Topic: Culture & Entertainment

Snippet: With different parts of the globe aflame in wildfires, deadly heat waves parking over cities, record hot oceans and a strengthening super El Nino, it seems like we’re baking through the hottest year on record. But we’re not quite there — yet. It’s only No. 3 in the record books.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/warming-heat-climate-change-summer-el-nino-ffd31dd358a894667c63f4c0a21cd677

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[2026-08-05 02:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Paramount-WBD merger criticism based on David Ellison’s politics, future of CNN, CEO writes

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/04/media/paramount-wbd-merger-criticism-based-on-david-ellisons-politics-future-of-cnn-ceo-writes/

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[2026-08-05 02:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: ‘McBee Dynasty’ star Allie Eklund reveals she ‘blocked’ ex Steven McBee Jr. after he sent ‘two-page’ apology letters to her entire family

Snippet: Allie Eklund and Steven McBee Jr. are never ever getting back together.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/08/04/entertainment/mcbee-dynasty-star-allie-eklund-reveals-she-blocked-ex-steven-mcbee-jr-after-he-sent-two-page-apology-letters-to-her-entire-family/

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[2026-08-05 02:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: ‘60 Minutes’ chief Nick Bilton urges staff to stop making leaks — in memo that got leaked: report

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/04/media/60-minutes-chief-nick-bilton-urges-staff-to-stop-making-leaks-in-memo-that-got-leaked-report/

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[2026-08-05 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Ireland spends €53m. on gov't jet lacking Elbit-manufactured system needed to land in fog - report

Snippet: Ireland's new government jet, which cost the republic €53m, was purchased without FalconEye, a technology co-developed by Dassault Falcon and Israeli defense giant Elbit Systems, that is essential for the aircraft to land in foggy weather, local media reported on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-904570

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[2026-08-05 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: EU migration chief claims Ceuta border crisis caused by criminal smuggling networks, disinformation

Snippet: European Commissioner for Migration Magnus Brunner alleged that Spain’s Ceuta border crisis was fueled by criminal smuggling networks and disinformation on social media after an emergency meeting of EU interior ministers about the incident on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-904573

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[2026-08-05 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Grand Westside Manila Bay Plunge Bar sets the scene for gatherings

Snippet: AS the weekend unfolds, Plunge Bar at Grand Westside Manila Bay invites guests to slow down, gather with friends, and enjoy relaxed evenings by the pool, where good food, handcrafted cocktails, live music, and warm hospitality come together in an inviting poolside setting.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/05/tmt-newswire/grand-westside-manila-bay-plunge-bar-sets-the-scene-for-gatherings/2397860

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[2026-08-05 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Bowen Yang’s new career move revealed after shocking ‘SNL’ exit

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/08/04/celebrity-news/bowen-yangs-new-career-move-revealed-after-shocking-saturday-night-live-exit/

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[2026-08-05 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PlayTime Entertainment is Tribal Ink, Art, Music Festival co-presenter

Snippet: PLAYTIME Entertainment has officially partnered with Tribal Ink, Art and Music Festival 2026 as the event’s co-presenter, marking the beginning of a collaboration that celebrates Filipino music, creativity, and culture while delivering unforgettable entertainment experiences to festival-goers.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/05/tmt-newswire/playtime-entertainment-is-tribal-ink-art-music-festival-co-presenter/2397804

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[2026-08-05 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ‘Kaka sa Yawan’ bridges cultures through friendship, memory

Snippet: A childhood friendship formed along a river in Mindoro becomes a story of memory, loss and healing in “Kaka sa Yawan,” an official entry to Cinemalaya 2026.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/05/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/kaka-sa-yawan-bridges-cultures-through-friendship-memory/2397751

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[2026-08-05 01:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Spider-Man swings to record-breaking box office debut

Snippet: “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” made box office history in its first weekend in theaters. The Sony-released superhero movie became the second-biggest North American opening ever with an astonishing $355 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. It was just a few million shy of “Avengers: Endgame,” which debuted to $357 million in 2019.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/spider-man-swings-to-record-breaking-box-office-debut/

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[2026-08-05 01:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israeli film about October 7 selected for Toronto International Film Festival despite boycott

Snippet: Avi Nesher’s latest film, Our Loves, will continue its international journey at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), the largest film festival in North America and one of the most prestigious in the world, considered to be an important launching pad for movies.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-904569

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[2026-08-05 01:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: NYC art gallery sues landlord for $1M and lease termination — for banning indoor cigar smoking

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/04/real-estate/nyc-gallery-and-venue-sues-landlord-over-unexpected-cigar-ban/

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[2026-08-05 01:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: I saw BTS live at MetLife. The show gave me chills in the best way

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/04/ticket-sales/bts-metlife-stadium-concert-experience-set-list-visuals-fans/

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[2026-08-05 01:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: PK Kemsley accuses Dorit of ‘depriving’ him of seeing their kids in heated email message amid messy divorce

Snippet: PK Kemsley accused estranged wife Dorit Kemsley of blocking him from seeing their two kids in a heated email message two years ago.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/08/04/celebrity-news/pk-kemsley-accuses-dorit-of-depriving-him-of-seeing-their-kids-in-email/

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[2026-08-05 01:02 UTC+10:00] [Books] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey gives UK poetry sales an epic boost

Snippet: Poetry sales surpassed £8m in the first 30 weeks of 2026 and are expected to reach a record high this year thanks to blockbuster adaptation of Homer’s 2,700-year-old poem

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/aug/04/christopher-nolan-the-odyssey-uk-poetry-sales-boost-homer

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[2026-08-05 01:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Kansas signs 5-year Players Era deal tying Jayhawks to Las Vegas tourney through 2030-31

Snippet: LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas has signed a five-year contract for the Jayhawks to participate in the Players Era Festival, tying one of college basketball’s storied programs to one of the more innovative, forward-thinking tournaments in the sport.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/kansas-jayhawks-players-era-festival-basketball-8869935acaad6505a14ad0a4668a4c30

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[2026-08-05 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian books] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Best Australian books out in August: new Meg Mason, musicians tell all and a time-travel tale by ‘a master storyteller’

Snippet: Each month Guardian Australia editors and critics pick the upcoming titles they have devoured – or can’t wait to get their hands on

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/books/ng-interactive/2026/aug/05/best-books-to-read-australia-august-2026

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[2026-08-05 01:00 UTC+10:00] [New South Wales] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australian town defends its ‘long-valued and admired’ statue of an enslaved African American child

Snippet: Maitland city council condemned an art exhibit challenging the 150-year-old statue, which the artist says ‘does not represent Black skin with any dignity’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/05/australian-town-defends-its-long-valued-and-admired-statue-of-an-enslaved-african-american-child

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[2026-08-05 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Film] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Pleasantville: almost 30 years on, this kaleidoscopic teen romance remains surprisingly relevant

Snippet: Gary Ross’s 1998 directorial debut offers pointed social commentary about how fear of progress leads to political oppression through innovative use of colour

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/aug/05/pleasantville-movie-tobey-maguire-reese-witherspoon

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[2026-08-05 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Candace Cameron Bure, Oliver Hudson and more celebs star in epic ‘Special Forces’ Season 5 poster

Snippet: Fame means nothing in the jungle — at least according to the new key art for Season 5 of Fox’s “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test.”

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/08/04/entertainment/candace-cameron-bure-oliver-hudson-and-more-star-in-epic-special-forces-poster/

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[2026-08-05 00:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Exhibition of ultra-Orthodox military draft cartoons vandalized ahead of Animix Festival

Snippet: An exhibition of political cartoons about the exemption of the ultra-Orthodox from military service was vandalized on Monday ahead of the opening of the Animix International Animation, Cartoon and Comics Festival at the Tel Aviv Cinematheque.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-904567

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[2026-08-05 00:46 UTC+10:00] [Comedy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: No smut, no swearing, wrong-feet wellies and a silly hat: the gentle comedy world of Jimmy Cricket

Snippet: Having cut his teeth in the holiday camps of the north, the comic bestrode 80s TV with his unthreatening brand of fun, being knighted by the pope in 2015 Jimmy Cricket, comedian known for his ‘And there’s more!’ catchphrase, dies aged 80

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/aug/04/gentle-comedy-genius-jimmy-cricket-pope-knighthood

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[2026-08-05 00:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: California power couple snarled in fresh scandal after daughter allegedly tricked TV star into thinking he got her pregnant

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/04/us-news/california-radio-icon-ronn-owens-behind-alleged-cancer-fundraiser-scandal/

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[2026-08-05 00:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Pete Davidson sparks romance rumors with reality star after Elsie Hewitt split

Snippet: Pete Davidson seems to be moving on after his split from Elsie Hewitt.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/08/04/celebrity-news/pete-davidson-sparks-romance-rumors-with-reality-star-after-elsie-hewitt-split/

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[2026-08-05 00:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Syria and Iraq Resume Direct Flights to Russia

Snippet: Syria and Iraq have resumed direct flights to Russia, restoring air links that were suspended amid political upheaval in Damascus and the war in Iran, Russian media reported.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/04/syria-and-iraq-resume-direct-flights-to-russia-a93413

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[2026-08-05 00:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Sports on TV for Wednesday, Aug. 5

Snippet: ESPN2 — Little League Softball World Series: TBD, Game 13 - Orange Bracket, Greenville, N.C.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/sports-tv-e9321509c08ddc713b6e4aab241cd2cc

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[2026-08-04 23:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Aeta band redefining Philippine music scene

Snippet: BOTOLAN, ZAMBALES – From the humble municipality of Botolan in Zambales emerges a band whose journey is defined by perseverance, passion and pride in their heritage.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/04/regions/aeta-band-redefining-philippine-music-scene/2398189

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[2026-08-04 23:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Exes Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver reunite in rare photo from family vacation

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/08/04/celebrity-news/exes-arnold-schwarzenegger-maria-shriver-reunite-in-rare-photo-from-family-vacation/

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[2026-08-04 23:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: President Sheikh Mohamed receives UAE Expo 2025 delegation in Abu Dhabi | The National

Snippet: President Sheikh Mohamed on Tuesday praised the team behind the UAE's date palm-inspired pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka for championing Emirati culture and traditions on the global stage.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/04/president-sheikh-mohamed-receives-uae-expo-2025-delegation-in-abu-dhabi/

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[2026-08-04 23:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Julia Roberts cosigns fashion’s favorite canvas tote

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/08/04/style/julia-roberts-carried-the-alex-mill-canvas-tote-stars-love/

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[2026-08-04 23:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Mifgash Ticho: A fantastic meat meal in the heart of Jerusalem - review

Snippet: I’ve always enjoyed the restaurants in Beit Ticho, the historical home of the renowned late artist Anna Ticho. Although right in the center of downtown Jerusalem, Beit Ticho feels like an oasis from the noise and ongoing construction.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/food-recipes/article-904128

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[2026-08-04 23:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beauty queen Grace Chan files police report after son splashed at cinema over row

Snippet: Police searching for a woman who allegedly splashed one of the actress’s sons with ‘cream-like’ substance after Spider-Man movie screening

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3362967/beauty-queen-grace-chan-files-police-report-after-son-splashed-cinema-over-row?utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-08-04 23:34 UTC+10:00] [TVB actress] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beauty queen Grace Chan files police report after son splashed at cinema over row

Snippet: Police searching for a woman who allegedly splashed one of the actress’s sons with ‘cream-like’ substance after Spider-Man movie screening

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3362967/beauty-queen-grace-chan-files-police-report-after-son-splashed-cinema-over-row

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[2026-08-04 23:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Gazprom Neft Lifts Fuel Purchasing Limits Across 13 Russian Regions

Snippet: Gazprom Neft has rolled back restrictions on fuel purchases at its gas stations in 13 Russian regions, state media reported Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/04/gazprom-neft-lifts-fuel-purchasing-limits-across-13-russian-regions-a93410

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[2026-08-04 23:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Shabjdeed and Saint Levant: Who gets to define Palestinian authenticity? | The National

Snippet: Saint Levant has often cited fellow Palestinian rapper Shabjdeed as one of his heroes.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film-tv/2026/08/04/saint-levant-and-shabjdeed-who-defines-palestinian-authenticity/

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[2026-08-04 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: How wild ‘Euphoria’ Sydney Sweeney scene helped Homer Gere in ‘The Shards’

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/04/entertainment/how-euphoria-sydney-sweeney-scene-helped-homer-gere-in-the-shards/

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[2026-08-04 22:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Inside the wild $100M World Cup blowout of Hollywood’s most extravagant billionaire — and why celebs are desperate to get on his ‘list’

Snippet: Forget the Vanity Fair Oscars party! Chicken finger billionaire Todd Graves threw Hollywood’s hands-down starriest event when he recently dropped up to a staggering $100 million, we hear, to host his famous friends for over-the-top festivities during the World Cup in NYC and LA.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/08/04/hollywood/inside-raising-canes-founder-todd-graves-wild-100m-world-cup-blowout/

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[2026-08-04 22:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Security boosted at Hong Kong reservoir after hikers enter restricted area for photos | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Viral video on social media triggered criticism, prompting Water Supplies Department to launch investigation.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/hong-kong/3362962/security-boosted-hong-kong-reservoir-after-hikers-enter-restricted-area-photos

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[2026-08-04 22:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: How Ariana Grande’s ‘sudden’ West End exit kicked off ‘terrible mess’ behind the scenes: report

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/08/04/entertainment/how-ariana-grandes-west-end-exit-kicked-off-terrible-mess-behind-the-scenes-report/

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[2026-08-04 22:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: DiCaprio y Bezos lanzan proyecto para salvar especies amenazadas

Snippet: Jeff Bezos en la fiesta Vanity de los Oscar en Los Ángeles el 15 de marzo del 2026 (izq), Lauren Sanchez Bezos en la cena de los Oscar de Chanel’s en Beverly Hills, California, el 1 de marzo del 2025 (cent) y Leonardo DiCaprio en los Oscar en Los Ángeles el 15 de marzo del 2026.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/dicaprio-bezos-vida-silvestre-268b88760add04783b4baf5319c70a4e

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[2026-08-04 22:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: AI meets art: Wagner’s Ring Cycle anniversary draws mixed reactions

Snippet: This image released by the Bayreuth Festival shows a dress rehearsal of Wagner’s “Das Rheingold” from the AI-driven 150th anniversary production of the Ring Cycle at the Festspielhaus in Bayreuth, Germany on July 15, 2026. (Enrico Nawrath/Bayreuth Festival via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ai-ring-cycle-opera-bayreuth-wagner-6fd2a342cd36e2d6a60e67b91c3bff79

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[2026-08-04 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Comedy] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: I was a death row lawyer. Here’s why I now joke about capital punishment

Snippet: In my standup, I’m not trivializing the death penalty. I’m getting people to stay engaged when the subject is uncomfortable

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/ng-interactive/2026/aug/04/death-row-lawyer-standup-comedy

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[2026-08-04 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Film] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Lucky Strike review – likably manly Scott Eastwood fights his way home in second world war yarn

Snippet: Scott (son of Clint) is a wounded soldier behind enemy lines in this competent thriller with tense set pieces and clunky passages