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Strictly revamp fails to lift ratings as viewers reject new format
Strictly Come Dancing’s major 22nd-year revamp has failed to deliver the hoped-for ratings boost, while viewers have reacted negatively to its new presenting lineup and launch-show format. Fans questioned the need for three hosts—Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe—and some said they preferred the former pairing of Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. The launch…
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Steve Reich approaches 90 as celebrations honour minimalist musical pioneer
Steve Reich, one of the most influential living composers, approaches his 90th birthday on 3 October with celebrations already underway, including the world premiere of his new piece at the Edinburgh Festival and a BBC Proms concert. The pioneering minimalist’s work has fundamentally shaped the modern musical landscape, from contemporary classical and electronic dance music…
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Prime Video’s Love Hypothesis charms despite a faltering final act
Prime Video’s “The Love Hypothesis” is a rom-com adaptation of Ali Hazelwood’s New York Times bestselling novel, which originated as Star Wars fanfiction. The film succeeds as an entertaining and charming entry in the current rom-com renaissance, featuring strong performances from Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman. Director Claire Scanlon and screenwriter Sarah Rothschild include knowing…
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New food venue sets up in partnership with popular takeaway Felafel King – thestar.co.uk
A new food venue has opened in partnership with Sheffield takeaway Falafel King. The collaboration matters because it expands the reach of a well-known local food business while introducing another place for customers to buy its Middle Eastern-inspired dishes. The available article text does not provide the venue’s name, location, opening date, menu details or…
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Gartner forecasts most enterprise VMware customers will explore alternatives by 2029
Gartner has predicted that 55 per cent of enterprise VMware users will begin investigating alternative hybrid cloud platforms by 2029, more than double the 25 per cent currently doing so. This projection is significant because 2029 marks six years after Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware, aligning with when many customers’ three-year subscriptions—purchased before the deal closed—would…
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Kentucky jackpot winner arrested for fifth time amid alcohol intoxication
James Farthing, 51, won Kentucky’s largest-ever Powerball jackpot of £167.3 million in April 2025, but has since been arrested five times. His most recent arrest occurred early on Sunday when he was found asleep in a running Mustang in a Walmart car park near Lexington, showing clear signs of intoxication with officers describing him as…
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Fibre cable cut in New Jersey grounds hundreds of New York flights
A Verizon fibre-optic cable used for air-traffic control was accidentally severed by construction workers in New Jersey, causing a circuit failure and widespread disruption across the north-eastern United States. Ground stops were imposed at all three major New York City airports, leading to hundreds of cancelled or delayed flights and highlighting the aviation system’s reliance…
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Japan typhoon forces mass evacuation; Omar redirects immigration billions; Sheffield shooting probed
Almost two million evacuated as Typhoon Dujuan batters Japan. US politician Omar proposes redirecting $140 billion from immigration enforcement to communities, while UK police investigate a Sheffield shooting.