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Sunday’s Crime‑Cadel: Medical Detectives, Fraud Squad & More on TRUE CRIME Xtra
The new week is already steeping in intrigue. TRUE CRIME Xtra’s Sunday schedule is a pot‑luck of forensic puzzles, high‑stakes fraud and courtroom drama that will keep you glued to the screen. Below is a quick guide to the shows that deserve a spot on your watch list. Medical Detectives – 06:00 – 07:00 BST The flagship programme returns with a fresh case: investigators piece together fragments of a computer disc to uncover the murderer of a serviceman’s wife in the Philippines.
Redditor Complains Weekends Are Just Bugis, Orchard Or Home, Asks Internet For Fresh Ideas
Same Four Options Every Weekend Another weekend is coming, but for one 23-year-old in Singapore, the choices are starting to look very familiar. In a Reddit post, the user asked if anyone else felt like every weekend in Singapore came down to the same few options. Their friends would suggest Bugis or Orchard again, pick a cafe they had already visited, or cancel altogether, leaving them at home. Finding something different online was not much better.
Jim Nabors Stayed Loyal To A Friend Even When It Cost Him His TV Show
For millions of television viewers, Jim Nabors will always be remembered as the lovable Gomer Pyle, the kindhearted Marine whose innocence and humor made him one of the most popular sitcom characters of the 1960s. But away from the cameras, Nabors displayed the same loyalty and compassion that made Gomer so beloved. According to Remind, loyalty played a surprising role in the fate of The Jim Nabors Hour.
Tim Curry has passed away at 80. Curry, who was best known for his role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” passed away in his Los Angeles home on Tuesday night. The beloved actor had been dealing with serious health issues for nearly a decade. In 2012, he suffered a stroke that required brain surgery. He was also left unable to walk. Curry began his acting career in the 1960s before getting his big break in the 1975 Rocky Horror film.
Dolly Parton Dies At 80
The world is mourning the loss of the legendary Dolly Parton. According to reports, the singer died at 80. Her head of security made the sadly shocking announcement on social media on Tuesday. The singer, songwriter, and actress leaves behind a career that spans six decades, as well as hits such as “Jolene,” “I Will Always Love You,” and “9 to 5.” Dolly Parton became a lovable figure in entertainment and will be truly missed.
Tina FKA HoodCelebrityy Releases Her Debut Self-Titled Album
Trophy gang stand up! Tina has finally released her debut self-titled album Tina. Fans have waited 10 long years for Tina to release a full album. For years, the singer has given fans singles, features, and EPs, but never a full album until now. On Tuesday night, August 18, in New York City, the “Walking Trophy” singer held an intimate listening party with close friends and fans. She spoke about the journey she took to make this album and how it is a mix of everything.
Hayden Panettiere Found Unresponsive By A Friend
There is a new development in the shocking passing of Hayden Panettiere. The actress was found unresponsive in a South Carolina home by a friend. During the dispatch call, EMS responded to an “unresponsive female in cardiac arrest. The friend reportedly called 911 at 1:51 PM on Sunday.
A Temple of Ahavat Chinam - of unconditional love
Tisha B’Av is the great day of Jewish national mourning. Its prayers and restrictions recall destruction, exile, persecution and the loss of the Beit HaMikdash. Yet mourning alone does not exhaust its meaning. The day also asks what must be repaired before what was lost can be restored. As a non-Jew who has spent much of his adult life studying Jewish history, thought and public life, I would like to suggest that Tisha B’Av may have a particularly urgent role in our generation.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces Struck A Business Owned By A Friend Of Putin's
3 20.07.2026, 13:06 3,316 A major fire has broken out. The logistics “Yuzhnye Vrata” logistics complex in the Moscow region, which was attacked by Ukrainian Armed Forces drones on Monday, belongs to a foundation run by Putin’s friend, cellist Sergei Roldugin, as noted by "Agency".
"The Pressure Is Gradually Building In Russia"
20.07.2026, 13:55 1,250 The Russians' discontent over the attacks on Moscow could spiral out of the Kremlin's control. The Russian capital and the Moscow region were hit by a series of drone attacks. The drones struck large Wildberries warehouses and other logistics facilities, and huge plumes of smoke were visible from various parts of Moscow. What consequences has the destruction of such facilities already had for the Russian economy and the Kremlin’s ability to continue the war?
Andy Burnham Has Officially Become The Prime Minister Of The United Kingdom
20.07.2026, 14:39 Andy Burnham Photo: BBC Keir Starmer has finished his work. British MP Andy Burnham has officially become the United Kingdom’s seventh prime minister in 10 years, succeeding his predecessor Keir Starmer. This was reported by the BBC. On July 20, Starmer announced that he had stepped down as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He made the announcement during a farewell speech at 10 Downing Street, after which the King accepted his resignation.
The Sentence Handed Down To A Belarusian Lieutenant Colonel Who Spoke Out Against The War Has Been Announced
5 20.07.2026, 13:59 2,898 Anton Cheremnykh The Lukashenko supporters accused him of “treason.” Former Belarusian military officer Anton Cheremnykh was sentenced to 14 years in prison on charges of “treason” and “inciting social hostility.” The verdict, handed down back in 2024, has only now come to light, according to the human rights center “Viasna”.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces Killed A Corrupt Russian Lawmaker
2 20.07.2026, 13:22 1,830 He went to the front from the penal colony. Andrey Merzlyakov , a former Duma deputy from Russia’s Krasnoufimsky District , who was convicted of accepting bribes, was killed in the war in Ukraine. He left for the front lines from a penal colony. “According to an insider, Merzlyakov left the prison to join the ‘Storm V’ assault unit in the war. The former deputy was killed in action,” writes EAN. The city administration has already confirmed the information.
A New Residential Neighborhood Will Be Built Near Minsk
3 20.07.2026, 13:18 1,286 Photo: minsknews.by They plan to relocate 36,500 residents there. Construction of the new Zeleny Bor residential district on the eastern outskirts of Minsk is scheduled to begin as early as the end of 2026. By 2030, the plan is to build nearly one million square meters of housing here, designed to accommodate approximately 36,500 residents, according to the state agency "Minsk-Novosti".
The Ukrainian Armed Forces Captured 64 Russian Occupiers
20.07.2026, 14:29 Video Fact. On the Zaporizhzhia front, Ukrainian defenders have significantly increased their pool of prisoners for exchange by capturing 64 Russian occupiers. According to censor.net, the successful operation was carried out by fighters of the 225th Separate Assault Battalion in the areas around the settlements of Ternovate, Kosovtsevo, Rozhdestvenka, Verkhnya Tersa, and Vozdvizhevka. The enemy’s plan was to infiltrate the rear of Ukrainian positions unnoticed.
UK Crime Files: Murdered By A Friend
True Crime 10:00 PM to 11:00 PM Sunday 24 May Donal MacIntyre meets Detective Chief Superintendent Martin Brunning to discover how he cracked the perplexing murder of Jolanta Dumciuviene in Cambridgeshire. UK Crime Files: Murdered By A Friend airs on True Crime at 10:00 PM, Sunday 24 May. Learn more about UK Crime Files: Murdered By A Friend and other education/science/factual topics on our factual page Topics Education ➝ Science ➝ Factual Topics Factual Crime
UK Crime Files: Murdered By A Friend
True Crime 1:00 AM to 2:00 AM Wednesday 20 May Donal MacIntyre meets Detective Chief Superintendent Martin Brunning to discover how he cracked the perplexing murder of Jolanta Dumciuviene in Cambridgeshire. UK Crime Files: Murdered By A Friend airs on True Crime at 1:00 AM, Wednesday 20 May. Learn more about UK Crime Files: Murdered By A Friend and other education/science/factual topics on our factual page Topics Education ➝ Science ➝ Factual Topics Factual Crime
UK Crime Files: Murdered By A Friend
True Crime 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM Tuesday 19 May Donal MacIntyre meets Detective Chief Superintendent Martin Brunning to discover how he cracked the perplexing murder of Jolanta Dumciuviene in Cambridgeshire. UK Crime Files: Murdered By A Friend airs on True Crime at 8:00 PM, Tuesday 19 May. Learn more about UK Crime Files: Murdered By A Friend and other education/science/factual topics on our factual page Topics Education ➝ Science ➝ Factual Topics Factual Crime
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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, recently concluded its debut chapter run. However, it shied away from confirming if Dunk (Peter Claffey) was ever knighted by his mentor, Sir Arlan of Pennytree (Danny Webb). In a recent interview, showrunner Ira Parker gave his final word on the puzzle. He even disclosed why the AKOTSK team decided to keep Dunk’s status as a knight a mystery throughout Season 1.
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Dad and two little girls found dead in KZN home African Insider | 25.02.2026 17:00 Durban– A father and his two young daughters were found dead at their home in Shastri Circle, Tongaat, in KwaZulu-Natal on Tuesday afternoon. Soccer Interior & Design Podcasts Podcasts Interior & Design Podcasts Interior & Design Soccer Soccer Podcasts Podcasts Soccer
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LIVE | Day 65 of Madlanga Commission of Inquiry EWN Video | 24.02.2026 14:14 The judicial commission of inquiry into criminality, political interference, and corruption in the criminal justice system, known as the Madlanga commission, resumes today at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria. Interior & Design Interior & Design Feminism Feminism Career Feminism Interior & Design Feminism Interior & Design Career Gaming Career
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Sometimes the smallest gestures leave the biggest paw prints, like when one young child decided his dog’s favourite old bed deserved to become a source of cosy comfort for a pup waiting for a home. Empangeni, South Africa (24 February 2026) – The Zululand Remedial Centre in Empangeni is currently collecting pet food and goodies for the SPCA as a way of encouraging learners to give back to their community.
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Only 20 Nigerian banks meet new capital requirements as March deadline nears TechCabal | 24.02.2026 21:46 Only 20 of Nigeria’s 33 deposit money banks have met the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) new minimum capital requirements less than a month before the March 31, 2026, deadline, CBN governor Olayemi Cardoso said. Interior & Design Interior & Design Interior & Design Humour Humour Humour Humour Humour Interior & Design Interior & Design Humour Interior & Design
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Ugandan president blocks church mass for jailed opposition leader African Insider | 24.02.2026 14:08 Kampala – Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni blocked a church mass scheduled to honour opposition figure Kizza Besigye, who has been jailed since 2024 facing treason charges, Besigye’s wife told AFP on Monday. What To Watch What To Watch Interior & Design What To Watch What To Watch Interior & Design What To Watch Interior & Design What To Watch What To Watch Fashion & Beauty What To Watch
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Anthropic is issuing a call to action against AI "distillation attacks," after accusing three AI companies of misusing its Claude chatbot. On its website, Anthropic claimed that DeepSeek, Moonshot and MiniMax have been conducting "industrial-scale campaigns…to illicitly extract Claude’s capabilities to improve their own models."
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BLACKPINK Is Ready for Takeoff in Intense Sci-Fi Teaser for ‘Go’ Music Video Billboard | 24.02.2026 01:58 BLACKPINK is taking one small step for BLINKs before taking one giant leap for BLINK-kind with the release of its “Go” music video, a teaser for which dropped Monday (Feb. 23). Rugby Books and Arts Interior & Design Interior & Design Interior & Design Rugby Sneakers Interior & Design Interior & Design Interior & Design Books and Arts Books and Arts
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Robbers make off with cash in KZN CIT heist eNCA | 23.02.2026 22:45 Cash-In-Transit robbers have made off with an undisclosed amount of money in Verulam, north of Durban. Sneakers Interior & Design Interior & Design The Turn Up Interior & Design Podcasts Sneakers Podcasts Interior & Design The Turn Up The Turn Up The Turn Up
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New York orders citywide travel ban as major storm hits US African Insider | 23.02.2026 14:28 New York – New York ordered drivers off the road and shut down schools on Monday, while residents braced for a massive snowstorm hitting the United States northeast. Motor Interior & Design Interior & Design Motor Interior & Design Motor Motor Motor Interior & Design Interior & Design Interior & Design Interior & Design
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'My unpaid workload has doubled': James McAvoy is busier than ever after moving into directing Female First | 23.02.2026 17:30 James McAvoy's "workload has doubled" now that he has turned his hand to directing. Sneakers Gaming Gaming Sneakers Gaming Interior & Design Interior & Design Sneakers Sneakers Interior & Design Sneakers Interior & Design
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Power restoration continues in eThekwini The South African | 23.02.2026 00:53 After extended power outages on Sunday, eThekwini teams continue restoration efforts, while some areas remain without power. Environment Interior & Design Sports Environment Sports Interior & Design Sports Interior & Design Interior & Design Environment Interior & Design Environment
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Trump defies court! Tariffs hiked to 15% after supreme court blow African Insider | 22.02.2026 17:30 Washington – President Donald Trump raised the global duty on imports into the United States to 15 percent on Saturday, doubling down on his promise to maintain his aggressive tariff policy a day after the Supreme Court ruled much of it illegal.
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Mystery Gun Search Continues In Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe Hyde Park Shooting Case As Gardener Remains Critical Surge Zirc | 22.02.2026 21:17 Gauteng police are still searching for the firearm allegedly used in the Hyde Park shooting involving Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe. Entertainment Videos Entertainment Videos Editor's Pick Editor's Pick Entertainment Videos Humour Interior & Design Entertainment Videos Humour Interior & Design Video News Entertainment Videos
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The uncertainties facing businesses and consumers after Trump's tariff changes BBC | 22.02.2026 23:55 US President Donald Trump's latest tariff changes have heightened uncertainty for businesses and consumers, industry experts and economists say. Interior & Design Podcasts Interior & Design Personal Finance Personal Finance Sneakers Interior & Design Sneakers Sneakers Interior & Design Interior & Design Interior & Design
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Crime Stats: Western Cape murder rate decreases, but crime concerns persist IOL | 22.02.2026 20:43 The Western Cape sees a slight drop in murder rates, yet the provincial government and City of Cape Town call for urgent funding to tackle persistent crime issues. Career Health & Training Health & Training Career Career Health & Training Interior & Design Career Latest News Health & Training Interior & Design Latest News
Snow Angels!
Snow Angels! The best random act happened to me today! It's cold, we have a few inches of snow. No one was home and we get a notification that someone is in our yard. They pulled into our driveway and brought up all 3 trash/recycle cans and then just left! Thank you truck person. Many readers told us they started writing down the small positives in their day, and this gratitude journal became a favorite.
A little kindness goes a long way, and it’s so easy to do
I was getting gas and noticed this young girl, maybe 16-17, on the phone struggling to get the gas cap off, almost in tears. I went over and asked if she needed help, and she had tears starting to roll, and said she can’t get the cap off and is almost empty. I got the cap off, and it was a bit tight. Told her to take a few breaths and sit in her car, and filled her tank on my card.
To the stranger who left a bouquet on the 'free' curb
To The Stranger Who Left A Bouquet On The 'free' Curb I was having a pretty rough morning, but seeing a jar of fresh sunflowers with a note saying "Take one if you need a smile" completely changed my mood. I took one, and now it’s sitting on my desk. Thank you for the reminder that the world is still full of quiet, kind people. Many readers told us they started writing down the small positives in their day, and this gratitude journal became a favorite.
Nollywood Blockbuster ‘Oversabi Aunty’ Hits Cinemas Dec. 19
“Oversabi Aunty “, a thrilling Nollywood comedy-drama is set to hit cinemas nationwide on Dec.19. Ace actress Toyin Abraham, who directed and produced the film, released its thriller in post on her Instagram page- @toyin abraham. The post reads: “She has a solution for everyone… and she’s bringing big comedy, family drama, loud laughter, and real-life lessons along with it. “Watch the trailer for OVERSABI AUNTY.In cinemas nationwide from December 19, 2025.
Dan Agbese: A boss And A Friend, By Dotun Oladipo
There are two things I avoid when people I adore die: I don’t write tributes and I avoid their burial. Twice in the last few years I have broken the second one: Attended their burials. The first was for my father-in-law, Alhaji Suleiman Yusuf, who is better known as Salam Salam. The second was that of my brother-in-law, Justice Adegboye Gbolagunte, who I affectionately call Chief Justice (CJ). But I never wrote even a single line about them. Because I really didn’t know where to start from.
Manchester United, Bournemouth Share Thrills, Spills In Eight-Goal Extravaganza
From near-total control to collapse to late Bruno Fernandes and Matheus Cunha goals that seemed to put Manchester United on the right end of a 4-3 thriller. But, then, yet more horrific defending allowed Eli Kroupi, a substitute, to score Bournemouth’s third equaliser and, at the final whistle, the points were shared.
I ugly cried for 2 straight days
A couple weeks ago I asked for help in a local Facebook group with anyone that had any outgrown diapers for my toddler. This one super woman not only gave me 2 bags of her kids outgrown diapers, but she also got my kid baby food and some eggs and bacon and grinch cookies for me. Just. Unprompted. Showed up for my family that she didn't know. I ugly cried for 2 straight days. She didn't know how badly I needed that help. She didn't know that I hadn't had bacon or eggs in months.
Teenagers Being Kind
Teenagers Being Kind I worked a community event last night. A little after 8:00pm, the volunteer and I had packed everything in a wagon using a lot of bungee cords and careful stacking. I was pulling the wagon, and over my shoulder was the riser I had in its bag. The volunteer was wheeling the 10x10 pop up and her personal belongings. It’s a bit of a walk to the car, with some sloping. We’re about halfway to the car, and pass three teenage boys. One of them asks me if I need help.
An older gentleman helped me fill my car with air and gave me quarters
I just wanted to share this somewhere because I wish I could show my gratitude more to him. I am currently in the North, and my tires on my car are deflating. I went to fill them with air, but I had no clue how. I got to the pump, and it took coins only. I didn’t have any, and this man saw that, and gave me quarters. Then, after seeing me struggle, got out of his car and taught me how to fill up the tires. He told me that he has a daughter my age, and he hopes someone would do this for her.
Thank you to the kind strangers who stopped in the pouring rain
Thank you to the kind strangers who stopped in the pouring rain to help me when my paper shopping bag disintegrated.
A lovely, unexpected, act of camaraderie made my day
I was on a 4 hour bus journey and everyone had gotten off for a rest stop, rushing to go and buy overpriced coffee nearby.
My childhood cat found me
I had a childhood cat named Charlie. He was a tom cat, he'd disappear ever few months, be gone for a while then come back. Well during one of his adventures, i moved. Not far, just more into town. A few years later (today) my brother comes into my room and said theres a cat outside, I opened the door and it started meowing at me. And I immediately said Charlie. The same scars, the same markings, the same meow. I cant believe this honestly but its 100% him. He came in and I walked him to my bedroom.
Big Stretch
My dad was never really great to my mom. He wasn’t very present and I don’t think he valued her like he should’ve. Well mom got remarried a few years ago to a man that she actually knew back in elementary school. They reconnected and he’s been so good to her. He really takes care of her. Well I was sitting with them one day and I was telling them how I told my boyfriend that our dog’s stretches must be acknowledged with “big stretch”. This is common courtesy.
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A wholesome note at a bus stop
A Wholesome Note At A Bus Stop By A Friend • November 17, 2025 "I was on my way to work and found this note taped to the bus stop... My first thought was instantly how wholesome is that!" Location: Auckland, New Zealand. The note reads: To: the guy with red backpack. I always see you on the 66 bus and I think you're kinda cute. I hope to see you this week too in the morning. From: the brunette girl :) PREVIOUS STORY NEXT STORY SHARE YOUR STORY
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Hi. I've been looking for a place to share this story, because I often think about it and when I do, it makes me happy. Around 15 years ago, I was working at a care home in a small town. It was a nice residential home and everyone was treated well. We had an elderly gentleman, John, who had been a WW2 soldier. He was lovely but a little lonely. His wife had passed and he had no children. We did our best for him but he started to get depressed and fed up with life.
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