Helldivers 2 descends on Xbox Series X|S in August 2025
Published on: 7/4/2025
Published on: 7/4/2025
Check your State Pension forecast to find out how much you could get when you reach retirement. Your amount depends on factors like: * **Contracted-out status before 2016:** If you were contracted out, less was paid into your State Pension compared to a standard arrangement. * **National Insurance qualifying years:** The more years you have, the higher your potential pension. If you're receiving less than £230.25 per week, consider increasing your National Insurance contributions. * **Additional State Pension payments before 2016:** If you made these payments and would have received more under the old rules, you'll get a "protected payment." For detailed information about the new State Pension scheme, read "Your New State Pension Explained".
Fri Jul 04 2025
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Elanga joined Manchester United's youth system at age 12. He won the Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year award in 2020. Born in Sweden to a Cameroonian father, Elanga played for IF Elfsborg and Malmö FF before moving to England with his family. He later made two substitute appearances for Manchester United's Under-21s team in the EFL Trophy. During a game against Leeds United, Elanga was struck on the head by an object thrown by a spectator.
Fri Jul 04 2025
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The UK is bracing for a wet and windy start to the weekend. Rain will be heaviest across western Scotland, spreading to northwest Wales and northern England later today. Throughout the night, rain will gradually move southeast across the rest of the UK, though it will mostly stay away from the southeast. Saturday will be breezy with cloud cover and scattered showers, most frequent in the west. Sunday and Monday are expected to remain changeable with further rainfall, particularly in western regions.
Fri Jul 04 2025
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A new spin-off series, Junior Taskmaster, premiered on Channel 4 with Rose Matafeo as Taskmaster and Mike Wozniak setting the tasks. Six participants from the original Edinburgh show have appeared on televised versions of Taskmaster.
Fri Jul 04 2025
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Independence Day is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on July 4th. It commemorates the Declaration of Independence from British rule in 1776. Celebrations often include patriotic displays, fireworks, parades, barbecues, and family gatherings. Non-essential federal institutions are closed on this day. The Philippines also celebrates July 4th as Republic Day, marking its independence from the United States in 1946.
Fri Jul 04 2025
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Helldivers 2 launches for Xbox Series X|S on August 26, 2025. The game takes place in 2184, where Super Earth faces a resurgence of enemies threatening its liberty. Players join the Helldivers, Super Earth's peacekeeping force, to combat these adversaries.
Fri Jul 04 2025
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Amelia Earhart was named after her two grandmothers. As a child, she enjoyed exploring with her siblings. Earhart's original plan for her circumnavigation included herself as pilot and Fred Noonan as navigator. The home where she was born is now a museum dedicated to her life and legacy. The "Amelia Earhart Light" on Howland Island served as a navigational beacon for her final flight. During a flight to Hawaii, Earhart, along with Fred Noonan and Harry Manning, survived a crash. Paul Mantz joined the flight later as an additional crew member. Before the attempted circumnavigation, Earhart prioritized promotional events over practicing with the Electra aircraft. Despite the crash in Hawaii, she remained determined to complete her journey. Earhart's husband, George Putnam, played a significant role in managing her career and public image.
Fri Jul 04 2025
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French unions are striking over working conditions, causing widespread flight cancellations at major French airports. Ryanair has cancelled over 170 flights, impacting more than 30,000 passengers. The strike also disrupted air traffic control, leading to cancellations in France and Europe. Disruptions are expected to continue Friday with 40% fewer flights from Paris airports. Despite the cancellations, Ryanair operated over 109,000 flights in June, representing less than 1% affected by the strike.
Fri Jul 04 2025
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Peter Rufai, born in 1963, was a Nigerian professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He represented Nigeria in two World Cups and two Africa Cup of Nations tournaments. Rufai began his career with Stationery Stores F.C. in Nigeria before moving to S.C. Farense in Portugal in 1994. Rufai was the son of a tribal king from the Idimu region.
Thu Jul 03 2025
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American tennis player Ben Shelton (born 2002) made it to the quarterfinals of the 2023 Australian Open in January, just his second major tournament. Shelton comes from a family with strong tennis roots. His father, Bryan Shelton, is a former professional tennis player and current coach for the Florida Gators men's tennis team. His mother, Lisa Witsken Shelton, was also a highly ranked junior tennis player, and his uncle, Todd Witsken, played professionally. Shelton is a left-handed player known for his powerful and consistent forehand and backhand.
Thu Jul 03 2025
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English actor Kenneth Colley (1937-2025) had a career spanning over 60 years. He was born in Manchester, Lancashire. Colley is known for his role as Admiral Piett in the Star Wars franchise. He reprised this role in the 2012 animated special Lego Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out. Colley lived in Hythe, Kent.
Thu Jul 03 2025
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A controllable flight cancellation or delay is caused by the airline. The Department of Transportation can hold airlines accountable if they don't provide promised services or compensation during these situations. "Creeping delays" happen when a flight delay unexpectedly becomes longer and longer. Cancellation requests must be made before the first flight begins.
Thu Jul 03 2025
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Portugal defeated Spain in a dramatic penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw through regular and extra time to win the UEFA Nations League 2024–25 final at Munich’s Allianz Arena.
Thu Jul 03 2025
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Gaël Monfils is a French professional tennis player. He reached the semifinals at the Japan Open, losing to champion Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. Monfils made his first Masters final at the 2009 Paris Masters, where he lost to Novak Djokovic. He was defeated in the 2018 Australian Open by the No. [missing number] player. Since the 2015 French Open, Monfils has been coached by Jan De Witt, who also coaches fellow countryman Gilles Simon.
Thu Jul 03 2025
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Zarah Sultana was born in Birmingham in 1993 to a Muslim family of Pakistani ancestry. She grew up with three sisters in the city's Lozells area. Known as one of the most left-wing new Labour MPs, Sultana has become recognized for her outspoken criticism of the government. In September 2021, she chaired the Fire Brigade Union's Climate Catastrophe: The Case for a Socialist Green New Deal event at the Labour Party conference. Sultana received the MP of the Year Award from the Patchwork Foundation in March 2022 for her work supporting underrepresented and disadvantaged communities across the UK. She practices Islam.
Thu Jul 03 2025
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Marin Čilić has experienced mixed results in recent tournaments. He achieved strong performances in October, reaching the semifinals of several ATP events: Tokyo, Shanghai, Basel, and the quarterfinals of the Paris Masters. However, he faced early exits in major championships this year. At the US Open, Australian Open, and French Open, Čilić lost his second-round matches to Kei Nishikori, Gilles Simon, and Grigor Dimitrov respectively. He also lost in the second round at the Australian Open to Dan Evans.
Thu Jul 03 2025
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David Lawrence Lipsey, Baron Lipsey (1948-2025) was a British journalist and Labour Party politician. He was awarded a Special Orwell Prize in 1997 for his work as 'Bagehot' in The Economist. Lipsey was made a Life peer as Baron Lipsey of Tooting Bec in London in 1999. He served as chair of the British Greyhound Racing Board from 2004 to 2009. He was also a fan of harness racing.
Thu Jul 03 2025
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Shubman Gill is a prolific batsman who excelled in both ODI and IPL cricket. He was the second-highest run scorer in the recent ODI series, following Virat Kohli. In the IPL, he has consistently been Kolkata Knight Riders' top scorer for several seasons. His outstanding performance in the 2023 season saw him amass 890 runs, securing the Orange Cap and making him the second highest run scorer in a single IPL season.
Thu Jul 03 2025
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