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Daily MailSep 22, 2026Sig. 4OpinionHealth Culture

When I started taking Mounjaro six months after the birth of my second child my appetite totally disappeared and the pounds fell off. But it triggered a little-known side effect in me that turned my whole world upside down...

A first-person account describes severe mental-health side effects after starting Mounjaro/Wegovy for postpartum weight loss, including suicidal thoughts and eventual discontinuation. It also recounts lifelong weight stigma and postnatal depression.

Daily MailSep 21, 2026Sig. 3NewsCulture Law

Brigitte Bardot's personal items fetched nearly €1million at auction - while her disinherited final husband lives in a council flat

Brigitte Bardot's personal items sold for nearly €1 million at auction in Paris, far exceeding estimates. Her disinherited fourth husband, Bernard d'Ormale, condemned the sale as scandalous and disrespectful, while the foundation said the auction was approved by its board. Proceeds will go to Bardot's animal welfare foundation and her son.

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Daily MailSep 21, 2026Sig. 1NewsCulture

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's daughter Vivienne, 18, sells her artwork at local LA street fair as twin brother Knox steps out to show his support

Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, 18, sold original artwork at a Los Angeles street fair under the name The Tulip Fields, supported by her twin brother Knox. The article also notes she recently moved to legally drop her father Brad Pitt's surname.

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Fox NewsSep 21, 2026Sig. 4NewsCulture Health

Paris Hilton heartbroken over Presley Gerber’s death at 27 as she remembers his ‘gentle heart’

Paris Hilton and other celebrities mourned the death of Presley Gerber, the 27-year-old son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, who died Sunday at a rehabilitation facility. Hilton remembered him as a gentle, kind soul and said he would be deeply missed.

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Daily MailSep 21, 2026Sig. 2OpinionCulture

This modern love story has lost Austen's 18th Century charms: BRIAN VINER reviews Sense and Sensibility

Brian Viner reviews a new film adaptation of Sense and Sensibility, praising its visuals and several performances but arguing it sacrifices Austen's nuance and restraint for modern sensibilities. He finds it inferior to the 1995 Ang Lee version and questions some casting choices.

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New York PostSep 21, 2026Sig. 5NewsCrime Law Culture

Wild details emerge after Hollywood star smuggled ‘charming liar’ boyfriend out of California as luxe life fell apart

A Hollywood actress pleaded guilty to being an accessory after the fact for helping her convicted-fraudster boyfriend flee California to Mexico. Prosecutors are seeking 18 months in prison, while the boyfriend was sentenced in absentia to 15 years and remains a fugitive. Court filings describe burner phones, paid transport, and luxury spending before the escape.

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BBC NewsSep 21, 2026Sig. 3NewsEducation Economy Culture

I couldn't cook when I left home – but these easy £2.50 recipes became my go-to

The article profiles university students, including Mia Jones, who learned to cook simple £2.50 meals to cut grocery costs and shares recipes such as chickpea curry, udon noodles, and teriyaki mince tacos. It combines personal testimony with a practical starter-store-cupboard cost breakdown.

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Daily MailSep 21, 2026Sig. 3NewsCulture Crime Health

Carrot Top overdosed on prescription medication in 'suicide attempt' amid alleged extortion plot

Comedian Carrot Top was hospitalized after overdosing on prescription medication in an apparent suicide attempt, and his representative says he is improving. The report also covers an alleged $500,000 extortion attempt by a former opening act, who denies the claims.

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CBS NewsSep 21, 2026Sig. 7NewsCrime Culture

Police officer shot outside Ontario synagogue during Yom Kippur

A police officer was shot outside a synagogue in Ontario, Canada, on Yom Kippur, according to the report. The piece says a gunman opened fire and describes it as the latest in a string of synagogue attacks in Canada this year.

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Daily MailSep 21, 2026Sig. 1NewsCulture

Heather Graham, 56, puts on a cheeky display in sheer lace dress at premiere of her new horror film

Heather Graham attended the Fantastic Fest premiere of her horror film What Happened to Doris? in Austin, wearing a sheer black lace dress. The article focuses on her outfit, appearance, and past comments about beauty treatments and cosmetic procedures. It is celebrifiable entertainment coverage with no political or ideological angle.

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Daily MailSep 21, 2026Sig. 2NewsCulture Media

Nigella Lawson confesses she is 'no polished' baker and says she was 'worried' about judging amateurs on The Great British Bake Off ahead of her long-awaited tent debut

Nigella Lawson says she was nervous about judging amateur bakers on The Great British Bake Off, describing herself as a home baker rather than a polished professional. The article previews the new series and her judging debut alongside Paul Hollywood, including his comments on how she differs from past judges.

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New York PostSep 21, 2026Sig. 3NewsCulture Sports

North Star Boys’ founder snags rare $20K ‘Jimothy’ card and funds teen’s college education

Oliver Moy, founder of North Star Boys, won a one-of-one Jimothy raccoon baseball card for $20,100 in an eBay auction, with proceeds going to a 13-year-old fan's college fund. The article recounts how the viral Mariners mascot card drew a last-minute bid and Moy's plans to keep the card and promote self-acceptance.

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