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Two-child benefit cap scrapped in full from April 2026, lifting 450,000 children from poverty

Chancellor Rachel Reeves abolished the two-child benefit cap in November 2025, with effect from April 6, 2026, lifting 450,000 children out of poverty and adding £5,310 annually to 560,000 families' incomes across the UK.

Freakier Friday’s Grandmother Surprise: Why Audiences Are Identifying with Tess Coleman

Freakier Friday's $153.2M hit redefines generational comedy as audiences connect with Jamie Lee Curtis's grandmother character, reflecting how fans who grew up with the 2003 original now see themselves in the elders they once dismissed.

Skye Gyngell’s New Year’s Feast: Seasonal, Zero-Waste Winter Recipes for a Meaningful Celebration

Skye Gyngell’s New Year’s feast—oysters, spiced eggnog, roasted lamb, and slow-cooked chard—celebrates seasonal, zero-waste cooking rooted in her decade-long partnership with Fern Verrow farm at London’s Spring restaurant.

Swansea U21 vs Bristol City U21: Youth Clash With League Gaps and Data Discrepancies

Dick Advocaat Steps Down from Curaçao Team Ahead of World Cup Crucial Match

Dick Advocaat resigned from Curaçao’s national team ahead of their crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against Jamaica, citing family reasons. Assistant Patrick Kluivert steps in as interim coach, leaving Curaçao’s historic World Cup dream hanging in the balance.

Mushfiqur Rahim Marks 100th Test as Bangladesh Dominate Ireland by 292 Runs in Dhaka

Mushfiqur Rahim played his historic 100th Test as Bangladesh dominated Ireland by 292 runs on Day 1 of the 2nd Test in Dhaka, with Andy McBrine taking 4 for 82 for Ireland. The match highlights Bangladesh's rise as a Test power and Ireland's growing competitiveness.

Italy's 4-1 Shock Loss to Norway Sparks Gattuso Crisis After Cabrini’s Three-Man Defence Prediction Fails

Italy’s 4-1 shock loss to Norway in World Cup qualifying, despite Antonio Cabrini’s warning, has thrown Gennaro Gattuso’s future into jeopardy and endangered Italy’s path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Never-Before-Seen Vulture Wings from Cancelled Spider-Man 4 Revealed

Harper Lee’s Lost Stories Arrive in ‘The Land of Sweet Forever’

Harper Lee’s newly discovered short stories and essays will be released on Oct. 21, 2025, shedding fresh light on her literary evolution.

Lions vs. Chiefs Rematch: Week 6 Shootout Sparks NFL Drama

The Lions and Chiefs clash again in Week 6 at Arrowhead Stadium, with Patrick Mahomes' rushing surge and Detroit's defensive doubts shaping a high‑scoring showdown and playoff implications.