Biopic Peek: Pre-Fame Chapters of a Hollywood Icon
A based-on-a-true-story drama led by Toby Jones, Lesley Manville, and Harry Lawtey offers a first look at an icon's formative years before fame did the talking. Hollywood remains devoted to the prequel-to-the-prequel genre, because it never met an origin story it could not option twice.
U.S.-Egypt F-15 Deal Still Circling the Runway
Washington and Cairo have restarted talks on an F-15 fighter jet sale after months of delays, a renewed November 2025 push with no agreement yet in hand. The negotiations continue to taxi without takeoff, suggesting the jets may fly before the paperwork does.
Davina McCall Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Davina McCall said she discovered a lump on The Masked Singer set and was later diagnosed with breast cancer. She described moving from anger to resolve. Wishing her strength, privacy, and a smooth path through treatment.
Beijing Protests U.S. Tank Deliveries to Taiwan
China's Defense Ministry blasted the induction of U.S.-made M1A2T main battle tanks into Taiwan's army, with spokesperson Senior Colonel Jiao Bin issuing a warning at a Nov. 7 briefing after the island held a ceremony for the arrivals. In this standoff, even a ribbon-cutting risks being read as a declaration.
Trump-Branded Wine Stocked at Coast Guard Exchanges
Coast Guard-run military exchanges, tax-free shops for service members and families, are now stocking Trump-branded wine and cider. The optics are unmistakable, turning support the troops into support the tasting notes, a vintage pairing of public service and private label.
London Council’s 10 mph Limit Sparks Backlash
A London council slapped a 10 mph speed limit on a main road for safety and aesthetics, transforming a commuter artery into a slow-motion showroom for brake lights. Drivers say the cap is almost impossible to keep, unless your accelerator has a snooze button.
East London Refuse Collectors Plan December Strike
Refuse workers in an East London borough will strike in December over pay, a holiday-season showdown that could leave bins brimming. Workers want a better offer. Council chiefs, long on press releases and short on contingency, are under pressure to settle before the pavements turn into tinsel-free landfill.
Man Dies After Fall at Grand Canyon
A 65-year-old man died after slipping over the edge at Guano Point in Grand Canyon West, falling more than 100 feet, according to the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office. Search and Rescue, assisting the Hualapai Nation, recovered his body about 130 feet down on a scree slope. His identity has not been released, and officials requested privacy for the family. The incident comes weeks after a separate fatal fall near the South Kaibab Trailhead.
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