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‘Top Chef’ Host Kristen Kish on How Her Fellow Judges and People Around Her ‘Helped Me Get to a Place Where I Felt Like My Best Self’
Kristen Kish says the support and validation of trusted people, including her fellow “Top Chef” judges, helped her become more confident in her role as the Bravo competition’s host. Speaking on Variety’s Awards Circuit Podcast, she said she gradually accepted that she did not need to imitate previous hosts or fit a prescribed mould, but…
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Meet the dedicated band of park pond admirals keeping the art of model boat building alive – even if their families don’t always understand…
Model boat building, once seen as an old-fashioned pastime alongside kite-flying or flower-pressing, is enjoying a quiet revival among clubs across Scotland. Groups such as the Richmond Park Model Boat Club in Glasgow’s East End keep the hobby alive by sailing radio-controlled tugs, warships, ferries and fire tenders on historic park ponds, drawing members from…
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A BBC sports presenter, a West End singer and a Star Wars star… just some of the talented women who made their made their screen debut on The Rose of Tralee
The Rose of Tralee, Ireland’s long-running international festival now in its 67th year, gets under way this weekend with 32 women from Ireland, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Texas and Toronto competing for the title. The five-day event culminates in the crowning of the winner, who takes on a year-long ambassadorial role, with the final…
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Kia’s EV3 will start under $31,000 in the US
Kia has announced that its compact EV3 electric SUV will start at $29,450 in the United States, or $30,945 including destination charges. The price makes it Kia’s cheapest EV and undercuts its earlier target of $35,000, offering a relatively affordable option as lower-cost electric vehicles have become harder to find in the US. The EV3…
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Self-driving trucks are officially testing on California highways
Aurora Innovation and Kodiak AI have received California permits to test self-driving heavy-duty trucks on public roads, with Kodiak already beginning limited trials near its Mountain View office. The development marks the first regulatory route for autonomous lorries to operate on California highways after the state lifted its previous restriction, though the move is facing…
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Johnson-Thompson struggles in 200m, but happy to be back competing
Katarina Johnson-Thompson said she was pleased to be competing again despite struggling in the 200m during the heptathlon at the European Athletics Championships. The British athlete explained that injury has limited her training, making her return to competition an important step in rebuilding form. Johnson-Thompson acknowledged she had been unable to complete the work she…
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Recording Academy reviews Asian pop Grammy award after BTS withdrawal
The Recording Academy is reconsidering its newly announced Asian pop Grammy category after BTS said it would not submit music for the 2027 awards, arguing that music should not be divided by region or language. The decision matters because it has renewed debate over whether specialist awards improve recognition or marginalise artists from the main…
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4 U2 Classics That Show off Their Mastery of the Slow Stuff
American Songwriter highlights four U2 ballads as examples of the band’s ability to move beyond its early, anthemic rock sound into slower and more emotionally direct material. The selections span different phases of U2’s career, showing how the group used arrangements, songwriting and Bono’s vocals to address longing, relationship breakdown and family grief. – ‘All…
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‘Disney Dreamlight Valley’ Reveals Details on Next Expansion, Including Oogie Boogie, Lilo, Hannah Montana and More
Disney Dreamlight Valley has outlined its next wave of content at D23, including a fourth expansion, seasonal events and character additions from Disney properties. The announcements matter because they extend the life-simulation game’s crossover roster and give players new story content, cosmetics and time-limited activities through the end of 2026. A Hannah Montana and Lizzie…