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Theme park clamps down on ‘disabled’ queue jumpers after ‘customers took advantage of system’

  • Drayton Manor tightens disabled queue access rules
  • Move follows concerns visitors abused the system
  • Part of wider theme park scrutiny of access schemes

Drayton Manor theme park has tightened its rules for disabled queue access after concluding that some visitors had been exploiting the system to skip queues. The move follows concerns that the scheme, intended to help disabled guests avoid long waits, was being misused by people without genuine need,…

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Nansun Shi, ‘Infernal Affairs’ Producer and Pioneer of Hong Kong Cinema’s Golden Age, Dies at 75

  • Hong Kong producer Nansun Shi has died aged 75
  • Co-founded Film Workshop and produced Infernal Affairs
  • Health had declined since 2022 from immune complications

Nansun Shi, the pioneering Hong Kong film producer and executive who co-founded Film Workshop and produced the cult crime thriller Infernal Affairs, has died at the age of 75. She passed away on Monday at Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, with the production company stating she had been…

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The ‘Community’ Movie Officially Gets Its Most Encouraging Update Yet

  • Community movie still in slow, deliberate development, producer confirms
  • Harmon, cast and writers meet regularly to discuss progress
  • 2023 filming plans stalled partly due to Hollywood strikes

The Community movie remains in slow but steady development, according to Steve Levy, vice president of Dan Harmon's production company and an executive producer on the film. Speaking on the podcast Six Seasons & a Podcast, Levy said the deliberately unhurried pace is by design, as the team…

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Karl Stefanovic unleashes on Anthony Albanese, brands him the worst prime minister – and tells critics to ‘go f*** themselves’

  • Karl Stefanovic calls Anthony Albanese the worst prime minister.
  • He tells critics to "go f*** themselves".
  • Comments appear linked to a Piers Morgan-related appearance.

Australian television presenter Karl Stefanovic has strongly criticised Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, describing him as the worst prime minister and hitting back at critics with an expletive-laden retort. The comments, made in the context of the Nine Network host's broadcasting career, reflect ongoing public commentary from Stefanovic on…

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Blast rips through small New Jersey town after welder’s vehicle explodes with flammable gas tank in trunk

  • Welder's car exploded in a small New Jersey town.
  • Blast caused by a flammable gas tank in the vehicle's trunk.
  • Further incident details were not available in the source text.

A vehicle belonging to a welder exploded in a small New Jersey town after a flammable gas tank stored in the boot ignited, sending a blast through the local area. The explosion appears linked to the transport or storage of gas cylinders commonly used in welding work, which…

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Judge blocks mother’s request to call witnesses who have experienced postpartum psychosis as she faces trial for killing her three kids

  • Judge bars witnesses with postpartum psychosis experience from testifying for Clancy.
  • Lindsay Clancy is on trial for killing her three children.
  • Her husband will still testify in her defence.

A judge presiding over the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of killing her three young children, has ruled against a defence request to call other mothers who have experienced postpartum psychosis as witnesses. The decision limits the scope of evidence Clancy's defence team can present…

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Mamdani offers few answers as massive homeless encampment sprouts in west Manhattan

  • Homeless encampment near Intrepid Museum spans roughly 12 Manhattan blocks
  • Mayor Mamdani gave few specifics despite resident complaints
  • Trump housing chief blames Mamdani's agenda for New Yorkers leaving

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani gave few specific answers on Monday when questioned about a large homeless encampment that has grown near the Intrepid Museum in Manhattan, despite repeated complaints from local residents. The issue adds to mounting criticism of Mamdani's handling of housing and quality-of-life issues…

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New poll shows One Nation ahead of Labor and Coalition in Victoria – as Jacinta Allan’s future hangs in the balance

  • Poll shows One Nation ahead of Labor and Coalition in Victoria
  • Premier Jacinta Allan's political future reportedly in doubt
  • Result signals declining support for Victoria's major parties

A new opinion poll in the Australian state of Victoria has reportedly shown One Nation running ahead of both the governing Labor Party and the opposition Coalition, a striking result that underscores voter dissatisfaction with the two major parties. The finding comes amid mounting speculation over the political…

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‘Kong x Godzilla’ Ride Set to Open at Korea’s Lotte World This Month: It’s ‘Extremely Immersive’ (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Legendary's first theme park ride opens at Seoul's Lotte World on 24 July
  • MonsterVerse films have earned over $2.5 billion at the box office
  • Ride to be Lotte World's marquee attraction amid ongoing park renovation

Legendary Entertainment is opening its first-ever theme park attraction, "Kong x Godzilla" at Lotte World in Seoul, on 24 July, marking the studio's entry into location-based entertainment after years of development. The ride positions the MonsterVerse franchise as a major draw at Lotte World, which is undergoing renovation…

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Caitlin Clark helps WNBA hit historic late-night cable number despite limited return in LA

  • Caitlin Clark's Fever drew 1.04 million viewers on late-night cable.
  • Figure marks a historic number despite a limited matchup in LA.
  • Underlines Clark's outsized impact on WNBA television ratings.

The WNBA's Indiana Fever, led by star rookie Caitlin Clark, delivered a historic television audience for a late-night cable broadcast, underlining the enduring commercial pull she brings to the league even in a matchup that offered limited on-court intrigue. The result reinforces how Clark's presence continues to drive…

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