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Sydney Sweeney’s ‘Rocky’ Replacement Is a Knockout on HBO Max

  • Sweeney's flop film "Christy" is now a top-10 hit on HBO Max
  • Christy made just $2.3m at the box office on a $15m budget
  • Contrasts with Sweeney's $400m hit "The Housemaid," now getting a sequel

Sydney Sweeney's boxing drama "Christy" flopped at cinemas late last year but has found a much larger audience since arriving on HBO Max, climbing into the global top 10 in more than 25 countries. The film's streaming success marks a notable turnaround for Sweeney, whose 2026 has been…

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ESPN writer who blamed racism for his arrest says racism is not to blame for Caitlin Clark hate

  • OutKick criticises ESPN's Howard Bryant over Caitlin Clark comments.
  • Bryant says hostility toward Clark isn't about race.
  • Article contrasts this with Bryant's past racism claims about his own arrest.

Fox Sports' OutKick has published a piece criticising ESPN writer Howard Bryant for arguing that the hostility WNBA star Caitlin Clark faces on court is not racially motivated, but rather a reaction to her outspokenness. The article frames this as inconsistent with Bryant's past commentary, noting he previously…

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Revealed – the ‘quiet and shy’ former lift company employee being questioned over Ann Widdecombe’s ‘politically motivated’ murder

  • Former lift company worker questioned over Ann Widdecombe's murder
  • Police treating the killing as "politically motivated"
  • Suspect described by acquaintances as "quiet and shy"

Police investigating the murder of Ann Widdecombe are questioning a former lift company employee, described by acquaintances as "quiet and shy," in connection with the killing. Officers are treating the case as "politically motivated," though the Daily Mail article that reported the development did not include further detail…

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The monster in our midst: GUY ADAMS on Shabir Ahmed, the paedophile Rochdale grooming gang leader recently freed to a hostel just 15 miles from his old hunting ground

  • Rochdale grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed has been released.
  • He is now housed in a hostel about 15 miles from Rochdale.
  • Report raises concerns over proximity to his original victims' area.

Daily Mail writer Guy Adams reports on the release of Shabir Ahmed, one of the ringleaders of the Rochdale grooming gang, who has been moved into a hostel roughly 15 miles from the town where he and his associates abused children. The case has reignited public anger over…

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Tehran unveils sinister banner of Trump family as US airstrikes hit dozens of Iranian targets in sixth night of new attacks

  • Iran displays banner of Trump family amid ongoing US strikes.
  • US conducts sixth night of airstrikes on Iranian targets.
  • Escalation suggests deepening US-Iran military confrontation.

Tehran has displayed a menacing banner depicting the Trump family in the Iranian capital as US airstrikes continued for a sixth consecutive night, targeting dozens of sites across Iran. The renewed wave of attacks marks a significant escalation in hostilities between Washington and Tehran, with the propaganda display…

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Matt Damon’s 13 Best Performances: From Math Genius to Greek King

  • Matt Damon broke through with 'Good Will Hunting' (co-written whilst a Harvard student), earning an Oscar nomination
  • He has accumulated five Oscar nominations across four categories and produced award-winning films
  • Recent collaborations with Christopher Nolan showcase his versatility across prestige and blockbuster work

Matt Damon has cemented himself as one of the defining actors of his generation, building a career that balances blockbuster stardom with acclaimed dramatic work. To celebrate the actor, Variety is ranking his 12 best film performances. After getting his start with small roles in films such as…

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Jellycat sues copycat high street retailers for ‘stealing their designs’ and making ‘inferior’ versions

  • Jellycat is suing high street retailers over alleged design copying.
  • The brand says copies are "inferior" versions of its products.
  • Full details of the retailers involved were not specified.

Jellycat, the popular plush toy brand known for its soft, oversized stuffed animals and novelty food-shaped toys, has launched legal action against a number of high street retailers it accuses of copying its designs. The company alleges that these competitors have produced "inferior" imitation versions of its products,…

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Warnings over Burnham’s death tax plan as new Labour leader says he is ‘willing to expend a lot of political capital’ to fund social care

  • Andy Burnham, new Labour leader, backs a "death tax" to fund social care
  • He says he'll spend significant political capital on the policy
  • Critics have issued warnings over the proposal's implications

Andy Burnham, newly installed as Labour leader, has signalled he is prepared to "expend a lot of political capital" on introducing a so-called death tax to fund social care in England, prompting warnings from critics about the plan. The proposal reflects Burnham's long-standing commitment to overhauling social care…

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How Birkdale crowd helped carry Fleetwood into contention

  • Fleetwood four shots off the lead at halfway, boosted by home crowd
  • MacIntyre, Wallace, Fitzpatrick, Rahm and Scheffler also in contention
  • Australia's Lucas Herbert leads after a record-equalling 62

Tommy Fleetwood credits the support of the home crowd at Royal Birkdale with helping propel him into contention at The Open, as several British golfers pushed up the leaderboard after the second round. The Southport-raised Englishman carded a three-under 67 on Friday to sit on four under, level…

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