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Rugby World Cup 2019
Rugby World Cup 2019: Guardian writers' predictions
Ben Ryan England are genuine contenders but I can't see past the All Blacks, although Beauden Barrett needs to avoid the Kiwi World Cup fly-half curse. In a parallel universe, Mosese Rauluni and Nicky Little return after a 12-year hiatus at half-back for Fiji ... Continue reading on The Guardian.
Google Doodle celebrates opening of Rugby World Cup 2019
The Rugby World Cup has been held every four years since its founding in 1987, matching top international teams from 20 countries against each other. In the past, the tournament's been hosted by traditional rugby strongholds such as Australia, New Zealand ... Continue reading on CNET.
Phoebe Buffay
'Friends' creators have no idea what Phoebe Buffay's sandwich note said
“Friends” fans may never know the contents of the note that Phoebe Buffay wrote for Ross Geller to keep his co-workers away from his “moistmaker” sandwich in Season 5 of the hit series. “Oh my God,” co-creator David Crane told Page Six at the recent ... Continue reading on Page Six.
Waterloo Road
Waterloo Road fans can now rewatch all ten series online - for free
It's been a long four years since the last ever episode of Waterloo Road aired in 2015, but the BBC may have just made up for it by making every single episode of the comprehensive school drama available to watch online for free. So, there goes our plans for ... Continue reading on digitalspy.com.
Waterloo Road fans excited all 10 series are now available on iPlayer - but where are the cast now?
Waterloo Road fans were excited to discover that all 10 series of the Rochdale-based school drama are now available to view on BBC iPlayer. Since the hit TV show ended in 2015 there have been calls for it to make a comeback, and when fans saw the ... Continue reading on Manchester Evening News.
Lewis Holtby
Lewis Holtby: Blackburn Rovers sign former Tottenham midfielder on two-year deal
Blackburn Rovers have completed the signing of former Tottenham midfielder Lewis Holtby on a two-year contract. Holtby, who has played three times for Germany, recently turned 29 and was a free agent, having left Hamburg when his contract expired ... Continue reading on BBC Sport.
Boss amazed to land Lewis
Available on a free transfer after opting to leave Hamburg, Holtby jetted into Ewood Park for talks early into the summer. The playmaker, who turned 29 yesterday, returned for further talks with the boss this week, before penning a two-year contract with the ... Continue reading on Blackburn rovers.
Europa League
Europa League
It will be an emotional night at Ibrox as Rangers host Feyenoord in the Europa League group stage, the hosts' first match since the death of Fernando Ricksen. Steven Gerrard urged Rangers supporters to get behind the team to help them get the victory in ... Continue reading on BBC Sport.
Europa League: Karius drops clanger in Besiktas defeat, Dudelange shock Apoel
Lorius Karius had a night to forget as Besiktas lost 4-2 to Slovan Bratislava on a Europa League evening filled with surprise scorelines. Austria's Wolfsberger AC won 4-0 at Mönchengladbach, while Bulgaria's Ludogorets thumped CSKA Moscow 5-1. Continue reading on The Guardian.
EasyJet
easyJet's summer 2020 flights are now on sale and there are bargains to be had
Summer may nearly be over but easyJet is giving Brits the perfect opportunity to start getting excited for next year's holidays. That's because the budget carrier has just released its summer 2020 flights, meaning you can already book your seats for travel ... Continue reading on Mirror.co.uk.
MoneySavingExpert Martin Lewis reveal today is the cheapest day to book easyJet flights for summer 2020 – but some ...
MONEYSAVINGEXPERT Martin Lewis revealed on Good Morning Britain that a flight bargain could be found, if you were quick. EasyJet have released their summer 2020 flights - although Brits are complaining they have already increased in price. Continue reading on The Sun.
Arsenal
Bukayo Saka inspires Arsenal to thrilling win at Eintracht Frankfurt
Sunday's crisis is Thursday's shining beacon of hope. A visit to one of the more feted sides in a competition they would rather not prioritise did not look a promising vehicle for Arsenal, so embattled after the shoddy way they lost their lead at Watford, but it ... Continue reading on The Guardian.
Bukayo Saka reflects on 'dream come true' first Arsenal goal after superb Europa League performance
Bukayo Saka was the star of the show as Arsenal picked up a fine 3-0 win away to Frankfurt in the Europa League, with the teenager describing the game as a 'dream come true'. The 18-year-old scored and provided two assists in a brilliant performance on ... Continue reading on Metro.
Friends Ross
David Schwimmer was 'unappreciated as Ross Geller in Friends'
A university professor has argued that David Schwimmer was unappreciated as Ross Geller in Friends. Dr Simone Knox, an Associate Professor in Film & Television at the University of Reading, has argued that while Schwimmer's portrayal was one of the ... Continue reading on Metro.
Friends: Monica and Ross's Famous “Routine” Was Choreographed by Pussycat Dolls Founder Robin Antin
The end result is one of the NBC sitcom's most memorable legacies: “the Routine,” a number Ross and Monica honed in middle school and resurrected in the season six installment “The One with the Routine” as a ploy to get the spotlight during a taping of ... Continue reading on Vanity Fair.
Thomas Cook
Thomas Cook races to raise extra £200m to secure rescue deal
The future of Thomas Cook is hanging in the balance as the travel company scrambles to raise an additional £200m to secure an emergency rescue deal. Britain's oldest package-holiday firm must secure the funds before a crucial meeting next Friday after a ... Continue reading on The Guardian.
Thomas Cook seeks last-ditch fire-sale in bid to avert collapse
Thomas Cook Group is scrambling to stitch together a last-ditch fire-sale in a bid to stave off collapse and avert the biggest-ever peacetime repatriation of British citizens. Sky News has learnt that the 178 year-old travel agent has this week been holding ... Continue reading on Sky News.
Friends Joey
Smelly Cat! Pivot! Here's How to Find All of Google's Friends Easter Eggs for Show's 25th Anniversary
It's been 25 years since Ross, Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Joey and Phoebe first graced our screens in the beloved sitcom Friends. But even after all these years, fans couldn't possibly forget the quirky one-liners and silly moments from the pop culture ... Continue reading on PEOPLE.com.
Our 25 favorite 'Friends' celebrity cameos, from Winona Ryder to Tom Selleck
They're still there for you, 25 years later. Rachel Green (Jennifer Aniston), Monica Geller (Courteney Cox), Phoebe Buffay (Lisa Kudrow), Joey Tribbiani (Matt LeBlanc), Chandler Bing (Matthew Perry) and Ross Geller (David Schwimmer) hit the small screen ... Continue reading on amNY.
Celtic
SPORT
Ryan Christie's second-half penalty earned Celtic a deserved draw in Rennes in a frenetic opening Group E match in the Europa League. M'Baye Niang fired the hosts in front from the spot after Kristoffer Ajer's lunge brought him down in the box. But James ... Continue reading on BBC Sport.
Ryan Christie penalty secures draw for Celtic at Rennes despite late red card
Neil Lennon said his Celtic side were well worthy of their point against Rennes and that they could have had three if VAR was available in the Europa League. Lennon was surprised video assistance was unavailable, unlike in the Champions League, and felt ... Continue reading on The Guardian.
Friends Rachel
Ralph Lauren releases fashion tribute to Rachel Green from 'Friends'
For years, you envied her hair. Now, 25 years after the launch of "Friends," you can dress like Rachel Green. Ralph Lauren has released a collection inspired by the aspiring fashion executive played by Jennifer Aniston, the series' chicest character and ... Continue reading on CNN.
Ralph Lauren just released a new collection inspired by Rachel from 'Friends'
If you grew up watching "Friends" and always wanting to replicate Rachel Green's effortlessly chic style, hold onto your plaid miniskirt, because we have some exciting news. The iconic American designer Ralph Lauren has released his latest collection, ... Continue reading on Business Insider.
Justin Trudeau
Trudeau scrambles to halt damage as third blackface incident emerges
Justin Trudeau is scrambling to halt further damage to his re-election campaign after a string of racist images from his past put Canada's image-conscious prime minister at the centre of yet another scandal. Less than five weeks before the federal election on ... Continue reading on The Guardian.
Canada's Justin Trudeau cannot say how often he wore blackface
Canada's PM Justin Trudeau has said he cannot remember how often he wore blackface as a younger man, as a scandal deepened ahead of an election. He was speaking after more images of him wearing black make-up when he was younger emerged. Continue reading on BBC News.
iOS 13
A flaw in iOS 13 can expose your contact details, even though Apple was alerted about the problem in July
New York (CNN Business) A flaw in iOS 13, the new iPhone operating system Apple released Thursday, exposes contact details stored in iPhones without requiring a passcode or biometric identification. And Apple (AAPL) has known about the flaw since July, ... Continue reading on CNN.
How to get iOS 13
Update: iOS 13 is here, and it's fairly painless to download and install and totally free. Our full guide to doing so is below. The next update for Apple phones, iOS 13, is finally live - and the nearly-launched iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max and iPhone 11 ... Continue reading on TechRadar.
Area 51 raid
People are showing up to raid Area 51 and it will be live streamed
While the Area 51 music festival Alienstock may have been cancelled due to safety and infrastructure concerns, some people are still arriving at the supposed site of alien activity to raid the US base on September 20. Now it's been announced that this raid will ... Continue reading on Mixmag.
The apparent Area 51 raid is tomorrow, here's everything you need to know
Remember back in July when everyone went wild saying they were going to storm the top secret US air base, Area 51? Well the apparent Area 51 raid was scheduled for tomorrow. It might have technically been cancelled, but people are still talking about the ... Continue reading on The Tab.
EA Access
FIFA 20 now available to play for EA Access and Origin Access subscribers
FIFA 20 is st for release on September 27, but EA Access subscribers on Xbox One and PlayStation 4, as well as Origin Access subscribers on PC, can access the game a little early. The game is now available to subscribers of both subscription services to ... Continue reading on Windows Central.
[UPDATE] Here's when you'll get early access to FIFA 20 via EA Access
FIFA 20 will be hitting the shelves in bricks and mortar stores on September 27th but if you have an EA Access subscription you get to play the game early, today in fact. The trial should go live around or before 8pm UK time tonight, although the exact time has ... Continue reading on TheSixthAxis.
Wolves
Wolves make poor start to group stage as Braga exploit sloppy defending
Rúben Neves mentioned in the buildup that one of his Braga midfield counterparts, Ricardo Horta, happens to be his best friend. Well, sometimes good pals have to tell harsh truths. On Thursday night, Horta scored a goal that informed Wolves they cannot get ... Continue reading on The Guardian.
SPORT
Ruben Neves says the Wolves' run in Europe has not contributed to their poor Premier League start. Nuno Espirito Santo's side finished seventh last season but are winless this term after advancing to the Europa League group stage following six qualifying ... Continue reading on BBC Sport.
Next sale
Xiaomi Mi Band 4 next sale date announced: Price, specifications, features
Xiaomi's latest fitness tracker, Mi Band 4, went on sale in India on Thursday. The company has now announced that Mi Band 4 will go on second sale on September 28 at 1 PM across Mi.com, Flipkart and Aamzon India. Xiaomi Mi Band 4 is available for Rs ... Continue reading on Hindustan Times.
Friends Monica
Friends: Monica and Ross's Famous “Routine” Was Choreographed by Pussycat Dolls Founder Robin Antin
The end result is one of the NBC sitcom's most memorable legacies: “the Routine,” a number Ross and Monica honed in middle school and resurrected in the season six installment “The One with the Routine” as a ploy to get the spotlight during a taping of ... Continue reading on Vanity Fair.
John Humphrys
John Humphrys: 'Forensic' and 'grouchy' host 'will be much missed'
Celebrities and politicians have given a mixed reaction to the departure from the airwaves of Radio 4 Today presenter John Humphrys. The longstanding Today programme host has bid farewell with his final show. He's been praised online for "bravely" ... Continue reading on BBC News.
John Humphrys' last Today programme review – a too long lap of honour
Back-announcing that item, Humphrys sounded suddenly throaty and chokey, stumbling. Otherwise, he seemed much himself. It felt characteristically cussed that he continued to the end to pronounce the Mayor of London's name as Sad-eek Khan, despite his ... Continue reading on The Guardian.