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Weekend Update Tackles Cornell Controversy & Return Of ‘Glee’
Michael Che addressed the sexual assault controversy at Cornell University on Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update, striking a serious tone whilst emphasising the importance of men holding other men accountable for misconduct. The segment examined how problematic behaviour often goes undetected in privileged circles, with Che and co-host Colin Jost joking about recognising colleagues who…
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Barlinnie Reprieve Granted as Democrats Plot Trump Family Probe
Scotland’s most notorious prison may stay open amid overcrowding crisis. Democrats vow to investigate Trump family business ties if they control Congress this November.
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The URC talking points as Wales hopefuls impress
After two rounds of the United Rugby Championship, Cardiff and Dragons are unbeaten Welsh leaders, with Cardiff second overall and Dragons sixth following an impressive victory over Scarlets. Scarlets and Ospreys remain winless at the bottom of the table, facing critical pressure as only one of the two west Wales sides will exist within two…
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The rise of the Manic Street Preachers, the British glam punk rebels people loved to hate
The Manic Street Preachers made grand claims before releasing their 1992 debut, *Generation Terrorists*: they said it would sell 10 million copies and be their only album. Instead, it sold 250,000 copies, but the band continued and became one of Britain’s most successful modern rock groups. The article recalls how lyricists Nicky Wire and Richey…
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Girl, 12, killed and three adults wounded near Baltimore youth football game
A 12-year-old girl was killed and three adults wounded in a shooting that erupted near a youth football game at Leon Day Park in Baltimore on Saturday evening. Two gunmen engaged in a dispute over a parking space opened fire, with the girl apparently caught in the crossfire whilst watching the homecoming event. Police Commissioner…
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Wales aiming to prove they can thrive at top level
Wales captain Ben Davies says the team are determined to show they can compete in Nations League A when they host Denmark in Cardiff. Their 2-1 comeback win over Norway ended a six-game winless run and gave Craig Bellamy’s side renewed confidence after a difficult spell. Wales had lost to Denmark in Copenhagen the previous…
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Chalmers rejects claims Labor spending is driving Australian inflation
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has defended the Labor government’s economic stewardship, insisting that public spending is not the primary cause of inflation in Australia. During an appearance on ABC’s Insiders, Chalmers repeatedly cited the Middle East conflict, housing shortages and weak productivity growth as the main inflationary pressures, whilst acknowledging that government spending forms part of…
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Texas mother facing capital murder charges after allegedly shooting her two sons to death
Colleen Nichole Lemmon, 42, has been charged with two counts of capital murder after her sons were shot at a home in Waxahachie, Texas. The case matters because both boys died and authorities allege Lemmon was responsible. Deputies responding to an emergency call shortly before 4.15am on Thursday found Christopher Scott Pitre, 21, dead at…
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The Yorkshire silent film nights where the band makes up the music on the spot
Northern Silents brings silent films back to Yorkshire venues with musicians improvising live scores as each film plays. The project aims to recreate an important part of early cinema and introduce audiences to films that are rarely screened today. Musician Jonny Best began organising shows in Holmfirth about 15 years ago; the programme now runs…
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Trump rallies Ohio Republicans, attacks Democrats and CNN’s Kaitlan Collins
Donald Trump rallied in Vandalia, Ohio, for Republican Senate candidate Jon Husted and gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy ahead of the midterm elections. He urged supporters to vote, promised Republicans would defeat Democrats, and used profane insults for his opponents. He also criticised CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins, commenting on her demeanour. The rally included a speech…