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Madonna opens VMAs for fifth time alongside Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX
Madonna opened the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, establishing a new record as the ceremony’s fifth-time opener and surpassing Rihanna’s four previous openings. Her performance, which featured appearances from Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX, marked her first VMAs opening in 23 years and demonstrated her continued relevance in the music industry. The moment exemplified her…
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Burnham’s care pledge may raise taxes and hasten an election
Andy Burnham announced plans for a National Care Service, free at the point of use and funded collectively, arguing that social care is in crisis. The columnist says the pledge gives voters a clear sense of Burnham’s priorities, but warns that its potential cost could add substantially to taxpayers’ burden. The article cites an estimate…
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City guilty verdict rocks Premier League; bank bonus angers staff
Manchester City’s guilty verdict threatens Premier League stability. Bank CEO’s bonus ignites staff fury amid record profits and burnout.
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Missing Oakland cafe owner’s searches reveal five unknown hiking routes
Amy Hillyard, a 52-year-old coffee shop owner from Oakland, California, has been missing for six months since disappearing in late March whilst walking her dog in the Cleveland Heights area. Her husband Chris and a team of private investigators are clinging to hope as new clues emerge from her digital footprint, suggesting she may be…
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Three people are killed and four fighting for life after gunshots ring out at Midwest nightlife spot
Three men were killed and four others wounded in a shooting at an after-hours nightlife venue on Detroit’s west side early Sunday morning around 7:20am. The violence erupted following an altercation inside or around the gathering, with police alerted by a ShotSpotter detection system and arriving at the scene within four minutes, though the three…
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Amazon evaluating drone deliveries in Australia, Asia
This technology news roundup covers several significant developments in e-commerce, social media security, consumer electronics, and regional infrastructure. – Amazon is preparing to launch drone deliveries through its Prime Air service in Australia and other Asian countries, with job postings indicating serious regulatory approval efforts underway rather than mere market evaluation. – Meta has partnered…
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Tragedy as couple are killed in head-on crash after 29-year-old’s pickup truck swerved in wrong lane
A Florida couple, aged 54, were killed in a three-vehicle crash in Auburndale after a pickup truck crossed into their lane and hit their car head-on, police said. The collision happened on Thursday afternoon and is being investigated by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. According to the preliminary account, a 29-year-old driver drifted within the…
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Chuck Lorre Pulls No Punches in Politically Charged Speech Aimed at President Trump, “Far-Left Woke Culture” and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Chuck Lorre used a speech at a Project Angel Food fundraiser to mix jokes with pointed political criticism, taking aim at President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and what he called “far-left woke culture”. The comments broke with the usual tone of a charity gala, while also drawing attention to…
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Hollywood actress confronts three masked robbers trying to break into her mansion while in her PAJAMAS
Actress Monet Mazur, 50, confronted three masked robbers attempting to break into her Hollywood Hills mansion on Saturday night, causing them to flee when they realised the property was occupied. The incident highlights a concerning surge in celebrity burglaries across Los Angeles, with numerous high-profile figures targeted in recent months despite security measures in place.…