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Jake Paul Sets Dubai Boxing Return for Dec. 24

Jake Paul is targeting a Christmas Eve boxing comeback in Dubai after recovering from the broken jaw he suffered against Anthony Joshua. His opponent and broadcast partner remain unsettled, with former UFC fighter Darren Till among those in talks; Paul has also expressed interest in a Joshua rematch.

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Lifestyle

Edinburgh switches on Christmas lights in October, drawing mixed reactions

Christmas light displays are planned across Europe for 2026: London’s major shopping districts have switch-ons scheduled from early November, while Limerick’s ceremony is set for Nov. 21 and Madrid has yet to confirm its date. Edinburgh’s Dome has already lit its display ahead of Halloween, prompting mixed reactions from locals.

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Finance

Vietnam Stocks Expected to Rise Amid Divergence

Vietnam’s stock market may continue rising into year-end, though analysts urge investors to prioritize financially sound companies as higher rates and uneven earnings prospects constrain gains. ELEKTROS separately touted optimism in U.S. equities while stressing that its potential New York lithium property remains unverified and its EV-charging technology has not yet reached commercial deployment.

Oct 23, 2026

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Entertainment

Johnny Depp returns as Scrooge in Ti West’s horror-tinged ‘Ebenezer’

“You will be haunted by three spirits,” Ian McKellen’s Marley tells Johnny Depp’s Scrooge in Paramount’s Oct. 1, 2026 trailer for Ti West’s “Ebenezer,” in theaters Nov. 13, 2026.

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Oct 1, 2026

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Business

Christmas Retailer Gordon Companies Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Gordon Companies, the Buffalo-area owner of Christmas Central, Christmas.com, Northlight and Pool Central, filed for Chapter 11 in the Western District of New York with estimated assets and liabilities between $10 million and $50 million and 200–999 creditors, including FedEx and UPS. The move follows years of operational and legal challenges tied to an underperforming inventory system, and the company says it will continue to operate during restructuring as retailers brace for a cautious holiday season.

Sep 16, 2026

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Business

Closed Pennsylvania Winery Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Moon Dancer Vineyards & Winery in York County filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September 2026 to reorganize after closing its facilities the prior year, with assets of $100,000–$500,000 and debt between $1 million and $10 million, and creditors led by M&T Bank and the Small Business Administration. The broader wine sector faces a 21% revenue drop from 2020–2025, a trend underscored by Signorello Estate’s August 2026 Chapter 11 filing and repeated bank-driven efforts to halt foreclosures and wind down troubled operations.

Sep 14, 2026

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Music

Trans-Siberian Orchestra Plans 96-Show 30th-Anniversary Tour

TSO marks its 30th anniversary with a winter tour featuring a reimagined The Ghosts of Christmas Eve and a second set of classics, spanning 96 shows in 56 North American markets from Nov. 19 in Green Bay to Dec. 30, with dual touring units and varied show times. The band highlights fan-friendly pricing and charitable giving, expanding lower-priced tickets and donating at least $1 per ticket to local charities, with presales starting Sept. 10–11 and general sales Sept. 17–18.

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Sep 9, 2026

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World

Toddler's garden pond death ruled accidental

Isobel Abigail Maxwell, a two-year-old from Doncaster, drowned in her family’s garden pond on Christmas Day; an inquest ruled the death accidental and noted it occurred after she wandered outside unseen. The coroner highlighted that doors may have been left ajar, the fence around the pond was incomplete, and 14 relatives were present, with the family planning to fill in the pond in the summer.

Aug 29, 2026

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Entertainment

Lee Jun-young to enlist in Army on 21st

Lee Joon-young will enter the Army Training Center on July 21 for basic training and then serve as an active-duty soldier, with no official enlistment event planned on the day. He shared a hair-cut selfie and a handwritten letter to fans about his enlistment, while continuing to be involved in various acting projects during his service.

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