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Bellingham shines as England thrash Croatia, while Uefa weakens anti-racism stance
England beat Croatia 7-0 in Rijeka in a dominant Nations League performance, with Jude Bellingham prominent in a fluid, technically strong team. The result suggested England can be a serious force, though the writer cautions that Croatia’s performance offered limited resistance. The match was supposed to be played behind closed doors as punishment for racist…
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5 restaurant chains serve up the best breakfast value as Americans look to save
A ranking of breakfast chains offering good value highlights five less obvious choices for Americans seeking affordable, convenient meals. The picks show that budget options can include diners and coffee shops as well as familiar fast-food restaurants. Tasting Table assessed affordability, access, rewards, menu variety and convenience, selecting Caribou Coffee, IHOP, Burger King, Wendy’s and…
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A RuneScape Animated Show Is Coming With a World-Famous Content Creator Attached
Jagex has announced an animated adaptation of RuneScape, expanding the fantasy world of Gielinor beyond its games. The project is being made by Lyrical Animation with gaming creator Charlie “MoistCr1TiKaL” White, whom Jagex describes as a devoted player; the announcement came alongside news that RuneScape 4 is in development. Few details have been confirmed, including…
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Fever general manager Amber Cox calls out ‘attacks’ on the fan base in season-ending press conference
Indiana Fever general manager and chief operating officer Amber Cox defended the team’s supporters at a season-ending press conference, saying claims that the fan base is hateful or discriminatory “have no basis in reality”. Her remarks respond to criticism directed at Fever fans since Caitlin Clark joined the team, and highlight a broader dispute over…
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Attempted Trump assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks sent mysterious text messages about a 3D printer before shooting
Newly disclosed FBI records show Thomas Matthew Crooks exchanged messages about 3D-printed parts in 2023, more than a year before he shot at Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The messages were marked as relevant to the investigation, but the records provided do not explain how the parts were used or establish a…
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UNC presents Notre Dame with early scare, but Fighting Irish roll in rainy conditions to remain undefeated
Notre Dame overcame an early challenge from North Carolina to win 37-26 in heavy rain, extending its unbeaten start to the season. The third-ranked Fighting Irish responded to UNC’s opening touchdown with 21 straight points and pulled away in the second half. Quarterback C.J. Carr completed 21 of 29 passes for 234 yards and four…
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Trump is ‘absolutely right’ the UK must spend more on defence, says Wes Streeting
Wes Streeting said Donald Trump is “absolutely right” that the UK and other European allies should spend more on defence, arguing that higher investment is needed to deter Russia and prepare for a failure of deterrence. His remarks underline the debate within Labour over how to strengthen military capability while managing pressure on public finances…
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Elton John Thanks Fans for ‘All the Love’ as He Bids Farewell to the Stage in Mexico: 5 Best Moments
Elton John began his final two Farewell Yellow Brick Road concerts in Mexico City, returning to Estadio Banorte 34 years after his first performance there. He thanked fans for their longstanding support, and the show marked the end of a tour that began in 2018 and was delayed in Mexico by the pandemic. Organisers said…
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Food reviewer charged after throwing cheesesteak at Philadelphia restaurant manager
A content creator was charged with harassment after throwing a cheesesteak at Tom Francano, a manager at Pat’s King of Steaks in Philadelphia, then posting video of the incident online. The restaurant’s owner said he wanted the creator held accountable and feared a light response could encourage similar behaviour. The video showed the man inspecting…