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Harvard astronomer tapped to lead White House UFO council says US government ‘baffled by what they are seeing’
Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb has been selected by the White House to lead a new Trump-era advisory council on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs), and he says the US government is genuinely puzzled by some of what it has observed. The appointment matters because it signals a push towards greater official transparency on a subject long…
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HBO Max’s Forgotten 2-Part Mystery Thriller Is a Perfect Binge-Watch
Collider highlights *The Flight Attendant*, an HBO Max mystery thriller that the writer argues has been unfairly forgotten despite sitting alongside acclaimed book adaptations such as *Sharp Objects*, *Presumed Innocent* and *His & Hers*. The piece makes the case that the darkly comic series, led by Kaley Cuoco, remains an ideal binge-watch and deserves renewed…
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Nintendo’s Talking Flower got a small price cut
Nintendo’s Talking Flower, a novelty toy based on the chatty character from Super Mario Bros. Wonder, has received a modest price reduction at both Amazon and Walmart. The toy originally launched at $34.99 but is now available for $29.99, a saving of roughly 14 per cent. It is aimed primarily at fans of the game…
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White House taps the guy who keeps crying ‘aliens’ to run UFO group
Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb will head the UAP Science Advisory Council established by the White House, the Pentagon, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the FBI, and “the intelligence community.” The Council will provide scientific reports and advice to the UAP Governing Board, in an effort to “resolve the nature of UAP,” or…
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10 Cozy Mystery Movies To Watch if You Love ‘The Sheep Detectives’
Enola Holmes, Knives Out, See How They Run, and The Thursday Murder Club are perfect mystery movies to watch if you love The Sheep Detectives.
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Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau hop for good luck together in new TikTok video post
Pop star Katy Perry and former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau have shared a lighthearted TikTok video in which the couple hop up and down together, reportedly for good luck. The playful post is the latest public display of their romance, which the pair have increasingly showcased in recent weeks, keeping their relationship in the…
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US pays out $3m to victims of mystery Havana Syndrome condition reported by spies
The US government has paid out nearly $3m (£2.2m) in compensation to victims of so-called Havana Syndrome, a mysterious neurological condition reported by spies, diplomats and their families. These are the first such payments made to US agency staff over the illness, and they matter because they represent official recognition of the sufferers’ experiences after…
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3 Music Groups That Released Iconic Albums Before Totally Disappearing
English rock group The Police performing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania during the band’s Ghost In The Machine Tour, 1981. Left to right: Sting, Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers. (Photo by Michael Putland/Getty Images) From The Police to The La’s, here are a few iconic groups that released life-changing albums before breaking up and disappearing. The post…
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‘End of an era’: what is the future of British TV after Sky’s ITV takeover?
Sky has agreed to take over ITV in one of the biggest shake-ups in British television history, ending the broadcaster’s 70 years of independence. ITV’s chief executive, Carolyn McCall, has framed the cut-price sale of its TV and streaming business as the only route to survival, having pledged only five years ago to make ITV…
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Meet ‘Count Binface,’ the trash can-clad comedian challenging Nigel Farage
This Fox News item introduces “Count Binface,” a British comedian and self-styled satirical political candidate who intends to stand against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. The piece frames the comedian, who campaigns dressed in a bin-like costume, as an unlikely challenger to Farage as the latter pursues a political comeback in the UK. The bulk…