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Children used NPR podcast comments as an improvised group chat
Middle-school children reportedly used the Spotify comment section beneath an NPR podcast episode as an improvised group chat, apparently because access to other social networks was restricted. The behaviour became the subject of a new This American Life episode, highlighting how young people repurpose overlooked online spaces to communicate. The podcast’s showrunner initially mistook the…
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Australia down Scotland with second-half burst
Scotland suffered a third consecutive defeat in the WXV Global Series, losing 24-10 to Australia in Edinburgh. Despite leading at half-time, Scotland were overwhelmed by a clinical second-half spell from the Wallaroos, who scored three tries in eight minutes to take control. Evie Gallagher gave Scotland an early lead before Australia responded through Desiree Miller,…
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Nor’easter slashes Giants-Titans ticket prices as travel fears grow
Tickets for the New York Giants–Tennessee Titans game at MetLife Stadium have fallen to as little as $14 as a nor’easter threatens travel across the US east coast. Although conditions at the stadium are forecast to bring mainly heavy rain and strong winds, difficult journeys could discourage fans from attending Sunday’s 1pm fixture. Demand has…
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Sylvester Stallone shares harrowing new details about abusive childhood
Sylvester Stallone has described a childhood shaped by abandonment, physical abuse and a lack of affection, while stressing that he does not want sympathy. He said these experiences made him tough, but also deprived him of a sense of genuine love until later in life. After his parents divorced, Stallone lived with his volatile father,…
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Northern Ireland triumph; England face Spain; Chadwick tests Formula One
Northern Ireland began their Nations League campaign with victory over Georgia. England prepare to face Spain on Saturday, whilst Jamie Chadwick completed a Formula One test drive at Portimão.
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The $875,000,000 movie Jean-Claude Van Damme will always regret turning down
Jean-Claude Van Damme reportedly regrets turning down a role in *Wolf Warrior 2*, a Chinese action film that became the biggest commercial success of his career by a considerable margin. The decision matters because the film became a major international box-office phenomenon, while Van Damme’s career had largely shifted towards lower-profile releases after his peak…
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SEC crowd greets Trump with massive cheers ahead of Tennessee-Texas showdown
President Donald Trump received a strong reception from supporters at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville before Tennessee played top-ranked Texas. His arrival, shortly before kick-off, drew cheers as Air Force One flew over the stadium, highlighting the political enthusiasm surrounding his attendance at a major college football fixture. The game marked the schools’ first meeting since…
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Tickets for Titans-Giants game plummet to shocking lows ahead of nor’easter
NFL tickets for the New York Giants versus Tennessee Titans match at MetLife Stadium on Sunday have dropped to as low as $14 on Stubhub. The steep decline reflects multiple converging factors that have made attendance unattractive, including a major nor’easter storm set to impact the northeast with heavy rain and wind, and the loss…
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‘Certainly’ – ex-Premier League manager shares Sheffield Wednesday wish as rebuild continues – thestar.co.uk
Former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness has backed Sheffield Wednesday’s new ownership to rebuild the club after David Storch completed his takeover. He said the consortium appears to understand the club and has the resources to make progress, while warning that its actions will ultimately matter more than its public statements. Wednesday’s previous owner, Dejphon…
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FEARLESS V, Featuring Former PRIMAL FEAR Members, Announces Debut Album, Shares ‘Fearless V’ Single
FEARLESS V, formed by four former PRIMAL FEAR members and vocalist Gianbattista “Jan” Manenti of THE UNITY, has announced its debut album, *Circus Life*. The album is due on 26 February 2027 through Lucky Bob Records, while the band has released its first single, “Fearless V”, marking a new chapter for the musicians after their…