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Loan approvals help PSX slash hefty losses
KSE-100 index dips 385.02 points, settles at 62,448.01
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World Bank approves $350m package
Board members deem 10% tax-to-GDP ratio insufficient to meet growing expenditure
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Brent lurks near $80 as Red Sea tensions rise
US Energy Information Administration showed surprise crude inventory build
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Power generation hits 33-month low
Reaches 7547GWh, declining 21% compared to month of October 2023
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Minister defends DISCOs overbilling
Challenges claims of overcharging 10m consumers, says only 0.2m has been affected
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Political analysts foresee political chaos if election is stage-managed
Experts say that all political players should be given level playing field to avoid post-election turmoil
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Pakistani couple sentenced to life in Italy for killing daughter
Saman had refused marrying her cousin in Pakistan
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Power consumers get another shock
NEPRA notifies a Rs1.15 per unit increase in the power tariff for user across the country
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NAB gets 10-day remand of Fawad
Ex-minister Fawad Chaudhry remanded to NAB custody for 10 days over Jhelum-Pind Dadan Khan project irregularities
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PM terms brain drain as ‘part of talent hunt’
Kakar says no evidence of dramatic surge in brain drain in prevailing circumstances
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Two cops hurt in grenade attack at ex-CJP’s house
Former top judge Saqib Nisar, his family were inside the residence at the time
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Canada's Trudeau sees shift in India relations after US plot revealed -CBC
'I think there is a beginning of an understanding that they can't bluster their way through this,' says PM Trudeau
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Govt announces public holidays for 2024
The first holiday of the year will be on February 5 on the occasion of Kashmir Day
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Police refute reports of gunfire at Judge Muhammad Bashir’s vehicle
Rawalpindi police spokesperson says incident was unrelated, terming media reports as inaccurate
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Toshakhana reference against Imran, Bushra fixed for hearing on Dec 23
Accountability court dispatches notices to pertinent parties in reference file by NAB
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Fatwa declares TikTok 'haram', calls for ban over content concerns
Jamia Binoria decree cites concerns that platform is being exploited for financial gain through inappropriate content
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Key BNA commander Sarfraz Bangulzai surrenders along with 70 associates
Top militant reveals both past and present Afghan governments supported Baloch separatist leaders
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India's Manipur state buries victims of ethnic clashes
Ethnic clashes in Manipur result in at least 180 deaths since May; burial efforts face conflicts and legal disputes
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PTI faces fresh wave of arrests
Announces Imran Khan's candidacy from three NA constituencies
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Lahore bar awards lifetime membership to Imran Riaz
Anchorperson becomes first from media fraternity to be given membership in lawyers' association
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No spy agency allowed to record phone calls, IHC told
AGP says any of them resorting to this act was doing so ‘unlawfully’
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Imran moves IHC against cypher case in-camera trial
Plea contends that special court’s decision on December 14 violated orders issued by IHC on November 21
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PM emphasises on promotion of science to compete globally
Kakar lauds services of institute in imparting quality education to students
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India will examine any information on plot to kill Sikh separatist in US - Modi tells FT
India and Washington shared a "stable partnership," says Modi
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Pakistan wishes to develop as connectivity hub, gateway to Central Asia: COAS
Regional security, transnational terrorism and importance of maintaining strategic stability in South Asia discussed
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LHC directs PEMRA to ensure freedom of speech
Bans on freedom of speech are characteristic of totalitarian dictatorial regimes, says Justice Mirza
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Some Muslims around major India temple fearful ahead of opening
Ayodhya, in northern state of Uttar Pradesh, is home to some 3 million people, including 500,000 Muslims
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Chinese earthquake victims pulled to safety in subfreezing weather
People trapped under rubble are exposed to minus 10 C conditions without help, risk of hypothermia increases
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Trump barred from Colorado primary ballot for role in US Capitol attack
Trump vows to appeal ruling to US SC, Colorado court says it would delay effect of its decision to allow for an appeal
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Hamas chief in Cairo for possible truce negotiations
Hamas official Ghazi Hamad tells Al Jazeera group’s 'vision very clear; wants to stop the aggression'
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Mushaal lauds COAS US visit
Says army chief conveyed that peace in South Asia would remain elusive until resolution of IIOJK issue
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ECP to receive nomination papers today
Aspiring candidates can submit nomination papers with ROs from Dec 20-22
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Will bars pursue delimitations matter?
SC clarifies its stance, asserting courts would not intervene in delimitation process to avoid delaying elections
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Surge in electricity prices proposed
Power distribution companies, except K-Electric propose increase of Rs4.6617 per kWh
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No eviction of retirees, widows from govt houses
State Office urges retired employees to deposit rent monthly as per law
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Youth dies when stray dog hits his bike
Buledi suffers head injury after his bike slips
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Importance of vote highlighted to elect right candidates
Shazia Marri emphasises that every citizen must read Constitution to better understand their fundamental rights
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SHC transfers ‘robber cops’ case probe to east dist
Additional District and Sessions Judge West grants bail to DSP Umair Tariq Bajari
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China to set up chilli processing plants
Sindh CM says Sindh is endowed with fertile lands and diverse climate
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Owner booked for deadly building collapse
Noor Islam Haqqani had rented out the shop in the building to illegal LPG seller
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PM urged to allocate rightful share of gas to Sindh
Industries and business zones are unable to meet their export deadline
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Power outages, water and gas shortage spark protests
Protestors urge caretaker govt to take action on the matter instead of making hollow promises
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Four injured in armed clash
Meanwhile, three officers of excise police injured during raid to arrest drug peddler in village of Mithi
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Auto financing slows down over high costs
Consumers take Rs257b financing in November, down 2.6%
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Pak-China agricultural cooperation enhanced
Chinese, Pakistani universities have also joined forces to develop crop cultivation techniques
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Arguments against overbilling rejected
Stakeholders oppose amendments to Consumer Service Manual
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US retains top spot in Pakistani exports
Followed by China, UK, UAE, Germany, Holland
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Pakistan, ADB ink $1.2b loan deals
Open choked financing pipelines, revitalise financial landscape
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PSX tumbles on pre-election fears
Benchmark KSE-100 index loses 2,371.64 points, settles at 62,833.03
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Oil rises 2% on militant attacks
Houthis have vowed to defy US-led naval mission and keep hitting Israeli targets in region.
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to install emergency sirens amid tensions with India
Sirens will be set up in high-risk areas to issue real-time alerts and help citizens take cover during aerial threats.
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COAS warns of swift, resolute response to any military misadventure by India
General Asim Munir reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace while observing large-scale combat exercise.
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Islamabad, Rawalpindi lashed by storms; met office predicts nationwide rainfall
The storm brought powerful winds and torrential rain, shattering the intense heatwave that had gripped the twin cities
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Pakistan weather: Rainfall predicted nationwide from today
Karachi and Hyderabad in the south forecast to remain hot with a very small chance of rain.
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NADRA upgrades chipless CNIC with new features
The new card is available for renewal, data modification, or replacement in case of loss.
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Over Rs300b lost annually to illicit cigarette trade
IPOR CEO warns of unchecked smuggling; experts call for tax enforcement, tech-driven tracking to recover lost revenue
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Sigh of relief as rain, thunderstorms predicted in parts of Sindh
Met Office also predicted stronger-than-usual winds in Karachi over the next three days
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Water crisis looms as dam levels drop
Prolonged dry spell further exacerbates alarming decline in water levels
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KU flooded, 15 depts, residences affected
KWSC stated that 200MGD water would not be supplied to the city.
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Pakistan conducts military exercises near LoC
Drills come after Pakistani forces retaliated to LoC fire with strikes that obliterated an Indian outpost.
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Commonwealth announces scholarships for Pakistani students
Interested applicants must submit their applications online by May 20 2025
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Three CTD officials martyred in Bannu clash with terrorists
Officials said search operations were underway to track suspects following both incidents.
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Bilawal terms India's steps irrational
Since last week, tensions have escalated between Pakistan and India
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Body of Pakistani boy who died in India repatriated to Karachi
The 23-year-old had travelled to India with his parents for cancer treatment
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Wagah border formally shut
Several people still stranded on both sides
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FBR misses target by Rs833b
Tax gap widens despite record taxes; govt spending soars 24%
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US economy contracts in first quarter
Trump blames Biden's record for poor show
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US tariffs manageable for Pakistan: minister
Pakistan's exports to the USA are around $5 billion.
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E-waste recycling plan unveiled
Haroon backs AI, robotics; new industrial policy introduced to boost exports
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Bureaucratic turmoil threatens PCCC
Conflicting orders, controversial appointments, misuse of power stall cotton progress
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Chashma-1 operates continuously for 400 days
PAEC aims to achieve UN's SDGs by ensuring access to affordable, sustainable and modern energy
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High spectrum costs hamper digital access
Telecom industry urges reforms to bridge digital divide at DFDI forum
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Stocks bleed amid border tension
War fears, policy rate uncertainty trigger massive sell-off at PSX
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Gold loses Rs3,400/tola
Analysts say gold remains range-bound due to conflicting forces in play.
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Govt violates minimum Rs37,000 wage policy
Contractors of Parliament cafeteria, govt departments fail to pay minimum wage, FinMin promises to take action
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IT sector eyes $15b boom as DFDI spurs momentum
Govt reports 27% export growth, $700m in new pledges; Kaspersky warns about AI-generated passwords
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OGRA cuts LPG prices for May 2025
The revised prices reflect a decrease in both producer and consumer rates for the coming month.
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Tax relief for salaried class under consideration: FBR chairman
The development came during a meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance on Wednesday.
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Gold prices tumble globally and locally
The price of gold per 10 grams decreased by Rs 2,915, reaching Rs 296,467.
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Pakistan’s current account to stay in surplus through FY25: FinMin Aurangzeb
Officials said macro indicators show signs of stability as budget planning for FY26 gets underway
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US approves $131 million marine surveillance sale to India
Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness package includes software, training, and remote support services.
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World’s oldest person, Brazilian nun, dies at 116
Officials confirmed her documented birth year as 1908 following earlier discrepancies.
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Scientists raise alarm over H5N1 bird flu, urge pandemic readiness
Virologists stress that post-COVID lessons must guide action on bird flu threats.
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Netanyahu declares national emergency as Israel faces worst wildfires in 10 years
Israel has appealed to European nations for urgent aerial firefighting support.
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India to ask caste status in next census
First time move in decades to have far-reaching consequences
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BD grants bail to outspoken Hindu monk
Chinmoy Krishna Das was granted bail by Dhaka's High Court, his lawyer Apurba Kumar Bhattacharjee said.
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Judge orders release of Palestinian student in US
"If there is no fear. What is it replaced with? Love, love is our way."
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India's sabre-rattling takes its toll on innocent lives
Cancellation of visas jeopardises Pakistani children's medical treatment in India
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UN official finds Afghanistan 'deep in crises'
Tom Fletcher visits northern Kunduz province
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Israeli launches strikes near Damascus
Deadly sectarian clashes erupted overnight in Sahnaya, home to Druze and Christian residents.
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US, Ukraine sign long-awaited minerals deal
Before the signing, Trump reiterated that US support should come with returns
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India closes airspace to Pakistan until May 23
PIA had already ceased operations through Indian airspace as a precautionary measure before the NOTAM was issued.
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Khalistan leader declares support for Pakistan Army if war breaks out with India
If India attacks Pakistan, it will be the final war for India and Modi: Gurpatwant Singh
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Global military spending hits all-time high at $2.7 trillion in 2024: SIPRI
US and China responsible for nearly half of all global military expenditure last year, SIPRI report unveils.
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Veterans affairs at risk as Trump administration slashes federal budgets
History of innovation is under threat without long-term support for public science
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HBL PSL X: Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf achieve major milestone in T20 cricket
Afridi’s landmark wicket came during a dominant Lahore Qalandars performance.
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Domestic cricket to undergo overhaul
The PCB in considering to reduce number of teams
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Alexander Zverev crashes in Madrid Open
He was knocked out by Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo
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Cricket confirmed for Asian Games
In the last Hangzhou edition, Pakistan's men's team had a disappointing run
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We're not out of it yet: Rizwan
He blames poor shot selection for massive defeat
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Dembele seals narrow win at Arsenal
He scored the only goal in the first leg of the Champions League semifinal
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BCCI prepares 35-member squad pool
The five-match Test series between England and India is set to begin at Headingley
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Haris Rauf opens up on Shaheen Afridi's captaincy
He says the former T20I captain supports every player
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Azhar expresses interest in Pak coaching
The 50-year-old confirmed his intention to apply for the position
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Babar sheds light on T20I future
I haven't been able to play long ones as per their expectations, says the Zalmi captain
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Marcus Thuram strikes in 30 seconds to set Champions League record
Thuram scores after 30 seconds as Inter Milan take early lead against Barcelona in Champions League semi-final.
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HBL PSL X: Raza, Rauf star as Lahore Qalandars thrash Islamabad United by 88 runs
Rauf ripped through Islamabad’s middle and lower order to claim 4 for 31, while Raza finished with 3 for 20
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HBL PSL's Indian TV crew expelled
23 crew members sent back to India via Wagah border
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Andy Jenkins receives 11-year ban for match-fixing and betting violations in professional darts
Darts player Andy Jenkins banned until 2034 after DRA finds him guilty of fixing 12 matches and betting.
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Rodeo icon 'Super Looper' Roy Cooper dies in tragic house fire at 69
Rodeo icon Roy Cooper, known as “The Super Looper,” dies at 69 after reported house fire at his Texas home.
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Martin Scorsese to direct documentary on Pope Francis’ final interview
“The loss for me runs deep."
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Rapper Fat Joe hits back with defamation lawsuit against ex-hypeman
The rapper calls Terrance “T.A.” Dixon's allegations a “deceptive and desperate scam.”
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Ice Spice seemingly confirms relationship with NFL star Sauce Gardner on social media
Ice Spice and Sauce Gardner share a mirror selfie in a new photo on Instagram, fueling relationship speculation.
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Jordon Hudson builds $8 million property portfolio after dating former NFL coach Bill Belichick
Jordon Hudson reportedly acquired four homes worth $8 million after her relationship with Bill Belichick began.
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Travis Kelce's barber breaks silence on NFL star's hair transplant rumours
Travis Kelce’s celebrity barber Vince Garcia shares insight into the tight end's hair grooming habits.
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Tom Cruise flies Ana de Armas to London ahead of her birthday, fueling romance rumours
Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas arrive by helicopter in London ahead of her birthday, adding to ongoing romance rumours.
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System of a Down’s ‘Toxicity’ album removed from Spotify without warning
System of a Down’s nu-metal album ‘Toxicity’ disappears from Spotify, as fans report missing tracks.
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Machine Gun Kelly celebrates birthday with daughter Casie Colson Baker amid reflections on fatherhood and growth
Machine Gun Kelly marks his birthday with daughter Casie while reflecting on parenting and personal growth.
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Luka Dončić sparks chaos during Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet's courtside date
Tension flared courtside as Luka Dončić’s dive brought him dangerously close to Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet.
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Travis Kelce’s dance with Justin Timberlake sparks Taylor Swift fan frenzy online
Travis Kelce dances with Justin Timberlake in Vegas, sparking talk of Taylor Swift’s influence on his smooth moves.
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Rita Ora left speechless by shocking Masked Singer moment
Taika Waititi shocks fans and wife Rita Ora by unmasking as Lucky Duck during The Masked Singer season 13 semi-finals.
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Allison Lanier exits 'The Young and the Restless' after three years
Allison Lanier departs 'The Young and the Restless' after 3 years as Summer Newman; her final episode airs May 2.
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David Attenborough reflects on mortality ahead of 99th birthday in new ocean documentary
David Attenborough, turning 99, shares emotional thoughts on life and the ocean in his new Disney+ documentary.
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Lupillo Rivera exits ‘La Casa de los Famosos All Stars’ due to health issues
Mexican singer Lupillo Rivera has exited 'La Casa de los Famosos All Stars' citing health concerns.
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Jeff Sperbeck, longtime agent and friend of John Elway, dies at 62 after golf cart accident
Jeff Sperbeck, John Elway’s longtime agent and friend, died at 62 after a tragic golf cart accident in California.