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Bristol start with steely victory at Sale
Bristol Bears began their Premiership campaign with a convincing 38-29 bonus-point victory away to Sale Sharks. Their five-try performance, built on continuity and the return of experienced players, offered early evidence that they could challenge again after an injury-hit previous season, while Sale’s defeat intensified concerns about their prospects following last season’s disappointing seventh-place finish.…
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The 99-Year-Old Classic That Inspired ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Is Officially Free to Stream
The 1927 silent film *Wings*, the first winner of the Academy Award for Best Picture, is now available to stream free on JustWatch TV. Its innovative camera movement inspired a memorable shot in the Canto Bight sequence of *Star Wars: The Last Jedi*, highlighting the film’s lasting influence nearly a century after its release. An…
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The wildest things celebrity guest picker Johnny Knoxville said on College Gameday
Johnny Knoxville appeared as a celebrity guest picker on ESPN’s College Gameday coverage from Knoxville, Tennessee, delivering crude and provocative commentary throughout his game selections. Dressed in a Tennessee Volunteers uniform, his remarks prompted visible shock from the on-air talent, including Pat McAfee and Kirk Herbstreit, who repeatedly reacted with disbelief to his statements. During…
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‘Twilight’ Star Officially Reveals the Story Behind Her Last-Minute MCU Role [Exclusive]
Ashley Greene, known for playing Alice Cullen in Twilight, has revealed how she unexpectedly appeared as a heightened version of herself in Marvel’s Wonder Man. She said the experience was unusual but enjoyable, as playing herself removed the normal separation between actor and character; her cameo also helped satirise Hollywood production while introducing Simon Williams’…
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Melissa Barrera Says She Would Return to ‘Scream’ Franchise If the Right ‘Were Ever to Leave’ Spyglass: ‘I Had an Amazing Time Making Those Movies’
Melissa Barrera says she would consider returning to the “Scream” franchise only if its rights moved away from Spyglass Media Group. She said she loved making the films but would not work with the company because of its public characterisation of her social-media comments about Israel and Gaza, which she disputes. Barrera starred in “Scream”…
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‘The Gentlemen’ Star’s Explosive Heist Thriller Officially Hits Free Streaming
Theo James’s action thriller *Fuze* has begun streaming on HBO Max in the United States. Directed by David Mackenzie, the 96-minute film combines a bomb-disposal thriller with a heist story, as criminals exploit a mass evacuation in central London to carry out an audacious jewellery robbery. The plot follows military experts investigating a Second World…
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Safe laptop fan cleaning can prevent dust-related thermal throttling
Dust accumulating in a laptop’s vents, fan or heat sink can restrict airflow and cause thermal throttling, reducing processor performance to control temperatures. Routine cleaning usually does not require dismantling the laptop: switch it off, unplug it and use short bursts of electronics-safe compressed air through the vents. Lenovo suggests cleaning every three to six…
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Here’s What Ella Langley Said After a Fan Boldly Asked Her Out
Country singer Ella Langley publicly rejected a fan’s date request outside her Knoxville concert on 24 September, responding with “Not enough in the world” to his question about trading social media likes for a date. The exchange, which went viral on TikTok, sparked divided reactions online, with some critics questioning the dismissive tone of her…
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SNP government faces renewed scrutiny over ministers’ competence and decisions
A critical assessment of the Scottish National Party’s recent record in government, highlighting several incidents involving ministerial performance and policy decisions. The article raises concerns about competence and governance under First Minister John Swinney, citing examples of ministers’ conduct during parliamentary proceedings and policy decisions affecting education, transport, and healthcare. The specific incidents include Transport…
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James Gray rejects overt political lessons in cinema
James Gray says he does not want to preach politics through his films, arguing that cinema should communicate through subtext rather than explicit lessons. At the New York Film Festival premiere of “Paper Tiger”, he said art is not “Sunday school”, although the film has acquired unexpected political associations after Donald Trump began using “paper…