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Michelle Yeoh’s wicked hair transformation is nothing short of wonderful.  The Everything Everywhere All at Once star switched up her hairstyle from her trademark long, dark locks to a wispy blonde bob in a daring fashion statement fit for summer. Yeoh, 63, showed off her new pageboy haircut and platinum locks—grounded with dark brown roots—at Chanel’s Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture Show on July 7. While her edgy hair transformation marks a major change for the actress, it’s not the first time Yeoh has gotten creative with her hairstyling.  The Oscar winner memorably sported a silvery beehive when playing Wicked…

The first thing you need to know about comedian-turned-actor-turned-filmmaker John Early‘s performance in “Maddie’s Secret” is that it is, at its core, deeply serious. It is also, at least in Early’s estimation, not drag, despite the central character at the heart of Early’s feature directorial debut being played by Early in a wig and women’s clothing. That’s the tonal tightrope that “Maddie’s Secret” (and Early) walks: the film sits somewhere between sincere pastiche of the woman’s pictures of the 1950s and the NBC TV movies of the week (like the Meredith Baxter Birney-starring “Kate’s Secret,” from which “Maddie’s” borrows several…

On July 1, 2026, 46 states rang in Fiscal Year 2027. New York started FY 2027 April 1, Texas will start FY 2027 on September 1, and Alabama and Michigan will start FY 2027 on October 1. Whatever the calendar, many state leaders enter the year with less room for error than they enjoyed during the federal transfer surge six years ago. As states face sluggish population growth, policymakers must be ready to face a new fiscal landscape. The states best positioned for that landscape will be those that protect economic freedom by keeping taxes, spending, regulation, and long-term obligations…

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The cricketing world was left in mourning after former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran passed away at the age of 38 following a prolonged illness. Zadran had been battling Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a rare immune system disorder, and had been undergoing treatment in the Delhi-NCR region for several months before his demise.One of the pioneers of Afghanistan cricket, Zadran played a significant role in the nation’s remarkable rise on the international stage. Following the heartbreaking announcement from the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB), tributes poured in from fans, former teammates and members of the global cricket community, with many remembering his…

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan claimed the World Cup is being “directed towards Argentina” as he fumed at several key refereeing decisions after the defending champions knocked out his side with a remarkable last-16 comeback. Hassan’s side looked on course for a stunning upset after goals from Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Ziko had Egypt 2-0 in front with 11 minutes of normal time to play. But Argentina roared back to keep their hopes of back-to-back titles alive, Cristian Romero pulling one back before Lionel Messi fired in his eighth goal of the tournament in off the crossbar to equalise. Argentina completed…

The Edmonton Oilers still have some questions and concerns with their roster Sportsnet 590 The FAN: Jason Gregor on the Edmonton Oilers offseason moves so far. There are some questions remaining heading into the season. They’re going to carry three goalies to start next year. They could use some more physicality after trading out Darnell Nurse. The Oilers have some salary cap space now to make some moves between now and the trade deadline. ** NHLRumors.com transcription Justin Bourne: “So, looking at the Oilers a day, you know, the draft behind us, and free agency behind us, the roster pretty…

Flora Badger is taking three teenage girls on their first holiday abroad this summer.She contacted BBC Your Voice to share her frustrations in watching holiday prices fluctuate. Flora first considered booking in April to avoid the expensive summer months, but says she held off over situation in the Middle East and fears of getting stuck abroad. She ended up booking to go to the Spanish island of Lanzarote in September.”Price was a huge, huge issue,” she says. “It’s very frustrating how much it increases in the school holidays.”At the end of the day they need a treat, we’ve been saving…

Polymarket, the crypto-native prediction market, has begun supporting instant Bitcoin deposits over the Lightning Network. The feature uses infrastructure from Spark, a Bitcoin protocol built for payments and stablecoins.  In a post on X, Spark told users they can deposit BTC to the platform with more speed and more privacy than the older method offered. The move extends a funding push that started in October 2025, when Polymarket switched on standard on-chain Bitcoin deposits. Those deposits carried a wait: most on-chain Bitcoin transactions need three to six confirmations, a window of 10 to 60 minutes, before a platform credits an…

Brad Pitt and Ines de Ramon go Instagram official: Inside the luxury USD 12 million Los Angeles home they live in Brad Pitt and his girlfriend, Ines de Ramon, have seemingly taken their relationship to the next level by making it Instagram official. The couple’s social media debut comes months after reports that they had moved in together at the Oscar winner’s newly purchased Los Angeles estate, offering fans another glimpse into their increasingly serious romance.The jewelry executive reposted a series of affectionate photos to her Instagram Stories on Monday, marking the first time she has shared pictures with Pitt…