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The art of improv is in the air as comedians have battled blackouts and other interruptions – with the result of rekindling the festival’s spirit

Edinburgh unplugged: fire alarms and outages send fringe shows on to the streets

The cast also includes Broadway alum Eric Petersen (School of Rock), Wilkie Ferguson III (Motown), Shelley Regner (Pitch Perfect), Nicole Greenwood (In Plain Sight), Cassandra Parker (Cabaret), Monica Evans, and Chris Villain (Freakshow). Special guests are expected as well. The parody musical features a book by producer Richard Kraft and...

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Fiery Angel and Trafalgar Theatre Productions present a London return of Patrick Barlow's adaptation of The 39 Steps, based on John Buchan's novel and Alfred Hitchcock's film, beginning August 16 at Trafalgar Theatre in London's West End. The revival is the play's first since 2015, with a seven-week engagement set to run through September 28.

Makes a West End Return Beginning August 16

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Made famous in 2000 by former First Lady Laura Bush, these cowboy cookies are an updated twist on a traditional oatmeal cookie, trading raisins for chocolate chips, pecans, and shredded coconut. (We've swapped out the shortening as well!) To take it a step further, you can also toast the coconut and pecans for enhanced nuttiness. Here's what you'll need for about 18 cookies:

Cowboy Cookies

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The funeral for British teenager Jay Slater, who died while on holiday on Tenerife, will be held in Accrington, Lancashire on Saturday.Well-wishers who attend the service have been asked to wear something blue in his memory.Mr Slater’s loved ones have also asked that instead of flowers, people could donate to LBT Global, an overseas crisis support charity which helped his family through their heartache.A post-mortem examination found the 19-year-old, from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, who died on June 17, found he died of traumatic head injuries, consistent with a fall from height.His death would have been instantaneous.The “celebration of life service” is...

Funeral for teenager Jay Slater who died on Tenerife to be held

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Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

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In the mystical realm where astrology intersects with spiritual beliefs, certain zodiac signs are thought to possess inherent qualities that offer protection against malevolent entities and negative energies. This intriguing concept has roots in ancient astrology and cultural traditions worldwide, where the alignment of the stars at one's birth is believed to influence not only personality traits but also spiritual protection. This post delves into the 5 celestial shields of the zodiac, highlighting signs that are particularly noted for their protective aura against evil spirits.

5 Zodiac Signs That Possess a Protective Aura Against Evil Spirits

A 39-year-old man's death is being investigated after his body was found in an east London park, according to the Metropolitan Police. Officers found Alan Semadeni's remains shortly before 10:00 BST on Saturday 10 August near Gore Road Gate, inside Victoria Park, after being alerted by Tower Hamlets council workers.

Appeal for information after body found in park

Years ago, I visted Amish country on a family trip back east. It was such a great experience to see such vastly different places from what I was accustomed to. I loved all the street markets where we could sample and buy all sorts of incredible foods. This was one that stuck with me. Here's what you'll need to make your own 9" deep dish shoofly pie:

Amish Shoofly Pie

Royal Botanic Gardens director Richard Barley is sharing his knowledge with the restoration team.

Kew Gardens boss advises on Winter Gardens project

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Detectives investigating the fatal stabbing of a bus driver who was on his way home from work in east London have named a man they urgently want to speak to.Derek Thomas, 53, was killed in Northwold Road on the junction with Stoke Newington Common.Distressing footage posted to social media shows police officers and medics applying CPR to him on the pavement behind a cordon at 11pm on Tuesday.Scotland Yard took the unusual decision to release details of Kamar Williams, 33, who lives in the Isle of Dogs, and warned members of the public not to approach him.Sightings of Williams, known...

Police hunt suspect over murder of ‘true gentleman’ bus driver in Stoke Newington

Hollywood child stardom has taken its toll on many actors through the decades. Lani O'Grady, for one, found fame in the 1970s on the TV family series, Eight is Enough. O'Grady followed in the footsteps of her brother, actor Don Grady, an original Mouseketeer and member of another popular TV family show: My Three Sons. Their mother, Mary B. Grady, was a talent agent who represented several child actors. But Lani, who would also eventually become an agent, died in 2001 just one week before what would have been her 47th birthday.

TV's 'Eight is Enough' Star Lani O'Grady Found Fame Early in Life but Died a Tragic Death

The northernmost section of the Piccadilly line will close for two weeks from Saturday, Transport for London (TfL) has said. There will be no service between Cockfosters and Wood Green until Sunday 1 September to get the line ready for 94 new air-conditioned trains, which will be introduced in 2025.

Part of Piccadilly line to close for two weeks

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

One resident said he did not feel it was safe enough to let his daughter play outside.

Residents feel unsafe on city street

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A SCHOOLGIRL will need plastic surgery after she was allegedly put in a headlock and knifed eight times in a random attack, a court heard. Ioan Pintaru, 32, is accused of attacking the 11-year-old, who was visiting London with her mum, yesterday in Leicester Square. He appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court today charged with attempted […]

Ioan Pintaru in court after girl, 11, visiting London with mum ‘put in headlock & knifed 8 times in Leicester Square’

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Rusty Bucket, a beloved comfort food chain known for its casual American fare, is closing its Sarasota, Florida location later this month. The Sarasota branch, the only Rusty Bucket in Florida, will shut its doors permanently on August 18. The news, which was confirmed by a bartender at the restaurant, came as a surprise to employees, who learned about the closure just a week ago.

Popular Comfort Food Chain to Close Florida Location Permanently

A nine-day-long celebration of cultural diversity has begun in Belfast. The Belfast Mela is Northern Ireland's largest cultural diversity festival and organisers say Saturday's parade sends out a message that Belfast is a welcoming and diverse city. The parade made its way from Writers' Square to Belfast City Hall and...

Mela festival is celebration of the 'real Belfast'

Two men found dead inside a burnt-out car in Sweden have been named as travel agents from north London - as their families paid tribute to them.Juan Cifuentes and Farooq Abdulrazak were reported missing by their families after they failed to return from a business trip to Scandinavia.Their remains have now been identified by Swedish prosecutors, a month after they were discovered on July 14.Prosecutor Magnus Petterson told Sky News that a "large murder investigation" remains in place, as well as a public appeal for information related to the case.The men’s families paid tribute to them on Wednesday as “two...

Families' heartbreak as two Londoners confirmed to have been found dead in burnt out car in Sweden

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Yes, there are monkeys in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. You won’t see one crossing the road and you don’t have to worry about them crashing your backyard BBQ looking for a meal, either.

On this South Carolina Island, only monkeys are allowed to hang out

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The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the biggest arts festival in the world, with over 3,700 shows. This year, Playbill is on board our FringeShip for the...

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