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Elderly Florida woman goes viral after getting hilariously crude license plate

  • Florida woman's random licence plate spelled a crude phrase.
  • The mishap went viral online for its comic value.
  • Standard plate codes are issued somewhat randomly by the state.

A woman in Pompano Beach, Florida, has attracted widespread online attention after her newly issued state licence plate turned out to spell out a crude phrase, delighting social media users who spotted the coincidence. The story, framed as a light-hearted human-interest piece rather than a matter of public…

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‘It’s a sad part of our history…and it hurts’: Argentinian player defends Falkland Island’s banner saying World Cup semi-final win against England ‘wasn’t just a football match’

  • Argentine player defends 'Malvinas' banner after England World Cup win.
  • FIFA says it will decide on possible further action.
  • Argentina squad faces uncertainty over potential sanctions.

An Argentine footballer has defended team-mates who displayed a banner referencing the Falkland Islands ('Malvinas') during celebrations after their World Cup semi-final victory over England, saying the gesture reflected a painful part of national history rather than simple football rivalry. The incident has prompted FIFA to say it…

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Family pays tribute to ‘gentle giant’ bodyguard who protected the Kardashians and David Beckham after he died in tragic motorcycle crash

  • Bodyguard for Kardashians and David Beckham died in motorcycle crash
  • Family remembers him as a "gentle giant"
  • Further details of the crash were not specified in the report

The family of a bodyguard who worked protecting members of the Kardashian family and footballer David Beckham has paid tribute to him following his death in a motorcycle crash. He was remembered by loved ones as a "gentle giant", reflecting both his physical stature in the security role…

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Grandma hit with charges after grandson, two, drowned in backyard pool at luxury apartment complex as distraught family stand by her

  • Georgia grandmother charged after grandson, 2, drowned in complex pool
  • Incident occurred at luxury apartment complex's backyard pool
  • Family stood by her as charges were filed

A grandmother in Georgia has been charged after her two-year-old grandson drowned in a swimming pool at a luxury apartment complex. Family members reportedly gathered in support of her as the case unfolds, highlighting the tragic circumstances surrounding the toddler's death and the legal consequences she now faces.…

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Mother, 28, weeps as she is found guilty of killing her baby daughter with a hairdryer after night partying

  • Mother, 28, convicted of killing baby daughter with a hairdryer
  • Death followed a night of partying by the mother
  • She cried in court as the guilty verdict was delivered

A 28-year-old mother has been found guilty of killing her baby daughter, who died after being subjected to a hairdryer following a night out during which the mother had been partying. The verdict, delivered as the woman wept in the dock, closes a disturbing criminal case that will…

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‘Black Widow’ fraudster who conned 89-year-old woman out of £300,000 before fleeing to Tenerife is set to be extradited to face justice in Britain

  • "Black Widow" fraudster conned 89-year-old woman out of £300,000
  • Suspect fled to Tenerife after the alleged fraud
  • Now set to be extradited to Britain to face justice

A woman dubbed the "Black Widow" who defrauded an 89-year-old victim out of £300,000 is set to be extradited to Britain to face justice after fleeing to Tenerife. The case highlights the vulnerability of elderly people to sophisticated fraud schemes and the ongoing efforts of UK authorities to…

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Broadcast Networks Have Yet To Say If They’ll Carry Donald Trump’s Primetime Speech Amid Reports He’ll Bring Up Stolen Election Claims

  • ABC, NBC and CNN opted to stream, not broadcast, Trump's primetime speech
  • Speech was expected to revisit unfounded 2020 "stolen election" claims
  • CBS had not confirmed its coverage plans shortly before airtime

US broadcast networks ABC and NBC said they would carry Donald Trump's primetime address on 16 July only via their streaming services, ABC News Live and NBC News Now, rather than on their main linear channels, while CBS News had yet to confirm its plans shortly before the…

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Skate Adds Its Biggest Event Yet: The Legendary X Games

  • Skate adds a free, month-long X Games event.
  • The Stadium gains vert, street and bowl courses.
  • Challenges unlock X Games-themed virtual rewards.

Skate is adding a limited-time X Games event to its virtual city, San Vansterdam, marking what developer Full Circle describes as the game’s biggest event so far. The collaboration brings recognisable X Games-style venues into the game and gives players free access, making it a significant content update…

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Beehiiv Expands Platform With Community Chat and AI Growth Tools for Creators

  • Beehiiv launches subscriber chat and community tools to enable audience-to-audience connections within creator newsletters
  • New AI Copilot helps publishers optimise user growth and leverage analytics for strategic decision-making
  • Updates aim to strengthen creator-subscriber relationships and reduce audience isolation on newsletter platforms

Beehiiv is rolling out new community-focused features designed to deepen relationships between creators and their audiences. The newsletter platform is introducing subscriber-to-subscriber chat functionality, allowing re

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Fortnite Adds ‘The Odyssey’ Skins for Odysseus and Agamemnon

  • Fortnite adds Odysseus and Agamemnon skins tied to Nolan's "The Odyssey"
  • Odysseus earnable via Solo Odyssey Cup, ending 16 July
  • Item shop purchase opens 17 July, matching the film's release

Epic Games has added playable skins for Odysseus and Agamemnon to Fortnite, tying in with Christopher Nolan's upcoming film "The Odyssey." The Odysseus outfit reflects Matt Damon's portrayal of the character, while the Agamemnon skin is modelled on Benny Safdie's role, giving fans of the film a way…

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