Author: Amelia Thorndale
Saracens to Host First Women’s Rugby Match at Tottenham for Showdown 6
Saracens will host a historic double‑header at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 28 March 2026, featuring the first women's rugby match at the venue followed by a men’s Premiership clash, drawing 60,000 fans and boosting the local economy.
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Barbie Ferreira Walks Victoria’s Secret PINK Show in New York
Barbie Ferreira, famed from 'Euphoria,' walked the Victoria's Secret PINK runway in New York, highlighting the brand's new inclusive direction.
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Boxing star Ricky Hatton found dead in Hyde; police say no foul play
Ricky Hatton was found dead at his Hyde home on Sep 14, 2025; police say no foul play. Friends, fans and mental‑health groups mourn the former champion.
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Hitchcock's Mount Rushmore Dream Blocked, Filmed on Soundstage
Alfred Hitchcock was blocked from filming on Mount Rushmore for North by Northwest, forcing a backlot recreate. The ban highlights his historic battles with censorship and its lasting impact on cinema.
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Republicans Stall Push for Jeffrey Epstein Files Transparency
Throughout 2025, Senate and House Republicans repeatedly voted down measures that would force the Justice Department to release the files on Jeffrey Epstein's investigations. Democrats say the block protects powerful interests and ignores victims' right to truth. Bills backed by Senators Merkley, Luján and others faced opposition from the GOP, led by John Thune. The fight has become a flashpoint over accountability versus political shielding.
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Rev. John Beckham Alford Jr. remembered: minister, mechanic, and mentor dies at 87
Rev. John Beckham Alford Jr., 87, of New Bern, NC—pastor, lifelong tinkerer, and classic car enthusiast—died July 26, 2025. Born in Norfolk, VA, he worked in the defense industry before answering a call to ministry in 1979. He led congregations in North Carolina and Virginia, served as a missions director, and headed the Coastal Carolina A’s classic car club. His Model A Ford was a local parade favorite.
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