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‘What has the BBC ever done for me?’ Romesh Ranganathan reboots corporation’s 1985 licence fee plea
The BBC has released a new musical advert fronted by Romesh Ranganathan, updating John Cleese’s famous 1985 licence fee campaign as the corporation steps up its case for charter renewal. The original saw Cleese complain in a pub about the cost of his TV licence before a string of celebrities set him straight; the new…
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4 Forgotten Duets From the 1960s That Still Sound Ethereal
American Songwriter has published a list highlighting four duets from the 1960s that the writer considers particularly dreamy and “ethereal,” spanning folk, pop and psychedelic influences. The piece is a nostalgic, opinion-led retrospective rather than breaking news, aimed at reminding readers of lesser-celebrated tracks from an era when psychedelia’s dreaminess touched many genres. The selections…
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Helen Mirren re-lists historic Hollywood Hills estate after $6.5M price slash
Oscar-winning actress Helen Mirren and her husband, director Taylor Hackford, have relisted their historic Hollywood Hills estate for $12 million (£9.4 million), having initially put the property up for sale in 2021 with a much higher asking price. The move offers a rare opportunity for buyers to acquire a home with more than a century…
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SUFC News: United’s rivals ‘interested’ in QPR defender as winger bid ‘rejected’ – thestar.co.uk
Reports suggest Sheffield United’s promotion rivals are interested in a Queens Park Rangers defender, while a bid for a winger has reportedly been rejected. The developments matter because they could affect the clubs’ transfer options and squad strength ahead of the new season. The available article text contains no further reporting beyond its headline, so…
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Former DSA member alleges communists have ‘captured’ socialist group, warns Democratic Party is next
A former member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), Jake Altman, has claimed that communist and Leninist factions have effectively taken control of the organisation, and warned that similar tactics could be used to influence the Democratic Party more broadly. His remarks, made in a Fox News interview, add to a wider debate within…
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Elementary school special education teacher allowed to teach for 20 MONTHS after accusations of inappropriate touching
A special education teacher at Meadowdale Elementary School in Washington state, named David Sibley, was reportedly permitted to continue teaching for around 20 months after accusations emerged that he had touched pupils inappropriately. The case raises concerns about how school administrators and district officials handled the allegations and whether children were adequately protected while the…
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Ilhan Omar posts ‘cringey’ video claiming Minnesota has ‘defeated’ ICE
Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar has been mocked online after posting a video claiming that Minnesota had “defeated” US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), with critics branding the clip “cringey” and out of touch. The video, styled in the manner of a viral documentary-trend format, drew widespread ridicule for its tone and framing at a time…
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Jake Paul sends fiery message to Tom Brady after dust-up with Logan Paul: ‘Revenge is sweet’
Jake Paul has issued a warning to Tom Brady after the NFL legend slapped Logan Paul during a tense on-stage moment at Fanatics Fest in New York City. Speaking to Fox News Digital at a separate event, Jake Paul said he was angry he had not been present to support his brother and vowed retaliation,…
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‘Shark Tank’ Star Kevin O’Leary Sued After Claiming Data Center Critics Had Connections With China
Kevin O’Leary, the businessman and Shark Tank star, is being sued for defamation after repeatedly claiming on Fox News and elsewhere that opponents of his proposed AI data centre in Utah had ties to China. The lawsuit, filed by Alliance for a Better Utah, Elevate Strategies, Gabrielle Finlayson and Josh Kanter, accuses O’Leary of a…