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PSX sharply lower on institutional profit-taking
KSE-100 index dives 925.35 points, settles at 65,204.68
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IMF urges constitutional amendment for fiscal discipline
IMF recommends changes to curb govt’s grant authority, advocates special audit of past decade
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Minister pushes for soybean cultivation
Says short growth duration could be profitable for farmers
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Rupee appreciates further
Stands at 283.21/$ as remittances via exchange firms rise 15%
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Current account sees November surplus
Export growth, import management lead to positive shift, FDI inflows increase by 7%
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Fares go down after POL price dip
Transporters asked to ensure proper display of new fares at bus stands
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Man shot dead in front of family
Two others injured in separate mugging incidents in garrison city
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Man shoots cousin dead before killing self
Girl refuses him every time by telling him that her focus is on her studies and that she does not want to get married
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ECP officials to start issuing nomination papers today
Development comes days after ECP unveiled election schedule
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Commuters demand Blue Bus’ route extension
Say transport facility should reach areas located within 30km of downtown
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Bumpy roads irk Pindi Cantt residents
Damaged thoroughfares pose accident risks, cause snarl-ups
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Demand for winter delicacies spikes
Doodh jalebi, carrot halwa, chicken soup, Kashmiri tea, and fried fish are citizens’ favourites
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Basant to be celebrated in Rawalpindi
Kite association says metal strings, aerial firing will be banned
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Exhibit on Quaid’s photos, books opens
Over 200 rare pictures, 500 books related to Jinnah, companions are on display
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Book launched on Iranian foreign policy
Dr Jalal Deghani’s book delves into policy perspective of the Islamic Republic
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Political temperatures rise in Abbottabad
Candidates set to file nomination papers in coming days
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Death toll in gas incident rises to six
Another patient undergoing treatment dies in hospital
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President urges energy efficiency for climate
Green Presidency initiative aims for 42.5% cut in energy usage
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Women rescue volunteers trained
More than 80 women participate in three-day course
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Efforts to boost white meat market urged
Emphasises on need for collaboration between industry and academia to achieve this goal
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Punjab govt to desilt 15,300-mile canals network
Satellite technology to ensure tracking of three-phase drive
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Libraries, computers not yet a school norm
Thousands of students lack facilities
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Ranjit Singh’s statue arrives at Kartarpur
Gift by Sikh historian, Bobby Singh Bansal, who is president of SK Foundation in UK
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22 accused granted bail in May 9 violence case
Adjourns hearing of bail petitions of 169 other accused until December 21
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Over 18,000 criminal cases pending in Gujranwala
Investigators directed to meet weekly targets
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Women’s trafficking blots Punjab
Over 9,500 cases of abduction registered since January
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Significance of Arabic language highlighted
International conference underscores importance of Arabic for Muslims
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Pounding at Perth
Last time Pakistan won here, in a Test, was in 1995, since then there has been a painful drought
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Artificial rain
Collaborative effort between Punjab government and UAE resulted in city’s first artificial rain experiment
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Resetting ties with the US
US and Pakistan resolved to work together on counter-terrorism and regional stability in South Asia
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PHC questions polls transparency amid crackdown
Reserves order on maintainability of PTI’s plea seeking judicial oversight of elections
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India’s long-range missile capability: a threat to global security
India made considerable expansion in its missile programme, facilitated by increasing international collaboration
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Of COPs and values
Environmental injustice driven by actions and policies of privileged that disproportionately impact weak, vulnerable
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Unleashing blockchain’s potential in Pakistan’s legal sphere
Reduction of reliance on intermediaries enhances integrity of legal processes, rebuilding trust in legal system.
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Where the Kashmiris should go from here
India reneges from commitment to hold plebiscite, curtailed autonomy of state, imposing direct control from Delhi.
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PM visits Kuwait to offer condolences on demise of Amir Sheikh Nawaf
Kakar affirms Pakistan's unity with Kuwait in this time of sorrow; Sheikh Meshal expresses gratitude for support
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Temperature drops as chilly winds grip Karachi
Mercury drops to 15.5 °C and is anticipated to further dip in upcoming days
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Nawaz urges Karachi people to introspect
Former PM laments that he initiated development scheme for city but it always voted for ‘others’
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US defence chief in Israel in push to ease intensity of Gaza offensive
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin urges Israel to shift from high-intensity warfare; HRW accuses Israel of war crimes
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Pakistan records $9m current account surplus in Nov
SBP says CAD dropped 64% or $1.6b in first five months of FY24
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Iran petrol stations hit by cyberattack, oil minister says
Group linked to Israel claims responsibility citing Iranian regional aggression; 70% stations affected
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No compromise on national security with aliens: PM
Kakar says ultimate aim is to build ‘safer, more peaceful and prosperous’ Pakistan
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Pakistan issues visas to Indian Hindu pilgrims for Katas Raj visit
HC grants 96 visas to pilgrims to visit temples in Punjab's Chakwal district from Dec 19 to 25
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North Korea fires ICBM after condemning US 'war' moves
DPRK fires an ICBM with the potential to reach anywhere in the US, prompting international concerns
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At least three people killed in Karachi Machhar Colony building collapse
Around 17 people said to be injured after gas cylinders explode in shop on ground floor
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Zardari vows development for Balochistan
Sarfraz Bugti joins PPP, expresses wishes to see peace restored to Balochistan under Zardari's leadership
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ECP reserves verdict on pleas challenging PTI intra-party polls
PTI counsel informs ECP none of the other petitioners are members of party except S Babar
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LHC orders Marwat’s release from Kot Lakhpat Jail
District court acquits Imran, Asad Umar in May 25 vandalism case
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Court grants Fawad bail in fraud case
Ex-PTI leader ordered to pay Rs200,000 in surety bond against his release
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At least eight killed in Guinea oil terminal blast -police officer
Huge fire, billowing black smoke could be seen from miles away as firefighters rushed to area
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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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US steps in to ease tension amid India's unabated sabre-rattling
Secretary Rubio urges both countries to cooperate with each other
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Labour Day: President, PM reaffirm commitment to protect workers’ rights, safety
International Labour Day is being observed across Pakistan today, in line with global commemorations.
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Schoolgirl ends life after harassment
Teen's final video reveals teacher's threats; FIR registered
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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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Saiful Malook reopens to lure tourists
Move also brings renewed livelihood opportunities for local jeep drivers
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PHC summons top cops over illegal detention
Abdul Halim, who serves as the Project Director at the PHC, was reportedly detained for several hours
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PAC probes Rs36b 'fraud' in govt funds
Speaker-led panel to investigate fake cheques, embezzlement in Upper Kohistan
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Afghan repatriation via Torkham continues
Among those present at the transit camp, 625 individuals were undocumented, while 716 held Afghan Citizen Cards (ACC).
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PHC extends stay on ADP funds
The petition was filed by opposition leader Dr. Ibad, along with 19 other MPAs
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PM appoints DG ISI Lt Gen Asim Malik as NSA
The appointment comes amid rising tensions between Pakistan and India
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Pakistan vs India: Military strength compared amid tensions
As tensions grow between the two nuclear-armed neighbours, here's a comparative look at their military capabilities.
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Bilawal terms India's steps irrational
Since last week, tensions have escalated between Pakistan and India
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City in grip of water crisis for 17 years
Seven incidents of KWSC installation's malfunctioning have been reported since Dec 2024
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SC set to revisit PTI reserved seats verdict
A 13-member larger bench, led by Justice Aminuddin Khan, will hear the case on May 6
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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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FBR misses target by Rs833b
Tax gap widens despite record taxes; govt spending soars 24%
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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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World’s oldest person, Brazilian nun, dies at 116
Officials confirmed her documented birth year as 1908 following earlier discrepancies.
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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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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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US to hold talks with Pakistan, India in 24 hours to ease tensions
Marco Rubio plans talks with Indian and Pakistani officials to defuse growing tensions.
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Runaway kangaroo causes shut down of Alabama interstate, causes traffic chaos
Kangaroo, which had escaped from its owner’s enclosure, was eventually tranquilised
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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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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.
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Mummy Pig opens up about third pregnancy, praises Daddy Pig and shares baby update
Mummy Pig reveals pregnancy has brought her and Daddy Pig closer as they await the arrival of their baby girl.
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Judge rules Diddy can ditch jail jumpsuit for trial appearances
Diddy has been granted permission to wear business casual clothing instead of jail attire during his upcoming trial.
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Wick is Pain documentary dives deep into the chaos behind the John Wick franchise
The Wick is Pain documentary explores the gritty origins of the John Wick films with Keanu Reeves and unseen footage.
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Celebrity chef Tomasz Jakubiak dies at 41 after battle with cancer
Tomasz Jakubiak, beloved Polish chef and MasterChef juror, dies at 41 after a tough battle with bone cancer.
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Lorde announces fourth studio album Virgin, releasing June 27
Lorde reveals her long-awaited fourth album Virgin, set for release on June 27, featuring new single "What Was That."
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Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew accuser, Virginia Giuffre’s family reveals her final letter
Virginia Giuffre’s final note urges unity for victims' rights and solidarity for sexual abuse survivors.