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TV Tonight: Families Fight to Clear Loved Ones’ Names + History & More

Tonight's TV highlights include families fighting wrongful convictions, a home renovation in Windsor, a Cornwall documentary, the story of King James I, a period drama, and an investigation into unregulated sperm donation websites.

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Kirstie Moore in a dark top looks directly at the camera in a pub setting

Simpler, Older Stonehenge Version Found 3 Miles Away in Bulford

Archaeologists have found a simpler, 5,000-year-old wooden post structure near Stonehenge aligned with solstices, predating the monument by 500 years and shedding light on prehistoric solar reverence and community life.

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English Heritage The image shows Stonehenge. There is a misty sky behind with the full circles of the ancient monument in the foreground. Four sets of two large upright stones, each with another large stone resting across the top, which make up part of the outer circle. The even larger stones of the inner area are visible above those of the outer circle. Green grass surrounds the monument on all sides.

Scotland Fans Adorn Boston Statues with Traffic Cone Hats in Playful Tribute

Scotland fans visiting Boston for the World Cup have playfully placed traffic cones on local statues, echoing a long-standing Glasgow tradition. This lighthearted gesture has attracted attention and sparked conversations about cultural identity and local humor.

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PA Media Four Scotland football fans wearing blue Scotland football shirts and orange traffic cone hats. They are cheering towards the camera.

Tartan Army Revitalizes Rhode Island During World Cup with Charity and Community

Thousands of Scotland fans have energized Rhode Island during the World Cup, creating community, raising $30,000 for charity, and boosting local businesses near Boston Stadium.

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BBC A group of staff wearing football tops on the steps of a bar. Underneath a Scotland flag and a USA flag

Gen Z Londoner Caleb Tutt Upholds 680-Year-Old Welsh Freemanship Tradition

Caleb Tutt, a 24-year-old Londoner, holds a 680-year-old right to graze sheep on common land in Llantrisant, Wales, through his grandmother's lineage. He recently participated in the traditional freemanship ceremony, connecting him to his Welsh heritage despite living far away.

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Caleb Tutt Caleb standing on a green lawn. He has sunglasses on and has curly dark hair. He has a green, white and purple checked shirt with black trousers. Behind him is a black metal fence with a white goat.

MI5 Director General Ken McCallum Reveals He Is a Fan of Slow Horses

MI5 Director General Sir Ken McCallum reveals he is a fan of the spy thriller Slow Horses, praising its realistic portrayal of espionage and emphasizing collaboration with MI6 and other agencies.

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Apple Gary Oldman has long hair and grown out facial hair. He is on his phone walking through a quiet area of a city with buildings surrounding him.

The Script's Danny O'Donoghue Recalls Tom Jones' Shoes and Socks Stolen by Fans

Danny O'Donoghue of The Script recalls Sir Tom Jones having his shoes and socks stolen by fans during a beach visit in Ireland. The two shared a close bond while judging on The Voice UK.

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Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images Danny O'Donoghue (left) and Sir Tom Jones (right) standing next to each other. They are both looking at the camera. Danny is doing a peace sign pose. They are both smiling.

Great-Grandmother’s England-Themed Home Draws Local Admiration

Mary Fannon, a 71-year-old great-grandmother from Burnage, Manchester, has decorated her home with England football memorabilia for 20 years, creating a much-loved local display supported by her family and community.

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BBC Mary, a woman with short white hair and glasses, stands holding a print of Old Trafford in front of a house covered with various England flags.

Toy Story 5 Divides Critics but Unites on Its Cautionary Tech Message

Toy Story 5 has divided critics, with some praising its warmth and others citing franchise fatigue. Most agree on its cautionary message about technology's impact on childhood, highlighted by a new digital device called Lilypad.

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Disney Woody and Buzz Lightyear looking scared in Toy Story 5

Lululemon Apologizes Over Japanese Drum Use at Great Wall Yoga Event

Lululemon apologized after using a Japanese taiko drum instead of a Chinese drum at a Great Wall yoga event, sparking widespread criticism on Chinese social media.

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A yoga instructor leads a large group in a pose on the Great Wall of China at sunset

18th Century Kirkpatrick Juxta Church Approved for Conversion to 3-Bedroom Home

Plans to convert the 18th Century Kirkpatrick Juxta Parish Church near Beattock into a three-bedroom home have been approved, preserving its historic features while adapting it for modern living.

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Billy McCrorie A view up a pathway past gravestones and trees to a white church building with a spire.

Pum Llywydd Anrhydeddus wedi'u Cyhoeddi ar gyfer Eisteddfod Genedlaethol 2026

Mae pum llywydd anrhydeddus wedi'u cyhoeddi ar gyfer Eisteddfod Genedlaethol 2026 yn Sir Benfro, gan gynnwys y diweddar Prifardd Eirwyn George a chynrychiolwyr amlwg eraill o'r ardal.

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