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Forget ‘Band of Brothers,’ This Explosive 12-Episode WWII Epic Is the Perfect Replacement
SAS: Rogue Heroes, Steven Knight’s two-season BBC drama now streaming on Prime Video, is being singled out as the WWII series that finally fills the gap left by Band of Brothers. It dramatises the true story of how the British Special Air Service was formed during the Second World War by David Stirling and Paddy…
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George R. R. Martin Is Right About Daemon Targaryen
George R.R. Martin has confirmed that Daemon Targaryen is his favourite character among the Targaryen dynasty, explaining in a recent interview what makes the “Rogue Prince” stand out. The revelation adds context to the character’s popularity following Matt Smith’s portrayal in House of the Dragon, HBO’s prequel series based on Martin’s book Fire & Blood,…
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Apple TV’s Biggest Gem Refuses To Lose Ground to Rebecca Ferguson’s Sci-Fi Hit
Ted Lasso and Silo, two of Apple TV’s biggest hits, have been trading the top spot on the streamer’s viewership charts over the past week, reflecting how competitive the platform has become as it churns out ever more sci-fi and crime-thriller content. The rivalry matters because it pits Apple TV’s breakout cultural phenomenon against a…
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10 Smart Gadgets That Could Instantly Upgrade Your Backyard
An Engadget writer shares a personal roundup of ten smart gadgets designed to make garden or backyard spaces more entertaining, convenient and secure. The piece is framed as buying advice, drawing on the author’s own experience using each device rather than independent testing, and covers products spanning entertainment, wildlife-watching, lighting and general outdoor convenience. Highlighted…
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Reform UK Faces Foreign Donations Row as Farage Defends £500k US-Sourced Payment
Reform UK has become embroiled in a controversy over funding sources following the release of undercover Channel 4 footage documenting discussions regarding a £500,000 contribution purportedly originating from the United
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Nicolas Cage Reacts To ‘Spider-Noir’ Cancellation After “Perfect” One-Season Run
Nicolas Cage has spoken publicly for the first time about Prime Video’s decision not to renew Spider-Noir for a second season, telling Deadline that “one season is perfect, having said what I wanted to say with this dangerous, innovative, pop-art Spider-Man.” His remarks echo comments made around the show’s May launch, when he said the…
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Venice Film Festival Chief Alberto Barbera On Oscar Chances, Why Gaza Doc ‘NAZA’ Is Playing So Late & Why He’s Confident U.S. Studios Will Return
Venice Film Festival artistic director Alberto Barbera has spoken about the key issues dominating this year’s event, including the growing use of artificial intelligence in filmmaking, the politically sensitive scheduling of Gaza-related films, and the festival’s stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict. In a wide-ranging interview, Barbera acknowledged that AI is set to transform cinema much…
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Anglo-Russo peace push falters as Farage donor row deepens and rail chaos hits CrossCountry
US envoys Witkoff and Kushner met Zelensky in Kyiv after Moscow talks with Putin, while Farage battled a foreign-donations row engulfing Reform UK; also today, royal news, rail disruption, a new TfL calm pod, Celtic’s Asian Games blow, and tributes to Olivia Newton-John.
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MLB legend Alex Rodriguez reveals the foods he keeps in his kitchen fridge
Former MLB star Alex Rodriguez has shared what he keeps stocked in his Los Angeles fridge and pantry, revealing that his eating habits have changed considerably since retiring from professional baseball a decade ago. The three-time MVP and World Series champion, now a businessman, sports-team owner and broadcaster, told Men’s Health that he used to…
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Art Garfunkel says Donald Trump and global warming are making him want to “leave” America
Art Garfunkel has said he is considering leaving the United States, citing concerns over Donald Trump’s presidency and the climate crisis. Speaking to The Guardian, the Simon & Garfunkel singer said he was unhappy with America’s current direction, pointing to rising sea levels, global hunger and what he described as Trump’s overreach abroad. His remarks…