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Brave fightback against Fire to make winning start
Southern Brave began their Hundred campaign with an eight-run win over Welsh Fire in Southampton, a result that seemed unlikely after Fire’s chase gathered pace and Brave’s fielders put down several catches. The comeback matters as it kept alive Brave’s strong recent record in the competition, having reached four of the last five finals and…
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Shakira’s 5 Best Moments from Night Two at Barclays Center: Wyclef Jean, Triplets Ghetto Kids & More
Shakira delivered an energetic second show at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Tuesday 21 July, bringing out special guests Wyclef Jean and Triplets Ghetto Kids as part of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour. The Colombian star, fresh from her FIFA World Cup appearances, followed a strong first Brooklyn night that had featured Tyla,…
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Edko Films Picks Up World Rights To Yeung Leung Cheun’s Toronto Discovery Title ‘We Are Born Good’
Hong Kong-based Edko Films has acquired worldwide rights to *We Are Born Good*, the feature directing debut of local filmmaker Yeung Leung Cheun. The film has been selected for the Discovery section of the Toronto International Film Festival, marking a notable showcase for a first-time director and giving Edko a strong new title to sell…
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WATCH: Tlaib tells Mamdani to ‘call me’ for help arresting Netanyahu as Democrats remain divided
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s pledge to have Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrested if he entered the city has exposed a split among House Democrats, with some lawmakers backing the idea and others dismissing it as legally unworkable. The disagreement highlights ongoing tensions within the Democratic Party over how to respond to Israel’s…
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Patrick Dempsey for Senate? The McDreamy Shall Never Die
Actor Patrick Dempsey was briefly floated as a possible Democratic candidate for the US Senate seat in Maine, after original nominee Graham Platner stepped out of the race. The Grey’s Anatomy star, born in Lewiston and now a Kennebunkport resident, was seen as a strong contender due to his name recognition and local roots, but…
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FEQ 2026: Six-Figure Crowds Flock to Canada’s Best-Kept Musical Secret
Québec City’s Festival d’été de Québec (FEQ) drew massive crowds for its 2026 edition, an 11-day celebration featuring headliners including Muse, Gwen Stefani, Jelly Roll, Cypress Hill, Kesha and Limp Bizkit. Now approaching its 60th year, the festival has built a reputation as one of Canada’s most eclectic music events, notable for its affordability, community…
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‘Five Star Weekend’s’ D’Arcy Carden Knows the Inherent Dangers of a Girls Trip
D’Arcy Carden, star of Peacock’s hit adaptation “Five Star Weekend,” has spoken about the show’s exploration of the tensions inherent in group holidays, saying such trips often expose old rivalries and jealousies among friends. The actress, who appears alongside Jennifer Garner and Regina Hall in the Elin Hilderbrand adaptation, made the comments during an interview…
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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani Names Antitrust Crusader Lina Khan Chair Of City’s Economic Development Corporation
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has appointed Lina Khan, the former Federal Trade Commission chair known for pursuing antitrust action against major technology firms, as chair of the New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC). The move, described as a surprise, underlines the leftward direction Mamdani has taken since becoming mayor of the largest US…
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‘The Furious’ Star Joey Iwanaga Inks With Artists First
Talent management firm Artists First has signed Joey Iwanaga, a second-generation Japanese-American actor known for his work in action cinema, marking a new chapter for the performer following his breakout role in the martial arts film The Furious. The move reflects growing industry interest in Iwanaga after the film’s strong critical reception and box office…
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Former Bernie Sanders official accuses senator of pushing most antisemitic candidates ‘in a generation’
Joel Rubin, a former campaign official for Senator Bernie Sanders, has publicly criticised the Vermont senator, accusing him of backing what Rubin called some of the “most categorically antisemitic candidates” in a generation. The comments, made last week, add to a wider debate within Democratic circles about the party’s association with figures on its left…