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Cate Blanchett, the diaphanous incarnation of Galadriel in Peter Jackson's glorious film adaptation of The Lord of the Rings, took everyone off guard recently by divulging how much she really banked on this iconic role. With billions minted at the box office by the trilogy, the starlet confessed that her and other cast members took …

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Pop royalty Elton John has just thrown his weight behind Chappell Roan, hailing her as a "midwestern princess" whose music is "bringing the world together." The legendary singer-songwriter offered kudos to Roan on his Instagram page after her debut album, "The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess," unexpectedly clinched the top spot on the …

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The atmosphere at Wembley was tinged with familiarity as Manchester City added another trophy to their growing collection. Granted, while the Community Shield will not carry quite the same weight as their FA Cup victory in May, this triumph keeps their hopes for a quintuple alive. Every single accolade counts for a club as towering …

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Nationwide Building Society has announced a further interest rate cut on personal loans, in what is a clear reprieve for borrowers who have otherwise been faced with stiff repayment demands. This is the second move after the Bank of England's recent move to reduce the base rate from 5.25% to 5%, in continuous efforts aimed …

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Health researchers are warning that more than 75 percent of popular takeout and restaurant dishes are decidedly unhealthy. A study published today showed some of the nation's favorite takeaway food items, which include pizza and burgers, contain harmful levels of fat, salt, and sugar. Health experts are calling for further efforts to make food healthier …

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Pret a Manger is testing out body-worn cameras on some of its staff at certain stores in London. It's a new safety measure that protects workers and manages tough situations. These cameras will be turned on only in particular instances, and footage will only be accessible to Pret's security team. Popular chic coffee and bakery …

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A burst water main, creating a sinkhole, led to the closing of Derbyshire town's Union Road Bridge. Currently, the situation has forced the closure of the road for both cars and pedestrians and will remain closed until all repairs have been made. This had caused much damage, with many homes still without water. One sudden …

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One of the largest UK rail operators, CrossCountry, has been attacked over its poor service. The Transport Secretary expressed serious concerns about the high cancellation rate of the company and poor service. The government has agreed to a temporary reduced timetable, but says it wants to see rapid improvements and will take further action if …

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Under Labour, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is cooking up probable game-changing changes to the pension system—what employers contribute to pensions. Trying to achieve better retirement savings, some experts argue that this might present a fundamentally critical issue for businesses and workers alike if not managed carefully. Labour's new pension plans are very contentious. With the Chancellor …