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Video does not show Tel Aviv ‘burning’ after Iran missile strike

A video liked more than 1,300 times on Threads claims to show the Israeli city of Tel Aviv “burning”. 

The video has also been shared a number of times on Facebook with some of these posts specifying that the city is on fire as a result of an Iranian attack. 

But the clip, which was posted to the platform on 15 April, has been circulating online since at least 23 March and appears to show Ukrainian missiles targeting Russian ships in a Crimean port. 

The post claiming the footage was shot in Tel Aviv was shared on 14 April, after Iran launched more than 300 missiles towards Israel on the night of 13 April. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)—a branch of its armed forces—reportedly said the attack was “in retaliation” against Israel’s…


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Final Jeopardy! Outspoken Co-Host Announces Ouster From Jeopardy! After Leaving During Strike

Drew Barrymore dropped as awards show host over writers’ strike

Drew Barrymore will no longer be hosting the National Book Awards in November (Picture: AP)

Drew Barrymore has been dropped as the host of the 74th National Book Awards.

The National Book Foundation explained it had revoked the 48-year-old’s offer to host over her decision to bring back her self-titled talk show amid the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike.

The ceremony is set to take place in New York on November 15, but the National Book Foundation confirmed in a statement shared on X, formerly known on Twitter, that Drew would no longer be hosting.

In a tweet shared on Tuesday the foundation said: ‘In light of the announcement that The Drew Barrymore Show will resume production, the National Book Foundation has rescinded Ms Barrymore’s invitation to host the 74th…


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Services on busy rail line suspended following bridge strike

TRAIN services remain suspended between Mullingar and Enfield following an incident.

The latest report from Iarnród Éireann noted that engineers were “en route” to complete an inspection after a vehicle hit a bridge in the area. 

“Services remain suspended between Mullingar and Enfield,” they commented via Twitter.

“11:05 Sligo – Connolly held at Killucan crossing point to proceed once bridge inspection has been completed. Update to follow,” Iarnród Éireann added.

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Ken Jennings to take over ‘Celebrity Jeopardy!’ as Mayim Bialik steps down from hosting duties amid WGA strike

CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA: Production decisions for ‘Jeopardy!’ have been consistently affected by the strikes going around in Hollywood.

From having no returning contestants and striking writers, the game show has had to compromise in a lot of aspects. 

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But despite everything, ‘Jeopardy!’ has not once announced any schedule postponements, something that has made them face major backlash from viewers. 

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In another shocking announcement, the game show has come forward to reveal that their host Mayim Bialik won’t be returning for the spin-off she exclusively hosted in the first season. 

Ken Jennings, who has been ‘Jeopardy!’s one…


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