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Uefa Champions League 2026-27: league phase draw – live
The Champions League league-phase draw for 2026-27 is due to take place in Monte Carlo at 5pm BST, with all 36 clubs learning their home and away opponents. It is the third season using the expanded single-league format, which has produced some late drama around qualification but remains debated over its size and competitive incentives.…
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Midwest boy, 7, nearly DIED after completing common garden chore for his stepmom without gloves on
Seven-year-old Rayden Vollrath was hospitalised after handling pokeweed while clearing overgrowth in his family’s Illinois garden without gloves. His mother said plant sap may have reached his face after he scratched it, causing a severe allergic reaction that developed into anaphylactic shock; the case highlights the risks posed by toxic plants during routine gardening. Rayden…
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Taylor Swift’s ‘Toy Story 5’ Tune Remains Triumphant on Top Movie Songs Chart
Taylor Swift’s “I Knew It, I Knew You”, from Toy Story 5, has remained at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Movie Songs chart for a second consecutive month. Its continued performance underlines the song’s strong commercial reception and the enduring impact of high-profile film soundtrack releases. The track recorded 82.5 million US streams and 16,000…
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Fan Petition and Tennessee Lawmaker Call on Nashville To Give Dolly Parton One of Its Biggest Honors Yet
A fan-led petition is calling for Nashville International Airport to be renamed Dolly Parton International Airport, with support from a Nashville councillor and a Tennessee state representative. Supporters argue that the change would recognise Parton’s cultural influence, charitable work and role in promoting Nashville internationally. The petition, launched by Lydia Popovich and Dan Dion, had…
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CivilGrid raises $26m to map underground infrastructure
CivilGrid, founded by former PG&E engineer Josh Mackanic, has raised $26 million to map underground infrastructure such as utility pipes and cables. The company aims to reduce costly and dangerous “utility strikes” by giving engineers, governments and utilities better visibility of assets beneath construction sites, where information is often fragmented between different owners. The Series…
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Jellyfish block filters, shutting Gravelines nuclear reactors
A large influx of jellyfish has forced the partial shutdown of the Gravelines nuclear power station in northern France after they blocked parts of its seawater filtration system. The disruption matters because Gravelines is one of France’s largest nuclear plants, and its cooling system depends on water drawn from a canal connected to the North…
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Rockstar to reveal Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay trailer
Rockstar is set to premiere an extended look at Grand Theft Auto 6 on Netflix, which could provide the first official view of its gameplay. The presentation matters because Rockstar’s previous trailers focused on cinematic footage, while the game remains one of the industry’s most anticipated releases. The trailer is scheduled for 8pm BST and…
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The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout audiobook review – brilliant portrait of an existential crisis
Elizabeth Strout’s Booker-longlisted novel The Things We Never Say follows Artie Dam, a popular history teacher in coastal Massachusetts whose personal loneliness and growing despair mirror the anxieties of his pupils and the wider political climate. The review argues that the novel compellingly links private grief, marital estrangement and fears about a divisive leader’s re-election,…
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Navy veteran trades military uniform for Miss Georgia sash following heartbreaking loss
Navy veteran Jade Kircus, 36, will represent Georgia at Miss USA in Miami after moving from eight years of military service into her first pageant competition. She says the experience reflects a new stage of life and hopes her story encourages others to pursue ambitions at any age. Kircus entered an open casting call after…
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Jill Scott, The Roots, Kehlani, Monaleo, LAILA!, Blacc Sam & Bino Rideaux to Participate in Billboard House at R&B Hip-Hop Week
Billboard has announced its Billboard House industry-panel programme for R&B Hip-Hop Week in New York City on 9 September. The event will bring established and emerging artists together for discussions and performances, underscoring Billboard’s effort to spotlight the continuing cultural influence of R&B, hip-hop and Caribbean music. The Roots and Jill Scott will take part…