Mitchell Starc’s seven-wicket haul, Ben Stokes fifer dominate fiery start to Ashes; Australia trail by 49 vs England at stumps on Day 1

The Ashes series began chaotically in Perth with 19 wickets falling on day one. England was bowled out for 172, largely due to Mitchell Starc’s 7/58, with only Harry Brook and Ollie Pope offering resistance. Australia also struggled to convert starts, leaving the match precariously balanced heading into day two.

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NHL insider Chris Johnston updates on David Kampf’s suspension from Maple Leafs’ affiliate without pay

Toronto Maple Leafs have suspended forward David Kampf without pay. He left their AHL affiliate, the Toronto Marlies, on November 2. Kampf is reportedly considering his future. A resolution may come this weekend, with a possible return to the Marlies. Other NHL teams are not showing much interest currently. This situation impacts the Leafs’ roster…

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Brown, Yale and other top US universities saw layoffs in September: Endowment taxes, funding stress grow

American universities, from Ivy League giants to public institutions, are grappling with severe financial strain. Enrollment dips, funding uncertainties, and rising costs are forcing widespread layoffs, program closures, and budget cuts. Even wealthy schools like Washington University and Brown are implementing significant reductions, signaling a challenging era for higher education.

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