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Kodak Black: A Rollercoaster of Ups and Downs

December 8, 2023
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Hey everyone! So, it seems like Kodak Black just can't seem to stay out of trouble. I'm sure many of you have heard the recent news about the rapper getting arrested on drugs charges shortly after being pardoned by former President Trump. It's been a real rollercoaster ride for Kodak, with plenty of ups and downs. It's disappointing to see someone with so much talent and potential continue to find themselves in legal trouble.

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NBA: Luka Doncic triple-double helps Dallas Mavericks thrash Utah Jazz

December 7, 2023
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Luka Doncic notched a first-half triple-double, propelling the Dallas Mavericks to a dominant 147-97 triumph over the Utah Jazz. The Slovenian sensation concluded the game with an impressive stat line of 40 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds, while Kyrie Irving contributed 29 points for Dallas. This marks Doncic's second 40-point performance in three games and his fourth overall this season.

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Australian Open: Rafael Nadal on entry list, Nick Kyrgios absent

December 7, 2023
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Two-time Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal has been listed as a participant in the upcoming tournament, marking his return to competitive tennis after an injury-induced hiatus of nearly a year. The 37-year-old Spaniard has been sidelined since sustaining a hip flexor injury at the previous Australian Open. Nadal, a former world number one, recently confirmed his comeback at the Brisbane International in January.

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BBL: Brisbane Heat thump Melbourne Stars in season opener

December 7, 2023
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Brisbane Heat secured a commanding 103-run victory over Melbourne Stars in the inaugural match of the Men's Big Bash.

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Santos relegated for first time in 111-year history

December 7, 2023
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Santos, the legendary Brazilian football club associated with Pele, has experienced relegation for the first time in its 111-year history. In their final league match of the season, Santos suffered a 2-1 home defeat against Fortaleza, causing them to drop out of Serie A, Brazil's top football tier. During their golden era in the 1950s and 60s, Santos secured numerous accolades, including 12 state titles, six league titles, and two Copas Libertadores.

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BBC funding: TV licence fee to rise by £10.50, government says

December 7, 2023
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The UK government has announced a 6.6% increase in the TV licence fee, raising it from £159 to £169.50. The decision to use September's rate of inflation instead of an average over the past year resulted in a smaller increase than anticipated. The current fee has been frozen at £159 for the past two years. The government's decision to raise it by a smaller percentage is expected to leave a funding gap of around £90 million.

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Phillip Schofield: ITV made ‘considerable efforts’ to find out truth – review

December 7, 2023
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ITV underwent exhaustive efforts to ascertain the truth surrounding rumors of Phillip Schofield's alleged relationship with a colleague in 2019, as revealed in a recent review. However, despite considerable attempts, the network was unable to uncover the facts until Schofield himself admitted to the affair in 2023. This revelation led to his departure from ITV, as he had previously confessed to lying about the relationship.

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Squid Game: The Challenge crowns first winner

December 7, 2023
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The victor of Netflix's Squid Game: The Challenge has been unveiled, concluding a competition involving 456 participants vying for an enormous cash reward.

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Russia luring migrants from Finnish border for war in Ukraine

December 7, 2023
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Russia is allegedly engaged in a controversial practice of recruiting foreign migrants detained at its border with Finland for military service in Ukraine, violating commercial regulations that expressly prohibit such actions. The unearthed evidence pointing to several instances where individuals were coerced into signing army service contracts at military camps located along the border with Ukraine. This coercion reportedly occurred shortly after the individuals were apprehended for breaching immigration laws. While the practice of coercing people in pre-deportation detention centers to sign contracts for army service is not entirely new, there has been a noticeable surge in cases, particularly as foreign migrants began arriving at Russia's 1,340-km (833-mile) border with Finland.

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Mayday: Taiwan rock stars deny breaking China’s lip syncing ban

December 7, 2023
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A well-known Taiwanese rock band, Mayday, has refuted accusations of lip-syncing in China, where such practices are prohibited. The denial follows a Chinese authorities' investigation prompted by a viral video. Chinese commercial regulations prohibit lip-syncing before paying audiences, considering it deceptive, although enforcement is infrequent. Social media users in China questioned why Mayday is being singled out when lip-syncing is believed to be widespread, even on state television.