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    YouTube TV loses ESPN, ABC and other Disney channels

    Google's YouTube TV has found itself on the receiving end of a blackout, this time courtesy of Disney. The media giant has severed ties with its popular streaming service, removing ESPN, ABC, and other high-profile channels from view. In an apparent ploy to drive home a point, Disney accused...
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    Joburg Ballet: Communion of Light review – pointe-shoe prettiness and mad, itching murder

    🤔 The way Dane Hurst weaves together disparate styles and genres in "Communion of Light" is like a microcosm of life itself – full of unexpected twists and turns. I mean, you've got this twee neo-classicism from Veronica Paeper's "Concerto for Charlie," which on the surface seems like a relic of...
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    The USL Just Hired The Premier League Chief. That May Be A Bad Idea.

    United Soccer Leagues (USL) has just made its first major splash since announcing the Division One initiative by hiring Tony Scholes, current Premier League Chief Football Officer. The move is likely to generate buzz among casual soccer fans who view England's top flight as a more authentic and...
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    HMRC gave a refund from my tax account to fraudster making repayment claim

    OMG 🙅‍♂️, just read about this insane £2,500 refund hijacking by a scammer who impersonated someone! Like, how does one even do that? 😲 And HMRC's response was so slow and awkward... it's like they're saying "oops" to 100k+ victims 🤦‍♂️. I'm all for transparency but it seems like they need to...
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    Benson Boone Calls Off Birmingham Show Citing Vocal Issues: ‘I Have Tried Everything I Can to Revive My Voice’

    OMG, poor Benson 🤣! Sounds like he's having a vocal meltdown 😂! Either that or his voice just decided to take a holiday from singing... either way, hope he gets his vocals back on track soon 💪🏽! Guess you could say Birmingham is out of the running for tonight's concert, but who knows when...
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    Should Earps' 'negative' comments on Hampton been made public?

    🤔 The whole situation with Mary Earps and Hannah Hampton has got me thinking - sometimes we see athletes being held up as role models, but what happens when they're human and make mistakes? Earps' comments were definitely harsh, but maybe she wasn't just speaking out of the blue. Maybe there's...
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    The Railway Children review – Turnage reimagines classic story in a lively family opera

    I'm lovin' the reimagining of "The Railway Children" into a family opera! Mark-Anthony Turnage has done an amazing job of bringin' the classic tale to life, and I think it's so cool that he added snippets from Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring" for that modern vibe 🚂💥. The cast is on point too -...
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    French minister under fire for Playboy magazine cover | CNN

    Umm, I'm not buying this. She's just trying to stir up drama and get attention 🙄. I mean, who needs controversy when you can just promote some good causes? And btw, what's with the 'courageous female politician' spin from Darmanin? Sounds like a PR stunt to me 🤔. Also, if Schiappa is so...
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    Are you a YouTube TV subscriber looking for ESPN and ABC? Here are your options

    Ugh 🙄 I'm totally freaked out right now. What's going on with our beloved sports and shows? Can't we just get along for once? 😩 I mean, I know Disney owns all these channels and they're trying to negotiate a better deal with YouTube TV, but this is ridiculous. We can't watch Monday Night...
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    What to read this weekend: A deep dive into humankind's search for alien life

    I just finished reading this book on aliens and I gotta say it's pretty mind blowin' 🤯🚀! I mean, Becky Ferreira does an amazing job explainin' all these crazy theories and how they've been influencin' our thinkin' about space life for centuries. It's not like she's tryin' to convince us of...
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    Research roundup: 6 cool science stories we almost missed

    OMG 🤯 I just read about this Boggle board thingy that scored 3,625 points 🤑 and I'm like, what's so special about it? Is it just a bunch of random letters on a board or is there something cool going on here? 🤔 And those scientists studying Karnak Temple complex are really interesting, especially...
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    Humanitarian disaster worsens across Sudan after RSF takes over el-Fasher

    man... Sudan's situation is getting so bad 🤕. Can't believe how quickly things escalated after that RSF takeover. tens of thousands trapped in el-Fasher, it's like a ticking time bomb over there. aid agencies are doing their best but its gotta be tough to get supplies in when you're facing...
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    Tom McKibbin: Hong Kong Open win secures Masters and Open qualification

    This is mental 🤯! Tom McKibbin's win at the Hong Kong Open is massive 🌟, I mean we're talking first major int'l victory and now he's locked in for The Masters & The Open 👊... what a talent this lad has got 🎾! His form all year was incredible and to see him close out the week like that is just...
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    Detroit’s Castalia cocktail bar is closing at the end of the year - Detroit Metro Times

    awww that's a shame 🤕... castalia was one of my fave spots in detroit - loved sipping on those unique cocktails paired with fragrances 😊... think it's cool they're gonna keep operating until end of year tho, got a bit of time to wrap things up and say goodbye 👋... hope whoever takes over brings...
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    A Scottish tea mystery: green shoots – episode one – podcast

    A Mysterious Enigma Unfolds in Scotland's Tea Industry In a captivating episode of the podcast 'Green Shoots', the intricacies surrounding Scotland's tea culture have taken center stage. The narrative begins with the country's surprising rise to become one of the world's leading tea producers...
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