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Yahoo
05-08-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
James Herriot Trail Race attracts nearly 200 runners
The 2025 Wensleydale Rotary James Herriot Trail Race saw 186 runners take on the 14k course. A cool breeze and with dry ground made for ideal conditions on the moors above Castle Bolton, with all but one starter completing the race. Jack Kelly, from Harrogate, was the first man to finish, with a time of 52 minutes and 57 seconds. Male winner Jack Kelly reaching the top of Black Hill (Image: Supplied) The first woman to cross the line was Helen Burrell, from Leyburn, in 71 minutes and 13 seconds. Wensleydale Rotary Club president Paul Hardcastle said: "The James Herriot Trail Race is part of our trio of events run by the club which includes the Wensleydale Wander in the spring and the Wensleydale Saunter held in September. "Without the support of the community in and around Leyburn we just wouldn't be able to run this and the other events. "We have been able to raise over £3,000 which we will use to support local charitable projects."
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Fulham show interest in German midfielder Rocco Reitz
Fulham are interested in Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Rocco Reitz, according to journalist Jack Kelly. Sky Germany's Florian Plettenberg has confirmed that the London club have registered their interest with the Bundesliga club. Advertisement The London club are focusing on improving their midfield options this summer, and Reitz is one of the players catching their attention. Monchengladbach star impresses with Germany U21 Reitz impressed during the recent European Under-21 Championship. Fulham are yet to contact Monchengladbach, but they are determined to land the player before the new season begins. Reitz has been with the German club since childhood. He joined the senior squad in 2020. He made his breakthrough in the 2023/24 season, featuring in 34 matches across all competitions. Reitz ended the season with nine goal contributions from midfield. Advertisement He is naturally a central midfielder but can play deeper or in more advanced roles. His versatility makes him a valuable option in the middle. His ability to switch roles within games gives managers more flexibility. Fulham are looking to add more quality to their midfield options, and Reitz ticks many of the boxes they want in a new signing. Several clubs are monitoring his situation, but Fulham believe they have a good chance of signing him. They have also enquired about Mehdi Taremi as they strive to add more quality and experience to their squad this summer.
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
What Kenny Tete transfer will offer Everton as Fulham surprise and frustration explained
Kenny Tete could add a new dimension to the Everton starting XI should the club get a deal for the right-back over the line. The Blues have muddled through on the right of the defence over recent seasons, patching up that area with centre-backs and midfielders through the injury struggles of specialists Seamus Coleman and Nathan Patterson. Advertisement There have been positive contributions, with Jake O'Brien producing a solid run of form to grow into the Premier League under David Moyes. But if Tete moves to Merseyside - and if Everton can keep him fit - then the 29-year-old could be the answer to the longstanding issues in a key area of the pitch. READ MORE: Hill Dickinson Stadium capacity slightly reduced as Everton explain why READ MORE: When Everton transfer business will pick up as huge change clear after PSR concerns The Blues are in talks with Tete, who is currently set to leave Fulham when his contract expires at the end of the month. He had been offered a new deal at Craven Cottage but there is hope at Finch Farm that he could become the second signing of the summer for Moyes. Advertisement Should that happen, Everton would acquire an adept defender who specialises in one-on-one combat with wingers, according to journalist Jack Kelly, who covers Fulham week-in, week-out on his Patreon site. 'He is brilliant at defending, his one-on-one ability, when a winger comes at him, is fantastic,' Kelly told the ECHO. What he had to say about Tete's attacking intent may be of more interest to supporters, though. While centre back O'Brien adapted admirably to the right and increasingly surged forward, the Blues have long been without full-backs who have regularly got beyond their winger. Tete, in contrast, averages a shot a game. That has partly been tactical, with Sean Dyche adopting a defensive approach during his stint at Goodison Park. It has partly been the consequence of relying on players operating out of position, too, with Mason Holgate, Ben Godfrey, Ashley Young and James Garner among the other players to have been used to cover, and sometimes instead of, Coleman and Patterson. Advertisement Kelly said: 'He (Tete) likes to carry the ball too, on the first night of the season he went on a mazy run at Old Trafford that ended in a shot and he really gets down that right-hand side. 'He is really good at overlapping and supporting the winger in front of him and, while he does not have incredible pace, his energy allows him to get up and down. 'He puts decent balls into the box too and he is very good on the ball, I cannot think of many mistakes during his time at Fulham.' While not a centre-back, Tete often tucked in to offer defensive support when Fulham attacked down the left. His anticipated departure has come as a surprise to many around the club, even though contract talks had dragged on. Advertisement On the pitch after the final game of the season, Tete told club media: 'I am a proud Fulham player and hopefully we can add more years, if not I will always be in the hearts of the Fulham fans and they will also be in mine.' Amid speculation over a potential departure there had been a belief the Netherlands international could return to former club Ajax. The prospect of a move to a Premier League rival has caused some frustration among Fulham supporters, with many taking to social media to express disappointment over his prospective departure. For Kelly, there is a belief a move could work for all parties, with Marco Silva looking at reducing the age of his Cottagers squad. Advertisement Tete has suffered injury problems over recent years, too, playing 22 times in the league last season after picking up a nasty impact injury at Anfield. When fit, he was Fulham's first choice in that role. Kelly said: 'He has been here for five years and gone through relegation and promotion - scoring on the night we won the league. His relationship with supporters was good and he had a great song. 'There is surprise at the move - if he was going to leave the big rumour was that he would return to Ajax. Everton's new stadium was probably a draw and perhaps working with David Moyes. 'I don't begrudge him a move and most supporters with a sensible head will wish him the best.'
Irish Independent
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Shelmaliers nearly caught by Rapparees after leading by seven points with seven minutes left
Wexford People Today at 11:30 THEY SAY that a match is never over until the final whistle, and Shelmaliers were very nearly caught by a late rally from Rapparees in Group B of the Pettitt's Senior hurling championship in Chadwicks Wexford Park on Friday, before prevailing by 0-21 to 2-14. With only seven minutes to go the Shels were leading by 0-20 to 1-10 and looked in control, but three quick points from Jack Kelly and Oisín Pepper (two) made the match interesting.
Forbes
29-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
What Recent Tech Layoffs Reveal About The 2025 Job Market
In April alone, more than 23,000 tech workers lost their jobs. Klarna, Duolingo, Cisco, and Amazon all made sweeping cuts – but not in the areas you might expect. While some teams are shrinking, others are growing. The 2025 job market isn't collapsing – it's restructuring. These layoffs aren't just about cost-cutting. They're a signal of how the workplace is shifting: automation is accelerating, skill demands are evolving, and job security is increasingly tied to how adaptable you are. Here's what the recent tech layoffs reveal – and what you can do about it. The current wave of layoffs isn't a simple result of poor earnings or pandemic aftershocks. Companies are streamlining to shift investment into AI and automation. Klarna announced cuts to its customer experience and marketing departments shortly after revealing a major AI chatbot rollout. Cisco trimmed 4,000 roles to focus on AI-enabled networking. Duolingo, despite strong growth, cut staff as it leans into automated content generation. According to tech job losses in April 2025 marked the second-highest monthly total since early 2023. These aren't panic layoffs – they're part of a realignment toward a leaner, AI-augmented future. If you dig into the affected departments, a clear pattern emerges. Customer support, operations, and marketing teams are taking the brunt of cuts – especially where automation is viable. Generalist and mid-level roles, particularly those without tech specialisation, are proving vulnerable. Internal functions like HR, recruiting, and learning and development are also being consolidated or outsourced in many organisations. The pressure is greatest on roles that don't directly contribute to AI products or data infrastructure – or can be replaced by them. This doesn't mean you need to be a coder to stay employed. But it does mean you need to understand how your role interacts with emerging tech. The same companies issuing layoffs are aggressively hiring in other departments. Salesforce has opened dozens of new roles in AI product strategy, for instance. Even Amazon, after recent cuts, is recruiting for machine learning engineers and data architects. As Jack Kelly notes in Forbes, AI-driven productivity gains are enabling companies to achieve more with fewer employees, leading to a reduced demand for entry and mid-level roles. Jobs aren't disappearing – but they are moving up the skill chain. Tech layoffs are rising — but they reveal a broader shift in where opportunity lies. Despite headlines, many parts of the job market remain active – and even booming. AI and machine learning roles continue to grow, with engineers and product managers in high demand. Cybersecurity and compliance are also thriving, particularly in finance and healthcare. Data and cloud infrastructure roles – like DevOps engineers and data analysts – are seeing consistent hiring. And consulting giants like McKinsey and Deloitte are scaling digital transformation and AI advisory teams. Even public sector and nonprofit tech teams are expanding – especially in climate, healthcare, and education tech. LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky has highlighted how jobs are evolving faster than ever, noting that 'even if you're not looking to change your job, your job is likely changing on you.' His point reflects a broader trend in the 2025 job market: the most secure careers are those that combine domain expertise with adaptability and emerging tech literacy – particularly AI. If you're in a role that feels at risk – or just uncertain – the smartest move is to upskill in a direction the market is already heading. Take Rachel, a mid-level marketing manager affected by a recent restructure. Rather than chasing the same title, she completed a six-week prompt engineering course and began freelancing on generative AI campaigns. Within months, she landed a role leading AI content strategy at a fintech startup. Her path reflects a broader trend: roles that blend business insight with emerging tech are in high demand. If you're in marketing, explore AI content tools or data-driven growth roles. For those in operations or support, learning automation platforms or customer analytics can offer a competitive edge. HR professionals can gain traction in tech recruitment or people analytics. Platforms like Coursera, edX, and Google Career Certificates offer affordable routes into these growing areas. McKinsey's 2024 Technology Trends Outlooksupports this shift, noting a 111% year-on-year increase in generative AI job postings and underscoring the value of 'fusion' roles that pair technical fluency with business acumen. In a 2025 job market shaped by AI, your most valuable assets are adaptability and a skill set aligned with where your industry is going – not where it's been. If you're job hunting, don't limit yourself to your current title. Ask yourself what parts of your role can't be automated. Identify adjacent skills that are gaining demand. And scan for sectors still investing in talent. Because the future of work won't belong to those who never face disruption. It will belong to those who know how to pivot through it.
