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Mark Sanchez Pleads Guilty In Trucker Stabbing Case; Ex-NFL QB & Fox Sports Talking Head Hopes To Avoid Looming Trial & Potential Jail Time
Former NFL quarterback and Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez has pleaded guilty in connection with a violent altercation with a 69-year-old truck driver in Indianapolis last October, avoiding a jury trial that had been due to start on 8 September. Court filings submitted jointly by Sanchez’s lawyers and prosecutors in Marion County Superior Court did…
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Cyprus ferry death toll rises to 10 as rescuers recover another body – but 18 people remain missing
The death toll from the FiloJet ferry disaster off northern Cyprus has risen to 10, with 18 people still missing, five days after the vessel capsized shortly after leaving Kyrenia port. The ferry, carrying 267 people, overturned in rough seas on Sunday; 239 passengers were rescued, but officials now believe the remaining missing went down…
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New HBO superhero show faces ‘woke’ criticism for reframing classic hero lore around racial privilege
HBO’s new series “Lanterns” has drawn criticism from some viewers who accuse the show of rewriting the classic Green Lantern origin story to foreground themes of racial privilege rather than the character’s traditional trait of fearlessness. The controversy centres on the show’s depiction of John Stewart, DC’s first Black Green Lantern, whose selection is reframed…
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Neal McDonough Is Officially the King of Paramount+
A film starring Neal McDonough and Dawn Olivieri, set in a post-apocalyptic Los Angeles, has become the most-watched title on Paramount+ in the United States, overtaking several other popular titles on the platform. The 2024 theatrical release performed well at the box office and is now finding a second life through streaming, adding to a…
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Buy a car? Gen Z would rather splash out on holidays and daily iced lattes
A survey suggests Gen Z is increasingly turning away from car ownership, choosing instead to spend money on holidays, self-care and daily treats such as iced lattes. This marks a generational shift away from car ownership as a rite of passage, with many young adults viewing vehicles as a practical tool rather than a status…
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Inside the sad downfall of Country Road: Store closures, falling sales and ‘astronomical’ prices – so can the Aussie fashion icon survive?
Country Road, once one of Australia’s most iconic fashion brands, has posted its third consecutive annual loss, deepening concerns about its long-term survival amid store closures and weakening sales. A fashion expert has attributed the decline to the retailer being squeezed out of the middle market, as budget-conscious shoppers increasingly choose either ultra-cheap fast-fashion chains…
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10 Books That Are Page-Turners From Start to Finish
This is a light-hearted book recommendation piece rather than a ranked “best of” list, compiling ten novels the author considers genuine page-turners that reward readers even if they don’t usually enjoy reading. The selections span multiple genres, from dystopian science fiction to true-crime-inspired thrillers and pulpy horror-war mash-ups, united by fast pacing and compelling storytelling.…
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Woman sold herself as Alexis Carrington-style girlboss with $350m fortune, ambassadorship and award from Biden… so why was she living at her mom’s modest home near a McDonald’s? We reveal humiliating truth
Shannon Monet Steel, a 42-year-old woman from Detroit, presented herself online and in public as a mogul worth $350 million, complete with a private bank, an ambassadorship to the Central African Republic and a presidential award, but federal prosecutors say the persona was almost entirely fabricated. She has now been charged with a single count…
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Popular pantry staple could get you stopped at airport security under little-known TSA rule
The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has reminded travellers that peanut butter counts as a liquid under airport security rules, meaning it is subject to the same restrictions as shampoo or drinks in carry-on luggage. The agency made the point on social media, backing it up with a screenshot of a Google AI Overview explaining…
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Netflix’s ‘Sicario’ Replacement Officially Tops 38 Million Views in 2 Weeks
A Spanish-language film has topped Netflix’s global viewership charts for a second consecutive week, cementing its status as a breakout hit and outperforming high-profile English-language rivals in the process. The film’s success is notable because it has continued to gain viewers in its second week even while facing fresh competition from major new Netflix releases,…