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Brad Pitt’s L.A. home ‘ransacked’ by thieves, say reports
Global News
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June 27, 2025
Police in Los Angeles are investigating a break-in at a home reportedly owned by Brad Pitt, who is currently on an international press tour promoting his new feature film F1: The Movie. L.A. police confirmed officers responded to a break-in...
Devon funeral notices: Much-loved dad dies after 'very short' illness
Devon Live
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July 6, 2025
Cary has been remembered in the latest funeral notices - 'forever in our hearts' A loving husband and father-of-four has been remembered in this week's funeral notices. Cary/Gary Hudson died at Derriford Hospital on June 23 after suffering a...
Mapped: The State of Freedom Around the World in 2025
Visual Capitalist
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July 5, 2025
The State of Freedom Around the World in 2025 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Finland has the...
Myths around the review process of the Kampala amendments on the crime of aggression
EJIL: Talk!
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June 6, 2025
The Special Session of the Assembly of States Parties on the review of the amendments on the crime of aggression is approaching (it is scheduled for 7-9 July 2025 in New York, despite the attempts to postpone it and move to the Hague for various...
Full list of countries where drivers need a permit to take a road trip
Manchester Evening News
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June 26, 2025
UK holidaymakers planning to drive while on holiday abroad may not be aware that some countries require tourists to be in possession of a international driving permit (IDP) to drive. If you fail to apply for a permit, you could land yourself in...
Despite cancellations and drone switches, many still enjoy traditional July 4th celebrations
Long Beach Press Telegram - California
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July 5, 2025
In many ways, it was a traditional Southern California Independence Day. Fireworks framed the Hollywood Bowl as the Los Angeles Philharmonic played patriotic tunes. Red-white-and-blue-bedecked parades rolled through suburban streets. And throngs...
Things to do in the San Gabriel Valley and Whittier, July 4-11
San Gabriel Valley Tribune - California
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July 4, 2025
Friday Foodieland Food Festival and Drone Light Show – Rose Bowl: The multicultural food festival on July 4, 3-10 p.m. (however, the festival runs 1-10 p.m. on July 5-6; no drone shows on these dates). Drone light show, 9 p.m. July 4 (only)....
Horror at stunning $2.6m California home after beloved doctor, 56, filed for divorce from high-flier husband
Daily Mail
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July 4, 2025
By GERMANIA RODRIGUEZ POLEO, CHIEF U.S. REPORTER Published: 13:13 EDT, 4 July 2025 | Updated: 13:21 EDT, 4 July 2025 The husband of a beloved California doctor has been arrested months after she was found dead in their burning $2.6million home....
Classic Cars Set to Return to Lacy Park
Pasadena Now - California
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San Marino Motor Classic via Facebook The 14th annual San Marino Motor Classic, Southern California’s premier automobile showcase, announced its return to Lacy Park on Aug. 23-24, 2025. This prestigious Concours d’Elegance features some of the...
The United States, 139 times larger
AS
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July 4, 2025
As Americans around the world celebrate their Independence Day on 4 July 2025, many are asking just how old the country is. So we got out our history books and delved into what must surely be a simple answer. We were mistaken... How old is...
38th Instrumental Competition Winners: Pasadena Showcase for the Arts awards eight high school musicians
Pasadena Weekly - California
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Several young Southern California musicians were recently honored by the Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts, receiving monetary prizes for their performances at the 38th Instrumental Competition. Held March 30 in the Pasadena Conservatory of...
How to watch Giro d'Italia Women 2025: Live streams, TV coverage
Cyclingnews
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July 3, 2025
The biggest month of the Women's WorldTour calendar is upon us, with July bringing us the Giro d'Italia Women (July 6-13) and Tour de France Femmes (July 26-August 3). Read on for all the information on how to watch the Giro d'Italia Women this...
Larry Wilson: Chip Jacobs’ new novel ‘Later Days’: Prep before it was Prep
Whittier Daily News - California
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July 2, 2025
If you were growing up in the West San Gabriel Valley in the 1970s and early 1980s, it was for the first time ever in the century-long history of the area that what we might call school choice became an issue for teens entering high school, or...
This hilltop town is one of Europe’s smallest — and most unusual — countries
KESQ-TV - California
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June 30, 2025
By Silvia Marchetti, CNN (CNN) — From the endless beaches of Rimini to the culinary corridor of Bologna, Modena and Parma, visitors to northeastern Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region have plenty to explore. They might also accidentally stumble into...
MUSE/IQUE Explores Hollywood’s Historical Blacklist
Pasadena Now - California
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MUSE/IQUE will present “The UnAmericans,” a multimedia performance examining the cultural and political impact of the Hollywood Blacklist, on Wednesday, June 11 at The Huntington Library in San Marino. The performance spotlights internationally...
On Sustainable Population Growth: Human Values
The Good Men Project - California
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July 1, 2025
“Population growth can exacerbate environmental degradation when it increases pressure on natural resources and generates more waste and emissions. Sustainable development requires policies that balance population trends with economic growth,...
Pasadena’s Rose Bowl is the latest Fourth of July show to switch to drones. Some say it’s the future
Orange County Register - California
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July 3, 2025
Twelve minutes. That’s how how long Paul Souza’s team has, in front of thousands this Friday night, to mark a big change in Rose Bowl stadium tradition: Switching from decades of fireworks to a new era of drones. While the stadium has hosted drone...
Monaco Tops Japan As The World's 'Oldest' Nation
Zero Hedge
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Much of the Western, industrialized world is worrying about falling birth rates and aging societies. While reaching 65 is still a privilege in most parts of the world, social security and welfare systems typically rely on a growing working-age...
9 Countries That Have Never Been Involved in War – Here’s Why
The News Chronicle
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June 19, 2025
While almost every nation has experienced conflict at some point in history, a select few have managed to avoid direct involvement in wars, either by maintaining strict neutrality, having no military, or benefiting from geographic isolation. Below...
Isaac Price's pride as Northern Ireland legends come into his sights
Belfast Live
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June 9, 2025
Isaac Price has made a huge impact at international level since pulling the Northern Ireland jersey on for the first time some two years ago. After coming off the bench to make his debut against San Marino in March 2023 Price bagged his first goal...