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White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner
The White House has defended Argentina’s football team over its right to display a banner asserting sovereignty over the Falkland Islands after celebrating a World Cup semi-final win over England, a stance that has reignited a diplomatic row between the two nations. Fifa may take disciplinary action against Argentina for breaching rules on political statements,…
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Alleged baby killer, 21, gets brutal slap down from judge after her attorney moaned that her ankle monitor was ‘like a ball and chain’
A 21-year-old woman facing charges over the death of a baby received a sharp rebuke from a judge after her defence attorney complained that her court-ordered ankle monitor felt “like a ball and chain.” The exchange took place during a hearing related to her pre-trial release conditions, with the judge pushing back firmly against the…
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3 Songs From the 1990s That Will Instantly Turn You Into an Alt-Rock Fan
American Songwriter has published a list-style feature spotlighting three tracks from the 1990s that the outlet argues capture the essence of alt-rock and could win over new fans of the genre. The piece is a retrospective, celebratory look back at the decade’s alternative rock scene rather than breaking news, aimed at readers nostalgic for or…
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Read toe-curling texts between married cop and SWAT officer lover who were caught on video having sex at a SCHOOL… as her husband gets ultimate revenge
A married police officer and her SWAT officer lover have been exposed after texts and video revealed their affair, which reportedly included an encounter filmed at a school. The betrayed husband is said to have responded with what has been described as the “ultimate revenge,” turning the affair into a wider public scandal involving law…
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Parliament downgraded Nigel Farage’s security from eight to ONE bodyguard a year after winning his seat
Parliament has reportedly reduced the level of protection given to Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, cutting his security detail from eight bodyguards down to just one within a year of him winning his parliamentary seat. The move raises questions about how security arrangements for MPs are assessed and reviewed over time, particularly for high-profile politicians…
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‘Leo has surpassed Diego’: after two decades Argentina embraces Messi
Argentina’s football team have reached Sunday’s World Cup final against Spain after an impressive 2-1 semi-final win over England, in a match hailed as fresh proof that the country has fully embraced Lionel Messi as its footballing icon. The victory marks a symbolic shift for Argentina, whose footballing identity was for decades defined almost exclusively…
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The actor who turned down ‘Saving Private Ryan’ because of Marlon Brando: “I would choose him”
Spielberg or Brando? The post The actor who turned down ‘Saving Private Ryan’ because of Marlon Brando: “I would choose him” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Smoke, travel and Trump threaten New York’s grand World Cup finale
New York’s staging of the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium on Sunday has been overshadowed by thick smoke from Canadian wildfires that has blanketed the city and much of the eastern seaboard, prompting air quality warnings and flight cancellations. The problem is particularly unwelcome given the city was chosen for the final largely for…
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Bright Eyes & The Lumineers cover The Felice Brothers for new tribute comp ‘Felice County Fair’
Bright Eyes and The Lumineers have released covers of songs by The Felice Brothers for *Felice County Fair: A Celebration of The Felice Brothers*, an upcoming tribute album. The releases highlight the influence of the New York folk-rock group’s songwriting on prominent artists in adjacent Americana and indie-folk scenes. Bright Eyes cover “Wonderful Life”, originally…
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AI-driven memory crunch jolts India’s smartphone market
India’s smartphone market is experiencing a sharp downturn as a global shortage of memory chips, driven by surging AI data centre demand, pushes up handset prices. Manufacturers such as Samsung, SK Hynix and Micron have redirected production towards high-bandwidth memory used in AI accelerators, which is far more profitable than the standard RAM and storage…