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‘Toxic’: Time for Yash, the actor, to take centre stage
Yash is known for his larger-than-life screen presence and superstar charisma, but beneath the stardom lies a performer with considerable acting chops. With Toxic, can Yash push beyond the familiar swagger and tap into a more nuanced, layered side of his craft? This video looks at Yash the actor — his strengths, his evolution, and why Toxic could be an opportunity to put the performer, rather than just the superstar, firmly in the spotlight. Video & Editing: Ravichandran N
Texas seeks federal probe of airport washing facilities, Muslim group denounces move
- Texas Governor Greg Abbott requested a federal investigation into ritual washing facilities at Dallas-Fort Worth and George Bush airports, alleging discrimination. - The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) called the move an "anti-Muslim political stunt" and defended the facilities as inclusive accommodations. - Following Abbott's referral, Dallas-Fort Worth airport halted plans to add ablution stations, amid broader concerns about rising Islamophobia in the US.
Goldman Sachs reports AI is already reshaping labor markets across developed economies
AI's integration is accelerating labor market shifts, disproportionately affecting entry-level jobs and altering traditional employment patterns. The post Goldman Sachs reports AI is already reshaping labor markets across developed economies appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Coles website down after viral Reddit post sees customers buy cases of alcoholic drinks at nearly 80% discount
Supermarket’s website and app go offline as customers save more than $100 on some 24-packs The Coles website and app have gone offline hours after a viral Reddit post highlighting a nearly 80% discount on 24-packs of premixed alcoholic drinks. For several hours on Saturday, both the Coles website and app displayed a message advising they “we’re currently offline – but not for long”. The website and app came back online before the website went down again on Saturday afternoon. It was still offline at 3.30pm AEST on Saturday. Continue reading...
‘We fear lessons will not be learned’: Chloe Moffat’s parents on their fight to hold Treasury to account
Couple considering suing for wrongful death after coroner found disciplinary process materially contributed to suicide When a coroner ruled this month that the Treasury “materially contributed” to Chloe Moffat’s death, her parents breathed out in bittersweet relief. For a year, David and Anne Moffat had been forced to become detectives in the worst case any parent could have to solve: why their daughter took her own life. Chloe, 26, went to her job as a personal assistant at the Treasury on a Monday last May “happy as Larry” after a weekend she’d told her friends was a “10 out of 10”.
I'm a garden designer and I can’t afford me: how to garden on a budget
Before I start: WE HAD RAIN. Never have I been so excited to see wet seat cushions: And then guess what? It carried on raining: Some remarkably buzzy energy has arrived with the return of the rain and greyer skies, and I realise there’s just so much I want to tell you about that I have absolutely zig-zagged everywhere in this article: gardening on a budget, design, plants, gardening basics, pretty bouquets, and more. I also pulled out of a house purchase this week because I kept having bad dreams about it, and I’ve also fallen in love with another house.
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Hi everyone, I’m Mridula, and welcome to the first edition of Weekly Tidbits. We’ve been writing The Daily Brief for a while now, and one thing has become pretty clear: the tidbits at the end have their own fan base. We also spend a lot of time reading news from across industries, the economy and the country. Most of it never becomes a full Daily Brief story—or even a tidbit. So we figured: why not give all that interesting stuff a home? That’s what this is. Once a week, we’ll take a step back and pick out some of the most interesting news we came across. Nothing fancy.
Game Of Thrones: The Promised Prince Officially Revealed
So, after the House of the Dragon finale, the whole “Prince That Was Promised” thing just got a fresh spin. Rhaenyra’s High Valyrian monologue dropped a hint that the prophecy isn’t as straightforward as we thought. Instead of a single, obvious savior from Aerys and Rhaella’s line, the show is suggesting the promise might be split across multiple heirs, or even tied to a different branch of the family we haven’t focused on yet.
Fans are buzzing because the speech seemed to point at a character we didn’t expect—someone whose claim is more political than magical, maybe even a hidden Targaryen who survived the purge. The writers are playing with the idea that the “Prince” could be a title rather than a single person, a role that could be filled by whoever steps up to unite the realm against the looming darkness. It’s a clever way to keep the prophecy alive while opening up new story possibilities.
What this means for the larger Game of Thrones mythos is that the Night King’s threat might still need a “savior,” but that savior could be a coalition, a strategic marriage, or a leader who embodies the promise in a different way. The series is nudging us to think beyond the classic hero narrative and consider how power, bloodlines, and destiny intertwine.
Bottom line: the promised prince isn’t dead, hidden, or singular—he’s being redefined. Expect future episodes to tease more clues, maybe even reveal a surprising contender who fits the ancient prophecy in a way we didn’t see coming. Keep an ear out for the next hints; the game’s just getting interesting again.
England player ratings: Tongue, Robinson share top spot and a ball
England player ratings: Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue take top marks after three-day victory over Pakistan in first Test Joe Root was excellent on his return to the captaincy while Harry Brook batted with maturity and Jordan Cox looked the part after replacing the injured Jacob Bethell at No 3; watch second Test, at Lord's, live on Sky Sports Cricket from 10am on Thursday (11am first ball) We rate England's players after the thumping innings win over Pakistan at Headingley as Joe Root's side took a 1-0 lead in the three-match Test series...