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SUFC News: United ace Sydie Peck claims latest England U21s cap in six-goal thriller – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield United midfielder Sydie Peck featured for England Under-21s in their 4-2 win over Kazakhstan at Molineux, earning another international cap in an entertaining qualifier. The victory strengthened England’s position at the top of their group and moved them closer to qualifying for the 2027 European Under-21 Championship. Kazakhstan took an early lead, but England…
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SWFC News: Injuries, red cards – What’s happened to players who left Owls this summer – thestar.co.uk
The article reviews the early fortunes of 15 players who left Sheffield Wednesday during the summer after the club won promotion to the Championship. Their departures reflected a major squad overhaul, with established players released and younger prospects seeking opportunities elsewhere. Most quickly found new clubs, ranging from League One and non-league sides to teams…
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Carousel owner puts family business up for sale after ticket dispute
Johanna Haas, 74, owner of The Entrance Historical Carousel on New South Wales’s Central Coast, has put the family business up for sale following a confrontational incident with a customer. A mother named Jessica, visiting with her 18-month-old daughter, became embroiled in a dispute over carousel tickets and refunds, with Ms Haas allegedly becoming aggressive…
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Former Starfield designer says Bethesda’s sci-fi RPG probably won’t get a sequel, because the original wasn’t ‘anywhere near successful enough’
A former Starfield designer believes Bethesda is unlikely to make a sequel to the sci-fi role-playing game. They attribute this mainly to the original’s performance, saying it was not successful enough to justify continuing the series. The comments are presented as an individual former developer’s assessment, rather than an official announcement from Bethesda. No confirmed…
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Princess Diana considered becoming first lady after American politician courted her, brother claims
Charles Spencer’s memoir claims Princess Diana considered moving to South Africa after her divorce to build a normal life with heart surgeon Hasnat Khan. It also says she once wondered whether she could become an American first lady after being courted by an unnamed ageing politician who believed he could win the presidency, although Spencer…
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Five classic science-fiction novels praised for sustained purpose
The article identifies five classic science-fiction novels praised for remaining gripping and purposeful from beginning to end. It argues that the genre’s strongest works combine imaginative settings with serious examinations of politics, identity, technology, power and human behaviour, without unnecessary meandering. – Frank Herbert’s *Dune* (1965) follows Paul Atreides on Arrakis, exploring prophecy, colonialism, ecological…
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SWFC News: Harry Gray makes England U19s debut as ex-Owls duo star in dramatic win – thestar.co.uk
Harry Gray made his England Under-19 debut as the team beat the Republic of Ireland 1-0 at St George’s Park. The appearance represents another step in the 17-year-old Sheffield Wednesday loanee’s development and gives the Owls a notable connection to England’s youth set-up. Gray came on for Reigan Heskey in the 61st minute, while former…
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Tilly Norwood Would Love to Work With Tom Holland and Olivia Colman: ‘But Only If It Were Their Digital Twins’ on an ‘AI Production’
Eline van der Velden, creator of the AI actress Tilly Norwood, reflected on the year since the actress’s controversial introduction at Zurich Film Festival, acknowledging both the backlash and unexpected success. Van der Velden explained that Tilly was created to bridge communication between the tech and entertainment industries, and her company Particle 6 has since…
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One Year On, Does AI Actress Tilly Norwood Have An Agent? “We Get Loads Of Offers, But No, We Don’t Need It” — Zurich Summit
AI actress Tilly Norwood returned to the Zurich Summit a year after her viral debut to discuss her career trajectory. When asked whether she had secured an agent in the intervening months, creator Eline van der Velden revealed that Particle 6 had deliberately declined representation despite receiving numerous offers. This decision underscores a significant departure…
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Meet the Labour candidate taking on Zack Polanski to win Keir Starmer’s seat
Sagal Abdi-Wali, the Labour candidate for the Holborn and St Pancras by-election scheduled for 8 October, is competing against Green Party leader Zack Polanski following former Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s decision to step down from the seat. The contest is significant as the Green Party has made substantial gains in recent months, winning councils and…