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Pensioner, 74, ‘strangled woman’ at We Will Rock You musical starring Brian May, court hears

  • 74-year-old man accused of strangling woman at musical
  • Incident occurred during We Will Rock You performance
  • Brian May was in attendance at the show

A 74-year-old man has appeared in court accused of strangling a woman during a performance of the musical We Will Rock You, at a show attended by Queen guitarist Brian May. The alleged assault took place inside the theatre, and the case is now proceeding through the courts,…

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WATCH: Smithsonian director pressed on woke exhibits: ‘Is Mickey Mouse racist?’

  • GOP lawmaker questioned Smithsonian director over alleged "woke" museum content.
  • Rep. Brandon Gill asked if Mickey Mouse was a racist symbol.
  • Hearing focused on a toolkit linking "objectivity" to white supremacy.

The director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, Anthea Hartig, faced sharp questioning from House Republicans over exhibits and educational materials that GOP lawmakers say promote critical race theory. During the hearing, Representative Brandon Gill of Texas pressed Hartig on whether Mickey Mouse could be considered…

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New York Democrat hopes Mamdani won’t be ‘arresting anyone’ after recent Netanyahu comments

  • Rep. Gregory Meeks tells Mamdani not to try arresting Netanyahu.
  • Comments made on CNN, distancing Meeks from Mamdani's stance.
  • Highlights ongoing Democratic Party tensions over Israel policy.

New York Democratic Congressman Gregory Meeks has publicly broken with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, urging him not to attempt to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Meeks made the comments during an appearance on CNN's "The Situation Room" on Monday, distancing himself from Mamdani's earlier remarks…

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Trump’s rushed White House ‘restoration’ works mask a far more sinister and top-secret real purpose… as shock threat emerges at his own front door

  • Article claims White House "restoration" work hides a secret purpose
  • A security threat is reported to have emerged at the property
  • Full article details unavailable; specifics unconfirmed

The Daily Mail reports that ongoing building work at the White House, presented publicly as a "restoration" project, may in fact serve a more secretive purpose, according to the article's headline. The piece also references a previously unreported security threat identified at the property, though the specific details…

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Olivia Rodrigo: Abortion Bans Are “Pro-Control, Not Pro-Life”

  • Olivia Rodrigo partnered with the Center for Reproductive Rights to discuss abortion policy and its consequences since the 2022 Dobbs decision.
  • Conversations highlighted case studies of women harmed by restrictions and disparities in maternal mortality, particularly affecting Black women.
  • Panel explored how state limits on midwifery services may worsen healthcare inequities despite high maternal mortality rates.

Olivia Rodrigo has released a series of conversations with reproductive rights experts, arguing that US abortion bans are "pro-control, not pro-life" rather than genuine protections for life. The discussions, shared ahead of her inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival, see the singer sitting down with Center for Reproductive Rights…

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Top US prosecutor in Seattle sues Trump, Blanche over quick ‘unlawful’ firing

  • Seattle prosecutor challenges his dismissal in court
  • Lawsuit names Trump and Todd Blanche
  • Key legal details were unavailable

Seattle’s top federal prosecutor, Roger Rogoff, has sued President Trump and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche over his rapid dismissal, describing it as unlawful. The case matters because it challenges the administration’s authority to remove a senior Justice Department official and could affect the independence of federal prosecutors.…

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Rabid bat found near zoo restaurant sparks urgent public health warning: ‘Extremely serious’

  • Dead bat found outside San Diego Zoo Safari Park restaurant tested positive for rabies
  • Health officials seeking anyone with direct contact; general visitors without exposure face no risk

A wild bat found dead outside a restaurant at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park has tested positive for rabies, prompting officials to urge anyone who may have had physical contact with the animal to seek medical advice. The park recovered the bat outside the Oasis on the…

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Megyn Kelly shares clue that ‘weird’ Bill and Hillary Clinton despise one another after ex-president was seen wearing ‘MAGA-adjacent’ cap

  • Megyn Kelly cites Bill Clinton's cap as a clue to marital tension.
  • Cap was described as "MAGA-adjacent" in style or design.
  • Comments feed ongoing speculation about the Clintons' relationship.

Fox News host Megyn Kelly has pointed to former President Bill Clinton being seen wearing a cap described as "MAGA-adjacent" as evidence of tension between him and his wife, Hillary Clinton. Kelly suggested the sighting was a "weird" sign that the couple do not get on, feeding into…

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Now Burnham eyes £2 cap on bus fares to tackle cost-of-living crisis

  • Burnham considers £2 cap on bus fares amid cost-of-living crisis
  • Working from new "No10 North" base in Manchester
  • Move follows unfunded £850m energy bills support package

Andy Burnham is considering introducing a £2 cap on bus fares as part of efforts to ease the cost-of-living crisis, according to reports. The proposal comes as Burnham begins operating from what has been dubbed "No10 North" in Manchester, which he insists is "not a gimmick" despite a…

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LeAnn Rimes shares naked hot tub photo with Eddie Cibrian on road trip from California to Nashville

  • LeAnn Rimes posted road trip photos with husband Eddie Cibrian on Instagram
  • Final image showed the couple naked together in a hot tub
  • Fans praised the intimate photo in the comments section

Country singer LeAnn Rimes shared images from a road trip with her husband, actor Eddie Cibrian, as they travelled from California to their home in Nashville. The Instagram post, published on Tuesday, has drawn attention because it includes a photo of the couple in a hot tub, with…

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