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10 Best Rom-Coms in Film History
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 Sandler and Emily Watson. – ‘Annie Hall’…
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‘Epic Mickey’ Fans Vindicated With 2027 ‘Oswald’ Series Announcement
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 lost ownership of the character. Written, co-directed…
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The top 10 House and Senate races to watch that will determine whether Republicans or Democrats take control in November
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 shape the next Congress’s legislative agenda and…
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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…
The supplied text contains only the headline and navigation material, not the article’s reporting. It presents the “Mecca Union” as a heavily armed, wealthy and populous defence alliance that is drawing concern but could, in the author’s view, improve prospects for Middle East peace. The headline says the proposed pact would possess nuclear weapons, substantial…
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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 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 the safety importance of unique flight identifiers.…
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Skepta responds to old photo of himself posing with Israeli flag: “I was young and naive”
Skepta has addressed a resurfaced 2007 photograph showing him with an Israeli flag, saying he was “young and naive” and that it was meant to excite fans ahead of his first Tel Aviv show, not to make a political statement. The response comes amid heightened scrutiny of public figures’ positions on Israel and Palestine. The…
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Woke Brooklyn lawmaker suggests shoplifting should be LEGALIZED because thieves have ‘biological need’ for the things they steal
A Daily Mail report says Brooklyn lawmaker Emily Gallagher suggested that some shoplifting could be treated differently where people steal items to meet basic needs. The reported remarks have prompted debate over how theft laws should distinguish between necessity, poverty and criminal behaviour. The article centres on Gallagher’s reference to a “biological need” for stolen…
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Massive egg recall in US south and south-west due to salmonella outbreak
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 illness. At least 98 people in 17…
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Palisades Village to re-open, marking new milestone for fire-devastated community
Palisades Village is set to reopen following the Los Angeles wildfire, marking a significant step in the recovery of the fire-devastated Pacific Palisades community. The return of the luxury shopping centre is expected to restore a gathering place for residents and signal renewed local economic activity. The reopening is linked to a reported $100 million…
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‘A Man Without Love’ singer Engelbert Humperdinck credits underwater workout for keeping him ‘alive’ at 90
Engelbert Humperdinck, the British singer best known for “A Man Without Love”, says his pool-based martial arts routine helps keep him fit and “alive” at the age of 90. Speaking on The Jim Masters Show, he described spending much of the day exercising in a swimming pool. The performer, often called the “King of Romance”,…