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The 2025 Copa del Rey final will be held on April 26th at Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville. Arch rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid will face off in the match, marking the 260th competitive meeting between the two clubs and their first Copa del Rey final encounter since 2014. Tensions are high as video assistant referee Pablo González Fuertes hinted at potential strike action by Spanish officials due to mistreatment, prompting Real Madrid to withdraw from pre-final media obligations, calling the officials' comments 'unacceptable'.

Joelle Joanie "Jojo" Siwa is an American singer, dancer, actress, and media personality. Born in 2003, she started her career on Nickelodeon. In 2024, Siwa launched her post-Nickelodeon career with the EP "Guilty Pleasure," featuring the single "Karma." The release received mixed reviews and online criticism. Siwa has expressed interest in participating in the Eurovision Song Contest, aiming to represent Poland due to her Polish heritage.

Woolworths has acknowledged a fault with the handles of paper bags sold in NSW, Victoria, and Queensland stores. The issue stems from a recent change in the manufacturing process. The supermarket assures customers that new batches of reinforced paper bags will be available in stores within the coming weeks.

Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn will face each other in a middleweight boxing match on April 26, 2025, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. The bout, dubbed "Fatal Fury," was originally scheduled for October 8, 2022, at The O2 Arena but was postponed after Benn tested positive for clomifene. This fight is a highly anticipated rematch between their fathers, Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank Sr., who famously fought in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Eubank Jr, the IBO middleweight champion, has a record of 34-3 with 25 knockouts, while Benn boasts a record of 23-0 with 14 knockouts.

Greg Sugars, a prominent figure in Australian harness racing, passed away in his sleep. Sugars, the son of former South Australian trainer Ross Sugars, was known for his driving skills and success in the sport. He is survived by his wife Jess Tubbs, an accomplished driver herself, with whom he co-owned Larajay Farm. The news of Sugars' passing has sent shockwaves through the harness racing community.

Harness racing enthusiasts Jess Tubbs and Greg Sugars have made a significant investment in the sport despite its declining popularity in Australia. Their commitment stems from their family history deeply rooted in harness racing. Both Tubbs and Sugars grew up immersed in the world of harness racing. Tubbs's sisters enjoyed successful driving careers, while Sugars spent many Saturday nights at Globe Derby track watching his father compete. Their paths crossed, leading to a marriage that united two prominent harness racing families.

Dak Prescott threw for two touchdowns as the Dallas Cowboys defeated the injured Tennessee Titans 27-13. The Cowboys are beginning a two-game road trip to finish the regular season with this win.

Western Bulldogs player Buku Khamis kicked a crucial goal from far out. This helped the Bulldogs gain momentum and win against the GWS Giants in the second half of the match.

Hans Zimmer's score for The Last Emperor won the Academy Award for Best Original Score. He used synthesizers, particularly a Fairlight CMI, alongside steel drums. Zimmer composed the score for The Dark Knight Rises, concluding Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy. He filed for divorce from his second wife, Suzanne Zimmer, in 2020.

The Pontifical Swiss Guard is an armed forces unit that protects the Pope and the Apostolic Palace within Vatican City State. Founded in the 15th century, they have a long history of service dating back to the Italian Wars. Initially, their duties were mostly ceremonial. However, they played a crucial role during John Paul II's assassination attempt in 1981, with one Swiss Guard becoming a hero and later commanding the unit. Today, the Swiss Guard combines tradition with modern training, wearing Renaissance uniforms while upholding high standards of physical fitness and discipline. Recruits undergo basic military training in Switzerland before joining the Guard, ensuring they are familiar with weaponry and tactics.

Melbourne City FC faces Adelaide United in a crucial A-League Men's match at AAMI Park. With only two games left in the season, City needs to secure a win to achieve their campaign goals.

Connections is a popular New York Times word game. Today's Connections categories are: * Yellow: Tint * Green: Valley * Blue: Bobs * Purple: Color anagrams

Mapleton Falls is a significant remnant forest located near Mapleton on the Blackall Range. Visitors can enjoy excellent views of the Obi Obi Valley and lush rainforest canopy from the area. A short walk through tall open forest and rainforest leads to the falls.

Slate's new electric truck will cost under $30,000. The company revealed the affordable, minimalist design on Thursday.

Prince William attended the Pope's funeral representing his father, King Charles III. William described Pope Francis as a "very good man" who "loved the world" and especially cared for those struggling. Pope Francis previously criticized former US President Trump's mass deportations as a "major crisis." Ukrainian President Zelensky offered condolences, stating that the Pope brought hope, eased suffering through prayer, and fostered unity.

The Ballarat Marathon and Federation University Half Marathon assigns runners to start corrals based on their estimated finishing times. Pacers will be available to help runners achieve their goals by maintaining a consistent pace. Each pacer carries a flag indicating their target finish time. They run to "chip time" and aim for an even effort, allowing for a +/- 30-second deviation at the halfway point and within 30 seconds of the target time at the finish. Two pacers will run together for each target time, creating a pace zone.

Valerie the miniature dachshund, missing from Kangaroo Island since November 2023, has been rescued by Kangala Wildlife Rescue. The group used surveillance, traps, and lures to find Valerie. Kangaroo Island resident Louise Custance had previously expressed hope for a good news story amidst difficult times, and residents have been actively involved in the search since November 2023.

Trumpet of Patriots (TOP) is an Australian political party formed in 2021 by Nick Duffield. It initially attempted to register with the AEC independently but merged with the Federation Party in 2024, adopting the name "Trumpet of Patriots". TOP aims to contest the 2025 federal election and criticizes existing political parties like Labor, Liberal, Greens, and Teals for high living costs, corruption, and confusing children in schools. They claim to offer a solution by "draining the swamp" through government reform.