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Portland area movie theater at center of antisemitism controversy over marquee advertising ‘The Odyssey’

  • Oregon cinema marquee for "The Odyssey" called antisemitic and inaccurate
  • Message partly removed but persisted on one side of sign
  • Rabbi links incident to recent swastika vandalism and rising antisemitism concerns

A movie theatre in Lake Oswego, Oregon, just south of Portland, has drawn criticism after its marquee promoting Christopher Nolan's film "The Odyssey" read, "Before there were the Jews, there was... The Odyssey." Jewish community members and other critics called the message antisemitic and historically inaccurate, noting that…

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Chilling new details emerge after mum is allegedly stabbed to death by her son in Perth – as haunting images show sister’s desperate run for help

  • Mother allegedly stabbed to death by her son in Perth.
  • Police probing earlier incident on Albany Highway.
  • CCTV shows sister running for help during attack.

A woman has died after allegedly being stabbed by her son in Perth, Western Australia, in a case that police are now investigating further amid reports of previous incidents linked to the family. Authorities are said to be examining an earlier disturbance on Albany Highway, and CCTV footage…

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Wilt Chamberlain warm-up jacket bought for $3 at thrift store sells for tens of thousands

  • Wilt Chamberlain jacket bought for $3.07 at Goodwill in Portland
  • Jacket later sold at auction for $89,000
  • Buyer made a profit of nearly $89,000

A memorabilia collector picked up a warm-up jacket once worn by basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain for just $3.07 at a Goodwill thrift store in Portland, Oregon, having correctly identified it as authentic despite its bargain-bin price tag. The jacket subsequently sold at auction for $89,000, turning a modest…

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Andy Burnham’s first conversation with Donald Trump was ‘extremely warm’, Downing Street says

  • Burnham and Trump's first call described as "extremely warm" by No 10
  • Trump reportedly keen on new North Sea oil drilling
  • Miliband set for first talks with Rubio at ASEAN summit

Downing Street has described the first phone call between new prime minister Andy Burnham and US President Donald Trump as "extremely warm", following the call taking place within an hour of Mr Burnham arriving in Downing Street. The exchange marks a notably positive start to the relationship, contrasting…

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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy fires his military chief after protests and names a new one

  • Zelenskyy fires commander Syrskyi after protests over reform disputes
  • Maj. Gen. Mykhailo Drapatyi named new Ukrainian army chief
  • Sacking follows ousted Defence Minister Fedorov's removal on 16 July

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed his military commander-in-chief, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, following days of public protest, and appointed Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi, a younger officer known for his role since 2014, as the new army chief. The shake-up follows the abrupt dismissal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov…

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Trinity Tatum, ‘Love Island USA’ Winner, Signs With WME (Exclusive)

  • Love Island USA season 8 winner Trinity Tatum signs with WME agency
  • She won $100,000 alongside partner Bryce Dettloff
  • Contestants face a one-year exclusivity limit on outside TV work

Trinity Tatum, winner of Peacock's Love Island USA season 8, has signed with talent agency WME for representation. The move follows a now-familiar pattern in reality television, where agencies race to sign breakout contestants who have built large followings during a show's run, aiming to convert that attention…

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Singer D4vd shows no emotion as detective recounts gruesome discovery of teen’s dismembered remains: report

  • Singer D4vd faced a preliminary hearing over teen Celeste Rivas Hernandez's murder.
  • He reportedly showed no emotion as gruesome details were recounted.
  • He allegedly groomed, killed and dismembered her with a chainsaw.

Singer David Burke, known professionally as D4vd, appeared for a preliminary hearing in Los Angeles in connection with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered remains were discovered shortly before his debut album was released. According to reports, Burke showed no visible emotion as a detective…

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Startup boss charged with murder over claims he drove Tesla at 142mph and caused fireball crash that killed woman, 29, and her toddler daughter

  • Startup boss charged with murder over 142mph Tesla crash.
  • Crash killed a 29-year-old woman and her toddler daughter.
  • California fireball collision prompted rare murder charge in road death.

A startup founder has been charged with murder after allegedly driving a Tesla at up to 142mph and causing a fiery crash in California that killed a 29-year-old woman and her toddler daughter. Prosecutors say the extreme speed and resulting fireball collision demonstrate the kind of reckless disregard…

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