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Trump admin cannot refuse detained illegal immigrants a chance for release on bond, appeals court rules
A federal appeals court has ruled that the Trump administration cannot automatically deny detained migrants within the United States an opportunity to seek release on bond. The decision blocks part of the administration’s expanded mandatory-detention policy and could affect how immigration authorities handle custody decisions while cases proceed. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in…
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Sainsbury’s to sell Argos to three retail veterans in £120m deal
Sainsbury’s has agreed to sell Argos for £120m to Swift Partners, a company set up by three experienced retail executives, as it seeks to concentrate investment on its core food business. The deal marks a significant reversal of Sainsbury’s 2016 purchase of Argos’s parent group for £1.3bn and reflects the supermarket’s “food first” strategy amid…
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AI labels to be compulsory on authentic-looking content under EU rules
EU rules taking effect from Sunday will require companies to label AI-generated or manipulated images, audio and text that are designed to appear authentic. The measures, introduced under the EU AI Act, are intended to help people identify deepfakes and other synthetic material, with supporters arguing that greater transparency is important for consumer protection and…
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‘Black Zombie’ Review: An Engaging Doc on How the Flesh-Eating Hordes of Screen Fame Obscured Painful Real-Life History
Maya Annik Bedward’s documentary “Black Zombie” examines nearly a century of zombie cinema and argues that the genre has obscured the painful Haitian history and beliefs from which it emerged. The review finds the film engaging for treating the zombie not simply as a horror icon, but as evidence of cultural appropriation and distortion. The…
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Davido – Oriadé
Davido’s Oriadé is presented as a reflective Afropop album marking 15 years in music, combining the Nigerian-American singer’s established melodic style with a global, diasporic set of collaborators. The review argues that it reinforces his enduring appeal by returning to core themes of love, faith, gratitude and ambition, while acknowledging his role in bringing Nigerian…
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Suffolk wildfire burns for third day as firefighters douse homes in water and drop thousands of litres of seawater from helicopters – as experts warn ‘area could take 25 years to recover’
A wildfire in Suffolk has continued for a third day, prompting firefighters to protect nearby homes and tackle the blaze from the air. The incident highlights the potential danger of prolonged dry conditions and the threat wildfires can pose to communities, property and vulnerable habitats. Fire crews reportedly doused homes with water while helicopters dropped…
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“Neil was the surprise. He’s the GOAT. People think he’s super-serious, but he could be the goofiest one out of all of them.” I Love You, Man writer and director John Hamburg on working with “delightful human beings” Rush
Writer-director John Hamburg has reflected on working with Rush in the 2009 comedy I Love You, Man, describing the Canadian trio as “delightful human beings”. Their appearance was central to the film’s portrayal of the friendship between Peter Klaven, played by Paul Rudd, and Rush fan Sydney Fife, played by Jason Segel, and helped give…
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PS5 Crawls Past 95 Million Units, Sales Down 36% Year-on-Year
Sony reports that PlayStation 5 lifetime sales reached 95.3 million units by 30 June 2026, although quarterly hardware sales fell sharply year-on-year. The slowdown is notable as the console enters its sixth year, while Sony has raised PS5 prices rather than cutting them to sustain demand, an unusual approach for a mature console generation. Sony…
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I was so ashamed of my thinning menopausal hair that I wore a hair piece and spent £60,000 trying to cure my bald spots. This is what finally worked (and it wasn’t any serum or transplant!) KATIE BRINDLE
Katie Brindle describes experiencing increasingly severe hair thinning after premature ovarian insufficiency and early menopause, which left her feeling ashamed and reliant on extensions and a hair piece. Her account highlights the emotional impact menopausal hair loss can have, particularly for someone whose work involves appearing on camera. She says she spent about £60,000 over…