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Phillies shut out by Rays in opener of final regular-season series, pushing playoff hopes to the brink
The Philadelphia Phillies lost 2–0 to the Tampa Bay Rays in the opening game of their final regular-season series, leaving their hopes of reaching the play-offs in serious jeopardy. The defeat was their third in a row and delayed a possible fifth consecutive post-season appearance, with qualification now likely to be decided over the final…
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Wet, cold conditions forecast for Brisbane-Fremantle AFL Grand Final
Today’s AFL Grand Final at the MCG in Melbourne will be contested in wet and cold conditions, with rain expected to persist throughout much of the day following a Bureau of Meteorology update. The match between Brisbane Lions and Fremantle Dockers will attract nearly 100,000 spectators despite the weather, with Brisbane attempting to secure a…
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‘Love Hypothesis’ Director Claire Scanlon Breaks Down the Biggest ‘Star Wars’ Easter Eggs, From Gracie Abrams’ Song to Color-Coded Wardrobes
Claire Scanlon, director of Amazon Prime’s romantic comedy *The Love Hypothesis*, explains how the film preserves subtle links to *Star Wars*. The film adapts Ali Hazelwood’s bestselling novel, which began as *Star Wars* fan fiction about Kylo Ren and Rey, and its references matter because they connect the romance’s characters and themes to the franchise’s…
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Robert Downey Jr.’s ‘Lincoln Lawyer’ Replacement Officially Gets a Second Chance on Streaming
The Judge, a legal drama featuring Robert Downey Jr., has found new life on Netflix streaming where it currently ranks fifth on the platform’s global charts, years after its initial theatrical release. The film’s renewed popularity demonstrates how streaming services can revive modestly performing films and introduce them to wider audiences. The film follows Hank…
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Trump concludes Xi visit as US backs Musk against EU fine
President Trump rounds off the Chinese leader’s state visit with a National Archives tour. The US intervention supports Elon Musk’s legal challenge against a €120m European Union fine on platform X.
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Paramount To Move Its Class B Shares From Nasdaq To New York Stock Exchange In Early October
Paramount has announced plans to move the listing of its Class B shares from the Nasdaq to the New York Stock Exchange in early October, with trading set to cease on the Nasdaq on 5 October and commence on the NYSE the following day. The company’s board has authorised the stock transfer, though the timing…
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Burnham rules out early election after poll predicts Labour losses
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out calling a snap general election after recent polling suggested Labour would lose its parliamentary majority. The decision ends speculation that he might seek a personal mandate after becoming prime minister through a Labour leadership change, and is intended to prevent the issue overshadowing the party’s annual conference in…
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Ritchie Blackmore recalls emotional Deep Purple reunion and enthusiastic audience response
Ritchie Blackmore has described his surprise return to the Deep Purple stage as an emotional and triumphant success, with the 81-year-old guitarist saying the audience responded with extraordinary enthusiasm. The spontaneous appearance came after 33 years away from the band, marking a significant reconciliation and a moment Blackmore clearly treasures given his reflective and grateful…
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Two migrants die in Channel chaos; historic Essex pub destroyed in arson
Two migrants perish in Channel chaos as fighting breaks out over dinghy places, while an Essex town endures a fourth arson fire in a week, destroying a centuries-old pub.