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Paramount+’s Masterpiece Spy Thriller Is an Undisputed Sleeper Hit
Paramount+’s streaming charts remain largely dominated by Taylor Sheridan’s franchise shows, with *Special Ops: Lioness* Season 3 currently topping the global rankings alongside other Sheridan titles such as *Yellowstone*, *Dutton Ranch* and *Tulsa King*. Amid this, spy thriller *The Agency* has quietly proven one of the platform’s most durable performers, maintaining strong viewership for over…
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‘Interstellar’ Meets ‘A Quiet Place’ in Paranoid Sci-Fi Thriller Taking Over Free Streaming
The Outer Threat, a 2026 sci-fi thriller marking Canadian filmmaker William Woods’s feature directorial debut, has become a surprise streaming hit, climbing into the top ten most-watched titles on Pluto TV in the US after debuting digitally in July. Its success highlights how free, ad-supported streaming platforms are helping smaller theatrical releases find fresh audiences…
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Team USA basketball survives scare against Italy in FIBA Women’s World Cup, secures quarterfinal berth
Team USA’s women’s basketball team narrowly beat Italy 55-52 in a tense FIBA Women’s World Cup group-stage match, avoiding what would have been a major upset. The Americans led by 11 points after the first quarter but were pushed hard by an Italian side that took a lead in the fourth quarter before a potential…
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Democratic candidate for Ohio governor Amy Acton attacked by armed man at campaign event
Democratic candidate for Ohio governor Dr Amy Acton was targeted by an armed man who lunged towards her as she addressed supporters at a fair in Canfield, in the north-east of the state, on Sunday. Acton and her husband, Eric, were unhurt, though two elderly bystanders were knocked to the ground during the incident, which…
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6 Emotional Ballads From 1966 Every Baby Boomer Can Still Sing by Heart
American Songwriter has put together a list of six emotional ballads from 1966 that it argues remain deeply familiar to baby boomers today. The selection spans genres and moods, from smooth pop crooning to a patriotic wartime anthem, and highlights how the emotional intensity of these songs has helped them endure in listeners’ memories for…
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Ketamine overtakes ‘speed’ in popularity as an illegal party drug as police seizures soar
New Home Office figures show ketamine has overtaken amphetamines as a popular illegal party drug in England and Wales, with police-recorded possession offences up 151% over five years while amphetamine offences have more than halved. The trend has alarmed health experts and treatment providers, who warn the drug’s low cost and easy availability are drawing…
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Richard Hughes confirmed as Al-Hilal sporting director after Liverpool departure
Richard Hughes has been appointed sporting director of Al-Hilal, the Saudi Pro League club confirmed on Sunday, marking his exit from Liverpool. The move underlines Saudi football’s continued pursuit of established English football expertise, with Hughes becoming the latest high-profile figure from the Premier League to relocate to Riyadh, following a string of players who…
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Hasan Piker brushes off Dems who see him as a liability, names his ’28 choice
Hasan Piker, the far-left Twitch streamer and darling of the Democratic Socialists of America, has dismissed concerns from mainstream Democrats that his incendiary rhetoric is damaging the party’s midterm prospects, insisting “my job is not to make the Democratic Party look good.” His polarising past comments, including defending Mao Zedong, comparing Zionism to Nazism and…
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ABC’s 2-Part Crime Thriller Is Officially Taking Over Streaming
ABC’s procedural drama “High Potential” has become a breakout streaming success as the network heads into the 2026–2027 broadcast season, with no scripted shows cancelled and returning favourites due back this month or in 2027. The show, led by Kaitlin Olson, has emerged as ABC’s most-streamed title and the third most-watched broadcast programme overall, a…
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Born 69 Years Ago Today in Texas, Taylor Swift’s “Secret Weapon” and the Brilliant Songwriting Mind Behind Hits by Little Big Town and Carrie Underwood
The article marks the 69th birthday of Liz Rose, the Nashville songwriter widely credited as Taylor Swift’s early “secret weapon”. Rose co-wrote many of Swift’s breakthrough hits, including “White Horse”, “Fearless”, “You Belong With Me” and “All Too Well”, helping shape the singer’s career before she became a global star. The piece matters as a…