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Six Nations heads to final round amid trophy fire and ref shake-up, as Trump presses Britain on Hormuz, NBCUniversal axes talk shows, and mayors, donors, and dividends grab the mic

Local businessman says he is not a hero after donating £9,000 to keep St George’s Day parade going

Dean Floyd, CEO of Chigwell Construction, donated £9,000 to cover traffic management costs after Havering Council said the Romford St George’s Day Scouts parade could be cancelled. He said he was overwhelmed by the public praise and insisted he did it to support the community, not for publicity. The council and police said they support the event and are working with organisers to meet safety and legal requirements.

NBCUniversal Cancels "Access Hollywood," "Karamo," and "The Steve Wilkos Show"

NBCUniversal has canceled the syndicated entertainment news program "Access Hollywood" and the daytime talk shows "Karamo" and "The Steve Wilkos Show."

Six Nations Championship Goes to the Final Round as Scotland Chases a First Title

The Six Nations Championship is heading for a dramatic final weekend, with Scotland still in contention for a first-ever title after wins over England, Wales and France. Gregor Townsend’s team must beat Ireland in Dublin to keep their hopes alive, but the overall outcome also depends on England beating defending champions France in Paris. Scotland has not won the Six Nations since it began in 2000, and Ireland has won the last 11 meetings between the sides.

Trump urges Britain to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. bombing continues

Donald Trump has urged the UK to deploy warships to the Strait of Hormuz, saying several countries should help keep the key shipping lane “open and safe” as U.S. strikes continue. In a Truth Social post, he singled out the UK, China, France, Japan and South Korea after six ships were attacked in the Gulf within 48 hours, and said the U.S. has been hitting Iran’s shoreline and targeting Iranian vessels. The call comes as the Royal Navy’s HMS Dragon has been delayed during its deployment, and the UK’s most readily available major platform cited is the carrier HMS Prince of Wales, while HMS Queen Elizabeth remains in extended repair.

Original Six Nations Championship trophy destroyed in vehicle fire

The original Six Nations Championship trophy was damaged in a vehicle fire and is no longer usable. A replacement trophy will be commissioned for the 2027 tournament.

Sen. Jon Ossoff Condemns White House Approach to War

Sen. Jon Ossoff said that as U.S. service members return home in flag-draped coffins and others suffer severe injuries, the White House is treating war like a game, calling it a disgrace in a post on X.

Maher Criticizes Trump Over U.S. Inability to Control the Strait of Hormuz During Iran Conflict

Bill Maher criticized President Trump for what he described as a lack of U.S. control over the Strait of Hormuz as the Iran conflict intensified. He argued that the disruption and potential closure of the waterway has contributed to rising oil and gas prices, and questioned why the United States cannot secure it.

Referee Christophe Ridley, previously criticised after Wales v Italy, to officiate Wales v Ireland

English referee Christophe Ridley, who faced criticism from a pundit after Wales’ World Cup match against Italy, will officiate Wales’ Six Nations meeting with Ireland at the Principality Stadium.

Status of Trump’s Proposed Dividends and Other Funds for Americans

With COVID-era stimulus checks no longer on the table, attention has shifted to the status of proposals associated with Trump that could provide Americans with direct payments or other financial benefits.

Mayors are becoming geopolitical actors and should be recognized as such

Mayors are increasingly acting as geopolitical leaders, dealing firsthand with immigration, climate disasters, and pandemics. They are also using local authority and on-the-ground knowledge to build international partnerships and attract global talent, making their role in global affairs more significant than ever.

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