But look again. The merger of Deutsche Bank and Dresdner Bank, crosstown Frankfurt rivals for more than a century, will create the world’s largest bank by assets (totaling about 1.2 trillion). Its market capitalization, at about 80 billion, will be one of the richest in Europe. Most important, the deal–a three-way asset-swap between the two banks and Munich insurance giant Allianz–is a milestone in the unwinding of Germany’s system of cross shareholdings, just the kind of restructuring the country needs to get its economy firing on all cylinders....

“Behaviors that indicate homosexual conduct” are still forbidden, but now, “one’s stated sexual orientation is not an honor-code issue.” To gay students it marks a new era. But being gay is still a burden at BYU. All unmarried students must remain chaste, but gays can be punished for showing same-sex affection, for forming a gay student group or, says the code, “promoting homosexual relations as being morally acceptable.” Activist Will Carlson sums up the new policy—which comes after a winter meeting between administrators and gay students, as well as a March protest by the activist group Soulforce—as “Do ask, do tell, don’t do....

Under FIFA’s rotational hosting policy, the 2026 World Cup cannot be in either Europe or Asia, leaving Africa, Oceania and North or South America as possible destinations. Despite reported interest from Chile earlier in the year, a joint Canada-Mexico-USA bid was formally announced in April. Shortly before Friday’s deadline for submissions, however, Moroccan football’s governing body released a brief statement to deny an unopposed CONCACAF bid. The 2026 tournament will also see the introduction of a 48-team format, after FIFA’s confirmation in January....

The Atlas Lions returned to the quadrennial showpiece since 1998 and have been paired with European heavyweights Portugal and Spain alongside Iran in Group B. Ahead of the stern tests in Russia, Bofiane reflected on the team’s unbeaten run in the qualification series and hopes the north African nation can steal the show in their group. “I’m so happy and so proud to be in this team because we had a very good qualification,” Boufal told BBCSport....

The report, called “Not Just a Job: New Evidence on the Quality of Work in the United States,” showed that 44 percent of respondents deemed their jobs as “mediocre” and another 16 percent classified their jobs as “bad,” according to Gallup. The study also found a solid correlation between take-home income and job satisfaction: The more money people made, the better they felt about their employment. About 63 percent of the top earners reported having good jobs, and mere 4 percent said they had a bad one....

Whether it’s a scuffed finish from six yards out or a stunning volley from 30, every goal holds a special place in World Cup history. But which player has scored the most goals at a single World Cup or which nation has scored the most competition goals in history? Which player has scored the most World Cup goals in total? After playing in four different World Cup editions, Germany’s Miroslav Klose currently holds the record for most goals scored in the competition’s history....

With his opening goal in Canada’s quarterfinal game vs. Slovakia, Bedard pushed his career World Juniors goal total to 15, breaking the record previously set by Jordan Eberle. He added another in overtime to send Canada to the semifinals, bringing his World Juniors total to 16. The Canadian sniper already is up to eight goals and 13 points at the 2023 tournament. The 17-year-old phenom leads all skaters in both of those categories....

The anonymous parent, known as u/randomness57317, posted about the situation in Reddit’s popular “Am I The A**hole” forum where it received nearly 14,000 upvotes and 2,600 comments. The post can be found here. Party Etiquette While birthday parties can be the highlight of a child’s entire year, they often come with added stress for the adults who are responsible. On top of planning and paying for the actual party, the parents are often responsible for finalizing the guest list and ensuring each kid receives their invitation....

And that’s if the negotiations go well. Another alternative is war without end. The potential was implicit in the event that prompted the queen to act–Diana’s unauthorized interview with the BBC last November. In it, Diana said she didn’t want a divorce but did want “clarity,” and that she awaited her husband’s decision. Charles must wait out two more years of legal separation to sever their relationship if she says no....

Jericho Werrell’s mother Nikki Jacobs drove her son back to custody. He had previously escaped following a court appearance, WRAL reported. The youngster escaped from the Robeson County Department of Social Services in Lumberton, North Carolina, at around midday on Tuesday, Robeson County Sheriff’s Office said. The building is where juvenile court hearings are held. He disappeared after he appeared in court on two counts of first-degree murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon charges, the sheriff’s office said....

Members of the Milwaukee Iron Biker Group patronized Bryanne Sturch’s stand on Sunday, forming an orderly line to quench their thirst. Bryanne had her tent and table set up in her family’s front yard in Chili, Indiana. In September 2018, Bryanne and her mother, Daryn, were driving on State Route 19 outside of Denver, when they spotted a multi-vehicle accident involving several motorcyclists. Daryn, a registered nurse, pulled onto the shoulder to see if she could offer medical assistance....

The Three Lions have been starved of success since 1966, with penalty shoot-outs and costly red cards proving to be their undoing down the years. Expectations have eased as a result, with Gareth Southgate’s current squad facing considerably less pressure than many of their predecessors. Mourinho, though, believes that this could be the group to get England back on top of the global game, with Premier League and Champions League experience set to work in their favour....

Rooney wants Man Utd stay The United manager has called out United’s fans previously this season, saying after a dour 2-0 win over Hull City in the EFL Cup semi-finals: “I need to be better, the players have to be better and the stadium has to be better.” And Mourinho again highlighted his supporters’ efforts ahead of the crucial continental clash, lamenting a lack of atmosphere at their previous Europa League game against Anderlecht, in comparison to their recent Premier League win over champions-elect Chelsea....

Wayne Rooney has faced plenty of questions this season about the time he has left at the top, with the 2016-17 campaign proving to be something of a humbling experience for the 31-year-old. Mou: Rooney’s best day yet to come He is no longer considered to be a guaranteed starter for club and country, despite being captain of both United and England. Rooney is, however, the Three Lions’ leading all-time goalscorer, while he drew level with the legendary Sir Bobby Charlton with his 249th effort for the Red Devils in an FA Cup win over Reading on Saturday....

“He has problems at this moment,” Mourinho said. “When he plays one game he needs a week to recover to be in condition to play in the next game. We play now in midweek – he can’t do it.” Didier Drogba started the match in place of the prolific Brazil-born Spaniard and failed to find the net as Klaas-Jan Huntelaar’s clinical second-half strike secured a surprise point for the visitors....

With the Belgium international set to hit free agency this summer, a late scramble has been sparked at Old Trafford in an effort to get him tied down. Mourinho maintains that he has no desire to part with the versatile 30-year-old, with Fellaini having been a key figure in his plans during two seasons at the helm. The United boss has also moved to dismiss suggestions that the Red Devils allowed the midfielder’s contract to run down, despite calls from the player for talks to be held....

The Red Devils boss was relieved of his duties on Tuesday, after months of speculation surrounding his future throughout the team’s tumultuous start to the campaign. United are sixth in the Premier League, 11 points behind fourth-placed Chelsea and a further eight adrift of leaders Liverpool, who beat them 3-1 on Sunday in what turned out to be Mourinho’s last game. And Carragher felt the end had been on the horizon for some time amid the underwhelming performances and Mourinho’s quarrels with his players....

Zlatan the lion in training The Portuguese has long been tipped to sign the Sweden international, with speculation linking the 22-year-old with a move to Old Trafford resurfacing in recent weeks. Benfica president Luis Filipe Vieira was said to have held talks in Manchester in May ahead of a potential summer move for Lindelof, as well as full-back Nelson Semedo. And, while Mourinho is not prepared to comment on the situation, he has also not ruled out signing Lindelof....

Why Wenger has never beaten Mourinho The Portuguese shot stopper has been at United since 2012 and spent a period on loan at Rochdale, before a brief spell at Belenenses earlier this season. After featuring 10 times for the Primeira Liga team, Pereira returned to United and has played 10 minutes for the senior side this season - replacing Sergio Romero for the closing stages of their FA Cup win over Wigan in January....

There was, of course, more to that restaurant than merely the menu. Tiruchelvam would often meet with leaders of the minority Tamil community–to which he belonged himself–to hear their complaints about prejudicial treatment at the hands of Sri Lanka’s majority Sinhalese rulers. And Sinhalese politicians would visit him there to vent frustration about Tamil insistence on educational and employment quotas. It wasn’t uncommon to find both Tamils and Sinhalese sharing “hoppers”–a native delicacy–with Tiruchelvam....