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Former Eurovision runner-up hopes Liverpool will host 2023 contest
The Independent - Holly Patrick
Eurovision 1993 runner-up Sonia is pushing for Liverpool to host the contest after the city was shortlisted as one of seven locations for 2023. The north east city is in the running alongside Leeds, Glasgow, Sheffield, Birmingham, Newcastle, and Manchester. Though Ukraine won the 2022 contest, it was ruled that they would be unable to host the event due to Russian’s ongoing invasion. “[Liverpool has] music heritage of the world we’re gonna have the biggest party ever [and] make Ukraine proud,” Sonia said. Click here to sign up to our newsletters. Read More How Abba’s 12-points energy at Eurovision started a pop revolution Eurovision Song Contest winners ranked from worst to best Graham Norton’s most savage Eurovision commentary moments
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CDC issues new guidelines for Covid testing and quarantine
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Covid guidelines have been relaxed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as the United States is in a "stronger place" to protect the population from serious illness. Americans will no longer have to quarantine if they come into contact with the virus, nor will they have to test-to-stay in school or socially distance. "This guidance acknowledges that the pandemic is not over, but also helps us move to a point where COVID-19 no longer severely disrupts our daily lives," CDC senior epidemiologist Greta Massetti said. Click here to sign up to our newsletters.
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Charlie Sheen: Denise Richards reveals why she divorced actor
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Denise Richards has opened up about why she filed for divorce from Charlie Sheen when she was six months pregnant in 2006. The 51-year-old discussed the marriage in an episode of the “Divorced Not Dead” podcast, hosted by The Real Housewives of Dubai star Caroline Stanbury. Richards said that she felt guilty for “splitting up the family unit” but ultimately filed for divorce because she realised she did not want her daughters to marry someone like Sheen. “I think he would take that and understand what I’m saying,” Richards said. Click here to sign up to our newsletters. Read More Media mogul Rupert Murdoch and Jerry Hall finalise divorce Perseid meteor shower: How to catch the best glimpse Vlogging pilot films world’s shortest passenger flight between Scottish islands
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Therese Coffey calls Good Morning Britain host’s cost of living questioning ‘insulting’
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Therese Coffey called Good Morning Britain host Adil Ray’s questioning on the cost of living crisis “insulting” during an interview on Friday, 12 August. “You’re not treating this seriously. People’s bills could rise up to £5,000,” Ray said to the work secretary, adding “you’re talking about growth, the economy. People want answers now.” When asked: “Isn’t it a fact that you guys are playing party politics with this?” Coffey replied that she found his line of questioning “really insulting.” Coffey also said Liz Truss’s plan to grow the economy will “put more money in the pockets of families.” Sign up to our newsletters. Read More E.ON announces profits of more than £3bn amid cost of living crisis CDC issues new guidelines for Covid testing and quarantine Heatwave: How the water shortage brought some regions to a hosepipe ban
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Perseid meteor shower: How to catch the best glimpse
The Independent - Mary-Kate Findon
As stargazers across the UK prepare for the annual Perseid meteor shower, this video lays out some tips on how to better your chances of catching a glimpse. The shower is expected to peak on Friday (12 August) and Saturday in Britain, however, it may not be as spectacular as the 2021 event due to an overlapping “super moon” lighting up the sky. Some advice includes avoiding your smartphone’s display, as your eyes will need to adapt to the dark for the best glimpse of the shower. Click here to sign up for our newsletters.
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England’s Georgia Stanway belts out Sweet Caroline for Bayern Munich initiation song
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England star Georgia Stanway sang “Sweet Caroline” at her Bayern Munich initiation. Neil Diamond’s classic tune has been closely linked to England’s recent football success, with both the men’s and women’s teams belting it out after victory. Truly, the “good times never seemed so good” when the Lionesses beat Germany in the final of Euro 2022 last month, ending a national trophy drought dating back to the 1966 World Cup. For Stanway then, it was a rather brave song to pick for her initiation with the Bavarian club, but she nailed it nonetheless. Click here to sign up for our newsletters. Read More Premier League transfers: All the stars linked with moves before summer window closes ‘It’s mad how many people recognise us’: Georgia Stanway speaks ahead of Euro22 final Raheem Sterling aims to be leader at Chelsea as he joins club a ‘grown adult’