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Mark Kelly on aircraft carrier catapult order: ‘Donald Trump knows nothing about this stuff’
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) blasted President Trump on Thursday for ordering the U.S. Navy to revert to older catapult systems on its aircraft carriers, arguing the change would be costly while questioning Trump’s qualifications to make such a call. “He’s a marginally failed real estate developer with multiple bankruptcies,” Kelly said in an interview with…
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Zhamira Zambrano throws one of the worst celebrity first pitches ever, Mayor Frey dancing & Mendoza is ready
Zhamira Zambrano delivered a ceremonial first pitch that was widely mocked as one of the worst celebrity throws seen at a baseball game. The article places the moment among other light-hearted sports and pop-culture observations, including Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey dancing and attention on footballer Fernando Mendoza. The supplied text contains little reporting beyond the…
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EFL says losses not sustainable after PFA legal action
The English Football League has warned that rising club losses pose a “systemic insolvency risk” after the Professional Footballers’ Association launched legal action over new League One financial rules. EFL chief executive Trevor Birch said the reforms are intended to protect clubs’ long-term futures, arguing that financial sustainability and player protection should go together rather…
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A pivotal day for Chelsea, Man City and Fernandez – what’s going on?
Chelsea have set Manchester City a 17:00 BST deadline on Friday to make an offer for Enzo Fernandez, valuing the Argentina midfielder at £120m. Any move appears closely linked to City selling Rodri to Barcelona, making the day potentially significant for both clubs and for manager Enzo Maresca, who previously worked with Fernandez at Chelsea.…
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‘She knows how to deliver’ – Johnson-Thompson’s ‘huge’ high jump
Two-time world champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson cleared 1.83 metres on her third attempt in the heptathlon high jump at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. The successful clearance was described as significant, underlining her ability to perform under pressure in a multi-event competition. The clip shows Johnson-Thompson recovering after two failed attempts to clear the bar…
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Mark McKenna & Stephen Lang Enter Thriller ‘Isolation Booth’
Mark McKenna and Stephen Lang have been cast in psychological thriller Isolation Booth, which has completed filming in Minnesota. The film follows an ex-famous songwriter struggling with addiction who retreats to a remote studio for a final attempt at relevance, only to encounter a mysterious producer determined to finish the song whatever the cost. Directed…
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The Most Terrifying Horror Franchise of the Decade Officially Returns Next Month
The Smile horror franchise is returning next month with Any Given Smile, a five-issue prequel comic set in 1995. Published by IDW, the series expands the fictional curse’s history beyond the two films, placing its supernatural horror within the high-pressure world of professional American football. The first issue, due on 23 September, is written by…
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International Insider: Canada’s Streaming Stress; Love For Lucy Davis; Marc Turtletaub Interview
Canada’s screen industry is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government not to weaken rules requiring foreign streaming services to support domestic production. The dispute matters because it could shape how much control Canada retains over telling its own stories as Netflix, Prime Video and other global platforms expand their influence. The 2023 Online Streaming Act…
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Massive Attack team up with Bohemian F.C. for new football shirt
Massive Attack have collaborated with Dublin’s Bohemian F.C. on the club’s 2026 FAI Cup/third shirt, with part of the proceeds funding medical aid for Cuba. The partnership combines music, football and political solidarity, drawing attention to shortages of hospital supplies on the island and continuing US sanctions. The khaki-and-black shirt incorporates a red V-neck and…
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Enzo Maresca says Manchester City will not meet Chelsea’s deadline for Fernández
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has said the club will not submit a bid for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández before Chelsea’s 5pm Friday deadline. City remain interested in Fernández, who previously worked with Maresca, but the £120m valuation appears too high as Maresca focuses on Sunday’s Community Shield against Arsenal. City are close to signing…