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Murder convict accused of running ‘full-service drug operation’ selling to minors near Texas schools
A man previously convicted of murder has been accused of running what authorities describe as a “full-service drug operation” in Texas City, Texas, allegedly selling narcotics, including fentanyl disguised as ecstasy, to minors in the vicinity of local schools. The case has drawn attention because of the suspect’s prior murder conviction and the alleged targeting…
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Meghan denies she wanted to be US Senator amid claim she met with top Democrat to lobby for her appointment
The Duchess of Sussex has denied wanting to become a US Senator, after The New York Post reported she had allegedly sought a meeting with California Governor Gavin Newsom to lobby for appointment to the Senate seat vacated by Kamala Harris in 2020. The claims surface as Meghan and Prince Harry are reportedly preparing to…
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Rain to stop in time for weekend as sun returns
High pressure will bring drier, sunnier weather across the UK this weekend after several days of heavy, sometimes thundery downpours. Friday will still see further heavy showers, particularly across England and Wales, while Scotland and Northern Ireland stay largely dry, but conditions improve significantly by Saturday and Sunday with sunny spells returning and daytime temperatures…
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Learn what VCs actually want, from a founder who’s raised $1B
A new episode of TechCrunch’s Build Mode podcast features Sasha Orloff, founder and CEO of Puzzle and a Startup Battlefield alumnus, discussing what investors actually look for when startups raise funding. Orloff has collectively raised over $1 billion across the companies he has built, and he stresses that VCs do not expect founders to run…
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‘Doctor Who’ Officially Gets “Doomy” Update From Former Writer
Doctor Who has received another downbeat prediction about its future, this time from former writer and actor Mark Gatiss, amid a turbulent period for the long-running BBC sci-fi series. The franchise is currently on an indefinite hiatus, with the broadcaster having cancelled the planned 2026 Christmas special, showrunner Russell T. Davies departing without ever writing…
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Tulsi Gabbard breaks down in tears during update on husband’s tragic cancer diagnosis
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard became visibly emotional while giving a public update on her husband’s cancer diagnosis, breaking down in tears as she spoke. The moment underscored the personal toll the illness has taken on the senior Trump administration official even as she continues to carry out her official duties. Gabbard did…
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‘Outer Banks’ Creators Break Down Season 5’s “Earned” Ending, Supernatural Lean & JJ’s Presence
The creators of Netflix’s Outer Banks have discussed the ending of the show’s fifth and final season, which closed the story with a hurricane, a wedding and a supernatural subplot involving Blackbeard’s Blue Crown. The finale ties together threads from across the series, giving the Pogues a bittersweet but largely happy send-off while addressing the…
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Turmoil in Treasury bond yields sparks global worries: What to know
U.S. bond yields are rarely a burning issue with the general public. But that’s changed this week as a spike in yields has hit the front pages and TV newscasts. Yields on 30-year U.S. Treasury bonds hit their highest point in almost two decades on Tuesday. The rise prompted Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to step in with a buyback…
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From Colin Kaepernick to Dylan Mulvaney, Nike’s decade of left-wing activism has finally caught up to it
Nike’s stock has fallen to its lowest level in 12 years, prompting renewed scrutiny of the sportswear giant’s decade-long embrace of left-wing social and political causes, from its 2018 Colin Kaepernick advertising campaign to more recent marketing involving transgender activist Dylan Mulvaney. Commentators argue this “social justice” branding has contributed to a broader erosion of…
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They survived 9/11; 25 years later, their bonds remain unbroken
National Geographic has released a new three-part documentary series, 9/11: Reunited, made in collaboration with the 9/11 Memorial and Museum to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Rather than simply retelling the events of the day, the series reunites survivors whose lives intersected during the attacks, focusing on the friendships and bonds…