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Hamish Linklater, Michelle Buteau & Simu Liu Join Elizabeth Banks-Led Apple Comedy Series
Apple TV’s untitled half-hour comedy series led by Elizabeth Banks has expanded its cast with the additions of Hamish Linklater, Michelle Buteau and Simu Liu in recurring roles, adding further star power to a project already anchored by Ted Danson and Katey Sagal. The show, created by Liz Heldens and Matt Ward and produced by…
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Baltimore beat-down: Video shows group of teens pummeling elderly man outside 7-Eleven as police hunt suspects
Surveillance video shows six suspects allegedly armed with an assault rifle and sword attacking an elderly man outside a Baltimore 7-Eleven before dawn.
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‘Black Widow’ fraudster who conned 89-year-old woman out of £300,000 before fleeing to Tenerife is set to be extradited to face justice in Britain
A woman dubbed the “Black Widow” who defrauded an 89-year-old victim out of £300,000 is set to be extradited to Britain to face justice after fleeing to Tenerife. The case highlights the vulnerability of elderly people to sophisticated fraud schemes and the ongoing efforts of UK authorities to pursue suspects who attempt to evade prosecution…
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A priority for the next chancellor: boost the London stock market
Nils Pratley argues in the Guardian that reviving London’s stock market should be a top priority for the next chancellor, after three more UK-listed firms – Rotork, Gooch & Housego and Ramsdens – were snapped up by overseas buyers in a single day. He warns that while shareholders benefit from generous takeover premiums, the cumulative…
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Uber’s $14.8B Delivery Hero deal would nearly double its global footprint
Uber has agreed to acquire German food-delivery firm Delivery Hero in a $14.8 billion all-stock deal, a move that would almost double the number of markets in which Uber operates and cement its position as one of the largest delivery platforms outside China. The agreement follows weeks of speculation and would significantly strengthen Uber’s ability…
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Rick Wakeman shares trailer for his new prog album, Return To The Red Planet
Rick Wakeman has announced a new progressive rock album, Return To The Red Planet, due for release through Madfish Records on 16 October. The record serves as a sequel to his 2020 album The Red Planet, continuing his musical exploration of Mars, and sees him reunited with his English Rock Ensemble band. Wakeman said that…
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X cracks down on creators who steal content
X will use Grok AI to better detect stolen content, redirect payouts to original creators, and crack down on engagement bait.
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“When They Shut Down Broadway”: Chris Janson Brings Nashville to a Standstill as Thousands Pack the Streets
Country singer Chris Janson performed on Nashville’s Broadway on 14 July, drawing thousands of fans and prompting the city to close the street for his set as part of the opening of the CONNECT conference. For Janson, the moment carried particular weight, as he once slept in his car in the same area of downtown…
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Private parking firms apparently flouting the law and their own code of practice over tickets issued to drivers, says competition watchdog
The UK’s competition watchdog has raised concerns that private parking companies appear to be breaching the law and their own code of practice when issuing tickets to drivers. The findings point to widespread poor practice across the private parking sector, which has long faced criticism for aggressive enforcement tactics and unclear signage, and the intervention…