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10 Best Rom-Coms in Film History

  • Collider celebrates rom-coms’ enduring appeal and evolution.
  • ‘Punch-Drunk Love’ is ranked tenth.
  • ‘Annie Hall’ is ranked ninth.

Collider ranks landmark romantic comedies, arguing that the genre has remained popular because it combines stories of love with humour while continually evolving across film history. - ‘Punch-Drunk Love’ (2002) is placed tenth, praised as Paul Thomas Anderson’s compact, offbeat and anxiety-driven romance, with strong performances from Adam…

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‘Epic Mickey’ Fans Vindicated With 2027 ‘Oswald’ Series Announcement

  • Disney Plus will release an Oswald miniseries in February 2027.
  • Oswald was Disney’s predecessor to Mickey Mouse.
  • Jon Favreau leads the live-action and animation hybrid series.

Disney has announced Oswald, a three-part Disney Plus miniseries due in February 2027, giving Oswald the Lucky Rabbit his first major starring role in decades. The news is significant for fans of Epic Mickey and Disney history because Oswald predates Mickey Mouse but was long neglected after Disney…

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The top 10 House and Senate races to watch that will determine whether Republicans or Democrats take control in November

  • Ten races could decide control of Congress.
  • Senate and House contests are both pivotal.
  • Small margins may determine the outcome.

The article identifies ten closely watched US House and Senate contests that could determine which party controls Congress after November’s midterm elections. - The Senate races are presented as pivotal to control of the upper chamber. - Competitive House seats could decide the House majority. - Outcomes may…

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With its nuclear weapons, endless riches and vast population, the Mecca Union is attracting nervous glances. But this scary, muscled-up defence pact might be the best chance for peace in the Middle East…

  • Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey sign new Mecca Union defence pact.
  • Combined forces make it the world's third-largest military bloc.
  • Alliance could help broker Middle East peace, analysts suggest.

A new trilateral defence pact known as the Mecca Union, signed this month by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, has emerged as a significant new power bloc amid instability following the joint US-Israeli war on Iran launched in February. The agreement is being framed as a response to…

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American Airlines blasted over incredibly dangerous call sign mistake that could have caused two of its planes to COLLIDE in mid-air

  • Two American Airlines flights used the same call sign near Phoenix.
  • A controller identified the error and maintained separation.
  • Confused altitude instructions could have created a collision risk.

Two American Airlines aircraft were mistakenly operating near Phoenix under the identical call sign, American 2482, creating a potentially serious risk of confusion in air-traffic-control instructions. A controller noticed the duplication shortly after midnight and took action to keep the aircraft separated, preventing an incident; the case highlights…

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Massive egg recall in US south and south-west due to salmonella outbreak

  • Nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs face a highest-risk US recall.
  • Salmonella outbreak sickened 98 people and hospitalised 26.
  • Affected eggs were distributed across Texas and neighbouring states.

US regulators have upgraded a recall of nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs to their highest-risk classification after linking them to a salmonella outbreak. The move matters because the affected eggs may still be in consumers’ homes or businesses until their sell-by dates expire, and salmonella can cause serious…

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Poll: Are You Hyped for These 10 New PS Plus Games?

  • PS Plus adds 10 games in August 2026
  • Kingdom Come 2 leads subscriber interest
  • Extra poll reaction is broadly positive

Sony will add 10 games to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium in August 2026, with Push Square describing the overall selection as varied and relatively strong. The main additions include Helldivers 2 and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, giving subscribers access to both a major live-service shooter and a…

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“This Is False”: 92-Year-Old Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Rebuts Brother’s Retirement Claims

  • Frankie Valli says he has not retired.
  • His brother withdrew the retirement claim.
  • Health concerns led to cancelled 2026 tour dates.

Frankie Valli has denied claims by his brother Bobby that he has retired from performing, saying the reports are false. The clarification matters because Valli, aged 92, recently cancelled remaining tour dates for health reasons, which appears to have prompted confusion over whether his career had ended. Bobby…

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