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Blasts reported in Iran as US launches new wave of strikes
The United States has launched a sixth consecutive night of strikes in Iran, while denying Iranian claims that it targeted civilian infrastructure. Iranian authorities said bridges, a railway station and an airport were hit, and seven people were killed in Hormozgan province; the dispute matters because deliberate attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure can breach…
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Family in anguish as grandmother is arrested by ICE on her way to chemotherapy as doctors fear she could die without urgent treatment
A grandmother was arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in El Paso, Texas, while on her way to a chemotherapy appointment, leaving her family distressed and fearing for her health. Doctors have warned that any delay to her cancer treatment could prove life-threatening, intensifying concern over the timing and circumstances of the…
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Coca-Cola suspended production at its Fairlife dairy after a ransomware attack
Coca-Cola has temporarily suspended US production at its Fairlife dairy business after a ransomware attack affected its production systems. The disruption matters because Fairlife is a major Coca-Cola brand, and cyberattacks on food suppliers can cause prolonged production problems and shortages for retailers. Coca-Cola disclosed the incident in a filing with the US Securities and…
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Honda is officially pulling the plug on its only EV in the US
Honda will stop selling the Prologue electric SUV in the United States after the 2026 model year, ending its only battery-electric vehicle offering there. The decision underscores the pressure on US electric vehicle sales following the loss of federal incentives and signals that Honda may delay or withhold future EV launches in the market. Launched…
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Wakefield go second with gritty win over Bradford
Wakefield Trinity beat Bradford Bulls 26-12 to move into second place in Super League, staying within two points of leaders Leeds Rhinos. The victory mattered because Wakefield face a demanding run-in and are competing for a top-two finish, which would secure home advantage in the play-offs. Wakefield scored through Tom Johnstone, Will Tate, Jay Pitts,…
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3 Obscure Songs From 1983 That Every 80s Kid Still Knows Today
The article highlights three comparatively overlooked 1983 singles that it argues remain familiar to people who grew up in the 1980s: Laura Branigan’s “Solitaire”, Men at Work’s “It’s A Mistake” and Spandau Ballet’s “Gold”. It presents them as examples of the decade’s varied pop sound, spanning melodic pop, rock and politically influenced new wave. -…
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Air quality concerns from Canadian wildfires force rescheduling of two professional sports games
Canadian wildfire smoke and poor air quality forced the rescheduling of two professional sports matches in the north-eastern and midwestern United States. The disruption highlights how hazardous air conditions can affect outdoor sport, creating potential health risks for players, staff and spectators. The affected fixtures were an MLB game and an MLS match, altered on…
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Ne-Yo Takes a Country Road With ‘Highway 79’: ‘We Wanted to Make Music People Related To’
Ne-Yo has released Highway 79, his first fully country-inspired album, after drawing on an earlier positive recording experience in Nashville with Tim McGraw. The project blends his established R&B and soul influences with country songwriting, and reflects his wish to make accessible music that listeners can relate to rather than deliberately pursuing hit singles. Released…
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Arsène Wenger: US soccer development will depend on ‘consistency’ and ‘education’
Arsène Wenger, Fifa’s head of global football development, has said that improving American soccer will require long-term “consistency” and “education” in developing young talent, while also criticising the country’s pay-to-play youth system for excluding poorer families. Speaking alongside US Soccer chief executive JT Batson and chief operating officer Dan Helfrich, the former Arsenal manager argued…
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GOP lawmakers urge Supreme Court to strengthen First Amendment protections for street preachers
Two House Republicans, Nathaniel Moran of Texas and Glenn Grothman of Wisconsin, have urged the US Supreme Court to hear a case concerning Christian evangelist Richard Hershey. They argue that police officers should not be protected from liability by qualified immunity when they commit clear First Amendment violations, a decision that could affect protections for…