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Ukraine seeks more US Patriot interceptors as bomb shelter probe deepens
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has renewed his call for the United States to supply more Patriot missile interceptors after a Russian missile and drone barrage on Kyiv killed at least 10 people and wounded dozens more. He said the necessary interceptors already exist and it is now a matter of political will among partners, urging…
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Tale of two halves leaves Iraola with plenty to ponder
Liverpool ended their pre-season tour of the United States with a 4-2 defeat by Leeds United, giving manager Andoni Iraola much to consider before the new season. His side produced arguably their best 45 minutes of his tenure in the first half, but collapsed after the break, conceding four goals without reply inside 25 minutes,…
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Ariana Grande to step back from public life after tour ends
Ariana Grande is to step back from public life once her Eternal Sunshine tour ends, and will no longer appear in the planned West End revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Sunday in the Park with George. A representative for the 33-year-old US singer said she would be “taking a step back from visibility” after facing “endless,…
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How the other half live! The road divided over a hosepipe ban with half of residents forbidden to water their lawns… while neighbours have luscious green gardens
A residential road in Kent has become visibly divided since a hosepipe ban came into force, with homes supplied by one water company forced to watch their lawns turn brown while neighbours served by a different provider are still permitted to water their gardens freely. The stark contrast, with lush green gardens sitting metres from…
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10 best games like Halo: Campaign Evolved
Polygon has put together a list of ten games to play after finishing Halo: Campaign Evolved, aimed at fans wanting more of the same first-person shooter thrills. The recommendations draw on titles across different eras and platforms that share elements with Halo, from open-world design and mobility mechanics to squad-based sci-fi combat. The article details…
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Darius Rucker sets tone for WWE SummerSlam with national anthem performance in Minneapolis
Darius Rucker revealed he owns an authentic Ric Flair robe and grew up watching Dusty Rhodes before delivering the national anthem at SummerSlam.
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Leeds stage thrilling comeback to sink Liverpool in Chicago friendly
Leeds staged a stunning second-half comeback to beat Liverpool in a pre-season friendly at Chicago’s Soldier Field, handing new Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola his first defeat of the tour. Liverpool had led 2-0 at half-time thanks to goals from Luke Chambers and Florian Wirtz, with Wirtz and Alexander Isak both impressing after returning from…
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3 Country Groups From the 1990s Whose Songs Still Echo Through the Decades
This piece from American Songwriter revisits three country music acts from the 1990s whose songs, it argues, have remained enduringly popular. The article highlights the duo Brooks & Dunn and the groups The Chicks and Shenandoah, framing them as acts whose 1990s output still resonates with listeners decades later, underscoring the depth and lasting appeal…
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Lankford says Senate GOP ‘will keep going’ if it can’t pass three legislative priorities before recess
Senator James Lankford said Senate Republicans were prepared to continue working rather than begin the scheduled recess if three legislative priorities could not be completed. The comments underscored pressure on the Senate to resolve outstanding business before lawmakers leave Washington. The report focused on Republican efforts to secure progress on three measures before the break,…
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‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star’s Forgotten Spicy Series Impresses on Streaming Ahead of a New Season
The Starz drama P-Valley has surged in popularity on streaming despite having been off-air for four years, highlighting the show’s lasting appeal ahead of a long-delayed third season. The series, which explores life around a Mississippi strip club through music, crime and family drama, has quietly become one of the network’s most-watched titles even without…