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Lord Ivar Mountbatten, a cousin of King Charles, walked his daughter Ella down the aisle at her wedding in West Sussex. The piece recounts his repeated marriages and the family's recent sale of their country estate. It is a light royal society and celebrity item with no political valence.
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Clippers interim CEO John Gibson thanked Kawhi Leonard after the team traded him to Toronto and announced new interim leadership roles following NBA sanctions. Gibson also expressed confidence in coach Tyronn Lue as the franchise moves forward post-scandal.
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Blood tests reportedly found elevated levels of the forever chemical PFOA in nearly 70% of 49 residents tested near a Lancashire AGC Chemicals factory, with one person recording the highest UK level ever. Residents describe fear and guilt over health risks as over 100 contemplate group legal action, and the plant is set to close later this year.
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Former England rugby star Lewis Moody, diagnosed with motor neurone disease, says he is 'at peace' and would love his two sons to follow him into professional sport. His eldest son Dylan, 18, is a goalkeeper in Southampton's academy and England's Under-19 squad, while younger son Ethan is in Bath's rugby set-up. A new documentary covers his MND journey and fundraising for research.
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USMNT players reflect on the 2026 home World Cup, describing the team's strong three-week run and their disappointing Round of 16 exit to Belgium. Tyler Adams discusses controllable mistakes and subpar performances in the loss.
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The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing over Los Angeles' 101 Freeway appears far from complete with only about ten weeks until its scheduled Dec. 2 opening, though the California Natural Resources Agency says it will open on time. The $92 million project, delayed by record rainfall and flooding, will reconnect habitat for mountain lions and other wildlife in the Santa Monica Mountains.
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A bipartisan group of senators criticized AI-powered Flock license plate readers during a Judiciary subcommittee hearing after the companies' CEOs declined to testify. Lawmakers and witnesses raised privacy, Fourth Amendment, and cybersecurity concerns about a network generating billions of vehicle scans monthly.
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President Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state visit expected to cover artificial intelligence and Iran. A correspondent reported on the diplomatic meeting amid existing tensions.
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune told Axios he plans to run for another term as GOP leader even if Republicans lose the Senate majority. The interview details his strategy for 2026, including giving candidates leeway to distance themselves from Trump and Washington, allowing state-driven votes, and directing roughly $280 million in advertising through the Senate Leadership Fund.
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A Nor'easter is forecast to bring powerful winds and flooding to the East Coast while Hurricane Polo threatens California. A meteorologist provides the forecast for both coasts.
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A blue plaque honoring late actor David McCallum was unveiled at his birthplace in Glasgow but contains an error, listing the address as Partick instead of Hillhead. Glasgow Clyde College, which created the plaque with the Lord Provost, apologized and said it will be corrected.
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The San Francisco 49ers signed veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks to address injuries at the position. Cooks, a Stockton native and lifelong 49ers fan, joined the team after waiting for the right opportunity and reuniting with coach Kyle Shanahan.