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Gulls are being ‘demonised’ say experts after 350 attacks reported – with birds being shot, mowed down by cars and thrown from roofs

  • Experts say gulls are being "demonised" amid reported abuse
  • About 350 attacks reported, including shootings and vehicle strikes
  • Some gulls reportedly thrown from roofs by members of the public

Experts have warned that gulls are being "demonised" in Britain, after reports emerged of roughly 350 attacks on the birds, including incidents in which gulls have been shot, run over by cars and thrown from roofs. The claims point to a growing pattern of deliberate violence against a…

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West Hollywood Water Main Break Floods Homes and Cars, Opens Sinkhole

  • 36-inch water main burst near Sunset Boulevard, flooding homes and cars
  • Water shut off within about five hours; no injuries reported
  • No repair timeline yet; officials cite West Hollywood's over-100-year-old pipes

A major water main break in West Hollywood flooded homes, apartments and parked cars in the early hours of Thursday, prompting the closure of multiple major roads and drawing a personal visit from Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. The incident highlights the fragility of the city's ageing water…

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Michelle Obama accuses media of weaponizing fashion to ‘diminish’ her as a campaign threat

  • Michelle Obama says media used fashion to "diminish" her in 2008.
  • She avoided braids at the White House deliberately.
  • Comments reflect on scrutiny of her image as First Lady.

Former US First Lady Michelle Obama has said the media used her fashion and appearance as a tool to "diminish" her during Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign, arguing that scrutiny of her clothing and hairstyle choices was intended to undercut her as a political force. She has revealed…

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Veteran Dem breaks party line as Jack Smith spying scandal grips Capitol Hill

  • Democratic Sen. Blumenthal backs GOP concerns over alleged DOJ spying on lawmakers
  • Dispute tied to Jack Smith's investigations into Donald Trump
  • Blumenthal says more facts are needed before conclusions are drawn

Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal has broken with his party by acknowledging that Republican concerns over alleged Justice Department surveillance of lawmakers during Jack Smith's investigations are legitimate, in a rare bipartisan moment amid an escalating Capitol Hill row. The dispute centres on newly released documents that Senate Republicans…

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Blue Angels flyover ignites social media; Hegseth, Eric Trump respond

  • Blue Angels jets flew low over Pensacola Beach, Florida, on Wednesday.
  • Footage of cheering beachgoers went viral on social media.
  • Pete Hegseth and Eric Trump publicly responded to the clip on Thursday.

A low-altitude flyover by two US Navy Blue Angels jets above Pensacola Beach in Florida on Wednesday prompted a wave of reaction on social media, with beachgoers filmed cheering as the aircraft passed overhead. The moment quickly drew attention from senior Trump administration figures, including Secretary of War…

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Sex offender who scammed footballers into sending him naked photos spared prison

  • Sex offender scammed Premier League footballers into sending naked photos.
  • He blackmailed them but was spared a prison sentence.
  • Case raises questions about sentencing for high-profile blackmail victims.

A registered sex offender has avoided a prison sentence after admitting to blackmailing several Premier League footballers by tricking them into sending him explicit photographs. The case highlights the vulnerability of high-profile athletes to online extortion and raises questions about how sentencing guidelines are applied to offenders who…

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Max Verstappen keeps it blunt, yet cryptic when asked about future with Red Bull

  • Verstappen gives blunt, cryptic answer on his Red Bull future
  • Comments come ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa
  • Speculation continues amid a tight 2026 title battle

Max Verstappen has responded to renewed speculation about his long-term future with Red Bull ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, giving a characteristically terse and non-committal answer when pressed on the subject. The reigning champion's comments matter because Red Bull have endured a difficult season, and…

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Julius Avery To Direct Python Thriller ‘Crush’ For 20th

  • Julius Avery to direct python survival thriller "Crush" for 20th Century Studios
  • Script by Temple Hill's John Fischer won a multi-studio bidding war
  • Story follows a woman trapped by a giant snake in the Everglades

20th Century Studios has hired Australian director Julius Avery to helm "Crush," a snake-themed survival thriller, marking the first major step forward for the project since the studio won a competitive multi-studio bidding war for the spec script last autumn. Avery, known for genre fare including "Overlord" and…

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Petey USA – “Save For The Horses”

  • Petey releases new self-produced single "Save For The Horses"
  • Third new track this year, following "Kiss The City" and "Like A Mantra"
  • Blends emo, synth-pop and heartland rock with witty, confessional lyrics

US singer-songwriter Petey has released "Save For The Horses", his third new self-produced single of the year, continuing his run of tracks blending emo, heartland rock and electronic production. The release follows May's "Kiss The City" and the more recent slow-building synth-pop track "Like A Mantra", suggesting a…

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Fox News surges 29% in unique visitors during Q2 while CNN posts its weakest digital audience since 2015

  • Fox News Digital's unique visitors rose 29% year-on-year in Q2.
  • CNN posted its weakest digital audience since 2015.
  • Figures reported by Fox News itself, based on comScore data.

Fox News Digital reported a 29% year-on-year increase in unique visitors during the second quarter, while rival CNN's digital operation recorded its weakest audience figures since 2015. The figures, drawn from comScore data cited by Fox News, highlight a widening gap in online reach between the two networks…

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