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ReportingJul 27, 2026

First Lady Seeking Christmas Volunteers, Performers

The calendar may say July, but first lady Melania Trump has "Ten Lords a-leaping" in her sights. First lady Melania Trump started the opening of the volunteer and performer application submission period for this year’s…

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Jul 24, 2026

England's Buttler receives Rohit Sharma signed India jersey

Jos Buttler celebrated a signed India jersey from Rohit Sharma, calling him one of his all-time favourite players and promising to treasure the gift, as the two stars’ mutual respect was on display after England’s 2-1 ODI series win over India. Rohit, meanwhile, delivered a 138 in the final ODI at Lord’s and sits among India's top ODI run-scorers, with the series also underscoring the long-running camaraderie between the two players despite fierce on-field rivalry.

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Jul 24, 2026

Ramayana to Be Released in Two Parts; SDCC Updates

At SDCC panels for Ramayana, Yash lauded Ranbir Kapoor’s commitment and sacrifice in portraying Lord Rama, stressing that such a revered role is earned through hard work and sincerity. He also underscored Ramayana as a landmark project, with the team, including director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra, focusing on delivering an authentic, respectful adaptation while Yash himself plays Ravana.

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Jul 23, 2026

Manchester Super Giants crush London Spirit at Lord's

Manchester Super Giants, in their first match under the new banner, bowled London Spirit out for 80 at Lord's as Ryana MacDonald-Gay claimed 4-17. They then chased the target swiftly, winning by seven wickets.

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Jul 23, 2026

The Oval to host 2027 World Test Final

The Oval in London will host the ICC World Test Championship Final in 2027 (June 9-13), continuing England’s entitlement to stage the next three editions (2027, 2029, 2031) after 2023’s final. The decision comes amid concerns over Lord’s pitches and a demerit, with the ECB and MCC involved and Surrey benefiting by hosting additional fixtures alongside the final.

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Jul 22, 2026

Ireland Family Finds Man Hiding Behind Wall in Booking Rental, Sparks Safety Probe

Multiple families booked through Booking.com reported terrifying incidents after discovering a man hidden behind a wall in the rental, with the landlord saying he would not be present. The episodes, linked to properties advertised as owner-occupied or not, raised safety concerns and questions about oversight of such listings.

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Jul 21, 2026

Anas Sarwar Plans Lords Peerage After Scottish Defeat

Anas Sarwar, leader of Scottish Labour, is stepping down to take a seat in the House of Lords as a minister in Andy Burnham’s government, a move that follows his February call for Sir Keir Starmer to resign and Labour’s poor Scottish showing. The plan drew criticism from the SNP and others who argued it’s an undemocratic fast track, while supporters say Burnham’s leadership offers a new path for the party.

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ReportingJul 15, 2026

New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Director Addresses Lack of Diversity in Cast

Director Andy Serkis said the upcoming “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum” will not have “politically correct” casting.

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ReportingJul 2, 2026

Pentagon Proves It Can Deploy Nuclear Energy Anywhere In Historic Flight

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — The military airlifted a nuclear reactor using a C-17 on Sunday in a historic first. The effort, dubbed “Operation Windlord,” is a partnership between the Department of War (DOW), the…

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ReportingJul 2, 2026

Chinese Fentanyl Kingpin Extradited To U.S. After Elaborate Mexico-To-Russia Escape Plot

An alleged Chinese drug lord responsible for trafficking thousands of pounds of fentanyl was arrested and extradited to the U.S. after an elaborate escape attempt from house arrest in Mexico. Zhi Dong Zhang, known as…

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ReportingJul 2, 2026

Rent Prices Are Ballooning In Major US City Following Pervasive Fraud By Bums With Low Credit Scores

Atlanta appears to have become the poster child for a nationwide surge in rental-application fraud, and landlords are paying the price. Rent for a two-bedroom apartment now hovers near $2,000 a month — well above what…

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ReportingJul 1, 2026

‘A Notorious International Fugitive’: ICE Deports Drug Lord Captured In Military Shootout

Federal immigration authorities removed a reputed drug kingpin back to Mexico after spending years in maximum security prisons in the United States. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents deported Mexican…

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ReportingJul 1, 2026

‘Can’t Even Sleep’: Drug Lords Reportedly Quake In Their Boots After Trump Unleashes Cartel Crackdown

President Donald Trump’s crackdown on drug cartels and unprecedented pressure on the Mexican government to take more action has drug lords feeling the pinch, The New York Times reported. A flurry of drug busts and…

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ReportingJul 1, 2026

Mexico Finally Hands Over Drug Lord That Was Allegedly Behind Infamous DEA Killing In Response To Trump Exec Order

Mexican authorities finally extradited one of the most wanted drug lords in the United States, signaling that the Latin American neighbor is more willing to cooperate with the White House’s demands. Acquiescing to…

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ReportingJul 1, 2026

Biden Asks Congress To Push Through National Rent Control Plan For Him

President Joe Biden called on Congress to pass a new law incentivizing corporate landlords to abide by a rent increase cap for existing units on Tuesday. Biden’s plan would restrict corporate landlords from increasing…

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ReportingJul 1, 2026

Family of Imprisoned Mexican Drug Lord ‘El Chapo’ Flees to U.S. for Protection from Cartels

Reports indicate that family members of the imprisoned Sinaloa Cartel kingpin Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán fled from Mexico to the United States for protection from warring cartel factions. Although U.S. officials have not…

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OpinionJul 1, 2026

DAVID BLACKMON: The Truth About Earth Day

When the first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970, the founders — U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson (D-WI) and activist Denis Hayes — said its purpose was to draw public attention to what was at the time “the deteriorating…

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OpinionJul 1, 2026

NICK STEHLE: One Big, Beautiful Bill to Rule Them All

Forged in the fires of Congress, the House created and passed the framework for President Donald Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill” — and like Frodo’s ring in Lord of Rings, this bill may just be the one bill to “rule…

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ReportingApr 23, 2026

‘Muslim Only’ Rental Ads Spark Backlash

A wave of controversial rental listings circulating online has ignited debate in London, where some landlords are advertising rooms exclusively for Muslim tenants — a practice critics say may violate anti-discrimination…

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ReportingApr 14, 2026

Colombia Moves to Cull ‘Cocaine Hippos’ as Population Surges

Decades after a notorious drug lord imported exotic animals into the countryside, Colombia is now grappling with the consequences — and officials say drastic action is needed. According to the New York Post , the…

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ReportingMar 25, 2026

Colbert Delves Into Middle Earth as He Inks New Deal

Stephen Colbert will not have to wait in the unemployment line when his show ends in May. The host of “The Late Show” will be co-writing a “Lord of the Rings” movie with his son, per the Associated Press . Warner Bros…

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ReportingMar 11, 2026

Mickey Rourke Loses Rental Home After Court Ruling

Actor Mickey Rourke is no longer living in the Los Angeles house he had been renting after a court judgment returned the property to its landlord. According to Page Six , court documents filed Monday in Los Angeles…

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ReportingJan 2, 2026

Mamdani Cracks Down on Slumlords on Day One

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani spent his first day in office moving aggressively on housing, announcing a series of executive orders he said we aimed at holding landlords accountable and accelerating new…

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ReportingNov 17, 2025

Former BBC Chief Warns Against Any Payout to Trump After Threatened $5B Lawsuit

Former BBC director-general Lord Tony Hall says the network should reject any possibility of paying President Donald Trump as the corporation faces a potential multibillion-dollar lawsuit over an edited documentary…

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