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Liverpool’s midfield is fragile – will they act in the window?
Liverpool’s fragile midfield structure was exposed again in their 2-2 draw at Newcastle, with Ryan Gravenberch losing possession in the build-up to both goals conceded. Head coach Andoni Iraola faces growing scrutiny over his side’s lack of a recognised defensive midfielder, a gap that has persisted since Fabinho left the club in 2023, raising questions…
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Billy Ray Cyrus honours Dolly Parton after her death
Billy Ray Cyrus paid tribute to Dolly Parton following reports of her death, describing their long friendship, touring partnership and her role as godmother to his daughter Miley. His statement also addressed false 1990s tabloid claims that the pair had an affair, recalling that Parton had joked the publicity “sells records”; the tribute drew attention…
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Heartbreaking moment man breaks down in tears after his wife and toddler child were killed by lightning strike
A father in Margate, Florida, has spoken publicly about the devastating moment his wife and two-year-old daughter were killed by a lightning strike, describing standing just feet away as they were struck down. Kameron Glasgow said he and his wife Kenya, 31, had been trying to get their twin daughters, Kennedi and Kensli, inside his…
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Two years in limbo: the residents still paying mortgages on flats destroyed in east London fire
Two years after a fire destroyed the Spectrum Building in Dagenham, east London, leaseholders remain trapped in financial limbo, still paying mortgages on flats that no longer exist while awaiting compensation. The building’s freeholder, Arinium Ltd, collapsed into bankruptcy shortly after the August 2024 blaze, leaving administrators to sort out remaining funds, including insurance payouts,…
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Is the Trump Treasury panicking over the level of US debt?
The article, an opinion piece, questions whether Scott Bessent’s US Treasury is beginning to panic over America’s mounting debt, as rising global long-term interest rates start to bite. The author argues that although Bessent has publicly dismissed debt concerns, insisting strong AI-driven growth will cover interest costs without tax rises or spending cuts, his moves…
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Michael Fassbender’s “awful” audition for ‘Mad Max’: “Like you are teaching your granny how to suck eggs”
Michael Fassbender has recalled a disastrous 2015 audition for “Mad Max: Fury Road”, a role that ultimately went to Tom Hardy. Speaking on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, the actor described arriving nearly an hour late after getting lost on the way to Warner Bros, leaving him rattled before he had even begun reading for…
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Aussie blasts entitled customer after fight erupts over rental car and cops send him a warning
An Australian car rental business owner has spoken out after a customer filled up a hire car at a petrol station and drove off without paying, prompting Queensland Police to send him a fine notice as the vehicle’s registered owner. Blake, who runs Coastline Car Hire on the Gold Coast, said the month-old business’s first…
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Labor MP Luke Gosling stands down as Albanese’s special envoy after alleged bail breach linked to assault charges
Federal Labor MP Luke Gosling has temporarily stood aside from his role as one of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s special envoys after being charged with breaching his bail conditions. The move follows an earlier charge of assaulting Northern Territory Administrator David Connolly, raising political pressure on Albanese over how the government is handling the affair,…
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Dolly Parton mourned as a unifying cultural figure
Tributes following Dolly Parton’s death at the age of 80 have focused less on the facts of her passing and more on her character, with commentators describing her as a rare unifying figure mourned across normally opposed groups, including conservative Christians, the LGBTQIA community and even The Muppets. Colleagues at Billboard, where a personal tribute…
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College athletics’ latest mess: Court orders say athletes can play, but SEC and Big Ten ready to fight
The Southeastern Conference and Big Ten have introduced new eligibility guidelines aimed at barring athletes with professional sports experience from competing in college sport, directly clashing with recent court injunctions and temporary restraining orders that allowed several such players to join teams this season. The move, expected to be followed by the ACC and Big…