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England cricketer Ollie Robinson returned to Test cricket after two years away with a stunning triple-wicket maiden over at Lord's, leaving New Zealand reeling at 2-3. The remarkable comeback performance lit up the opening day of the first Test.
A new music app from New Zealand is challenging streaming giants by letting fans own albums forever while giving 80% of revenue directly to artists. Pop star Lorde and other tech leaders are betting it can revive the album experience in the digital age.
After more than two years away from international cricket, England's Ollie Robinson marked his comeback with a dream performance at Lord's Cricket Ground. His first over back included three wickets without conceding a run, proving that perseverance pays off.
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Britain just removed the last hereditary seats from its House of Lords, completing a reform started 25 years ago. No one will inherit a lawmaking seat just because of their bloodline anymore.
Australia reclaimed their crown as world champions, defeating England by seven wickets at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground to secure their seventh Women's T20 World Cup title. The dominant performance showcased why Australia remains the powerhouse of women's cricket.
Fifty-six years ago, George Harrison's spiritual anthem "My Sweet Lord" topped charts worldwide, becoming the first solo #1 hit by an ex-Beatle. The song blended religious traditions and changed what popular music could express.
Astronomers discovered two supermassive black hole binaries and named them Gondor and Rohan after the iconic Lord of the Rings locations. The discovery uses a groundbreaking technique that could map cosmic collisions across the universe.
A remote Australian island is teeming with life again after removing 300,000 invasive rodents in 2019. Native cockroaches, beetles, and other invertebrates have surged 60%, restoring the ecosystem from the ground up.
A 31-year-old scientist in the Philippines is changing how we see cockroaches, one discovery at a time. Cristian Lucanas has found 15 new species and believes hundreds more are waiting to be documented in his country's rainforests.
The iconic Marylebone Cricket Club is considering fast-tracking women's memberships to fix a striking gender gap: just 3.2% of members are women, 27 years after opening membership to all. The historic shift could transform cricket's most prestigious club within a decade.
Director Peter Jackson is heading back to Middle-earth with a new Lord of the Rings movie featuring beloved characters and an exciting mystery. The film will follow Sam, Merry, and Pippin alongside Sam's daughter Elanor as they uncover secrets from the War of the Ring.
When Peter Jackson needed expert horse riders for Lord of the Rings' epic battles, he discovered most qualified riders were women. His solution? Fake beards and movie magic that fooled millions.
New Zealand bowler Matt Henry couldn't pull up his pants due to severe back spasms, but he powered through 11 overs to help his team fight back at Lord's Cricket Ground. His teammate Nathan Smith, who took six wickets, called Henry's gutsy performance "amazing."
England bowler Gus Atkinson delivered a stunning five-wicket performance at Lord's Cricket Ground, leading his team to a commanding 115-run victory over New Zealand in the series opener. The morning session triumph puts England 1-0 up in the three-match series.
Seven years after Lord Howe Island eliminated 300,000 invasive rats and mice, the tiny Australian paradise is experiencing a remarkable revival. Beetles once thought extinct are now breeding again, and the island's unique bug population has surged by 60%.
Scientists discovered two new colonies of the Lord Howe Island stick insect on a remote volcanic outcrop, 25 years after the species was rediscovered. Once so common they were used as fishing bait, these rare insects are bouncing back thanks to a global breeding program.
Australia's women's cricket team demolished India by six wickets at Lord's, with Ellyse Perry and Ash Gardner smashing a record partnership to keep their World Cup dreams alive. The victory sends Australia to the semifinals while knocking their rivals out of the tournament.
Directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller are bringing optimistic science fiction back to the big screen with their adaptation of Andy Weir's beloved novel. The film premieres March 20, showing how science can solve humanity's biggest problems.
Cathal McCormack's years of dedication to his local sports club just earned him runner-up honors in a national competition celebrating community champions. His prize? €1,500 for Tulsk Lord Edwards GAA Club to keep building stronger communities.
A Brazilian pianist has gone viral performing "Sweet Child O' Mine" using squeaky rubber chickens instead of vocals. Lord Vinheteiro's absurd musical talent has earned him millions of views and genuine praise for his pitch-perfect poultry performances.
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