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Ten things you need to know todayFriday: The First Post's super-quick catch-up on the main news talking points ![]() Euro crisis: fiscal union heralds a dystopian futureFirst Reaction: EU’s Greek bailout Mk II comes with fiscal union – but will it end in tears? ![]() US deficit: the End is Nigh (or possibly not)Alexander Cockburn: Will the lights go out on Aug 3 as millions fail to get their Social Security cheques? ![]() ‘Funny, miserable, kind’ Lucian Freud dies at 88Sigmund's grandson and Clement's estranged brother, Freud was one of UK's most respected artists ![]() End of the road for James as BSkyB chairman?The Mole: After a claim that he misled MPs, can James Murdoch fight these fires and run BSkyB? ![]() Horrible Bosses: horrible jokes, horribly good funFilm of the week: It may be crude, but latest summer blockbuster is funny and even relevant ![]() Thousands pay £17.50 to see Kate’s wedding dressPalace exhibition is ‘hottest ticket in town’ while a lucky pilates teacher cashes in on Pippa phenomenon ![]() |