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Ned signs off in style with Sheffield success – Racing Post
Wicky Ned ended his Sheffield campaign in emphatic fashion by winning the Time Greyhound Nutrition 3 Steps To Victory Final. The front-running performance delivered another major title for trainer Jimmy Fenwick’s leading greyhound and reinforced Ned’s strong record at Owlerton. Starting from trap six, Ned was sent off at 7-4, behind 11-8 favourite Chelms Bear,…
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Why Trump zeroed in on Greenland, the world’s largest island, mostly covered in ice — in 3 charts
Donald Trump’s push to secure greater control over Greenland has resulted in a proposed security agreement with Denmark and Greenland. While Greenland would remain under Danish sovereignty, the deal could give the United States a larger military role and restrict China, Russia and other non-NATO powers from establishing bases or making sensitive investments. The development…
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From Oprah Winfrey and Christopher Nolan to Kim Kardashian and Robert De Niro: Inside the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Opening Gala
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opened in Los Angeles with a star-studded gala attended by figures from film, television, music, politics and business. Founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, the museum aims to recognise illustrators and explore storytelling through visual art, while marking the completion of a project that took 20 years to…
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Ukraine hits Moscow as PM prepares Trump talks, Iran shadows budget
Ukraine’s drone attack has left Moscow ablaze, killing at least two. The Prime Minister prepares his debut meeting with President Trump as Iran tensions threaten to stoke inflation.
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Joby completes autonomous 3,199-mile US flight from California to North Carolina
Joby Aviation says it has completed the first fully autonomous flight across the United States, flying an aircraft from California to North Carolina without human control inputs. The achievement could help the company expand beyond its planned electric air-taxi services into freight, emergency response and defence logistics. The 3,199-mile journey used a converted Cessna Caravan…
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Now Suffolk village considers Piddington-style referendum as local RAF base is earmarked for asylum seekers
Barnham, a small Suffolk village with 580 residents, is considering holding a non-binding referendum to secede from the UK after the government designated a nearby RAF base to house 1,250 asylum seekers. Inspired by Piddington’s symbolic independence vote in Oxfordshire, where 90 per cent voted to leave the UK, residents believe a high-profile referendum could…
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Sam Elliott’s Vietnam War Masterpiece Hailed as “First One to Get It Right” Is Officially Free to Stream
The 2002 Vietnam War film “We Were Soldiers,” starring Sam Elliott, is now available to stream for free on Kanopy, accessible to anyone with a participating public library card or university login. The film, which chronicles the 1965 Battle of Ia Drang Valley during the early Vietnam War, has earned widespread acclaim from military veterans…
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How to use your phone as a remote for any smart TV
Modern smartphones can serve as remote controls for smart TVs, offering a more convenient alternative to traditional remotes that are easily misplaced. The primary advantage is that smartphone keyboards make searching for content and entering credentials far simpler than using an on-screen interface with a physical remote, particularly useful since most people carry their phones…
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Rangers flip narrative as McInnes makes mark
Rangers have dramatically reversed their poor early-season form under Derek McInnes, winning six consecutive matches and claiming two Old Firm victories over Celtic within a week. Their 1-0 league win at Celtic Park reduced the gap at the top to two points and suggested the team is increasingly reflecting McInnes’ aggressive, organised style. Rangers’ defensive…