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Today: December 05, 2025
Today: December 05, 2025

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Parents under pressure offer creative tips for moving Santa's spy Elf on the Shelf

Santa's spy known as Elf on the Shelf is turning 20 this year

Parents under pressure offer creative tips for moving Santa's spy Elf on the Shelf
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George Clooney reflects on fame, failure and a life in movies with 'Jay Kelly'

George Clooney plays a movie star with regrets in “Jay Kelly.”

George Clooney reflects on fame, failure and a life in movies with 'Jay Kelly'
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Lightning sign Ryan McDonagh to a 3-year, $12.3M contract extension

The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed veteran defenseman Ryan McDonagh to a three-year extension worth $12.3 million

Lightning sign Ryan McDonagh to a 3-year, $12.3M contract extension
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Kagiyama uses mistake by Malinin to lead short program at Grand Prix Final

Yuma Kagiyama has upstaged world champion Ilia Malinin of the United States to lead the men’s short program at the figure skating Grand Prix Final in Nagoya

Kagiyama uses mistake by Malinin to lead short program at Grand Prix Final
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101-year-old Iwo Jima hero shares a century of memories through a weekly tradition

101-year-old Iwo Jima hero shares a century of memories through a weekly tradition

101-year-old Iwo Jima hero shares a century of memories through a weekly tradition
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Pope Leo XIV's first full-length US book, 'Peace Be with You,' to be released in February

Pope Leo XIV's first full-length U.S. book is set to release next winter

Pope Leo XIV's first full-length US book, 'Peace Be with You,' to be released in February
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People upset after crews drove heavy machinery over headstones and graves at cemetery

People upset after crews drove heavy machinery over headstones and graves at cemetery

People upset after crews drove heavy machinery over headstones and graves at cemetery
Arts|Entertainment|Europe

Theodor Pištěk, Czech Oscar-winning costume designer, dies at 93

Theodor Pištěk, a Czech costume and stage designer, has died at 93

Theodor Pištěk, Czech Oscar-winning costume designer, dies at 93
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At Art Basel, Elon Musk, Andy Warhol and Jeff Bezos reimagined as robotic, picture-pooping dogs

At Art Basel, Elon Musk, Andy Warhol and Jeff Bezos reimagined as robotic, picture-pooping dogs

At Art Basel, Elon Musk, Andy Warhol and Jeff Bezos reimagined as robotic, picture-pooping dogs
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Everything everywhere all at once: How Zohran Mamdani campaigned both online and with a ground game

How much did Zohran Mamdani’s old-fashioned ground game contribute to his victory in the New York mayor’s race?

Everything everywhere all at once: How Zohran Mamdani campaigned both online and with a ground game
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Tired of the same old Christmas songs? So were these countercultural carolers

Roots reggae, thrash metal and pop punk add new layers to familiar holiday tropes.

Tired of the same old Christmas songs? So were these countercultural carolers
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Pantone names its Color of the Year for 2026

Pantone names its Color of the Year for 2026

Pantone names its Color of the Year for 2026
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Toyota deepens connections in F1 by sponsoring Haas team in 2026

The Haas Formula 1 team will get a new name next season, further showcasing its relationship with Japanese automaker Toyota

Toyota deepens connections in F1 by sponsoring Haas team in 2026
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The Chicago Bears are winning for the first time in years. Their shirtless coach is a big reason why.

The Chicago Bears are winning for the first time in years. Their shirtless coach is a big reason why.

The Chicago Bears are winning for the first time in years. Their shirtless coach is a big reason why.
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Zohran Mamdani and the Louvre make the list of most mispronounced words of 2025

From the election of Zohran Mamdani to the intrigue surrounding the jewel heist at the Louvre, keeping up with this year’s news also left some Americans struggling with pronunciations

Zohran Mamdani and the Louvre make the list of most mispronounced words of 2025
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Norway donates a Christmas tree to London every year. Here's how the tradition began

London’s Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square is a famed British tradition with roots in the Norwegian forest

Norway donates a Christmas tree to London every year. Here's how the tradition began
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Ikea finally arrives in New Zealand. Even the country’s leader came out to celebrate

Ikea finally arrives in New Zealand. Even the country’s leader came out to celebrate

Ikea finally arrives in New Zealand. Even the country’s leader came out to celebrate
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Ovechkin scores twice as Capitals crush Sharks 7-1 for sixth straight win

Alex Ovechkin scores twice, reaching 911 career goals, as the Washington Capitals beat the San Jose Sharks 7-1

Ovechkin scores twice as Capitals crush Sharks 7-1 for sixth straight win
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A seal galumphs into a bar. The bartender says 'Grab the salmon!'

A baby seal has caused chaos by wandering into a bar in Richmond, New Zealand

A seal galumphs into a bar. The bartender says 'Grab the salmon!'
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Chris Paul's return stint with the Clippers is over, and the team's rough start just got rougher

Chris Paul's return to the Los Angeles Clippers has ended abruptly

Chris Paul's return stint with the Clippers is over, and the team's rough start just got rougher
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Trump pardons former top entertainment executive who was charged by his own Justice Department

Trump pardons former top entertainment executive who was charged by his own Justice Department

Trump pardons former top entertainment executive who was charged by his own Justice Department
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Rory McIlroy has a 'roller coaster' 1st round at the Australian Open, shoots 1-over 72

Rory McIlroy had a self-described “roller coaster” of a round at Royal Melbourne in the first round of the Australian Open

Rory McIlroy has a 'roller coaster' 1st round at the Australian Open, shoots 1-over 72
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Steve Cropper, whose guitar and producing helped define Southern soul, dies at 84

Steve Cropper, a storied guitarist, songwriter and producer who helped define the Southern soul sound at legendary Memphis music label Stax Records, died on Wednesday

Steve Cropper, whose guitar and producing helped define Southern soul, dies at 84
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Rams QB Matthew Stafford has already moved past the 3-turnover game that slowed his standout season

Matthew Stafford’s 192 career interceptions are the most among active quarterbacks

Rams QB Matthew Stafford has already moved past the 3-turnover game that slowed his standout season
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Paramount raises breakup fee in Warner Bros bid to $5 billion, Bloomberg News reports

Paramount Skydance has raised the proposed breakup fee in its bid to acquire Warner Bros Discovery to $5 billion from $2.1 billion, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing

Paramount raises breakup fee in Warner Bros bid to $5 billion, Bloomberg News reports
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Doctor who sold ketamine to 'Friends' star Matthew Perry gets 2 1/2 years in prison

A doctor who sold ketamine to ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry before his overdose death has been sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison

Doctor who sold ketamine to 'Friends' star Matthew Perry gets 2 1/2 years in prison
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NASCAR owner Bob Jenkins 'hurt' by 'take-it-or-leave-it' charter offer made with hours to sign

Front Row Motorsports owner Bob Jenkins has testified in a federal antitrust case against NASCAR

NASCAR owner Bob Jenkins 'hurt' by 'take-it-or-leave-it' charter offer made with hours to sign
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Steve Cropper, guitarist and member of Stax Records' Booker T and the M.G.'s, has died at age 84

Steve Cropper, who co-wrote classic songs, including “(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay” and “In the Midnight Hour,” during his years playing guitar at the legendary Stax Records in Memphis, has died

Steve Cropper, guitarist and member of Stax Records' Booker T and the M.G.'s, has died at age 84
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Cowboys-Chiefs Thanksgiving matchup on CBS is the most-watched regular-season NFL game ever

The Dallas Cowboys' 31-28 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Thanksgiving Day was the most-watched regular-season game in NFL history

Cowboys-Chiefs Thanksgiving matchup on CBS is the most-watched regular-season NFL game ever
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Doctor in Matthew Perry overdose case sentenced to 2-1/2 years in prison

A California doctor was sentenced to 2-1/2 years in prison on Wednesday for illegally supplying "Friends" sitcom star Matthew Perry with ketamine, the

Doctor in Matthew Perry overdose case sentenced to 2-1/2 years in prison
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Police uncover alleged sex trafficking operation after woman found hiding in gas station bathroom

Police uncover alleged sex trafficking operation after woman found hiding in gas station bathroom

Police uncover alleged sex trafficking operation after woman found hiding in gas station bathroom
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Doctor who sold ketamine to ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry before his overdose death gets 2 1/2 years in prison

Doctor who sold ketamine to ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry before his overdose death gets 2 1/2 years in prison

Doctor who sold ketamine to ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry before his overdose death gets 2 1/2 years in prison
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A string of awards makes it clear: 'One Battle After Another' is the Oscar front-runner

If there were any doubt, the first few days of Hollywood’s year-end awards has already made it abundantly clear

A string of awards makes it clear: 'One Battle After Another' is the Oscar front-runner
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One hospitalized after electric vehicle catches fire inside garage

One hospitalized after electric vehicle catches fire inside garage

One hospitalized after electric vehicle catches fire inside garage
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Adidas defeats appeal of lawsuit over imploded Ye partnership

Adidas defeated an appeal on Wednesday by U.S. shareholders who said the footwear and apparel maker fraudulently concealed antisemitic and other improper behavior

Adidas defeats appeal of lawsuit over imploded Ye partnership
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Shari Redstone's new media venture matches her passion for telling authentic stories about Israel

Shari Redstone's exit from the media world was decidedly brief.

Shari Redstone's new media venture matches her passion for telling authentic stories about Israel
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Former NBA champion and Clemson player Elden Campbell dies at 57

Elden Campbell, a center who played 15 seasons in the NBA — including nine with the Los Angeles Lakers — and later won a championship with the Detroit Pistons, has died

Former NBA champion and Clemson player Elden Campbell dies at 57
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White House tours resume in time for Christmas, but they're different than before

President Donald Trump's decision to knock down the East Wing to build a big ballroom has significantly altered the visitor experience at the White House

White House tours resume in time for Christmas, but they're different than before
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Apple's longtime design executive Alan Dye to join Meta

Meta Platforms has hired Alan Dye, Apple's longtime head of human interface design, a spokesperson for Apple confirmed on Wednesday, as the Facebook owner accelerates efforts to

Apple's longtime design executive Alan Dye to join Meta
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Amazon adds news tab to Prime Video in user expansion push

Amazon.com said on Wednesday it is rolling out a dedicated news tab on its Prime Video streaming service, which will become available to all U.S. customers for free by the end of the

Amazon adds news tab to Prime Video in user expansion push
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How to find Spotify Wrapped, YouTube Recap and more as 2025 comes to a close

The end of 2025 is near

How to find Spotify Wrapped, YouTube Recap and more as 2025 comes to a close
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1 dead after shooting at food court at MGM National Harbor in DC suburbs, police say

Authorities say one man is dead after a targeted shooting at the food court at MGM National Harbor hotel and casino in the Maryland suburbs of Washington

1 dead after shooting at food court at MGM National Harbor in DC suburbs, police say
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‘Thank you for my son’: Family reunites with first responders who saved 4-year-old

‘Thank you for my son’: Family reunites with first responders who saved 4-year-old

‘Thank you for my son’: Family reunites with first responders who saved 4-year-old
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Trump-CBS lawsuit settlement was 'right decision', says former Paramount chair Shari Redstone

Media mogul Shari Redstone said on Wednesday that Paramount made the "right decision" by agreeing to pay $16 million to settle a

Trump-CBS lawsuit settlement was 'right decision', says former Paramount chair Shari Redstone
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Woman warns others after $4,000 holiday shipping 'nightmare'

Woman warns others after $4,000 holiday shipping 'nightmare'

Woman warns others after $4,000 holiday shipping 'nightmare'
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Shelter launches gingerbread competition to support growing homeless population

Shelter launches gingerbread competition to support growing homeless population

Shelter launches gingerbread competition to support growing homeless population
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The World Cup draw is usually a spectacle. This time, FIFA hopes bigger is better

A record 64 nations will be in Friday's World Cup draw as FIFA expands the tournament from 32 to 48 teams

The World Cup draw is usually a spectacle. This time, FIFA hopes bigger is better
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Retailers pull out the stops to neutralize inflation, tariff drag

Retailers are trying various strategies to counter the drag from inflation and tariffs,

Retailers pull out the stops to neutralize inflation, tariff drag
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‘Peter Hujar’s Day,’ ‘Train Dreams,’ and ‘Sorry, Baby’ lead Spirit Award nominations

Ira Sachs’ film “Peter Hujar’s Day” leads the Film Independent Spirit Award nominations with five nods, including best feature and director

‘Peter Hujar’s Day,’ ‘Train Dreams,’ and ‘Sorry, Baby’ lead Spirit Award nominations
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Macy's posts surprise profit with overhaul under new CEO resonating with shoppers

Macy’s posted a surprise third-quarter profit and its strongest comparable sales in more than three years as an extensive overhaul of the 167-year-old New York department store begins to resonate with shoppers

Macy's posts surprise profit with overhaul under new CEO resonating with shoppers
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Slender Man attacker won't fight extradition to Wisconsin after fleeing group home

A Wisconsin woman who almost killed her sixth grade classmate to please horror character Slender Man and then fled her group home won't fight extradition from Illinois

Slender Man attacker won't fight extradition to Wisconsin after fleeing group home
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Wisconsin woman in 2014 Slender Man stabbing is found a day after walking away from group home

Authorities say a Wisconsin woman who admitted to nearly stabbing a classmate to death in 2014 to please the horror character Slender Man has been found in Illinois after she cut off an electronic monitoring device and left a group home

Wisconsin woman in 2014 Slender Man stabbing is found a day after walking away from group home
Arts|Entertainment

AP's top songs of 2025: 'Lo que le pasó a Hawaii,' 'Abracadabra' and more

The Associated Press has selected the 10 best songs of the year, showcasing a diverse range of artists and genres

AP's top songs of 2025: 'Lo que le pasó a Hawaii,' 'Abracadabra' and more
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AP’s top albums of 2025: Bad Bunny, Rosalía, Hayley Williams, Dijon, Addison Rae and more

The Associated Press has announced its top 10 albums of the year, showcasing a diverse range of artists

AP’s top albums of 2025: Bad Bunny, Rosalía, Hayley Williams, Dijon, Addison Rae and more
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Russia blocks access to US children's gaming platform Roblox

Russia has blocked access to the U.S. children's gaming platform Roblox, accusing it of distributing extremist materials and "LGBT propaganda".

Russia blocks access to US children's gaming platform Roblox
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​​Does scandal sell? Not for Olivia Nuzzi’s book so far

​​Does scandal sell? Not for Olivia Nuzzi’s book so far

​​Does scandal sell? Not for Olivia Nuzzi’s book so far
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D-Day veteran Charles Shay, who saved lives on Omaha Beach, dies at 101 in France

Decorated Native American veteran Charles Shay has died at age 101 in France

D-Day veteran Charles Shay, who saved lives on Omaha Beach, dies at 101 in France
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VIDEO: Family has holiday gifts stolen by porch pirate

VIDEO: Family has holiday gifts stolen by porch pirate

VIDEO: Family has holiday gifts stolen by porch pirate
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Stranger's kindness helps woman after losing wallet

Stranger's kindness helps woman after losing wallet

Stranger's kindness helps woman after losing wallet
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Stolen dog reunited with owner after days-long search

Stolen dog reunited with owner after days-long search

Stolen dog reunited with owner after days-long search
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Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft selected as finalists for 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class

Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft have been selected as finalists for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class

Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft selected as finalists for 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class
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The PlayStation turns 30: Looking back at the console that gave us Lara Croft and 'The Last of Us'

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show earlier this year featured a stage design resembling a giant PlayStation controller

The PlayStation turns 30: Looking back at the console that gave us Lara Croft and 'The Last of Us'
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The marketing genius of Spotify Wrapped

Spotify has hit a marketing sweet spot: Users feel compelled to share their annual listening habits and, in doing so, advertise the streaming service to their legions of followers.

The marketing genius of Spotify Wrapped
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Dead man responsible for 1988 cold case homicide, police say

Dead man responsible for 1988 cold case homicide, police say

Dead man responsible for 1988 cold case homicide, police say
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88-year-old veteran becomes social media sensation as thousands rally to help him retire

88-year-old veteran becomes social media sensation as thousands rally to help him retire

88-year-old veteran becomes social media sensation as thousands rally to help him retire
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Historic house made from 20,000 glass bottles hits the market

Historic house made from 20,000 glass bottles hits the market

Historic house made from 20,000 glass bottles hits the market
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'Out of control': Moviegoer says he was bitten by a mouse at Cinemark

'Out of control': Moviegoer says he was bitten by a mouse at Cinemark

'Out of control': Moviegoer says he was bitten by a mouse at Cinemark
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'Bond that holds us together': Tree of Hope unites families affected by violent crimes

'Bond that holds us together': Tree of Hope unites families affected by violent crimes

'Bond that holds us together': Tree of Hope unites families affected by violent crimes
Americas|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

A raccoon ransacked a liquor store, got drunk, then passed out in the bathroom

A raccoon ransacked a liquor store, got drunk, then passed out in the bathroom

A raccoon ransacked a liquor store, got drunk, then passed out in the bathroom
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Spotify Wrapped 2025 is here and Bad Bunny has dethroned Taylor Swift as most-streamed artist

Spotify Wrapped is here

Spotify Wrapped 2025 is here and Bad Bunny has dethroned Taylor Swift as most-streamed artist
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Lauren Graham and Amy Sherman-Palladino to release 'Gilmore Girls' book in Fall 2027

“Gilmore Girls” creator Amy Sherman-Palladino and star Lauren Graham have teamed up for a new book about the beloved series

Lauren Graham and Amy Sherman-Palladino to release 'Gilmore Girls' book in Fall 2027
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These empty kids’ bedrooms will break your heart

These empty kids’ bedrooms will break your heart

These empty kids’ bedrooms will break your heart
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Former Pornhub owner interested in Lukoil assets, sources say

Austrian businessman Bernd Bergmair, former majority owner of an adult entertainment group including website

Former Pornhub owner interested in Lukoil assets, sources say
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Quentin Tarantino adds ‘Paul Dano critic’ to his resume

Quentin Tarantino adds ‘Paul Dano critic’ to his resume

Quentin Tarantino adds ‘Paul Dano critic’ to his resume