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Obama to host literary podcast, ‘A Great Book,’ on Audible
Former President Obama is starting a new chapter as the host of a literature-focused podcast. The ex-commander in chief will host “A Great Book,” Audible and Higher Ground Productions, the media company launched by the former president and Michelle Obama, announced on Monday. Former President Obama will sit down “with six luminaries to discuss the…
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SUFC Insight: Inside the wild west of window as Souttar pursuit twists and turns – thestar.co.uk
SUFC Insight: Inside the wild west of window as Souttar pursuit twists and turns thestar.co.uk
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Love-scorned Marine ‘wrote cryptic threat’ on woman’s fundraising page after strangling her until she was left paralyzed, police say
A US Marine has been accused of leaving a cryptic threatening message on a woman’s fundraising page after allegedly strangling her so severely that she was left paralysed, police say. The case centres on an apparent domestic assault linked to a failed relationship, with investigators treating the attack and the subsequent online message as connected…
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Sheffield Council increases patrols targeting litter and dog mess
Sheffield City Council has stepped up enforcement against littering and failing to clear up dog mess, deploying more officers in neighbourhoods to identify offences. The move reflects the authority’s effort to improve the cleanliness of public spaces and address behaviour that can affect residents’ health, safety and quality of life. The campaign has put additional…
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John Cameron Mitchell: ‘It’s punk to turn off your phone – you’re walking away from the herd’
In an interview, John Cameron Mitchell, the writer, director and star of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, discusses his career and forthcoming Australian appearances, including his David Bowie-inspired song cycle I’m Afraid of Americans and a masterclass on punk. He reflects on how the cult film found its audience through word of mouth rather than…
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Fantasy metal sensations Castle Rat prove why they’re being touted as heavy metal’s next big thing with epic Bloodstock set
Castle Rat, a New York doom metal band known for their high-fantasy theatrics, delivered a standout performance at Bloodstock Festival that reinforced their growing reputation as heavy metal’s most exciting emerging act. Despite having played only around a dozen UK shows since their Desertfest debut last year, the band drew a lunchtime crowd reportedly larger…
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Setback for John Lewis as department store chief steps down after less than three years in the job
John Lewis managing director Peter Ruis is stepping down after less than three years in the role, leaving the department store chain “to pursue new projects”. He will be succeeded by Will Kernan, a former River Island boss who currently sits on John Lewis’s board as a non-executive director, in what the company describes as…
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Darline Graham details how she’d forge own path in Senate while carrying on brother Lindsey’s legacy
Darline Graham, sister of the late South Carolina senator Lindsey Graham, has set out her approach to a special election campaign for his former US Senate seat, saying she intends to establish her own political identity while honouring his legacy. Her comments come as South Carolina prepares for a special election following her brother’s death,…
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Rush to find solar eclipse glasses as UK high street stocks run short
Shoppers across the UK are scrambling to find eclipse glasses ahead of Wednesday’s partial solar eclipse, with high street shops and online retailers running short of stock. Many who order now are told delivery will not arrive until later in the week, too late for the event itself, and the Royal Observatory Greenwich has confirmed…
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Keychron’s wireless Hall effect keyboard is back to its lowest price
Keychron’s K2 HE wireless mechanical keyboard has returned to its lowest-ever price, offering shoppers an affordable route into Hall effect switch technology. The Verge highlights this alongside several other discounted gadgets, including a gaming laptop and two Sony headsets, as part of its regular deals roundup. The keyboard deal matters for buyers wanting customisable, magnetic-sensor…