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‘Burnham bounce’ and World Cup lift mood in July, says data firm
UK consumer confidence rose sharply in July, helped by expectations that Andy Burnham could become prime minister, England’s World Cup progress and sunny weather, according to GfK. The improvement matters because confidence can influence household spending, but it remains far below pre-Brexit levels and could prove fragile amid weak growth and cost-of-living pressures. GfK’s headline…
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Kagan says Supreme Court is not a ‘rubber stamp’ for Trump
Justice Elena Kagan said the US Supreme Court is conservative but is not simply approving President Donald Trump’s agenda. Her remarks matter because they address concerns about the court’s independence and public confidence, after it has backed the administration in many important cases. Speaking to lawyers and judges in Washington state, Kagan said the court…
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Crime-ridden St Louis now more terrifying than ever with cops taking an average of 31 MINUTES to respond to a burglary
St Louis has been highlighted as one of America’s most crime-plagued cities, with police response times to burglaries averaging 31 minutes, a delay critics say leaves residents dangerously exposed while incidents are in progress. The figures have fed into wider concerns about public safety in the city, which has long struggled with high violent crime…
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Brad Bird Thinks ‘1906’ Would “Lend Itself” To Multiple Episodes As TV Miniseries About S.F. Earthquake
Brad Bird has said his long-planned project about San Francisco’s 1906 earthquake could work as a television miniseries, marking a possible first move into TV for the director. Speaking at San Diego Comic-Con, he said the story’s scale and wealth of historical material make it better suited to multiple episodes while still retaining the spectacle…
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Late World Cup pub closures behind rise in violence as more than 2,300 football-related incidents recorded
The article reports that later pub closing times during the World Cup were linked to an increase in football-related violence, with police recording more than 2,300 incidents. It argues that extended drinking hours may have contributed to disorder around matches, highlighting concerns about alcohol-fuelled violence during major sporting events. The reported total covers football-related incidents…
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Devon Allman Says “Hot Damn” To Landing First Major Acting Role In AMC’s NASCAR Drama ‘Thunder Road’
Musician Devon Allman has been cast in a recurring role in AMC’s forthcoming NASCAR drama Thunder Road, marking his first major acting job. The series, due to begin production this summer and premiere on AMC and AMC+ in 2027, follows a racing family fighting to preserve its legacy, with Allman joining an established ensemble led…
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Megan Rapinoe blames Trump for US Mens soccer team losing ‘underdog’ vibe in World Cup
Former US women’s football star Megan Rapinoe has said President Donald Trump is responsible for the US men’s national team losing its “underdog” status ahead of the World Cup, according to Fox News. Her comments add to a string of political remarks she has made in recent months, including criticism of efforts to exclude transgender…
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NASCAR driver Alex Bowman announces plan to retire from full-time competition after 2027
Alex Bowman has announced that he plans to retire from full-time NASCAR Cup Series competition after the 2027 season. The decision gives clarity to his previously uncertain future and marks a planned endpoint for Hendrick Motorsports’ No. 48 driver. Bowman has signed a one-year contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports to remain with the team through…
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Bernie Taupin Wrote This Iconic 1971 Elton John Song About Multiple Women
Bernie Taupin has said Elton John’s 1971 classic “Tiny Dancer” was not written about one specific woman, despite his former wife Maxine Feibelmann believing she was its subject. The song instead drew on Taupin’s impressions of several women he met after arriving in California, adding context to one of Elton John’s most recognisable and frequently…