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Otto Hightower is finally back in House of the Dragon Season 2, Episode 8, but not in the way many likely expected as he is seemingly in jail. Rhys Ifans' Otto Hightower played a major role in House of the Dragon Season 1 when he essentially caused King Viserys I Targaryen to fall in love with Alicent Hightower, Otto's daughter.

Why Is Otto In Jail: What Happened to Him In House of the Dragon Season 2 Finale, Explained

Rhaena approached a wild dragon known as Sheepstealer in House of the Dragon's Season 2 finale, but many are wondering if she will actually bond with it. House of the Dragon Season 2 featured many dragons (read about all of those here). Season 1 introduced some of these classic beasts, but some of them didn't make their debut until Season 2.

What Happens to Rhaena & Sheepstealer? House of the Dragon Season 3 Spoilers from the Book Explained

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Some "House of the Dragon" fans are not happy with the season-two finale, saying that there wasn't enough action.

'House of the Dragon' fans are mad about the season 2 ending: 'One of the most underwhelming season finales I've ever watched'

Brynden Rivers, or Lord Bloodraven, appears to Daemon Targaryen in the "House of the Dragon" season two finale. Here's why he's important in the "Game of Thrones" franchise.

The 'House of the Dragon' season 2 finale introduces a mysterious new character. Here's who Brynden Rivers AKA Lord Bloodraven is and what happens to him in the books.

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	SPOILER ALERT: This story contains major spoilers for HBO’s “House of the Dragon” Season 2 finale, titled “The Queen Who Ever Was,” now streaming on Max.'Mayor of Kingstown' Star, Co-Creator Hugh Dillon on the Deaths of [SPOILERS] in the Finale, and Jeremy Renner Returning to Work After His Life-Threatening Injury: 'He Worked So F---ing Hard'




	For “House of the Dragon” fans who watch the show, but haven’t read George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” there were certainly many questions left unanswered by the end of the Season 2 finale. But for those in the audience who’ve also read the source material on...

‘House of the Dragon’ Actor Harry Collett Breaks Down That Twist in Jace’s Season 2 Finale Fate

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Imagine: It’s your birthday dinner — a celebration of you — and someone you hold dear has stolen the spotlight. Would that annoy you? That’s the question folks are asking on social media after someone ordered fajitas at a birthday dinner. On July 20, TikTok user...

Is it disrespectful to order fajitas at someone else’s birthday dinner? An internet debate sizzles

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His 23-year-old son died by suicide in February. What he saw on his son's phone was horrifying: “If he hadn't seen this, he would be alive today."

His son died by suicide. He wants every parent to know what he found on his kid's phone.

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L.A. TACO has identified the police officer seen in a viral video sucker-punching a detained man named Alexander Mitchell in Watts over the weekend as Los Angeles Police Department Officer (LAPD) Joshua Sportiello.

LAPD Officer Identified After Punching Detained Man In Face In Watts On Video

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Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

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Multiple familiar faces from Game of Thrones made surprise appearances in House of the Dragon's finale.

House of the Dragon Season 2 Finale Brings Back Iconic Game of Thrones Characters

Feel that? That's the return of the dreaded astrological transit Mercury retrograde. As an astrologer, I can safely say Mercury retrograde doesn't have to be that bad – as long as you stay aware of what might be causing all those minor inconveniences and communication mishaps. Here's what to...

Mercury goes retrograde August 5. What it means for you

A baby monitor captured a profoundly beautiful moment between twins. In the video, 18-month-old sisters Ever and Shiloh, who spent the day apart for the first time in their lives, stand in their cribs holding hands, hugging and giggling in their nursery. The bond between them is palpable: At one point, Ever — she’s the older by 15 minutes — plants a tender kiss on Shiloh’s forehead, followed by a loving pat on the back.

Caught on the baby monitor: See the moment twins reunited after their first day apart

Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall are an Olympian power couple. The athletes, both 25, first met in 2017 when they attended the same track meet in Idaho. Woodhall, who was living in Utah, and Davis-Woodhall who was residing in California, both found each other attractive from the jump, the couple shared in a 2018 YouTube video.

Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall are an Olympic power couple. All about their love story

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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Jesmin Akter left aluminium phosphide around Tower Hamlets flat to deal with infestation, killing Fatiha Sabrin

Girl, 11, died on her birthday after London neighbour used bedbug poison

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I know, I know. You don't believe me that the beloved peanut butter cookies we're all used to with the fork impressions and sugar on top can be made with only three ingredients. THREE INGREDIENTS!

These 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies Will Blow Your Mind With Taste And Nostalgia

A teenage boy accused of murdering a 15-year-old girl had previously been caught with a knife in his bag at school, a court heard. The 17-year-old, who cannot be named because of his age, has admitted the manslaughter of Holly Newton in Hexham, but denies her murder. He told Newcastle...

Teen who stabbed girl caught with knife at school

Our love for chocolate chip cookies can’t be contained to one day of the year, but on Aug. 4, those of us with a sweet tooth will come together to celebrate the classic dessert on National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. Whether you prefer your cookies soft and gooey or...

16 National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day deals to save you a sweet chunk of change

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The seaside city of Southport, England, is mourning the loss of three young girls who were killed in a disturbing knife attack while attending a Taylor Swift-themed dance class Monday — and praying that the other victims will recover from their serious injuries. 

“I can hardly talk about it,” resident Kian Wright told The Post. 

“It’s a nightmare for everyone. This isn’t a big city, and everyone knows someone who was affected by this. There are a lot of people praying for everyone, everyone is checking in with each other to make sure they’re all right.



“The whole thing is sickening...

Southport reeling after 3 little girls killed in ‘sickening’ knife attack at Taylor Swift dance party: ‘Visited by unspeakable evil’

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‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 finale, explained: What did Rhaenyra and Alicent just plan?

Who runs Westeros? Girls! Who runs Westeros? Girls!. OK, we know that’s not true (yet). But for a brief moment in the “House of the Dragon”...

‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 finale, explained: What did Rhaenyra and Alicent just plan?

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