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Dems reject Trump’s top spy pick after demanding replacement, leaving counter-terror tool in air
The US Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as the new Director of National Intelligence in a party-line vote, filling a role Senate Democrats had pushed to have replaced after initially rejecting the administration’s preferred pick. The confirmation ends a period of uncertainty over the leadership of America’s intelligence community, a position with direct oversight of agencies…
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Adolescence or The Traitors? Netflix neck-and-neck with BBC as British viewers’ go-to
Netflix has drawn level with the BBC as the service British viewers turn to first when switching on their TV, according to Ofcom’s annual Media Nations report. Netflix is now the default choice for 26% of viewers, narrowly ahead of the BBC on 25%, reflecting how the streamer’s hit shows have helped it become a…
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Raiders new head coach Klint Kubiak names Kirk Cousins starting QB over No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza
New Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak has named veteran Kirk Cousins as his starting quarterback for the 2026 season, choosing him over rookie Fernando Mendoza, the team’s No. 1 overall draft pick. The decision, confirmed as training camp gets under way, settles months of speculation about whether the Raiders would turn straight to…
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Sting Wrote This Popular Wedding Song in 1982 While His Own Marriage Was Falling Apart
Sting’s “Every Breath You Take”, released with The Police in 1982 and now a staple choice for weddings, was actually written while his own marriage was collapsing. The singer has repeatedly described the track as dark, controlling and even “sinister and ugly”, noting that listeners have widely misread it as a tender love song when…
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Are there already worrying signs for Vrancken’s Hearts?
Hearts’ new manager Wouter Vrancken has endured a difficult start after his side were dumped out of the Champions League qualifiers by Sturm Graz, losing 6-0 on aggregate in the club’s heaviest ever two-legged European defeat. The result has prompted alarm among pundits and supporters, coming just 73 days after Hearts narrowly missed out on…
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Texas elite rocked by explosive sex scandal: Glamorous mom’s X-rated photos and videos spark firestorm… as clique of wealthy wives threaten to leak whole town’s ‘dirty laundry’
A woman in an affluent Texas community has become embroiled in a scandal after explicit photos and videos of her were reportedly circulated, prompting a group of wealthy local wives to threaten leaking further private information about others in the town. The row has reportedly caused significant upset within the social circle, which is said…
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Heartless act sparks outrage after homeless woman is forced to give up her ‘life’s belongings’ because trolleys are not allowed on trains
A homeless woman in Sydney was reportedly forced to abandon her trolley containing her possessions after being told trolleys are not permitted on trains, sparking public anger over how transport rules affect vulnerable people. The incident has drawn criticism for highlighting a lack of flexibility or support for homeless individuals who rely on such trolleys…
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All Things Go 2026: Here’s Where to Shop Affordable Music Festival Tickets Online
The All Things Go music festival returns for 2026, closing out the East Coast summer festival season with simultaneous events at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, New York, and Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland, running from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 September. Brandi Carlile headlines both locations, with New York also featuring Zara Larsson,…
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Billboard Hot Latin Songs Top 10 Countdown For August 1 2026 | Billboard Latin
Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart for the week of 1 August 2026 shows Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny maintaining his dominance, with tracks from his album “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” continuing to perform strongly in the countdown. The chart matters as a key industry benchmark tracking the popularity of Latin music in the United States,…
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Baker Mayfield’s self-imposed contract deadline arrives as Buccaneers and quarterback fail to agree on deal
Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield had set his own deadline for reaching a contract extension with Tampa Bay before the start of training camp, but that deadline has now passed without the two sides agreeing to a new deal. The impasse leaves uncertainty hanging over Mayfield’s long-term future with the franchise just as the team prepares…