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Daily MailSep 21, 2026Sig. 2NewsCulture Media

Coronation Street's Tina O'Brien and her on-screen daughter Lucy Fallon lead the Inside Soap Awards glamour in daring mini dresses as they arrive on the Manchester red carpet after the ITV hit swept the board with eight wins

The 2026 Inside Soap Awards in Manchester saw Coronation Street win eight prizes, including Best Soap, while Tina O'Brien and Lucy Fallon led red-carpet coverage. The piece recaps outfits, attendees, and several awards, including recognition for a domestic abuse storyline.

Washington ExaminerSep 21, 2026Sig. 4NewsMedia Politics Law

Trump drowned out by background noise in first remarks without press pool

Trump’s first remarks without the press pool were drowned out by the idling Marine One helicopter during a White House helipad ribbon-cutting. The article frames the audio failure as a consequence of Trump’s ban on certain outlets and the television pool’s decision to suspend coverage. It also notes the banned outlets’ lawsuit and the absence of broadcast audio equipment.

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New York PostSep 21, 2026Sig. 3NewsSports Media

Drake Maye has been ‘a mess’ this season – and Bill Simmons thinks ‘post-Sedona’ Mike Vrabel deserves some blame

Drake Maye has struggled early in the Patriots season, and Bill Simmons suggested Mike Vrabel’s off-field turmoil after the Sedona affair scandal may be affecting his coaching. The article details Maye’s poor play, Vrabel’s terse response, and Patriots injuries and roster issues.

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AxiosSep 21, 2026Sig. 7AnalysisMedia Politics Law

Trump inaudible during White House TV pool blackout

President Trump was inaudible during a White House event after the TV press pool suspended coverage in response to his administration's credential ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. The article explains the role of the White House press pool and frames the restrictions as a threat to independent coverage and First Amendment protections.

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Daily MailSep 21, 2026Sig. 1NewsCulture Media

Kevin Costner, 71, linked to ANOTHER glamorous younger blonde, 39, after divorce from Christine Baumgartner

Kevin Costner, 71, has been linked to lifestyle influencer McKenna Wesley, 39, following his divorce from Christine Baumgartner. Reports say they met in Scottsdale and that she has been a guest at his properties. Representatives for both have not commented further.

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New York PostSep 21, 2026Sig. 3NewsSports Health Media

Mike Krukow reveals troubling ‘swallowing’ issue amid Duane Kuiper’s throat cancer diagnosis

San Francisco Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow discussed his worsening health, including swallowing difficulty, after longtime booth partner Duane Kuiper was diagnosed with throat cancer. The article clarifies that Krukow's swallowing issue is related to his body myositis, not cancer, while noting the emotional impact on fans.

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Washington ExaminerSep 21, 2026Sig. 7NewsMedia Politics Law

White House pushes its app to get livestreams after TV pool boycotts

The White House is urging the public to use its app for livestreams after major TV networks said they would not provide pool coverage in solidarity with CNN, MS Now, and Politico, whose credentials were revoked. The networks and banned outlets have announced lawsuits, while the administration promotes direct updates via its app.

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The HillSep 21, 2026Sig. 6NewsMedia Law Economy

Paramount settles with states that sued over Warner Brothers Discovery merger

Paramount reached a settlement with 12 states that sued to block its planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The deal includes concessions on film production, worker protections and cable negotiations, while Paramount says it will now seek federal clearance.

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AxiosSep 21, 2026Sig. 7AnalysisPolitics Law Media

"National security" becomes Trump's executive sledgehammer

The article argues that President Trump has broadly invoked 'national security' to justify actions ranging from press restrictions and a D.C. arch to AI deregulation, Greenland policy and immigration enforcement. It frames this as an expansion of executive power that can create extreme judicial deference and a 'blank check.'

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CBS NewsSep 21, 2026Sig. 6NewsMedia Law Economy

Paramount Skydance settles with 12 states over acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a settlement between Paramount Skydance and 12 states over its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Paramount Skydance is the parent company of CBS News.

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Fox NewsSep 21, 2026Sig. 2NewsMedia Culture

Apple TV's 'The Savant' gets spring 2027 release date after postponing following Kirk assassination

Apple TV's 'The Savant' has been scheduled for a spring 2027 release after it was postponed in September 2025 following the killing of Charlie Kirk. The brief report notes the show's premise about an investigator infiltrating online hate groups and does not evaluate the politics around the postponement.

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CBS NewsSep 21, 2026Sig. 4NewsConflict Media Culture

"Pictures to hurt you": A war photographer's final testament to Vietnam

British war photographer Don McCullin discusses his final book, Vietnam, revisiting his coverage of the 1968 Battle of Hue and iconic images such as Shell-shocked US Marine. The feature highlights his belief that photography should disturb viewers and his lasting trauma from documenting war.

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