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‘The Odyssey’ star Matt Damon reveals brutal six-month transformation behind Christopher Nolan film
Matt Damon has spoken about the demanding physical transformation he underwent for his role in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming epic “The Odyssey,” saying the process “just kind of took over my life” over a six-month period. The 55-year-old actor appears noticeably changed on screen, having built up his physique to portray a legendary Greek figure in…
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Depression-era Little Debbie snack that built a family-run bakery still has Americans hooked
Little Debbie’s Oatmeal Creme Pie, now one of the brand’s best-selling treats, has its origins in the Great Depression, when founder O.D. McKee began developing the recipe in 1935 after selling baked goods from his car. The story highlights how a modest 5-cent snack helped establish what has become a long-running, family-run American bakery business,…
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Devastating Miliband inquiry call, French beach murder hunt, AJ survives to set up Fury bout
Mail on Sunday urges an inquiry after a prosecutor’s sexual harassment removal, while French police probe a migrant beach murder; elsewhere, US heat warnings, Italy’s child obesity rates, Anthony Joshua’s stoppage win over Prenga, Josh Kelly’s title defence and Love Island’s rule reversal all feature.
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Rage-giving, innovation and cuts: How public media has survived without federal funds
A year after President Trump signed legislation ending nearly six decades of bipartisan federal funding for public radio and television, US public media outlets have largely managed to stay afloat, though not without significant pain. More than 500 staff have lost their jobs across the sector, and while stations have leaned heavily on donor generosity,…
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Am I a chicken-shop lefty? Here’s what a French fast food row taught me about politics | Coco Khan
In a comment piece, journalist Coco Khan reflects on a row in France over Master Poulet, a halal rotisserie chicken chain, after it opened its first UK branch. The controversy began when Karim Bouamrane, the Socialist mayor of Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine near Paris, tried to block a Master Poulet branch near the town hall, initially using concrete…
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Swimming could be an effective treatment for the more than 10 million Britons with chronic back pain
A report highlights that swimming could offer an effective treatment option for the more than 10 million Britons living with chronic back pain. The suggestion points to the low-impact, buoyant nature of swimming as a way to ease pressure on the spine while still allowing sufferers to stay active, potentially offering relief where other forms…
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Pizza, pasta, potatoes, protein – how Italian children became so overweight
Italy, long regarded as the birthplace of the Mediterranean diet, is now grappling with one of Europe’s highest rates of child obesity, according to the World Health Organization. The problem is especially severe in southern regions such as Campania, where the town of Ponticelli, near Naples, has gained notoriety as one of the world’s child…
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Mattel and Apple TV unveil high-octane Matchbox trailer at Comic-Con
Apple TV and Mattel Studios unveiled the first trailer for their Matchbox film at San Diego Comic-Con, confirming a markedly different tone from Mattel’s previous toy adaptation, Barbie. Rather than following Barbie’s satirical, comedic approach, Matchbox has been pitched as a high-octane action adventure directed by Sam Hargrave and starring John Cena, with the trailer…
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TalkFuse evening briefing, 25 Jul 2026 22:33
Fresh testimony ties Ashley Benefield’s stepdaughter’s instincts to Doug Benefield’s shooting, as scientists model a genetically modified plague outbreak, educators debate AI’s limits in schools, Zendaya sparks an antiquities row, and Tramlines and the Women’s AFCON kick off.