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Daily MailSep 23, 2026Sig. 1NewsCulture Sports

Wayne Rooney reveals Coleen pushed him to have a nose job and says 'I'm working really hard to lose weight' as he hits back at claims he's on fat jabs amid dramatic glow-up

Wayne Rooney discussed his physical transformation ahead of a new Disney+ docuseries, saying he worked hard in the gym and denying use of weight-loss injections, while Coleen Rooney noted she encouraged his nose surgery partly due to his snoring. The piece is celebrity lifestyle coverage with no political content.

Daily MailSep 23, 2026Sig. 2NewsCulture

Fiona Shaw, 68, opens up on marriage to wife Sonali, the 'novelty' of ageing and her close relationship with 'spiritual daughter' Phoebe Waller-Bridge

Fiona Shaw gave a Good Housekeeping UK interview discussing her marriage to Sonali Deraniyagala, her thoughts on ageing, and her bond with Phoebe Waller-Bridge. The piece recounts their romance and her career reflections without political content.

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Daily MailSep 23, 2026Sig. 2NewsSports Media Culture

'I'm not doing it for the money': Wayne Rooney reveals why he is pursuing punditry career after impressive World Cup BBC stint - and admits he may never return to the dugout again

Wayne Rooney explains that he moved into punditry to find purpose after his playing career and admits he may never return to management. He discussed his role on Match of the Day and his time at the World Cup in a new documentary.

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Daily MailSep 23, 2026Sig. 2NewsCulture Media

Daisy Edgar-Jones cuts a chic figure in a black and white look as she attends a Sense and Sensibility Q&A amid lukewarm reviews of the new film

Daisy Edgar-Jones attended a Q&A for the new adaptation of Sense and Sensibility, where she stars as Elinor Dashwood, wearing a black-and-white ensemble. The film has received mixed to lukewarm reviews ahead of its September 25 UK release.

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Fox NewsSep 23, 2026Sig. 2NewsSports Culture

Justin Verlander on the Kate Upton 'f—' tweet heard round the world after he lost close Cy Young race

Justin Verlander recounts on a podcast how Kate Upton tweeted in frustration after he lost the 2016 AL Cy Young Award, and how he asked her to stop. The piece revisits the infamous tweet ahead of its 10-year anniversary.

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Daily MailSep 23, 2026Sig. 2NewsCulture Health Technology

LAURA CRAIK: Jennifer lives la dolce vita on Vogue's Milanese catwalk

A fashion critic reviews Vogue World in Milan, covering A-list attendees like Jennifer Lopez and the runway looks from Italian designers. The piece briefly notes controversy over humanoid robots on the catwalk and sponsor Eli Lilly's fat-jab drug amid fashion's thinness ideals.

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Daily MailSep 23, 2026Sig. 1NewsCulture Other

Simone Ashley stuns in a £1,190 low-cut champagne gown as she and Jodie Turner-Smith turn the Bentley Torcal launch party into their own catwalk

Simone Ashley and Jodie Turner-Smith attended the Bentley Torcal launch party in London, with coverage focusing on their outfits and the event's menu and music. The piece also notes Ashley's comments about possibly playing a Bond Girl and her personal life.

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CBS NewsSep 23, 2026Sig. 4NewsCrime Law Culture

Dolly Parton's estate granted restraining order against her nephew over threats

A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton's estate a temporary restraining order against her nephew Bryan Seaver and his security company over alleged threats and harassment following Parton's death. Court filings describe threatening messages, and a hearing is scheduled for Oct. 7.

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PBS NewsHourSep 23, 2026Sig. 3NewsCulture Media

Marlon James explores how homophobia shaped life in Jamaica in 'The Disappearers'

PBS NewsHour interviews novelist Marlon James about his Booker-shortlisted novel 'The Disappearers,' which depicts gay men surviving violence and ostracization in 1980s-90s Jamaica. James discusses how performance and code-switching became survival strategies, and how the novel draws on his own experiences with homophobia and the church.

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New York PostSep 23, 2026Sig. 1NewsSports Culture

49ers QB Mac Jones dubbed ‘ladies man’ by teammate after wild DM confession

A teammate jokingly called 49ers backup quarterback Mac Jones a 'ladies man' on a podcast, sharing that he receives DMs from women asking to be set up with Jones. The article notes Jones recently became single after breaking up with his college girlfriend.

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Daily MailSep 22, 2026Sig. 2NewsCulture Economy

62-year-old British woman reveals she quit her job, sold her house and 'ran' to the airport - and why 15 countries later, she 'wouldn't change a thing'

A 62-year-old British woman quit her job, sold her house, and has traveled to 15 countries over several years. She describes the decision as freeing and says she wouldn't change a thing.

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Daily MailSep 22, 2026Sig. 2NewsTechnology Sports Culture

Man vs robot: Influencer takes on 6ft humanoid in a terrifying cage fight - and it doesn't end well for him

An influencer fought a six-foot humanoid robot in a cage match in San Francisco, with footage showing him being kicked across the ring. The robot-fighting company says he actually won and fought multiple robots that night.

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