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Rivals cast used fake cigarettes due to Wales smoking ban

BBC Entertainment Jul 1, 2026

Oliver Chris said the cast were confused when they were handed plastic cigarettes on set.

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Untold casualties and humanitarian needs: What to know a week from Venezuela's quakes

NPR Jul 1, 2026

Here's a look at some of the major developments since major back-to-back earthquakes rocked Venezuela on June 24, devastating parts of a country already reeling from crisis after crisis.

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Lone star ticks are covering much of the U.S. Here's what you need to know

NPR Jul 1, 2026

It's a tick that hunts you down and transmits a potentially dangerous allergy to red meat. The New Yorker writer Burkhard Bilger discusses the lone star tick and the risks of alpha-gal syndrome.

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Americans are showing up for the World Cup in record-breaking numbers

NPR Jul 1, 2026

While the U.S. isn't a bona fide soccer nation yet, the past three weeks have perhaps shown what it would feel like if it were.

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Funerals held for 14 Pakistani children killed in tutoring center collapse

NPR Jul 1, 2026

Police are investigating whether negligence during construction work caused the collapse in the eastern city of Lahore on Tuesday.

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Romesh Ranganathan 'gutted' over bakery closure

BBC Entertainment Jul 1, 2026

Coughlans Bakery says it has gone into voluntary liquidation over hikes in national insurance and business rates.

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Tens of thousands rush for tickets to see Bayeux Tapestry in UK

BBC Entertainment Jul 1, 2026

The historic masterpiece will travel from France to go on display on UK soil for the first time.

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Wonka Netflix show faces backlash for AI-generated Gene Wilder voice

BBC Entertainment Jul 1, 2026

The actor, who died in 2016, appears in the Netflix show with the consent of his estate.

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PlayStation will stop releasing games on discs in 2028

BBC Entertainment Jul 1, 2026

The firm said future games would still be sold in shops, but they would come with a digital code only.

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BBC radio host Eddie Nestor takes break for cancer treatment

BBC Entertainment Jul 1, 2026

Eddie Nestor confirms he will be away from the station for a period while he receives chemotherapy.

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Canada to make Eurovision Song Contest debut in 2027

BBC Entertainment Jul 1, 2026

The country becomes the first new participant since Australia joined the contest in 2015.

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Duke of York's Theatre to be renamed after Sir Tom Stoppard

BBC Entertainment Jul 1, 2026

A theatre in London's West End is being renamed after the playwright Sir Tom Stoppard.

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SCOTUS upholds birthright citizenship. And, key results from Colorado's primaries

NPR Jul 1, 2026

The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship on constitutional grounds on the last day of its term. And, a Democratic socialist has won the Democratic primary for a U.S. House seat in Denver.

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Greetings from London, where Banksy's flag man is a warning cry

NPR Jul 1, 2026

As he marches on, his flag blows back into his face, leaving him unaware he is only a step away from a perilous fall. As usual with Banksy's art, the statue presents a sharp critique of society.

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Village People frontman Victor Willis dies aged 74

BBC Entertainment Jul 1, 2026

Victor Willis was the band's frontman and co-wrote most of their hit songs including YMCA.

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How America has celebrated milestone birthdays, from world fairs to the World Cup

NPR Jul 1, 2026

Two founding fathers died on America's 50th birthday, which was marked with toasts and parades. Over time, anniversary celebrations became more extravagant — and more controversial.

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The majority of Americans are proud but worry about direction of the country

NPR Jul 1, 2026

As the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday, Americans reflect on the state of the nation in the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll.

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Kids with autism are prone to drowning. Florida is trying to prevent that

NPR Jul 1, 2026

Kids with autism can be 160 times more likely than other children to drown. Florida is dedicating state money to a program that prioritizes swim lessons for these kids.

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A federal law bans late voter roll purges. Republicans are pushing to reinterpret it

NPR Jul 1, 2026

There's a ban on most states systematically purging voter rolls within 90 days before Election Day. Republicans are pushing courts to reinterpret that longstanding protection for eligible voters.

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Chris Brown ordered to pay housekeeper $13m after dog attack

BBC Entertainment Jul 1, 2026

Maria Aliva was left with scarring, vision loss and nerve damage following the attack in December 2020.

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What we know about Taylor Swift's rumoured NYC wedding celebrations

BBC Entertainment Jul 1, 2026

The couple has been mum about their upcoming nuptials, but speculation has mounted about a multi-day celebration at Madison Square Garden.

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