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“I don’t remember the last time I pumped gas,” the 23-year-old influencer admits in a new TikTok video, in which she and her husband shared their “unspoken rules” in their marriage. Nara Smith and her husband Lucky Blue Smith have a slightly unusually “rule” in their marriage. In a TikTok video shared on Thursday, the couple — who is expecting …
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1) Arch Manning, QB, Texas The hype bunny enters the 2025 campaign as the odds-on favorite to win college football’s most prestigious award. Despite entering the season with just 95 college pass attempts, Manning is the top candidate due to his pedigree (nephew of Peyton and Eli Manning) and immense pro potential, as well as Texas’ status as the top-ranked …
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Emer Moreau Business reporter, BBC News Getty Images The WH Smith name is only seen in airports in the UK now WH Smith shares slumped 41.7% on Thursday morning following an accounting error which led it to overstate its North America profits. The company has cut its profit forecasts in the region as a result and has ordered a review …
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While Monday provided positive news with the Minnesota Vikings welcoming wide receiver Justin Jefferson and safety Josh Metellus back to practice, All-Pro edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel and veteran safety Harrison Smith remained sidelined. Van Ginkel last practiced Aug. 7. Since then, he’s been on the sidelines and out of uniform with an undisclosed health issue. The only information provided …
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Willow Smith Tear-Filled Photo With X-Rated Caption … ‘Is She OK?’ Published August 15, 2025 5:37 AM PDT | Updated August 15, 2025 8:19 AM PDT 8:10 AM PT — Willow‘s clapping back at everyone side-eying in her recent clip … telling them they “forgot funny existed” — ’cause the selfie was clearly a joke. She calls everyone who reacted …
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Will Smith and Jada Pinkett’s daughter Willow sparked concern this week after she uploaded a photo of herself crying to social media alongside an X-rated caption. The singer, 24, uploaded the worrying selfie to her Instagram Story on Wednesday for her 11.5 million followers to see. The close-up photo showed Willow, who has multiple piercings and a neck tattoo, staring …
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As summer turns to fall and the 2025 season nears, it’s worth remembering that Nebraska has a five-star quarterback on its roster. Dylan Raiola isn’t Georgia’s, Alabama’s, or Ohio State’s QB; he’s Nebraska’s, and now it’s time for him to leave his mark. Nebraska returns a starting quarterback for the first time since 2021, and while most players seem to …
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Wide receivers — DeVonta Smith, Alabama, 2020; Desmond Howard, Michigan, 1991. Tackles — Jonathan Ogden, UCLA, 1995; Bryant McKinnie, Miami, 2001. Guards — Brad Budde, Southern California, 1979; John Smith, Notre Dame, 1927. Center — Dave Rimington, Nebraska, 1981-82. Tight end — Keith Jackson, Oklahoma, 1986-87. QB — Vince Young, Texas, 2005. Running backs — Archie Griffin, Ohio State, 1974-75; …
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Alan Tudyk has made an explosive allegation surrounding his involvement with I, Robot, claiming his name was pulled from the film’s publicity because his performance as Sonny the Robot scored higher with test audiences than Will Smith. Alex Proyas’ 2004 sci-fi film I, Robot sees Smith’s Detective Del Spooner investigate the alleged suicide of U.S. Robotics founder Alfred Lanning, believing …
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