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Twelve Conversational Headlines From The Past Week:
- BATTLES RAGE IN RUSSIA AS KREMLIN STRUGGLES TO REPEL SURPRISE UKRAINE INCURSION: The situation has put the Russian military on the defensive, leading to intense fighting within Russia’s borders as they attempt to regain control and push back the Ukrainian forces.
- ELON MUSK’S TRUMP INTERVIEW FLOPS IMMEDIATELY WITH TECH GLITCHES, HE CLAIMS ‘MASSIVE DDOS ATTACK’: The glitches, which occurred on August 13, 2024, drew immediate comparisons to a similar incident during Ron DeSantis’ 2023 campaign launch on the platform.
- THE ‘BORDERLANDS’ MOVIE DEBUTS WITH A 0% ON ROTTEN TOMATOES: Directed by Eli Roth, the film has been heavily criticized for its lackluster execution, failing to capture the essence of the original game.
- SPICE GIRLS FEUD ENDS REUNION PLANS AS GERI HALLIWELL REFUSES TO ‘SHARE A STAGE’ WITH MEL B: This development has led to the cancellation of any planned reunion activities, disappointing fans who were looking forward to seeing the iconic girl group back together again.
- BANKSY LONDON ZOO MURAL OFFERS CLUE TO WHY WILD ANIMALS HAVE BEEN APPEARING ALL OVER CITY: This mural is part of a series by Banksy that has sparked curiosity and speculation, as various animal figures have been spotted in unexpected places throughout London.
- ESPN FIRES ROBERT GRIFFIN III, SAM PONDER IN STUNNING NFL SHAKEUP: The decision is part of a broader restructuring at the network, although the specific reasons for their departures have not been detailed.
- ARRESTS MADE IN DRUG INVESTIGATION INTO MATTHEW PERRY’S KETAMINE DEATH: These arrests are connected to individuals believed to be involved in the distribution or administration of ketamine to Perry.
- GYPSY ROSE BLANCHARD COULD BE HEADING BACK TO PRISON AFTER VIOLATING HER PAROLE: Gypsy was released from prison in December 2023 after serving time for her role in her mother’s death, which was heavily influenced by years of abuse under Munchausen syndrome by proxy.
- ALEX MURDAUGH COULD GET NEW SOUTH CAROLINA TRIAL AS SUPREME COURT AGREES TO TAKE UP JURY TAMPERING CASE: Murdaugh, who was convicted of murdering his wife and son, has claimed that his trial was compromised due to inappropriate actions involving the jury.
- WHO DECLARES MPOX A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY AS NEWER STRAIN SPREADS IN AFRICA: This declaration comes as more than 14,000 cases have been reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) alone, with the virus spreading to neighboring countries.
- OLDER ADULTS DO NOT BENEFIT FROM MODERATE DRINKING, LARGE STUDY FINDS: These findings challenge previous beliefs that moderate alcohol consumption might have protective effects, instead emphasizing that the risks may outweigh the potential benefits for this demographic.
- BREAKDANCING ISN’T RETURNING IN FOR THE 2028 OLYMPICS: The sport, officially known as “breaking,” garnered attention and controversy during its initial inclusion but has since been removed from the lineup for the next Games.
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