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SWFC News: Wednesday edging in on signing of 184-appearance Championship midfielder – thestar.co.uk

  • Wednesday reportedly near experienced Championship midfielder
  • Player has made 184 Championship appearances
  • Deal has not been confirmed

Reports suggest Sheffield Wednesday are close to signing a midfielder with 184 Championship appearances. If completed, the move would add experience to Wednesday’s options in the centre of the pitch. The available article text does not identify the player, proposed terms or timing of a deal. The report…

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Four out of every 100 obese people are likely to be unemployed ‘solely because of their weight’

  • 4% of obese people reportedly unemployed purely due to weight
  • Suggests weight-based discrimination affects job prospects
  • Adds to debate on obesity-related bias in employment

A new analysis suggests that around four in every 100 obese people are unemployed specifically because of their weight, rather than for other reasons such as skills, experience or economic conditions. The finding points to weight-based discrimination as a measurable factor in employment outcomes, adding to concerns about…

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Defiant Hegseth Army Chief clears Blue Angels pilot who sent beachgoers diving for cover: ‘No firings’

  • Blue Angels pilot cleared after low pass scared beachgoers
  • Army leadership says no firings will follow the incident
  • Move backed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

The US Army has cleared a Blue Angels pilot of wrongdoing after an incident in which a low-altitude pass over a beach sent onlookers scrambling for cover, with officials confirming there would be no disciplinary action or firings. The decision, backed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's leadership, closes…

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I thought we’d grow old together, says band leader whose girlfriend died in Thai bar inferno

  • Bangkok bar fire killed 33, including four Thotsakan musicians.
  • Band leader mourns girlfriend and fellow members.
  • Survivors describe sudden flames, smoke and power loss.

A fire at the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao bar in Bangkok killed 33 people, including four members of the Thai indie band Thotsakan, and left 15 others critically injured. Band leader Athipat Wichan escaped with head and arm injuries but is mourning his girlfriend, vocalist Nahathai Satjalert,…

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As heatwaves strike, Europeans turn to prized Chinese air-conditioner

  • Heatwaves are driving European demand for Chinese air-conditioners.
  • Portable models suit homes where drilling is restricted.
  • Cooling brings environmental and electricity-use concerns.

Europeans are increasingly buying Chinese-made air-conditioners as more frequent and severe heatwaves make homes difficult to live in, particularly in countries where domestic cooling has traditionally been uncommon. The demand matters because newer portable split units can avoid drilling and therefore suit European housing and historic-preservation rules, but…

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Trump Media to sell early access to key social posts

  • Truth Social will sell rapid post alerts to institutional investors.
  • The service launches on 1 August with no price announced.
  • Critics cite potential conflicts around Trump’s public statements.

Trump Media, owner of Truth Social, plans to sell Wall Street firms rapid access to influential posts through a new paid data feed. The service could matter because Donald Trump’s posts, particularly on trade and tariffs, can quickly affect financial markets, and traders may pay to receive them…

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Here’s Where to Get 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Tickets Online

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  • The article lists online options for World Cup final tickets.
  • Advertised resale prices begin at roughly $7,669.
  • Ticket availability is described as limited.

Billboard outlines where supporters can buy tickets online for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, which it says will feature Spain against Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium). The article matters chiefly as a consumer guide, directing potential attendees towards official resale and third-party ticket…

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13 New Songs Out Today

  • Full article content was unavailable.
  • It appears to list 13 new songs.
  • Individual releases cannot be confirmed.

The article’s full text is unavailable because the page requires JavaScript and cookies, so its individual song selections cannot be verified. Based on the title, it appears to be a roundup of 13 newly released tracks. Without access to the article’s content, there are no confirmed artists, song…

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Netflix To Ramp Up Live Programming As ‘BTS: The Comeback Live’ & ‘The Roast Of Kevin Hart’ Perform For Streamer, Drive Subscriber Numbers

  • Netflix will increase investment in live events after strong concert and roast audiences.
  • Live shows are valued for subscriptions, advertising and promotion rather than viewing hours.
  • Performance varies widely, with some events attracting far smaller audiences.

Netflix says it will expand its live programming after several high-profile events, including BTS: The Comeback Live – Arirang and The Roast of Kevin Hart, attracted strong audiences and helped drive subscriber sign-ups. The move matters because the streamer views live events as a tool for customer acquisition,…

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MLB effectively outlaws use of AI on dugout iPads during games

  • MLB restricts AI-assisted strategy on dugout iPads.
  • Custom apps had advised on substitutions and pitch calls.
  • Live tactical decisions are being kept primarily human-led.

Major League Baseball has effectively barred teams from using artificial intelligence tools on dugout iPads during games to influence tactical decisions. The move matters because clubs had begun using bespoke applications that could shape real-time choices traditionally made by players and coaching staff. The applications reportedly offered recommendations…

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