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RuPaul Andre Charles is an American drag queen, television host, singer, producer, writer, and actor born November 17, 1960. He's known as the "Queen of Drag" and is considered the most commercially successful drag queen in the United States. In 2008, RuPaul began producing "RuPaul's Drag Race," a reality television game show that aired on Logo in February 2009. The show has been successful domestically and internationally, with international variants like "RuPaul's Drag Race UK" and "Canada's Drag Race." There are also spin-offs including "RuPaul's Drag U," "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars," and "RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race."

The Sycamore Gap tree, a 150-year-old sycamore by Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland, England, was felled on September 28, 2023. The tree was popular with photographers and creatives, inspiring many works of art. In March 2024, new life sprouted from rescued seeds and twigs of the Sycamore Gap tree. Artist Lucy Pittaway, who painted the tree, is planting trees at the Swinton Estate for every print copy she sells to create a new woodland.

Owen Lawrence is a Chief Executive with over 20 years of experience in the international arbitration sector. He has a global network of contacts across various legal fields and jurisdictions. Lawrence specializes in managing career transitions for lawyers, particularly those moving from combined advocacy and arbitration practices to solely arbitrator-focused roles. His expertise extends to managing arbitration facilities, developing online platforms, and providing management services for arbitrators. Outside of his professional work, Lawrence serves on the Africa Board for Save the Children and enjoys cycling and rugby league in his spare time.

He is the son of Roger Draper (former chief executive of Sport England and the Lawn Tennis Association) and Nicky Draper (a former junior British tennis champion). Draper achieved his first Masters 1000 match win over Gilles Simon at the Miami Open as a wildcard. In 2023, he made his two Major debuts, reached his first ATP final, but also faced injuries. The following year, Draper won two titles, advanced to a Grand Slam semifinal, and competed in the Olympics. Draper is naturally right-handed but plays tennis left-handed, making his backhand similar to a second forehand.

Japan has released plans to evacuate over 100,000 civilians from remote islands near Taiwan in case of conflict between China and Taiwan. The evacuees would be transported to eight prefectures in southwestern and western Japan within six days. Defense Minister Gen Nakatani expressed a "strong sense of crisis" among residents living on these border islands. Okinawa, with its nearly 50,000 US troops, could be a crucial military location during any Taiwan emergency.

Mark Kerr was born in Toledo, Ohio. He achieved success in Brazil and was invited to fight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Kerr won at UFC 14 and was subsequently invited to compete at UFC 15. He excelled in submission wrestling, winning championships at the ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championships. Kerr also had a successful career in freestyle wrestling and mixed martial arts.

Canada's Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre, now 45, advocates for low taxes and limited government. He rose through the ranks after meeting Stockwell Day, a cabinet minister under former Prime Minister Stephen Harper. As Conservative leader since 2022, Poilievre has used criticism of Justin Trudeau to appeal to dissatisfied voters. However, former U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Poilievre for not being "MAGA enough." Poilievre's political career highlights his involvement in the WE Charity scandal, where he aggressively questioned the Liberal Party. He also made controversial remarks linking the Trudeau family to Marxism. Additionally, Canadian officials have identified him as a target of Chinese disinformation campaigns.

Mike Peters is a musician who formed the organization MPO (Mike Peters Organisation) in 1992 to connect with fans online. Peters released solo albums "Feel Free" and "Flesh and Blood." He has been open about his battle with cancer, releasing a documentary "Mike Peters on the Road to Recovery" in 2006.

India Women will face South Africa Women in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024. The match promises exciting cricket action with both teams showcasing their skills and strategies.

PWC has received the American Public Power Association’s Safety Award of Excellence for safe operating practices in 2024. They earned the Diamond award in the category for utilities with 250,000 to 999,999 worker-hours of annual worker exposure. Smart Spring Planting Tips Don’t plant anything within 9 feet from the front and 3 feet from each side of a green PWC transformer box (underground electrical transformer). When planning improvements to your property, know the locations of right-of-way and utility easements before you plant. PWC is a network of firms in 152 countries with over 327,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, advisory and tax services.

Jagmeet Singh announced his candidacy for the federal New Democratic Party leadership after a leadership review resulted in an election to replace Tom Mulcair. Gurratan Singh, Jagmeet's brother, was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in the 2018 Ontario election, representing the riding of Brampton East. Jagmeet Singh finished ahead of incumbent Liberal MP, Gurbax Singh Malhi, but was defeated by Conservative candidate Bal Gosal. Following Fidel Castro's death in October 2017, Singh tweeted about Castro's vision for Cuba despite poverty, illiteracy, and disease. In the 2019 Federal election, Singh led the NDP to 24 seats with 15.98% of the vote, finishing fourth. The party gained one seat in the 2021 election, bringing their total to 25 with 17.82% of the vote.

The 2013 Vodafone Summertime Ball featured 21 performers, including headliners Robbie Williams and Taylor Swift. Supporting acts were will.i.am and Olly Murs. The Wanted made their fourth appearance at the ball, becoming the most frequent performers. This was Stark's first Summertime Ball since joining Capital FM in October 2022 and Kemp's last as he focused on television. Tickets are available exclusively through Global Player. Wembley Stadium hospitality offers a guaranteed place at the sell-out show. BSL users can visit Wembley BSL Ticketing & Helpline.

The British Library suffered a major cyberattack in October 2023, causing disruptions to many of its services. In November 2023, the attackers released some of the library's data onto the dark web, including personal user information. The attack severely damaged the library's systems, making it impossible to change passwords for their services. Users are advised to change passwords for any other accounts that use the same credentials as a precaution.

Tech giants are pushing to make their idealized visions of the future a reality by influencing laws, institutions, and societal norms. They initially presented these ideas as possibilities but now aim to enforce them, effectively dictating the direction of our world. Fracking, a controversial method for extracting hydrocarbons, has become a key tool for the US in its trade negotiations. This technology allows the US to prioritize economic interests over energy security concerns, enabling a redefinition of its global role.

Arsenal and PSG will face off in the upcoming season's UEFA Champions League group stage. The matchup is highly anticipated as both teams boast strong squads with ambitions to advance far in the competition.

Amanda Owen lives and works on Ravenseat Farm, a working hill farm in Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales. She initially gained recognition as "The Yorkshire Shepherdess" on Twitter. This led to writing a book of the same name and appearing in Channel 5's "Live: Winter on the Farm."

The Great Fire of London swept through central London from September 2nd to 5th, 1666. It destroyed the medieval City of London within the Roman city wall and extended beyond the walls to the west. King Charles II encouraged Londoners to flee and settle elsewhere due to fears of a rebellion among those who lost their homes. The fire spread throughout Monday, impacting London's demographics, social structure, politics, economy, and culture.

In 2023, Carol and Stephen Baxter were found dead in their Mersea, Essex home by their daughter Ellena. A toxicology report revealed they died from overdoses of fentanyl-laced medication. Their daughter Ellena and Luke D'Wit were arrested. D'Wit manipulated them, lacing their medication with fentanyl while using fake identities to control their lives. Luke D'Wit was jailed for life with a minimum term of 37 years in March 2024. He used fentanyl patches prescribed to his deceased father to carry out the murders.