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Roof partially collapses on shoppers at New Jersey store during flooding
Surveillance footage has captured the moment part of the roof of a BJ’s wholesale store in Ocean Township, New Jersey, collapsed on Monday as the area was battered by torrential rain and severe flooding. The incident, which occurred at around 11.15am along the Jersey Shore, sent debris and water gushing into the store and has…
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Yungblud draws support from SZA and Scott Ian after breakdown post
British artist Yungblud (Dominic Harrison) has received an outpouring of public support from fellow musicians and celebrities after posting an emotional message on Instagram about online criticism, industry scepticism and repeated accusations that he is an “industry plant”. The post matters because it highlights the mental-health pressures faced by fast-rising artists and drew high-profile solidarity…
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Maytag appliance discounts explained, from outlet markdowns to professional offers
This WIRED article, written by Gear team staff writer Matthew Korfhage, is a shopping guide explaining how to save money on Maytag home appliances rather than a news report. It matters mainly to consumers looking to buy dishwashers, washers, dryers, refrigerators or ovens, setting out the various routes to a discount on a brand it…
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Belgium thrash United States 4-1 in Seattle to end World Cup hosts’ run
DANIEL MATTHEWS IN SEATTLE: Even though USA star Balogun was controversially cleared to play, it was Belgian striker Charles De Ketelaere who decided this World Cup showdown.
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Shanice Brookes funeral to be held after fatal city centre shooting
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Richard White quits WiseTech chairmanship as criminal inquiries continue
Mr White will remain on the board as an executive director and continue his role as chief innovation officer.
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Man confronted by neighbour after allegedly spying on Queensland girl through bedroom window
A mother in Queensland, Australia, has praised a neighbour she had never met for confronting a man allegedly spying through her teenage daughter’s bedroom window on the Sunshine Coast. Chad Hillier, of Meridan Plains, gave chase last Wednesday night after his partner spotted the hooded figure outside the house next door, where a 13-year-old girl…
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Aid with strings: African states resist US bilateral health deals
The Trump administration is offering African nations hundreds of millions of dollars to support their healthcare systems and fight disease, but the deals come with strings attached — and several governments are pushing back. This matters because it marks a significant shift in how the US delivers foreign aid: away from the traditional model of…
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Minions and Monsters posts weakest Despicable Me opening as Sky moves to buy ITV
Universal and Illumination’s animated release “Minions and Monsters” recorded a soft domestic debut over the July 4th holiday weekend, taking $36 million to mark the lowest opening in the “Despicable Me” franchise’s history. While Variety’s Rebecca Rubin attributed the result partly to franchise fatigue, she stressed it was not a financial disaster: the film cost…
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Jennifer Garner headlines Peacock’s Nantucket drama The Five-Star Weekend
The Hollywood Reporter’s Angie Han has reviewed “The Five-Star Weekend”, a Peacock limited series starring Jennifer Garner and adapted from Elin Hilderbrand’s bestselling novel. The review, published ahead of the show’s 16 July 2026 airdate, judges the drama a pleasant but ultimately underwhelming summer watch — pretty, polished and easy to binge, yet lacking the…