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Taylor Frankie Paul Stormed Off ‘Bachelorette’ Set When Date Brought Up Arrest

Taylor Frankie Paul Stormed Off ‘Bachelorette’ Set When Date Brought Up Arrest

"The Bachelorette" isn't airing, but we're still uncovering Taylor Frankie Paul's most dramatic moments while she filmed ... including one of her suitors grilling her about her domestic violence arrest. An insider with direct knowledge

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Denise Richards’ Before-and-After Pics Are Giving Her Surgeon’s Business a Lift

Denise Richards’ Before-and-After Pics Are Giving Her Surgeon’s Business a Lift

Denise Richards New Look Has Plastic Surgeon Cashing In!!! Published March 23, 2026 3:56 PM PDT Denise Richards' new transformation is keeping her surgeon booked and busy ... Dr. Ben Talei told us he's been

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Celebrate Ayesha Curry’s 37th Birthday With Her Hottest Pics!

Celebrate Ayesha Curry’s 37th Birthday With Her Hottest Pics!

Steph Curry's wife, Ayesha, is nearing the big 4-0 ... but you wouldn't know it by her pics ... she looks as sexy as ever, and we're here to show you her hottest shots to

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Nicki Minaj Allegedly Refusing to Pay $275K Bill for ‘Pink Friday 2’ Concert Costs

Nicki Minaj Allegedly Refusing to Pay $275K Bill for ‘Pink Friday 2’ Concert Costs

Nicki Minaj Sued for Refusing to Pay $275K Bill!!! Published March 23, 2026 3:30 PM PDT Nicki Minaj is being dragged to court for allegedly failing to reimburse a company that claims it fronted more

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Boxer Isis Sio Awake, Breathing On Her Own After Brutal Knockout

Boxer Isis Sio Awake, Breathing On Her Own After Brutal Knockout

Boxer Isis Sio -- who was left in a medically induced coma after a brutal knockout loss this weekend -- is finally awake and breathing on her own ... days after the terrifying scene played

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Nia Long Seeks Court-Ordered Protection From Woman She Says Is Stalking Her

Nia Long Seeks Court-Ordered Protection From Woman She Says Is Stalking Her

Nia Long is seeking court-ordered protection from a woman she claims keeps showing up at her L.A. house under the false impression they are in a romantic relationship. The actress beelined it to court Monday

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Paul Anka Lists L.A.-Area Home for Sale Again, See Video of Lavish Property

Paul Anka Lists L.A.-Area Home for Sale Again, See Video of Lavish Property

Paul Anka Selling My L.A. Mansion, My Way!!! Published March 23, 2026 2:27 PM PDT Play video content Jason Ragle Paul Anka is still trying to unload his lavish L.A.-area home ... re-listing it once

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Rayyan start new era after Jorge exit as young talent take spotlight in QSL Cup

Rayyan start new era after Jorge exit as young talent take spotlight in QSL Cup

Al Rayyan will begin life after the departure of coach Artur Jorge when they face Al Shahania in the quarter-finals of the QSL Cup Tuesday, with several clubs set to rely on youngsters and players not involved in national team duty. The competition traditionally provides opportunities for emerging talents and fringe players during international windows, and this edition is expected to follow the same pattern as teams balance development with their push for silverware. Brazilian giants Cruzeiro confirmed the appointment of Jorge as manager on Sunday, almost 18 months after the Portuguese guided Botafogo to continental success. The 54-year-old announced his departure from Al Rayyan over the weekend before securing a deal that runs until the end of 2027. His exit leaves Rayyan entering the knockout stage in transition, with the club expected to give opportunities to younger squad members. “Today marks the end of a very special chapter in my career,” Jorge said upon leaving Al-Rayyan. “It was an honour to represent Al Rayyan with seriousness and dedication. A great club, and with very good people. Throughout this period, I had the privilege of working with high level professionals and sharing the day-to-day life with a group of players who always demonstrated commitment.” Rayyan, who qualified directly for the last-eight stage after finishing top of their group with 25 points, will take on Al Shahania at Al Khor Stadium today at 6:15pm. Al Shahania booked their place in the quarter-finals after edging Al Shamal 1-0 in the play-off round. Also today, Umm Salal will meet Al Bidda at Suhaim Bin Hamad Stadium at 8:15pm. Umm Salal head into the tie with renewed confidence following improved performances under coach Ruben Albes, while Al Bidda will look to continue their impressive run and test themselves against top-flight opposition. Wednesday, Muaither will face Al Markhiya at 6:15pm, with both sides aiming to build momentum as they chase promotion back to the top division next season. Later the same evening, Al Arabi will take on Al Waab at Al Khor Stadium at 8:15pm, with Arabi seeking to underline their credentials while Waab aim to extend their fairytale run in the tournament.  Related Story

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NZ struggles to regain economic mojo without housing recovery

NZ struggles to regain economic mojo without housing recovery

For decades, New Zealand has relied on inflating the housing market to engineer a recovery during downturns, but the playbook has failed this time, putting policymakers in a quandary just as the Middle East war adds a new layer of uncertainty.Even after the Reserve Bank of New Zealand aggressively slashed the benchmark ‌interest rate from 5.5% to 2.25%, house prices still languish some 20% below their pandemic peak, dismantling ​the wealth effect that long anchored the ‌economy.The war compounds the problem, with oil price inflation pushing up borrowing costs globally, potentially forcing ‌the RBNZ into a more hawkish stance even with the ‌economy in the worst shape since the global financial ‌crisis. New Zealand’s borrowers are already being squeezed by higher market interest rates and anaemic demand, making any recovery in the housing market - once one of the world’s most expensive — elusive, said Nick Goodall, head of research at Cotality NZ.“It’s sort of been thrown into question now with all the global uncertainty,” Goodall said, noting he had previously expected some pick-up in the housing market this year as prices, mortgage rates and salaries found an equilibrium. “The longer the war drags on, the worse it will get.”The RBNZ already forecasts no rise in house prices this year.Economic growth cooled in the fourth quarter, data showed last week, with construction slumping and consumer spending weak, even before the massive distruptions created by the war. The unemployment rate stands at a decade-high of 5.4%.Government efforts to stoke growth have been lacklustre, even with an election looming on November 7 that is sure to be dominated by voter dissatisfaction over the economy. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has offered little aimed at reviving the labour market, which is still reeling from waves of public sector layoffs last year.Real estate projects have frozen, with the market hobbled by a glut of supply and few buyers.In Auckland, a 56-storey residential tower called Seascape -meant to be New Zealand’s tallest building - may never be completed with developer Shundi Customs placed in receivership this month.At an apartment project in Wellington named One Tasman, which was launched in 2021 and due to be completed in early 2025, the existing building on the site had been cordoned ‌off but had yet to be demolished when ‌Reuters visited last month. Repeated calls to developer Willis Bond’s office did not go through, while intereview requests to company executives on LinkedIn were ignored.“Launching in 2021 when the market was as hot as it could be, it’s a challenge for any developer to bring something to the market ... because the market turned very shortly after 2021,” said Tamba Carleton, director of residential research at CBRE. “Quite a few other projects were in that situation, where they just had to go back to the drawing board until market cycle timing was more supportive.”New Zealand’s housing malaise has been exacerbated by a wave of affluent New Zealanders opting to leave the country for better economic conditions elsewhere. Statistics New Zealand estimated the country ​lost 40,000 citizens last year alone, with more than 60% of them moving to Australia, building on two years of similar outflows. Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern’s recent move to Sydney has become a symbol of the problem.“Because thousands of Wellingtonians have left the area, the supply-and-demand seesaw has completely changed,” said Brian Ellis, a 59-year-old retiree, who recently sold his inner city apartment for a price well below his expectations. “It’s literally made a half-million-dollar difference to how much money I’m going to have to enjoy my retirement.”Meanwhile, former project manager David Laing said he had considered a move to Australia but ultimately decided against it because his wife has stable employment in Wellington.Since being laid off 18 months ago, Laing says he ‌has received only a handful of ​interviews from hundreds of job applications. “We’ve cut anything that’s not non-discretionary out of our budget,” he said. “From a financial perspective, it definitely feels like the household is going backwards.” -Reuters 

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Team Qatar triumphs in 992 AM category at Mugello

Team Qatar triumphs in 992 AM category at Mugello

Team Qatar delivered an outstanding performance at the opening round of the 2026 European Le Mans Series, securing a remarkable victory in the 992 AM category at the prestigious race held at Mugello Circuit. The Qatari trio of Abdulla al-Khelaifi, Ahmad al-Emadi, and Faesal Al-Yafei showcased exceptional teamwork, consistency, and racecraft throughout the demanding endurance event. The race format was uniquely divided into two parts. Part 1, held on Saturday, featured 5 hour 30 minutes of intense racing, during which Team Qatar set the tone early by taking the lead in the 992 AM category. Demonstrating strong pace and strategic precision, the team maintained their advantage heading into the overnight break. On Sunday, Part 2 resumed with the remaining 6 hours 30 minutes of racing. Despite the challenges of endurance competition, including tire management, and sustained focus, the Team Qatar drivers executed a flawless continuation of their performance. They successfully defended their position, ultimately crossing the finish line in P1, sealing a well-deserved victory. This achievement marks a significant milestone for Team Qatar, highlighting the drivers’ growing presence on the international endurance racing scene and reinforcing Qatar’s reputation in global motorsport.  Related Story