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Jeffrey Epstein’s twisted ‘pimp’ Ghislaine Maxwell has appeal against 20 year jail term REJECTED by US Supreme Court

GHISLAINE Maxwell’s appeal against her conviction over sex trafficking teen girls for Jeffery Epstein has been rejected.

Her conviction on three counts and 20-year prison sentence remain intact after the Supreme Court ruling.

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Ghislaine Maxwell was found guilty of trafficking girls for her partner Jeffery Epstein to abuse
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Maxwell’s lawyer, David Oscar Markus argued in court papers that one of the three counts should be thrown out due to an agreement Epstein made with prosecutors in Florida.

The then-US attorney pledged not to prosecute him or potential co-conspirators.

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Dolly Parton’s Vegas residency replacement revealed after superstar cancels concerts due to health crisis

DOLLY Parton’s Las Vegas residency replacement has been revealed after the superstar cancelled her concerts.

Last week the country star, 79, posted an emotional message on her Instagram page in which she revealed she had been forced to postpone her residency amid a number of “health challenges”.

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Dolly Parton’s Las Vegas residency replacement has been revealed[/caption]
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The Jolene singer was due to perform six dates in Sin City in December[/caption]
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Now fellow country star Tim McGraw will replace her[/caption]
Dolly Parton's announcement about postponing her Las Vegas residency shows due to health challenges.
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The singer posted an emotional statement to Instagram last week[/caption]

Dolly was scheduled to perform at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on December 4, 6, 7, 10, 12, and 13.

Sadly, the star can no longer play these dates, but she has drafted in another iconic country music star to take her place.

Singer Tim McGraw has announced that he will be performing during some of Dolly’s dates at Caesars Palace.

Fans can watch him on stage at the famous Vegas hotel on December 4, 6, 12, and 13.

Meanwhile, Dolly’s shows have been moved to September 2026, and fans were notified that tickets would be valid for the new dates.

The superstar singer revealed her sad news last week that she had postpone her residency.

Dolly said in a heartfelt message: “I want the fans and public to hear directly from me that, unfortunately, I will need to postpone my upcoming Las Vegas concerts.

“As many of you know, I have been dealing with some health challenges, and my doctors tell me that I must have a few procedures.

“As I joked with them, it must be time for my 100,000-mile check-up, although it’s not the usual trip to see my plastic surgeon.

“In all seriousness, given this, I am not going to be able to rehearse and put together the show that I want you to see, and the show that you deserve to see.”

The Jolene vocalist continued: “You pay good money to see me perform, and I want to be at my best for you.

“While I’ll still be able to work on all of my projects from here in Nashville, I just need a little time to get show ready, as they say.”

She then reassured fans she would be in the music industry for the long run and added: “And don’t worry about me quittin’ the business because God hasn’t said anything about stopping yet.

“He is telling me to slow down right now so I can be ready for more big adventures with all of you. I love you and thank you for understanding.”

A second slide then revealed the newly-rearranged dates, which will now see her take to the stage in 2026, on September 17, 19, 20, 23, 25 and 26.

Original tickets are valid for the new dates and refunds will be accepted.

HEALTH BATTLE

This month, Dolly told how a painful health diagnosis had forced her to cancel her trip to Dollywood.

“Hello Dollywood! It’s me! I know, I’m here and you’re there and wondering why that is,” Dolly said in a clip posted to X by news reporter Marcus Leshock.

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The country music legend will now perform in September 2026[/caption]

She then revealed she was suffering from “a kidney stone,” which forced her to miss the appearance.

“I had a little problem. I had a kidney stone,” Dolly’s video message continued.

“Turns out there was an infection,’ the music legend said.

“And the doctor said, ‘You don’t need to be traveling around this minute… You need a few days to feel better.’ So, he suggested I not go to Dollywood today.”

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Dolly addressed her ‘health challenges’ in her upload[/caption]

Dolly then assured that she was “there in spirit” and told fans that she was “looking forward” to visiting the amusement park again.

The Grammy Award winner also revealed that her condition wasn’t serious; she “just can’t do it today.”

HUSBAND’S SAD DEATH

Away from the stage, Dolly has been battling huge personal grief.

The country singer confirmed in March that her husband Carl Dean had sadly died at the age of 82.

When the news of his passing was revealed earlier this year, Dolly said in a statement: “Carl and I spent many wonderful years together.

“Words can’t do justice to the love we shared for over 60 years.

“Thank you for your prayers and sympathy.”

Dolly did not reveal her husband’s cause of death but had previously been diagnosed with alzheimer’s disease in 2019.

Dolly Parton's Career Highlights

Dolly Parton is one of the most well-known country stars in the business, and her career has continued to flourish. Here's a look at the highlights of the music legend's decades-long career.

  • Dolly wrote and released her first single, Puppy Love, including the B-track Girl Left Alone, on Goldband Records when she was 11 years old.
  • Although her single wasn’t a big hit, she ended up performing at Nashville, Tennessee’s Grand Ole Opry for the first time at 13 years old and was introduced by Johnny Cash.
  • Dolly made the Billboard country charts in January 1967 with two singles from Monument Records: Dumb Blonde and Something Fishy.
  • The singer earned her first number-one hit in 1971 with her single Joshua.
  • In 1974, Dolly’s arguably most well-known song, Jolene, reached number one on the country charts.
  • Her music continued to succeed, and she was awarded the Female Vocalist of the Year award at the CMAs in 1975.
  • Dolly’s track, Here You Come Again, achieved platinum status in 1978, and the album earned her a Grammy award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance.
  • In 1980, Dolly starred in her first film, 9 to 5, alongside Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda and released her hit song of the same name.
  • The star opened her famed amusement park, Dollywood, in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, in 1986.
  • Later that year, she was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
  • At 75 years old, Dolly recreated her 1978 Playboy Cover for her husband Carl Dean’s birthday.
  • In May 2022, it was announced that Dolly would officially be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, alongside Eminem, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon, Eurythmics, Duran Duran, and Pat Benatar.

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Fans adamant Eagles receiver AJ Brown ‘slowed down’ on potential huge reception and he ‘played defense on teammate’

PHILADELPHIA Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown has been slammed after their loss to the Denver Broncos.

The Broncos ended the Eagles‘ winning streak yesterday with a 21-17 away win.

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown celebrates a touchdown.
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AJ Brown appeared to slow down on a potential touchdown pass[/caption]
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) reacts against the Los Angeles Rams.
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Brown made several errors during the Philadelphia Eagles’ loss to the Denver Broncos[/caption]

Fans have hit out at Brown, 28, on social media after his miserable Week 5 performance.

Specific attention has been drawn to one play where the receiver appears to have slowed down on a running route.

Brown had beaten multiple Broncos defenders before slowing his run despite being through on to potentially reach the end zone.

This caused the pass from quarterback Jalen Hurts, 27, to miss its target.

“AJ slowed down, Jalen threw where AJ should’ve been had AJ stayed in stride,” one fan posted on X. “This is 110% on AJ, not Hurts.”

“Hurts didn’t miss him. Brown slowed down,” another shared.

Brown has suffered a slow start to the 2025 NFL season.

The receiver was caught deleting a social media post that has been interpreted as a negative statement towards his team.

He has managed just 194 yards from 19 receptions so far this season.

More than half of these yards came in the Eagles’ Week 3 win against the Los Angeles Rams.

Brown scored his first, and only, touchdown of the season in this game.

This was followed by Brown making just seven yards from two catches against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last week.

While Brown did make 43 yards from five catches against the Broncos, it was far from a strong performance.

The experienced receiver has faced further criticism after failing to catch the Eagles’ Hail Mary attempt to steal a win.

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Brown collided with teammate Devonta Smith, 26, in the end zone as they failed to gather Hurts’ pass, leading to significant ridicule.

Smith laid on top of Brown for several seconds after their failed touchdown attempt.

“Great defense on your own teammate,” a third fan joked.

“He literally had it even on the way down but AJ pulled him down even faster and covered his face,” a fourth noted.

The Eagles have no plans to trade Brown despite his repeated gaffes.

They will look to return to winning ways on Thursday as they face the one-win New York Giants.

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Major grocery chains including Publix and Walmart issue urgent recall over ‘life threatening’ food

GROCERY stores nationwide are recalling a product that has killed four people already. 

Twenty people across 15 states have been sickened by the two products being recalled in Publix and Walmart.

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A popular frozen food item is being recalled[/caption]
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Walmart is recalling the product in 42 states[/caption]
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Publix is also recalling the product[/caption]
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Scott & Jon’s shrimp scampi was found to have listeria[/caption]

The two new products being recalled in Walmart stores across 42 states have been linked to a listeria outbreak.

Listeria is a bacteria that can spread across food. 

When a person contracts it, they can experience mild flu-like symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, and nausea.

However, in extreme cases, humans can die from the bacteria.

The most recent listeria outbreak, which has killed four people, including a fetus, has been traced back to prepared pasta meals.

The Federal Food and Drug Administration announced it will recall Scott & Jon’s shrimp and pasta.

Demers Food Group makes the prepared shrimp and pasta meal.

It was first recalled by Nate’s Fine Foods of Roseville, California, which is a suburb of Sacramento.

As of Sunday morning, Publix and Walmart announced they will also pull the recalled food from its shelves.

Walmart reported that stores in Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, and 42 states were affected by the recall.

“Walmart and Sam’s Club are committed to the health and safety of our customers and members and to providing products that are safe and compliant, all supported by our health and wellness, product safety, and food safety professionals,” the recall notice stated on its website.

“In the event of a product recall, we work swiftly to block the item from being sold and remove it from our stores and clubs.”

Those with the boxes of shrimp scampi can return them to the store for a full refund.

If it’s already open, customers can dispose of the box in the garbage.

Symptoms of a Listeria infection

Listeria is a bacteria that leads to a disease called listeriosis.

The bacteria is found in many places, including soil, water, sewage, rotting vegetation, and animals, and it thrives in unsanitary food production conditions, leading to contamination of food.

Symptoms of listeriosis include:

  • For the less severe, non-invasive listeriosis, mild symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea may occur, and often persist for 1 to 3 days.
  • For the more severe, life-threatening invasive form of the disease, symptoms may include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions.
  • Invasive listeriosis is a potentially life-threatening sickness, especially for newborns, adults over the age of 65, and those with weakened immune systems.
  • Symptoms of listeriosis during pregnancy may be mild or go unnoticed.
  • However, it can lead to severe outcomes, such as miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or a life-threatening infection of the newborn.

Anyone who suspects they’ve developed symptoms of a listeriosis infection is urged to contact their healthcare provider.

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration

Kroger also announced it had recalled Basil Pesto Bowtie Salads and Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salads.

The salads being recalled were sold from August 29 through October 2. 

Subsidiary chains of Kroger, such as Ralphs, Fred Meyer, and Dillon,s are also affected by the recall.

The recall affects at least 28 states.

Those with salads in their freezer or refrigerator should throw them out or return them to the store for a full refund.

Customers with any questions are encouraged to call Kroger.

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