gets from our licence fees (u ok hun?). But this whole episode reveals a fundamental flaw at the heart of the BBC’s argument as to why it must pay so much. The corporation says it is because of what the commercial sector offers. So it pays “market price”, despite insisting it rarely does pay that. But once installed at the BBC, stars like Clive can trade on that to make even more cash in the commercial market. So simply by having a job at the BBC, their stock rises. That would also be the case if we paid them less. Maybe if we did, executives could stop claiming to be skint – and then stop jacking up the increasingly unjustifiable licence fee. SPOTIFY’S Unwrapped week is upon us, when folk with the audio streaming app take to social media to boast about how cool their music choices are. Unless you’re a parent of young kids. Unwrapped collates all your most-played songs to reveal a bespoke top five. So my No1 was not one of the cool new indie bands I’ve been streaming all year but a song by Taylor Swift. Now I happen to like this particular tune but not as much as my daughter, who insists on it being streamed in the car from my Spotify account at least five times a journey. But it could be worse. A friend with younger kids revealed her number one was Wheels On The Bus. Cool points for that one: Zero. A HARD-and-fast rule of any new public policy is that by the time it’s actually ready to be implemented, it will be completely outdated. Take the plan to ban “junk food” ads before 9pm on telly or in paid online adverts. We’ve heard about this since cavemen created their first brontosaurus smash burger. And still it won’t come in until October 2025. But even if it was introduced now it would a waste of time, as a cursory glance at social media will confirm. The number of junk food influencers – aka snackfluencers – is expanding faster than their viewers’ waistlines. Food porn accounts Only Scrans and El Burrito Monster already have a million followers. Instagram and TikTok are stuffed to the gills with six-patty burgers deep fried in cheese. Or my favourite, a burrito made of about ten items from McDonald’s. Once again, the internet charges ahead while government puffs and pants behind it like someone from My 600lb Life. MANCHESTER United ’s new boss, Jim “local lad” Ratcliffe , has decided to endear himself to fans by ripping us off at the turnstiles. Ratcliffe – net worth £12.5billion – has whacked up ticket prices and scrapped all concessions so my lad’s £20 ticket is now £66. Squeezing more cash out of already fed-up Reds is quite the PR masterstroke, as the huge protests outside Old Trafford at Sunday’s Everton game showed. Now, Unlucky Jim is being spoken of with the same disdain fans have for owners the Glazers. But at least he can console himself that he now has his very own terrace chant, to the tune of The Beach Boys’ Sloop John B. All together now: “Jim Ratcliffe’s a c***, Jim Ratcliffe’s a c***, just like the Glazers . . . Jim Ratcliffe’s a c***.”