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Tycoon’s oil U-turn, five teens killed in motorway crash, Panettiere dies
The headline brings together three major developments reported on 16–18 August. In Ireland, five teenage boys died after the car in which they were travelling was driven southbound on the northbound carriageway of the M9 near Moone, County Kildare, and collided head-on with another vehicle shortly before 3am on 16 August. Gardaí said the four…
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How the ‘Hacks’ Production Team Created a ’70s Sitcom Set and Overcame Las Vegas-Sized Challenges
Production designer Rob Tokarz and his team recreated a fictional 1970s sitcom, “Who’s Making Dinner?”, for HBO’s “Hacks” as part of a storyline celebrating the show-within-a-show’s 50th anniversary at a PaleyFest event. The set had to look authentically period while conveying the backstory of the fictional programme, which was reportedly created by Deborah (Jean Smart)…
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Bishop’s Exit From ‘The Rookie’ Is More Complicated Than You Think
Talia Bishop’s exit from *The Rookie*, played by Afton Williamson, has resurfaced as a topic of interest after Season 8, prompting a closer look at why the character left so abruptly after just one season. Williamson departed the show following its first season, and while the in-story explanation given in Season 2 accounted for her…
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Accused murderer who fled US during 48-hour pass had access to taxpayer-funded apartment
An accused murderer who escaped to Tajikistan during a 48-hour pass from a Virginia mental health facility had previously been allowed unsupervised outings and access to a taxpayer-funded apartment, raising fresh questions about oversight of individuals found not guilty by reason of insanity. The case has drawn scrutiny over how much freedom such patients are…
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Former DNC official: ‘DSA candidates don’t represent my party’
Jose Aristimuño, former deputy national press secretary for the Democratic Party, said Monday the democratic socialists don’t represent the party, emphasizing that the center-left pull remains dominant within the caucus. “I think the majority of Democrats agree with me. They’re center Democrats, but they need to speak up. … I think there are some extreme…
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Pep’s final act of passion: Amazon’s revealing Guardiola series pulls no punches
A new four-part Amazon Prime documentary series, “A Beautiful Obsession”, offers a strikingly candid account of Pep Guardiola’s turbulent final two seasons at Manchester City, airing from Wednesday. Filmed and controlled by the club itself, it avoids glossing over difficult moments, including Guardiola’s personal struggles, tensions with the club’s hierarchy and the fallout from letting…
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Will David Ellison Say Goodbye to Hollywood? Some See Paramount’s Potential Exit From California as ‘Strategically Unwise’ — but Others Say It’s Just Smart Business
Paramount chief David Ellison has told senior staff the company will begin relocating out of California from 1 October unless its proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery closes by the end of September, marking a sharp reversal from earlier pledges to keep both studios rooted in the state. The threat appears aimed at California attorney…
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Review: Starsand Island (PS5) – This Anime Life Sim Should Be Your Next Cosy Game
Push Square has reviewed Starsand Island for PS5, a cosy life simulator with anime-style visuals that lets players explore, build, craft and farm on a magical island. The game draws clear inspiration from Stardew Valley, Palia and My Time at Portia, but distinguishes itself with an ambitious blend of farming, elaborate house-building, platforming and light…
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How a fake band dominated the sound of 1969: “A piece of junk”
A chart take-over… The post How a fake band dominated the sound of 1969: “A piece of junk” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Tyler, the Creator, Future, Leon Thomas to Perform at Camp Flog Gnaw 2026
Tyler, the Creator has confirmed the full lineup for the 12th annual Camp Flog Gnaw Festival, taking place at Los Angeles’s Dodger Stadium on 14–15 November 2026. Since launching as a modest gathering in 2012, the event has become a major fixture in hip-hop and alternative music, and this year’s bill continues that trend with…