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"DANA 'DING DONG' PERINO..."

The political rhetoric in the U.S. has changed since Trump. So California's governor, Gavin Newsom, has been leaning into (or rather mocking) that style. In a series of X/Twitter posts, he's been using brazen language and all-caps as a “wake-up call” to how the public has normalised Trump’s communication style. And Democrats seem to be loving it!

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Snoozing through Wimbledon

During a first set tiebreak in the quarterfinal between Djokovic and Cobolli, fans caught Hugh Grant taking a little snooze... in the Royal Box behind Camilla, no less. Most people found it rather comical, but a few found it rude. We lean on the laughable side... 🤪 Oh, and congrats to this year’s Wimbledon champions, Jannik Sinner and Iga Świątek! 🎾

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"Attenborough slug sex"

In celebration of David Attenborough's 99th birthday last week, The Guardian collected thoughts from 99 nature enthusiasts to share what he's brought into our lives. And Author Helen Jukes shared her love for a segment she often searches for on YouTube. We too think the video is surprisingly beautiful.

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A £5.9bn Cinema Ticket

The govt incentivised filming in the UK by giving studios £5.9bn since 2007. But don’t shout, “Cut!” just yet. In 2019, every £1 given to the studios has generated £8.30 of added benefit towards Britain’s economy.

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An $88k Cheetozard?

Cheetos, shaped like the beloved Pokémon Charizard, sold at auction for $87,840. “If I was on death row. I'd want this to be my final meal,” wrote one commentator on Instagram. People have way too much time (and money) on their hands!

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"See you in court."

The response from the governor of Maine in the U.S., when Trump threatened to pull the state's federal funding for ignoring his ban on transgender athletes in sports. Her public defiance to Trump's face has catapulted her status to a hero amongst liberals.

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For Your Ice Only, Sir David Attenbrrrr 🥶

Names from the Scottish gritter tracker now that the blistering cold weather has set in www.traffic.gov.scot/gritter-tracker

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