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ITV, Jeff Pope & Lauren Cowell Teaming On “Devastating” Drama About Social Media’s Impact On Kids
EXCLUSIVE: ITV and Oscar-nominee Jeff Pope are teaming on a drama examining the devastating impact of social media on children, an idea that came to the broadcaster from Simon Cowell’s partner Lauren Cowell. The as-yet-untitled series will follow the story of multiple families and campaigners including Ellen Roome, who believes that the tragic death of…
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Heating oil suppliers told to compensate customers for price surge at start of Middle East conflict
The Competition and Markets Authority has told heating oil suppliers to compensate customers who were overcharged when prices spiked at the start of the Middle East conflict. Its investigation found possible breaches in cases where orders were cancelled and customers were then offered higher quotes, leaving some rural households facing sharply inflated bills. The issue…
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One dead and two missing after Alcatraz boat fire
A fire on a pontoon boat near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay left one person dead and two others missing, triggering a major rescue operation on the water. The incident matters because it turned a leisure outing near one of the bay’s best-known landmarks into a fatal emergency, with search-and-rescue crews having to evacuate…
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‘It means love’: Scottish World Cup fans celebrate Boston with orange traffic cone
‘Boston cone’ arrives to fanfare in first-class seat from Glasgow before planned trip to raise money for mental health Fresh off its first-class flight from Glasgow, it received a reception befitting a visiting dignitary: a bagpiper in full regalia playing inside Boston Logan international airport. Waiting to greet it were diplomats, the governor and Boston’s…
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Dead-eyed kitten killer who microwaved baby cats for fun is freed after just a DAY behind bars, sparking outrage in his old neighborhood
Thomas Martel, 25, of Wicker Park, pleaded guilty to animal torture and aggravated cruelty to animals after prosecutors said he tortured and killed multiple kittens.
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NSW woman charged over child abuse offences after material uncovered in police raid
A woman has been charged with multiple child abuse offences after police executed a raid in the NSW Central West as part of an ongoing investigation into the online sexual exploitation of children.
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Becky G to Join Karol G for Multiple Dates of Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour
Venezuelan star Elena Rose and Colombian artist Greeicy will also appear as a special guests on select dates.
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Teenage girl, 15, methodically TERMINATED five relatives with help of boyfriend, 16, after mother pulled her out of school and switched to home classes, stunned dad claims
Authorities said the teenage couple killed family members in multiple locations, named as Quentin Thompson, 21; Devin May, 24; Shania Thompson, 25; Cherie May, 49; and Patricia May.
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Plex is down
Plex services have been experiencing some major issues today, with multiple users reporting problems on Plex’s forums and on Reddit. Many people use Plex as a way to stream shows and movies they host locally, but users are upset because today’s problems are reportedly affecting their ability to do that. “Basically all Plex is down…
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‘Reacher’ Star Alan Ritchson in Talks to Lead Splashy Netflix Action Movie ‘Maelstrom’ (EXCLUSIVE)
A hot action movie package is coming together at Netflix, multiple sources told Variety, one roughly 33 years in the making. “Reacher” and “War Machine” star Alan Ritchson is in negotiations to topline “Maelstrom,” a spec originally sold to Warner Bros. in 1993 by prolific producer Jeff Robinov when he was an agent. Jaume Collet-Serra, helmer…