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Our pages span everything from today’s headlines – like André Silva’s brace for São Paulo – to deep dives into the origins of games you only hear about in one country. We also explore business angles, travel tips for sports lovers, and even quirky corners like dinosaur biology for the curious mind. Whatever you’re after, we try to keep it clear and useful.

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Ethan Striker

Ashley Cole Names Arsenal Favourites, Surprisingly Includes Man Utd in Title Race

Ashley Cole calls Arsenal 'immense' and a clear favorite to win the Premier League, while surprisingly naming Manchester United as a potential challenger in the 2025-26 season, as the Gunners chase their first title since 2004.

Ethan Striker

Ella Bleu Travolta Lands Dual Roles in 'Nice People' and 'Black Tides' With Father John Travolta

Ella Bleu Travolta lands dual roles in 'Nice People' and 'Black Tides,' starring alongside her father John Travolta in the survival thriller and Sosie Bacon in the horror comedy, marking her evolution from child actor to serious performer after her mother Kelly Preston's 2020 passing.

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Tom Cruise Receives Honorary Oscar at 16th Governors Awards in Los Angeles

Tom Cruise received his first Oscar statuette—an Honorary Oscar—at the 16th Governors Awards in Los Angeles on November 16, 2025, recognizing his four-decade legacy in filmmaking despite four prior competitive nominations.

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Poland confirms sabotage on Warsaw-Lublin rail line, blames Russia for attack on Ukraine supply route

Poland confirms sabotage on the Warsaw-Lublin rail line near Mika, blaming Russia for targeting Ukraine supply routes. PM Donald Tusk and MEP Bartłomiej Sienkiewicz warn of escalating hybrid warfare, with ABW investigating the attack that disrupted critical NATO logistics.

Ethan Striker

Blue Jays Edge Mariners 4-3 in ALCS Game 7 – Springer’s Heroic Homer

Toronto's Blue Jays clinch a 4‑3 ALCS Game 7 win over Seattle, highlighted by George Springer's injury‑defying three‑run homer, propelling them to their first World Series since 1993.

Ethan Striker

EU Parliament Passes Landmark AI Act, Tightening Tech Rules in Brussels

EU Parliament approves the AI Act, imposing strict risk‑based rules on high‑risk AI, labeling requirements, and hefty fines, reshaping tech regulation worldwide.

Ethan Striker

Ex-England Rugby Captain Lewis Moody Reveals ALS Diagnosis

Former England captain Lewis Moody reveals an ALS diagnosis, pledges to stay positive, and hints at expanding his foundation to fund motor neurone disease research.

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André Silva's brace powers São Paulo to 2-0 win over Alianza Lima

André Silva's double secures São Paulo a 2‑0 win over Alianza Lima in Lima, boosting the Brazilian side's Libertadores hopes and ending the Peruvian club's unbeaten run.

Ethan Striker

Gemini IPO prices above range as Winklevoss exchange raises $425 million and jumps on Nasdaq

Gemini, the crypto exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins, priced its IPO at $28, above the raised range, valuing the firm around $3.3 billion. The stock opened at $37.01 on Nasdaq and closed up 14% from the offer price. Despite recent losses, Gemini holds $21B in assets and plans to scale its platform as investors bet on long-term crypto growth.