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Popular golf influencer reveals wild story of fan who got her autograph tattooed on his arm

  • Paige Spiranac shared a story about a fan's tattoo.
  • Fan reportedly got her autograph tattooed on his arm.
  • Full story details were not included in the available text.

Golf influencer Paige Spiranac has recounted a story about a fan who had her autograph permanently tattooed onto his arm, an anecdote she shared as part of her wider social media presence discussing unusual encounters with followers. The tale highlights the level of devotion some fans show towards…

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Is wind power partly to blame for near-blackouts? Experts say increasing reliance on Net Zero energy could leave UK’s energy security at risk

The article’s headline raises the question of whether the UK’s growing reliance on wind power and other Net Zero energy sources could be contributing to recent near-blackout incidents, citing unnamed experts who warn this shift may pose risks to national energy security. However, the article text supplied does…

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South East Water warns over survival as funds dry up

  • South East Water warns it may not survive without new loans by 2027
  • Losses widened to £33m after a year of outages and leadership departures
  • Ofwat fined it £30.5m; Moody's downgraded it to junk status

South East Water has warned of "material uncertainty" over its ability to continue as a going concern, saying it only has enough funds to operate until July 2027 without securing new loan facilities. The disclosure comes after a torrid year for the lossmaking supplier, which paid millions in…

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TORANAGA UK Signs With FIREFLASH RECORDS, Announces European Tour Supporting ONSLAUGHT

  • British thrash metal band TORANAGA UK signs with Fireflash Records
  • New album nearing completion; European tour begins October 2026 supporting ONSLAUGHT
  • Band reunited in 2024 after decades-long hiatus following label restructuring in the '90s

Hailing from Bradford in West Yorkshire, TORANAGA wrote a chapter in metal history with their first two studio albums, "Bastard Ballads" (1988) and "God's Gift" (1990), achieving cult status within the metal scene. Although they remained underdogs, TORANAGA can be mentioned alongside their compatrio...

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Millions of drivers face extra hammering at petrol pumps as incoming PM Andy Burnham looks for cash to fund his rush to build more council houses, it is feared

  • Burnham reportedly eyeing fuel duty rise to fund council housing plans
  • Move still speculative; no confirmed figures or timeline given
  • Comes amid Burnham's early push to reshape Labour's direction

Andy Burnham, who is set to become the next prime minister, is reportedly considering higher fuel duty as a way to raise funds for an expanded council house-building programme. The move, still at the speculation stage, has raised concerns that motorists could face additional costs at the pumps…

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Trump is selling high-speed access to his market-moving Truth Social posts

  • Trump Media launches Truth API on August 1st, a premium real-time data feed for businesses accessing Truth Social's most-followed accounts
  • Service charges undisclosed fees and delivers posts in milliseconds; company projects significant ongoing revenue
  • Arrangement raises conflict-of-interest questions given Trump's role as president, largest platform user, and largest shareholder

Trump Media, the company behind Truth Social, is selling Wall Street faster access to the "most market-moving" posts on the US President's social media platform. On Thursday, Trump Media announced plans to launch "Truth API," a licensed real time data feed for businesses that provides "the fastest access…

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Tom Brady draws inspiration after meeting with Make-A-Wish teen heart transplant recipient at Fanatics Fest

  • Heart transplant recipient Eli Griffith met his idol Tom Brady at Fanatics Fest in Manhattan
  • The meeting was arranged through a Fanatics and Make-A-Wish Foundation partnership
  • Griffith attended with family members who had been anticipating the encounter

After meeting 16-year-old Eli Griffith, a heart transplant recipient, through Make-A-Wish and Fanatics, Tom Brady came away inspired by the family's spirit.

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Born in England 77 Years Ago, the Bassist and Songwriter Who Helped Create Heavy Metal

  • Geezer Butler, Black Sabbath bassist and lyricist, turned 77 this month.
  • He named the band and wrote many of its classic lyrics.
  • Now the last active original member, he's working on a solo album.

Geezer Butler, born Terence Butler in Birmingham on 17 July 1949, is being marked on the anniversary of his birth as the bassist and chief lyricist who helped create Black Sabbath and, with it, heavy metal. He named the band, wrote most of its early lyrics, and co-shaped…

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Unbeatables v untouchables? Spain’s run faces ultimate test in World Cup final

  • Spain reach World Cup final unbeaten in 37 matches, equalling Italy's European record
  • Streak began after March 2024 defeat to Colombia, includes wins over major rivals
  • Argentina, unbeaten in 14, face Spain in the final with history against them

Spain's 2-0 win over France in the World Cup semi-final extended their unbeaten run in normal and extra time to 37 matches, equalling the best such streak by a European nation and setting up a final against Argentina. The achievement is remarkable given Spain's status as reigning champions…

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Iran attacks US ally’s water supply after Trump destroys bridges and airports with devastating bombardment

  • Iran allegedly hit a US ally's water supply amid rising tensions
  • Comes after Trump-ordered bombing destroyed Iranian bridges and airports
  • Full article details unavailable; situation suggests escalating conflict

Iran has reportedly struck a water supply facility belonging to a US ally, in an apparent escalation following a heavy American bombardment that destroyed bridges and airports inside Iran, ordered by President Trump. The move signals a serious deepening of hostilities between Iran and the United States, raising…

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