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‘Black Mirror’ Director Ally Pankiw Roasts ‘Harry Potter’ TV Series, Claiming She Turned Down Gig: “Say No To Funding Transphobia”
Black Mirror director Ally Pankiw said she rejected an opportunity to direct HBO’s forthcoming Harry Potter television series, describing the decision as a refusal to fund transphobia. Her Instagram post has renewed attention on the controversy surrounding author J.K. Rowling’s views on trans people and the reputational pressure facing those involved in the adaptation. Pankiw…
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How Britons kept their lawns green during the 1976 heatwave: From covering plants in old clothes to using bathwater and sand… so how many are you still doing today?
The article revisits gardening advice broadcast during the 1976 heatwave, when water restrictions and prolonged hot weather left lawns, parks and gardens badly scorched. It matters because similar dry conditions and hosepipe bans are again prompting householders to look for ways to protect plants while conserving water. BBC gardener Don Hoyle advised prioritising water for…
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‘Best in the world’ – David Storch shares Sheffield Wednesday dream and makes promotion admission – thestar.co.uk
David Storch, chairman of Sheffield Wednesday since his Arise Capital Partners consortium took the club out of administration on 1 May 2026, has set out an ambitious vision for the Owls, saying he wants to build “the best football club in the world” and expects promotion back to the Championship within a year. His comments…
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Sydney train chaos: Passengers trapped and power is cut off after overhead wire comes down
An overhead power wire reportedly fell near Redfern station in Sydney, bringing several trains to a halt and leaving passengers trapped on board. The incident disrupted a key part of the city’s rail network during Friday travel, with emergency teams working to release those affected. Power was switched off between Central and Newtown, affecting T2,…
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NATO jets shoot down kamikaze drone over Latvia
NATO fighter jets shot down a suspected kamikaze drone that had strayed into Latvian airspace near the border with Russia, in an incident that underscores the growing risk of spillover from Russia’s war in Ukraine to alliance territory. Latvia’s defence ministry said the drone was likely Ukrainian and had been diverted into Latvian airspace by…
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Robbie Williams reveals autism diagnosis alongside ADHD
Robbie Williams has said he has been diagnosed with autism, alongside his previously disclosed ADHD, during a Q&A session in London. He said the diagnosis helped him make sense of aspects of his behaviour and concentration, while describing creative work as a way to redirect anxiety and intrusive thoughts. Williams has previously discussed anxiety, depression…
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Engine parts shattered Ryanair window that passenger was partly sucked out of, report says
Preliminary investigators say debris from a failed engine fan blade shattered a window on a Ryanair flight in July, causing a passenger to be partly pulled out of the aircraft. The incident highlights the potential consequences of engine failures and cabin depressurisation, although the plane returned safely and no fatal injuries were reported. The Boeing…
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‘Silo’ Star Jessica Henwick Breaks Down Helen’s Chilling Episode 7 Discovery
Episode 7 of Silo’s third season, “Radio”, expands the show’s central conspiracy as journalist Helen Drew and Congressman Daniel Keene meet billionaire Per Stensen while investigating Charlotte’s missing memories. Their discovery of vast numbers of silos being drilled beneath American farmland suggests that the disaster underpinning the series was planned on a far larger scale,…
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US long-term borrowing costs hit 25-year high, as inflation fears hit bond sale – business live
US long-term borrowing costs have reached their highest level since 2001 after the Treasury sold 30-year bonds at a yield of 5.216%. The result signals investor concern that inflation may remain elevated and that the United States’ growing debt and budget deficit will require higher returns to attract buyers, increasing pressure on the government’s finances.…
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The movie franchise Dave Bautista dreamed of joining: “They’ve turned me down”
They rejected him. The post The movie franchise Dave Bautista dreamed of joining: “They’ve turned me down” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.