M&S cyberattack was carried out by 'DragonForce', chairman says

M&S cyberattack was carried out by 'DragonForce', chairman says

LONDON (Reuters) -British retailer Marks & Spencer believes the instigator of the cyberattack which forced it to suspend online shopping for six weeks in April and May was a group called "DragonForce", chairman Archie Norman told lawmakers on Tuesday. (Reporting by James Davey, writing by Sarah Young; Editing by Sachin Ravikumar)

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M&S cyberattack was carried out by 'DragonForce', chairman says

M&S cyberattack was carried out by 'DragonForce', chairman says LONDON (Reuters) -British retailer Marks & Spencer believes ...

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Jessie J Shares Emotional Update amid Breast Cancer Journey, Says She’s Crying ‘Happy Tears’

Jessie J Shares Emotional Update amid Breast Cancer Journey, Says She's Crying 'Happy Tears'

Ian West/PA Images via Getty; Jessie J/Instagram Jessie J announced on Instagram on Monday, July 7, that her breast cancer had not spread following surgery to remove one of her breasts In a video alongside the announcement, her son, Sky Safir, was captured sweetly saying, 'Mommy's gonna be okay' 'Happy tears are real,' the pop star wrote in her caption of the joyful update Jessie Jis sharing a positive health update! On Monday, July 7, the singer, 37, announced on Instagram that her cancer had not spread following her mastectomy. On Monday, July 7, the star and her son Sky Safir, 2, whom she shares with partnerChanan Safir Colman, told her followers that she was "gonna be okay." In the clip, Jessie taught her son how to say, "Mommy's gonna be okay," which he sweetly repeated. "And…I AM OK Results = I have NO cancer spread 😭😭😭 Happy tears are real 😭😭😭😭😭😭," the "Price Tag" artist wrote in her caption. "Thank YOU for the prayers, the love, the well wishes, the joy and all the positive energy. 🥹🫀= 🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋." Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Shane Anthony Sinclair/Getty She continued, "This video is from the night before my surgery. We called it baby boy. You are my biggest ray of light and with you in my life the darkness will never win. ☁️🌞" Jessie then went on to say that she was due to have one more breast reconstructive surgery following surgery to remove one of her breasts. "Lots of healing to go and one more surgery to make these cousins look more like sisters. But for now it's gratitude time and I am changing my name to The LopJess monster 🧟‍♀️🌶️🍈🍳," her post concluded. The PEOPLE Appis now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Dawn Fletcher-Park/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty PEOPLE reported back in June that the singer had beendiagnosed with early breast cancer, and earlier this month, she noted that she was missingbeing an "active mom" following her mastectomy but that she was enjoying the opportunity to "slow down." "Sky is having a blast with Nanny and Grandad," she added on Instagram Stories at the time. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! Speaking about her recovery journey, Jessie added, "It's still uncomfortable" and "a little painful," but she said that she could "handle that," adding that she had been doing recovery exercises and "trying to eat super clean." Dave Benett/Getty The "Domino" singer also said that she had stopped taking pain medication, stating, "just not my thing. Also like to feel how it feels so I don't overdo it." Jessie added that she was feeling "positive and grateful" following the surgery. The star first revealed her health diagnosis with fans on June 3 in anInstagrampost. "I was diagnosed with early breast cancer," she wrote at the time. "I'm highlighting the word early. Cancer sucks in any form, but I'm holding on to the word early. I have been in and out of tests throughout this whole period." And on June 16, she announced to the sold-out crowd atWembley Stadium in Wembley, U.K.that it was her "last show before I go to beat breast cancer!" Read the original article onPeople

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Photos show Turkey's youngest oil wrestlers keeping a 14th-century tradition alive

Photos show Turkey's youngest oil wrestlers keeping a 14th-century tradition alive

EDIRNE, Turkey (AP) — On a grass field slick with olive oil and steeped in tradition, hundreds of boys as young as 11 joined the ranks of Turkey's most time-honored sporting event: the annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Championship. Held every summer in the northwestern city of Edirne, the event is said to date back to the 14th century as a way of keeping the Ottoman Empire's fighting men fit and ready for battle. The sport, which is on UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list, sees wrestlers cover themselves in olive oil and try to press their opponent's back to the ground to win the bout. Alongside the men contesting, youngsters also don the iconic "kispet" leather trousers to embark on a slippery test of strength, skill and stamina under the scorching sun. The boys are ranked in divisions based on age, height and build, with the youngest generally placed in the "minik," or tiny, category. Under strict safety regulations, their matches are shorter and closely supervised. Most young wrestlers train year-round at local clubs, often in towns where oil wrestling is passed down through generations. While the youngest competitors aren't wrestling for titles like "baspehlivan," the grand champion of the men's matches, their participation is no less significant as it is key to the continuity of a sport that holds deep cultural importance across Turkey. This year's contest – the 664th in its history – saw 36-year-old Orhan Okulu win his third men's title. "My goal was the golden belt in Kirkpinar and thanks to my God, I succeeded," Okulu said of the coveted prize.

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Photos show Turkey's youngest oil wrestlers keeping a 14th-century tradition alive

Photos show Turkey's youngest oil wrestlers keeping a 14th-century tradition alive EDIRNE, Turkey (AP) — On a grass field slick with oli...

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Joe Burrow Details the Aftermath of His Home Robbery for the First Time

Joe Burrow Details the Aftermath of His Home Robbery for the First Time

Justin Casterline/Getty Joe Burrow's Cincinnati area home was broken into on Dec. 9, 2024 while he was out of town for aMonday Night Footballgame against the Dallas Cowboys Four men were later charged in connection with stealing more than $300,000 worth of jewelry and other items from Burrow's home The moments after Burrow first learned the news are captured in the latest season of Netflix'sQuarterbackseries New locker room footage showsJoe Burrowin the moments after he learned his Cincinnati area home had beenbroken intowhile he was playing aMonday Night Footballgame in Dallas last December. The never-before-seen footage showing Burrow, 28, scrolling through his cell phone with his head in his hands after the Cincinnati Bengals' 27-20 win over the Dallas Cowboys is part of the latest season ofNetflix'sQuarterbackseries. The new seven-episode series began streaming Tuesday, July 8 and focuses on Burrow's 2024 NFL season, as well as those of Detroit Lions quarterbackJared Goffand Atlanta Falcons quarterbackKirk Cousins. Burrow's home was broken into on Dec. 9, 2024 while he was out of town for his team's game against Dallas.Four thieveswere later arrested for breaking into the NFL star's home and stealing more than $300,000 worth of jewelry, clothes, luggage and more. Police arrested them after finding selfies of the men posing with the stolen items after the men were pulled over in a routine traffic stop, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Ohio. ModelOlivia Ponton, whom a sourcepreviously told PEOPLEhas been "hooking up" with Burrow since last fall, was at his home at the time and had her mom call 911 after the thieves shattered a bedroom window to gain access to the house. The Bengals quarterback's reaction is partly shown in the newly released footage shown at the beginning of episode 6 of Netflix's newQuarterbackseason, in an episode titled "Headspace." Burrow still has parts of his uniform and pads on as he checks his phone in the scene, later opening up about the incident and his reaction to it in an interview with Netflix producers. "Of f------ course this happened to me right now," Burrow says he was thinking at the time, noting how he and the Bengals had an up-and-down season and appeared to be turning a corner with its seven-point win over Dallas that night. "When you're on cloud nine, something's gonna bring you right back down. It just felt like the kind of year that it was." Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Later in the week, Burrow told reporters he felt "violated" by the home burglary. Speaking with Netflix, Burrow said he still felt that way while airing frustrations with the celebrity aspect that comes with being an NFL quarterback. "I just get uncomfortable when my life is very public and you know that comes with the job, but there's certain parts of your life that are yours, and your house is one of those," Burrow says. "When that gets violated and people find out where you live and all these different things, not everybody's failures at their job are in front of the whole world. It's a very vulnerable position to be in. I put myself in that position because I love it. I don't like the other part of it." The break in came amid a string of robberies seemingly targeting professional athletes, and two months after the Kansas City-area homes of Chiefs starsTravis KelceandPatrick Mahomeswereburglarized within 48 hours of each other. The rash of robberies — which have also hit NBA players in Minnesota and Massachusetts, and an NHL star in Pennsylvania — may belinked to a South American crime ring, multiple sources toldABC NewsandFox 4 Kansas Cityin November 2024. Season two ofQuarterbacksis now streaming on Netflix. Read the original article onPeople

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See Who Turned Up to Celebrate Ringo Starr’s 85th Birthday

See Who Turned Up to Celebrate Ringo Starr's 85th Birthday

See Who Turned Up to Celebrate Ringo Starr's 85th Birthdayoriginally appeared onParade. Ringo Starr's longtime touring group is called His All-Starr Band. The same "all-star" designation could be applied to the celebrities who turned out to celebrate the formerBeatlesdrummer's 85th birthday on Monday, July 7, in Beverly Hills. Among those making the scene were singer-songwritersJackson Browne,Sam Phillips,Molly Tuttle, the pop duoLucius, and producer/singer-songwriterT-Bone Burnett. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Those artists also performed some of Ringo's songs for the assembled celebrants. Tuttle did a version of the Ringo-sung Beatles classic "Octopus's Garden," while Browne performed "Act Naturally," theBuck Owenssong that Ringo famously covered with the Beatles, according to aFacebook postby retiredLos Angeles Timesmusic journalistRandy Lewis. There was also an impromptu version of "With a Little Help From My Friends," as well as a version of the Beatles' "Birthday," sung in Ringo's honor. At the song's conclusion, Ringo held up his phone and proclaimed, "Paul said it sounded great!" Lewis revealed in his post. Among the other celebs at the big event were Ringo's wife, actressBarbara Bach, Eagles guitarist, solo artist and Ringo's brother-in-lawJoe Walsh, Doors drummerJohn Densmore, former Guns N' Roses drummerMatt Sorum,Elton JohnguitaristDavey Johnstone, formerSaturday Night Livecast member and drummerFred Armisen, actorEd Begley Jr., All-Starr Band and Toto guitaristSteve Lukather, acclaimed songwriterDiane Warren, songwriter-producerLinda Perry,Breakfast With the Beatlesradio hostChris Carterand many others. Ringo addressed the crowdin footage posted on Instagramby music journalistLyndsey Parker. "I couldn't have dreamed I would end up here," Starr said. "I did end up in a good band, though. When you come to America, for us being British, it was like such a goal because all of the songs and the singers we loved came from America. We were there in New York and you go through, 'Maybe I should live in New York.'  And then you come to California, 'Maybe California.' Next time, 'Definitely California!' I love it here. I love the people I love the attitude and the peace and love that's shown in this state is incredible, and all the other states are trying." See Who Turned Up to Celebrate Ringo Starr's 85th Birthdayfirst appeared on Parade on Jul 8, 2025 This story was originally reported byParadeon Jul 8, 2025, where it first appeared.

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Timothée Chalamet Fuels Rumors of Drastic Change to Iconic Hair

Timothée Chalamet Fuels Rumors of Drastic Change to Iconic Hair

Timothée Chalamet Fuels Rumors of Drastic Change to Iconic Hairoriginally appeared onParade. Timothée Chalamet's physical appearance sparked major buzz after theWonkastar was spotted with his girlfriend, Kylie Jenner, in France. The 29-year-old actor enjoyed a brief vacation with the beauty mogul as they cruised along Pampelonne Beach in Saint-Tropez, holding hands and beaming with smiles. TheKeeping Up with the Kardashiansstar was spotted in a cream-colored mini dress with a plunging neckline and black striped print and finished her look with flip-flops and dark sunglasses. As for Jenner's boyfriend, he went for casual and laid-back pieces. Chalamet's outfit featured a retro Team Nigeria soccer jersey, a green bandana wrapped around his blue Nike baseball cap. However, with the latest sighting of theDunestar, fans couldn't help but notice something different about the actor. As photos from the couple's Saint-Tropez getaway surfaced on social media, speculation began to swirl about a possible change to his hairstyle, including ditching his signature curls." TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET.pic.twitter.com/mj2kXBUk7Y — timothée chalamet nation (@timotheenation)July 6, 2025 On X, fans thought the actor had opted for a buzz cut and tried to hide it with a cap and a bandana. "Omg streets saying he has a buzzcut I NEED TO SEE THIS GOD PLS,"one wrote. "The hair… where is his HAIR?" acommenter posted. A fan echoed the same andnoted, "TIMOTHEE CHALAMET BALD SOUND THE ALARMS." "Timothée Chalamet buzzcut just hit the timeline," asocial media user said. A fan on X reacted with dismay to rumors of Chalamet's dramatic hair change andwrote, "I'm so into Timothée Chalamet that I almost lost my mind a little with that rumor that he shaved his head completely for Dune Messiah, like, bro, WHY, PLEASE MAHDI DON´T DO THAT TO MY HEART (and eyes)!!!" Others also speculated that his new hairstyle is for an upcoming project. "Going bald to complete the loop on the Harkonnen bloodline in Dune Messiah would be a pump move," asupporter remarked. One user made a similar observation, suggesting that after his trip with Jenner, Chalamet would likely be busy filming a movie. Timothée has been spotted in Saint-Tropez today. He's wearing a baseball cap with a green scarf on top of that cap, to cover the fact that his hair has been shaven to a crew or buzz cut for Dune 3. He has shaven his Marty Supreme moustache too. After this pit stop, he should be…pic.twitter.com/xJdrXW5dKv — Club Chalamet 💫 (@ClubChalamet)July 7, 2025 The Denis Villeneuve–directed sci-fi film began production this July, according toDeadline. The sequel will see Chalamet, Zendaya and Florence Pugh returning to reprise their roles. As for its release, the film is slated to hit theaters on December 18, 2026. Related: Kylie Jenner Stuns in Sultry Outfit Ahead of Exclusive Release Timothée Chalamet Fuels Rumors of Drastic Change to Iconic Hairfirst appeared on Parade on Jul 8, 2025 This story was originally reported byParadeon Jul 8, 2025, where it first appeared.

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New York Knicks hire Mike Brown, a two-time NBA Coach of the Year

New York Knicks hire Mike Brown, a two-time NBA Coach of the Year

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks liked Mike Brown's experience with championship teams, after he worked for four of them. That sounds good to a franchise that's been stuck on two titles for more than 50 years but believes its time to win another is now. The Knicks hired Brown on Monday, turning to the two-time NBA Coach of the Year after firing Tom Thibodeau. The Knicksoffered the job to Brownlast week and announced Monday that he would be taking over the team that reached the Eastern Conference finals last season for the first time in 25 years. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Theydecided to fire Thibodeaudespite that playoff success and eventually picked Brown, who wasn't out of work long after getting fired by the Sacramento Kings during last season. "Mike has coached on the biggest stages in our sport and brings championship pedigree to our organization," Knicks president Leon Rose said in a statement. "His experience leading the bench during the NBA Finals, winning four titles as an assistant coach, and his ability to grow and develop players will all help us as we aim to bring a championship to New York for our fans." Brown led the Kings to a 48-34 record and the postseason in 2022-23 — their first appearance since 2006 — and was voted the Coach of the Year. He also won the award in Cleveland, where he led the Cavaliers to the 2007 NBA Finals. He was on San Antonio's bench when the Spurs won the 2003 NBA title and was with the Golden State Warriors for their 2017, '18 and '22 championships, including going 12-0 as the acting head coach during the 2017 postseason when Steve Kerr was sidelined with a back injury. Brown is 454-304 in 11 seasons, winning at least 45 games in seven of them. He will take over a Knicks team with championship potential. The Knicks won at least 50 games in each of the last two seasons and knocked off 2024 champion Boston before falling to Indiana in six games in the East finals. With the Pacers playing without star point guardTyrese Haliburtonnext season after he tore his right Achilles tendon in Game 7 of the NBA Finals and the Celtics in transition with Jayson Tatum hurt and Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday traded, the Knicks will be one of the East favorites. Their starting lineup is set with All-NBA selections Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, and they strengthened the bench Monday by signing former Utah guard Jordan Clarkson, one of the league's highest-scoring reserves, and Guerschon Yabusele, who played last season with Philadelphia. Thibodeau's reluctance to use some of his bench players may have been a reason the Knicks decided to fire him after he led them to the postseason in four of his five seasons. They reached at least the second round in the last three seasons after not winning a single playoff series since 2013. But they haven't won a championship since 1973. Their first title was in 1970, about two months after the 55-year-old Brown was born. ___ AP NBA:https://apnews.com/nba

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White Sox honor late pitcher Bobby Jenks with moment of silence, No. 45 jersey patch 3 days after his death

White Sox honor late pitcher Bobby Jenks with moment of silence, No. 45 jersey patch 3 days after his death

The Chicago White Sox honored Bobby Jenks on Monday, three days after their former pitcherdied of cancer at 44 years old. The White Sox posted a tribute video and held a moment of silence for Jenks prior to Monday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays, their first home game since Jenks died. Players donned a No. 45 patch on their jerseys to commemorate Jenks' playing number. Theywill wear the patch for the remainder of the season. The White Sox paid tribute to Bobby Jenks before tonight's game 🖤pic.twitter.com/iuSeHEANLj — Sox On 35th (@SoxOn35th)July 7, 2025 Jenksannounced in February that he had Stage 4 adenocarcinoma, a form of stomach cancer. He made the announcement from a hospital bed in Portugal during an interview with MLB.com. He had moved to Portugal from the United States to be closer to his wife's family. At the time, Jenks didn't provide a prognosis but said he hoped to be able to attend the White Sox's 20th anniversary celebration of their 2005 World Series championship. That celebration is scheduled for Friday. Jenks played seven MLB seasons, six of them with the White Sox. He was a rookie reliever on the 2005 championship team that swept the Houston Astros in the World Series. Jenks earned the White Sox's closing job in 2006 and held it for five seasons. An All-Star in 2006 and 2007, he was one of the hardest throwers of his generation, with a fastball that eclipsed 100 mph. White Sox general manager Chris Getz played two seasons with Jenks in Chicago. He spoke about Jenks prior to Monday's game. "He'll be dearly missed,"Getz gold reporters. "You know, I'm just happy that I was able to play with him, because he really was a special person. ... "Just a big heart. He was just this most fun-loving kid. And obviously a tremendous competitor." Jenks finished his MLB career with a single season as a reliever for the Boston Red Sox in 2011. He got into coaching and managing later in life. He was the pitching coach forthe collegiate summer league Princeton WhistlePigsin 2023. He served as the manager of the minor-league Windy City Thunderbolts in Crestwood, Illinois, that same year. Jenks is survived by his wife, Eleni, and their six children.

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White Sox honor late pitcher Bobby Jenks with moment of silence, No. 45 jersey patch 3 days after his death

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Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Candy Wrapper

Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Candy Wrapper

There are spoilers ahead. You might want to solvetoday's puzzlebefore reading further!Candy Wrapper Constructor:Zhouqin Burnikel Editor:Amanda Rafkin SEA LICE (50A: Tiny marine pests that can cause itchy rashes) I knew about LICE (the pests that occasionally result in outbreak notifications in preschool and elementary classrooms), but SEA LICE are a new thing for me to worry about. The ocean pests referred to as SEA LICE are actually the tiny larvae of jellyfish. These pests can get trapped under clothing and cause a rash known as sea bather's eruption. (There are also organisms known as SEA LICE that prey on fish and don't affect humans.) MACS (10A: Computers used for Final Cut Pro editing) Final Cut Pro is a video-editing application released by Apple for use on MACS. ALANA (18A: "Licorice Pizza" star Haim) The 2021 movieLicorice Pizzais set in 1973, and is a coming-of-age story starring ALANA Haim and Cooper Hoffman. The movie's title was inspired by a former Los Angeles record store chain. The record store's name was meant to describe vinyl records as being the color of licorice and the shape of pizza. CANDLEMAS DAY (20A: Christian festival celebrated on February 2nd) CANDLEMAS DAY, celebrated on February 2, as the clue informs us, is a Christian feast day commemorating the presentation of the baby Jesus at the Temple by Joseph and Mary. Some Christians observe the holiday by having candles blessed to represent Jesus as the Light of the World. In some countries, it's thought that the weather on CANDLEMAS DAY predicts the weather for the year to come. Good weather on CANDLEMAS DAY predicts good weather, and vice versa. These beliefs eventually gave rise to the tradition known as Groundhog Day, also observed on February 2. CIA (27A: Spy org. in "Spy Game")Spy Gameis a 2001 movie in which Robert Redford and Brad Pitt star as CIA operatives. The movie is set during the final days of the Cold War in 1991. TILDE (28A: Mark missing from Sao Paulo) São Paulo is the most populous city in Brazil. Its name is written using a TILDE, a diacritical mark that is often omitted in crossword clues. DES (40A: ___ Moines River) DES Moines, the capital of Iowa, is located on the DES Moines River. The DES Moines River is a tributary of the Mississippi River. It originates in Minnesota and flows from northwest Iowa to southeast Iowa before joining the Mississippi. SARA (42A: Tegan's twin sister) The members of the pop duoTegan and SARAare identical twin sisters, SARA Keirsten Quin and Tegan Rain Quin. THOR (45A: Hammer-wielding Norse god) THOR is the Norse god associated with storms, thunder, and lightning. Mjölnir is THOR's hammer, depicted in Norse mythology as one of the most powerful weapons in existence. ORGS (57A: NAACP and CARE (Abbr.)) TheNational Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)has been fighting for racial equality since 1909. Their vision is "an inclusive community rooted in liberation where all persons can exercise their civil and human rights without discrimination." TheCooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere (CARE)is a humanitarian agency that provides emergency relief and funds long-term development projects. Both of these ORGS (short for organizations) are worth highlighting. BLINI (58A: Eastern European pancake) BLINI are thin pancakes made using wheat flour. They are popular in Eastern European cuisine, and are considered a traditional Russian dish. OHIO (65A: Midwestern state where Rita Dove grew up) Rita Dove was the United States Poet Laureate from 1993-1995. She has also served as the Poet Laureate of Virginia (2004-2006). Rita Dove won a Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1987. She currently teaches at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. Rita Dove was born in Akron, OHIO. NAME (68A: "Say My ___" (Destiny's Child hit))"Say My NAME"is a single from Destiny's Child's 1999 album,The Writing's on the Wall. LAW (3D: "The Practice" practice)The Practiceis a legal drama TV series that originally aired on ABC from 1997-2004. The show focuses on a Boston LAW firm. The TV seriesBoston Legal(2004-2008) was a spin-off ofThe Practice. DISCO (4D: "We Are Family" genre) The DISCO hit"We Are Family"was released in 1979 and became Sister Sledge's signature song. Thank you to this clue for the "We Are Family" earworm. "We are family / I got all my sisters with me / We are family / Get up everybody and sing..." DENCH (30D: "Skyfall" actress Judi) The 2012 movieSkyfallis the 23rd film in theJames Bondfranchise. Daniel Craig stars as James Bond in the movie, and Judi DENCH portrays Bond's boss, M. HUE (38D: Bun bo ___ (Vietnamese noodle dish)) Bun bo HUE is a Vietnamese soup of rice vermicelli noodles and beef, flavored with lemongrass. The soup originated in HUE, a city (and former capital) in Vietnam. HANGRY (46D: Cranky due to a grumbling stomach) HANGRY is a portmanteau of the words "hungry" and "angry." RINA (55D: "This Hell" singer Sawayama) RINA Sawayama is a singer-songwriter and a model. She was born in Japan, and currently lives in England."This Hell"is a song from her second studio album,Hold the Girl(2022). CANDLEMAS DAY (20A: Christian festival celebrated on February 2nd) COME IN HANDY (36A: Turn out to be useful) CAN IT ALREADY (54A: "That's enough out of you!") CANDY WRAPPER: Each theme answer is "wrapped" in the word CANDY:CANDLEMAS DAY,COME IN HANDY, andCANIT ALREADY. Phrases-nested-in-a-word is a classicUSA Todaytheme type, and today's title allowed me to accurately predict how this theme would be executed today. I don't mind feeling smart once in a while, so no complaints about that. I appreciate that we have three different word breaks of CANDY represented: CAND/Y, C/ANDY, and CAN/DY. Thank you, Zhouqin, for this splendid puzzle. USA TODAY's Daily Crossword Puzzles Sudoku & Crossword Puzzle Answers This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Crossword Blog & Answers for July 8, 2025 by Sally Hoelscher

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'Harry Potter' star Jason Isaacs slams 'racist' criticism of series star Paapa Essiedu

'Harry Potter' star Jason Isaacs slams 'racist' criticism of series star Paapa Essiedu

Jason Isaacsisn't here for all the muggle back talk. The"Harry Potter"alum, who played Lucius Malfoy in the wizarding drama franchise,weighed in on the controversysurrounding Paapa Essiedu's casting in theupcoming HBO series adaptationof the films. Essiedu, 35, is set to portray Hogwarts professor and Slytherin head Severus Snape, originally played by Emmy-winning actorAlan Rickman. Isaacs, 62, took aim at the racially charged criticism against Essiedu, whose dark complexion differs from that of the original Snape. The British actor, born and raised in London, is of Ghanaian descent. "Paapa Essiedu is one of the best actors I've ever seen in my life," Isaacs said during a July 5 panel discussion at Fan Expo Denver moderated by Collider. "I've seen some people online who are being rude about him. What they're being is racist." Meet your new Harry Potter:HBO series casts Harry, Ron and Hermione HBO's "Harry Potter" series, which does not yet have a release date, will be anew adaptationof thebestselling children's book seriesbyJ.K. Rowling, which was made into a hit film series in the 2000s that starredDaniel Radcliffe,Rupert GrintandEmma Watson. Rowling serves as executive producer on the show. Dominic McLaughlin is set to play orphan-turned-boy-wizard Harry Potter, while Arabella Stanton will play Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout will play Ron Weasley. "All the cast of the new Harry Potter TV series are amazing," Isaacs told Collider. Critics "will be swallowing their tongues, hopefully — you know, their digital tongues — when they see what (Paapa) does on screen." 10 bingeable memoirs to check out:Celebrities tell all about aging, marriage and Beyoncé Essiedu, known for his roles in"I May Destroy You,""Black Mirror"and"The Outrun,"shared his excitement at joining the magical world of "Harry Potter" in an AprilInstagram postannouncing his casting. The actor affectionately signed off the post's caption as "Professor Snape." "An honor and a privilege to be going on this journey with these legends," Essiedu wrote at the time. "We shall eat, and we shall leave no crumbs. See you at Hogwarts." Contributing: Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:'Harry Potter' star slams 'racist' criticism of Paapa Essiedu casting

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