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Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell have entered a new exciting chapter in their lives, having welcomed their first child into the world. The couple recently announced that they have become proud parents to a baby girl, born through surrogacy. The 35-year-old actress took to Instagram on Friday, January 31, to introduce their daughter, Tove Jane …

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The Federal Reserve, under pressure from Donald Trump to cut interest rates, has resisted his calls and instead voted to keep borrowing costs steady, indicating that rates could remain elevated for the foreseeable future. This development comes despite former President Donald Trump's public demand last week for an immediate rate drop. In its first policy …

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Despite the disappointing sales and deliveries, Tesla saw its stock price quadruple over the past year to that extent, revealing the electrical vehicle market's depth of unpredictability. Tesla reported its fourth-quarter earnings for 2024 on Wednesday after the US stock markets closed. While the financial results for the company indicated a tough sale, the story …

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Tesco plans to cut 400 jobs in UK stores and its head office as part of efforts to improve efficiency. The move is part of the retailer's overall plan to make it more efficient in a highly competitive retail market. Employees in Tesco Mobile stores, in-store bakeries, and managerial roles at the supermarket's headquarters are …

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Lloyds Banking Group has announced the closure of 136 more high street branches in the UK, as it presses on with its shift towards digital banking. It will close 61 Halifax locations, 61 Lloyds, and 14 Bank of Scotland sites from May this year and up to March 2026. The decision is part of a …

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Brad Pitt once tried to secure a biopic on Jeff Buckley, but the musician's mother, Mary Guibert, rejected him. Pitt's first interest came in around 2000, after he invited Guibert to his wedding with Jennifer Aniston. She told Variety that, out of many requests, Pitt's was the one that stood out: "If there's 20 people …

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The 2025 Grammy Awards are promising to be a night to remember, with an incredible lineup of talent set to take the Crypto.com Arena stage in Los Angeles this Sunday (February 2nd). Comedian Trevor Noah returns for his fifth year in a row as host, promising an evening of laughs alongside the incredible performances. That's …

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Acclaimed actor and UNHCR goodwill ambassador Cate Blanchett is to lead a revolutionary initiative in support of refugee film-makers. A new grant scheme, the Displacement Film Fund, will see five directors awarded up to €100,000 (£84,000) each, all with personal or professional experiences of displacement. The fund will allow these film-makers to create short works …

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Wednesday's hard-fought 2-1 victory against Girona for Arsenal on Wednesday night arrived with a twist that can hold big significance as they look towards their big match against Manchester City in the Premier League. Having managed a thrilling comeback through strikes from Jorginho and a debut for teenager Ethan Nwaneri, what worried Gunners fans were …

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Liverpool has been handed a significant advantage in the Premier League title race following the conclusion of the Champions League group stage. The Reds, who topped their group, have avoided the playoff round, giving them a much-needed breather ahead of a crucial clash with Manchester City. Meanwhile, City have a treacherous game on their hands, …