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Fitness update on key Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Barry Bannan ahead of Leyton Orient – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield Wednesday received a positive fitness update on Barry Bannan ahead of their League One trip to Leyton Orient. The midfielder was reported to be progressing well, which matters because his experience, creativity and leadership are expected to be central to Wednesday’s rebuilt side. The update followed Wednesday’s Carabao Cup win over Bolton Wanderers, with…
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Rail firm disputes Sheffield star Dan Walker’s claim ‘not a single train has arrived on time’
“Is it just EMR or is everyone facing the same issues?”
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Perez Hilton faces long recovery after self-harm livestream
Perez Hilton, the US celebrity blogger, is in a “serious but stable” condition in hospital after self-harming during a TikTok livestream at his Miami home. His family said he had lost a significant amount of blood and faces a long road to recovery, with surgery expected in the coming days. Emergency services were called on…
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Whitney Houston honoured with Barbie doll based on 1987 music video
Mattel has launched a Barbie Signature doll modelled on Whitney Houston, recreating the singer’s look from her 1987 music video for “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)”. The $60 collectible went on sale on 8 August at Target stores and online through Amazon, Walmart, Target and Mattel Creations, becoming the latest addition to…
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The 1970s actor Nathan Fillion has been stealing from his entire career: “Not so much homage as copying”
Actor Nathan Fillion, known for his roles in action and sci-fi projects, has openly admitted that he draws heavy inspiration from Harrison Ford, going so far as to call his approach “copying exactly” rather than paying homage. The admission comes as fans and critics have long noted similarities between the two stars, particularly Fillion’s blend…
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WNBA walks back Caitlin Clark technical foul, sparing Fever star from suspension
The WNBA has reversed a technical foul issued to Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, avoiding what would have been an automatic one-game suspension. The foul, initially recorded as Clark’s eighth of the season, was called during the Fever’s win over the Chicago Sky on Saturday, but the league rescinded it shortly afterwards. Under WNBA rules,…
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Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector has a roadmap of upcoming additions, including a new narrative DLC
Certain Affinity’s Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector, the turn-based strategy game set in Games Workshop’s grim-dark sci-fi universe, is set to receive several free content updates and a new paid narrative expansion, according to a roadmap the developer has published. The move signals continued long-term support for the title beyond its original launch, giving existing players fresh…
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7 Thriller Books That Are 10/10 Masterpieces
This Collider article rounds up seven thriller novels the writer considers “10/10 masterpieces,” blending classic and contemporary titles across the genre’s various subgenres, from epistolary mysteries to dark comedy crime capers. The piece argues these books stand out for their storytelling craft, memorable characters and ability to sustain suspense, making them recommended reading for thriller…
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Obama Blames Larry David For 2014 Tan Suit Debacle In ‘Life, Larry & the Pursuit of Unhappiness’ Finale
In the finale of HBO’s sketch comedy miniseries “Life, Larry & the Pursuit of Unhappiness”, Barack Obama made a surprise cameo playing himself, with the sketch reimagining the origins of his widely mocked 2014 tan suit as the idea of comedian Larry David. The episode, broadcast on Friday, sees David spill juice on Obama’s jacket…