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Caitlin Clark helps WNBA hit historic late-night cable number despite limited return in LA

  • Caitlin Clark's Fever drew 1.04 million viewers on late-night cable.
  • Figure marks a historic number despite a limited matchup in LA.
  • Underlines Clark's outsized impact on WNBA television ratings.

The WNBA's Indiana Fever, led by star rookie Caitlin Clark, delivered a historic television audience for a late-night cable broadcast, underlining the enduring commercial pull she brings to the league even in a matchup that offered limited on-court intrigue. The result reinforces how Clark's presence continues to drive…

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Trump threatens to charge a 20% toll on tankers using Strait of Hormuz – and declares himself the ‘Guardian Angel’ of the waterway

  • Trump threatens 20% toll on tankers using Strait of Hormuz.
  • He calls himself the waterway's "Guardian Angel."
  • Move could impact global oil shipping costs significantly.

Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 20% toll on tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important oil shipping routes, while casting himself as the "Guardian Angel" protecting the waterway. The move reflects Trump's broader push to leverage US military and diplomatic…

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Trove of horrifying evidence that proves why America must NOT dismiss suspicions about Lindsey Graham’s shock death: Putin expert reveals exactly how Russian agents could have done it

  • Report speculates Russian involvement in Lindsey Graham's death
  • Claim attributed to unnamed "Putin expert"
  • No verified evidence provided in available article text

A Daily Mail report claims to present evidence suggesting suspicions over the death of US Senator Lindsey Graham should not be dismissed, citing a Russia expert who reportedly outlines how Russian agents could have been involved. The article does not provide substantiated evidence for this claim, and it…

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Ivy League professor rips university for lackluster response to alleged mass AI cheating

  • Brown professor says university responded too slowly to AI cheating claims
  • Case highlights wider debate on AI use in higher education
  • Purdue, by contrast, now requires AI-related coursework for graduation

A Brown University economics professor, Roberto Serrano, has publicly criticised the Ivy League institution for what he describes as a slow and inadequate response to an alleged mass cheating scandal involving artificial intelligence. The complaint highlights growing tensions at universities across the United States over how to police…

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Deschamps predicts ‘spectacular’ France v Spain semi-final

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  • Deschamps predicts a "spectacular" France v Spain World Cup semi-final
  • France could reach a third straight World Cup final with a win
  • Mbappe declared fit despite ankle issue from quarter-final win

France manager Didier Deschamps has predicted a "spectacular" World Cup semi-final against Spain in Dallas on Tuesday, as the two European heavyweights meet in a repeat of recent tournament clashes. Spain beat France in the Euro 2024 semi-final and again in a nine-goal Nations League thriller last year,…

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Squirrel goes nuts for a quick dip under a sprinkler to cool off

  • Squirrel filmed cooling off under a garden sprinkler.
  • Comes amid a severe heatwave affecting parts of Europe.
  • Light-hearted human-interest story with minimal further detail available.

A viral moment showing a squirrel cooling itself off beneath a garden sprinkler has been shared as a light-hearted news item, capturing the animal enjoying a spontaneous dip during warm weather. The clip taps into a wider seasonal theme, with much of Europe currently experiencing an intense heatwave,…

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Nikki Bella throws out the bat signal again and says she’s still willing to risk it all for Batman

  • Nikki Bella repeats she'd strip for Batman on her podcast
  • Comment made during "Who Said It?" segment with sister Brie
  • Restates a previous lighthearted admission, no new development

WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella has reiterated a long-standing joke that she would strip off for Batman, restating the claim during a recent episode of her podcast. The comment revives an old admission from Bella about harbouring a playful crush on the fictional superhero, and while lighthearted,…

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Bill Belichick’s daughter-in-law faces arrest order in North Carolina after skipping court appearance: report

  • Bill Belichick's daughter-in-law faces arrest order in North Carolina.
  • She allegedly missed court over a speeding ticket.
  • Stopped in May for doing 88mph in a 70mph zone.

A North Carolina judge has reportedly issued an arrest order for Jen Belichick, daughter-in-law of NFL coaching great Bill Belichick, after she allegedly failed to appear in court over a speeding offence. The case is a minor traffic matter but has drawn attention because of the family's prominent…

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Young girl is seriously injured in ‘motorbike hit-and-run’: Hunt launched for ‘teenagers in balaclavas’

  • Young girl seriously injured in motorbike hit-and-run incident
  • Police hunting teenagers reportedly wearing balaclavas
  • Investigation ongoing; no arrests confirmed yet

A young girl was seriously injured in what has been described as a hit-and-run involving a motorbike, prompting police to launch a search for those responsible. Reports indicate the individuals sought in connection with the incident were teenagers wearing balaclavas at the time, though further details of the…

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‘We have a different team’: Revenge for Euro exit drives France ahead of Spain semi-final

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  • France face Spain in World Cup semi-final, seeking Euro 2024 revenge
  • Tchouaméni could return; Mbappé fit despite ankle knock
  • Deschamps downplays revenge talk, calls Spain favourites

France's midfielder Warren Zaïre-Emery says the team wants "revenge" for their Euro 2024 semi-final defeat when they face Spain in Tuesday's World Cup semi-final in Dallas. The match carries added significance as Spain, the reigning European champions, beat France in Munich two years ago, but Didier Deschamps' side…

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