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Michigan’s GOP governor primary is getting weird
Michigan’s Republican primary for governor has become unexpectedly unsettled despite Congressman John James entering as the clear favourite. The contest matters because it will decide who challenges the Democratic nominee to replace term-limited Governor Gretchen Whitmer, in a state viewed as important to both parties’ wider midterm prospects. James has President Donald Trump’s endorsement and…
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Sad twist in Beckham family feud as Brooklyn and wife Nicola enjoy South of France holiday with his godfather Elton John… while his estranged parents David and Victoria relax on their yacht just miles away
Brooklyn Beckham and his wife Nicola Peltz are holidaying in the South of France with his godfather, Elton John, while Brooklyn’s parents, David and Victoria Beckham, are relaxing on their yacht just a short distance away. The proximity highlights the ongoing rift within the Beckham family, with Brooklyn appearing to spend time with an outside…
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‘Nothing is strange’ – how clubs prepare for the transfer window
Premier League clubs have already spent more than £1bn in the current transfer window, with Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham each completing signings worth £100m or more. This scale of spending, following a winter window in which clubs spent 2.2bn euros worldwide, highlights how the Premier League’s financial muscle continues to outstrip other leagues and…
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House of the Dragon: Alicent Discovers Aemond and Alys’ Plot to Seize Westeros Power
In the penultimate episode of House of the Dragon’s third season, Alicent Hightower travels to Harrenhal to confront her son Aemond, only to discover that he has forged an unsettling alliance with Alys Rivers, the castle’s enigmatic resident. Over a tense dinner shared by all three characters, Alicent realises that Aemond and Alys are not…
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‘House of the Dragon’s Gayle Rankin Teases Alys’ Ultimate Endgame After That “Weird and Freaky” Dinner Scene
In an interview with Collider ahead of “House of the Dragon” Season 3, Episode 7, actress Gayle Rankin discussed her character Alys Rivers and the ambiguous nature of her bond with Aemond Targaryen. The pair’s connection began when Aemond collapsed at Alys’s feet after killing Harrenhal’s castellan, Simon Strong, and his sons, and has since…
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Plagiarism row professor ‘said he was on TV’s Seven Up’… before he was born
Cambridge academic Jason Arday, who rose to prominence as the university’s youngest black professor, is facing renewed scrutiny after footage emerged of him apparently claiming to have appeared in the long-running television documentary series Seven Up. The 41-year-old was born two decades after the programme first aired in 1964, making the claim impossible, and the…
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3 Iconic Beatles Songs That Had Weird Working Titles
American Songwriter has compiled a short piece on Beatles songs that started life under quite different working titles before being renamed into the classics fans know today. The article draws on recollections from George Harrison, Paul McCartney and producer George Martin, via The Beatles Anthology and biographer Mark Lewisohn, to trace how each track evolved…
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Nudists declare war over one of the West Coast’s most stunning beauty spots… and they’re using a bizarre slur for clothed beachgoers
A dispute has broken out at Rooster Rock, a well-known nudist beach in Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge, between naturists who use the site and clothed visitors who also frequent the area. According to the report, some nudists have taken to using the term “textiles” as a derogatory label for clothed beachgoers, reflecting rising tension over…
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Watch David Byrne join Anna Calvi on stage in Halifax and Cardiff for ‘Strange Weather’
David Byrne joined singer-songwriter Anna Calvi on stage during his ‘Who Is The Sky?’ tour, performing their 2014 duet ‘Strange Weather’ at two UK outdoor shows in Halifax and Cardiff. Calvi was the support act for both dates, and the guest appearances marked a rare revival of a collaboration originally recorded for her covers EP,…
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Aaron Rodgers credits wife for family reunion after more than a decade of estrangement
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has revealed that his wife, Brittani Rodgers, played a crucial role in helping him reconcile with his family after more than a decade of estrangement. The reunion marks a significant personal milestone for the veteran NFL player, whose long-standing rift with his relatives had been a well-documented aspect of his…