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Morning news brief
Trump threatens economic pressure campaign against Iran, SCOTUS to weigh in on whether Trump’s ballroom project, investors dump stocks and bonds despite government’s efforts to calm market.
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Jacob Elordi Ducks James Bond Question at London World Premiere of Ridley Scott’s ‘The Dog Stars’ When Asked if He’s Been Auditioning: ‘I’m Here on Holiday’
Actor Jacob Elordi attended the London world premiere of Ridley Scott’s post-apocalyptic drama “The Dog Stars” in Leicester Square, drawing loud fan attention as speculation continues over whether he will be cast as the next James Bond. Asked directly by Variety whether he had been auditioning for the role, Elordi sidestepped the question, simply saying…
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Leon Bridges Shares Four Brand New Songs From ‘Happiness Anytime’
Texan soul artist Leon Bridges has released four new songs from his upcoming album ‘Happiness Anytime’, continuing his approach of releasing the record in stages ahead of its full launch. The tracks showcase a range of moods, reflecting the singer’s characteristically upbeat and soulful style, and give fans an early taste of the album’s material.…
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Controversial Sheffield sauna the Boiler Room rebranded and set to reopen under new name – Club Zeus
The Boiler Room was closed down due to drug-related crimes
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Cut cost of loans for solar panels on UK homes, ministers urged
A report from the Common Wealth thinktank is urging the UK government to cut the cost of loans for household solar panels, arguing that a scheme of state-backed “solar bonds” could widen access to clean energy and reduce bills, particularly for lower-income households. Solar installations typically cost £5,000 to £10,000 upfront, putting them out of…
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‘Brilliant away performance’ as Hibs leave Belgium with buckets of belief
Hibernian took a major step towards a lucrative Conference League league-phase spot by holding Belgian side KAA Gent to a goalless draw away from home. The result, backed by around 1,000 travelling fans in Ghent, leaves the Edinburgh club firmly in control of the play-off tie ahead of next week’s second leg at Easter Road,…
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Earth, Wind & Fire drummer John Paris wakes from coma
Earth, Wind & Fire drummer John Paris has woken from an induced coma he was placed into following a critical medical emergency on 6 August, just before the band’s scheduled concert with Lionel Richie in San Francisco, which was postponed as a result. His recovery has been marked by setbacks as well as progress: he…
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World’s oldest person celebrates her 117th birthday: Ethel from Surrey shares the secret to a long life – after living through six monarchs and 28 Prime Ministers
Ethel, a 117-year-old woman from Surrey, has been celebrated as the world’s oldest living person on her latest birthday, having lived through the reigns of six monarchs and the terms of 28 British Prime Ministers. Her milestone highlights the remarkable span of British and world history she has witnessed firsthand, from the early twentieth century…
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New rules, managers and pundits: what’s different this Premier League season?
The Premier League’s 2026-27 season, which kicks off on Friday, brings a raft of changes covering refereeing rules, an unprecedented turnover of managers, and shifts in broadcast coverage. The alterations are designed largely to reduce time-wasting and tighten VAR oversight, while the managerial changes reflect a period of major upheaval among the division’s clubs ahead…
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Silo’s Ashley Zukerman Confirms the End of an Era After Sci-Fi Hit’s Game-Changing Episode
In the latest episode of Apple TV+’s Silo, Congressman Daniel Keene faces a pivotal moral crossroads, prompting actor Ashley Zukerman to describe it as marking “the end of an era” for his character. With just two episodes remaining in the season, the show finally reveals the true purpose behind the silos and the nanotechnology threat,…