A theory has emerged on TikTok suggesting that actor Timothée Chalamet may be secretly performing as the U.K. drill rapper EsDeeKid. This idea, based largely on fan speculation and coincidences, has gained attention online, though no concrete evidence supports it.
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A viral theory on TikTok links Timothée Chalamet to the U.K. rapper EsDeeKid.
EsDeeKid is an anonymous artist known for songs like "Phantom" and uses a balaclava to hide his identity.
The theory started with TikTok users noticing fashion similarities, such as a shared bandanna pattern.
Fans have highlighted the similar "double 'ee'" sound in both "Timothée" and "EsDeeKid."
The Liverpool accent characteristic of EsDeeKid is different from Chalamet's usual speech.
Chalamet is known for his ability to perform various accents in his acting roles.
The theory includes Chalamet’s past interest in rap from his high school days as "Lil Timmy Tim."
Newsweek reached out to Chalamet's team for comments on the theory.
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The article discusses various characters from the long-running TV show "The Simpsons" who have been permanently removed from the series. It lists several characters who have died over the show's history, describing how these events impacted the storyline and honored the voice actors. Each character's exit is tied to specific episodes and plot points.
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"The Simpsons" is a long-running cartoon set in the fictional town of Springfield.
Characters are sometimes permanently removed from the show by being written off as deceased.
Oscar "Bleeding Gums" Murphy was a jazz musician who died in Season 6, inspiring Lisa Simpson to share his music.
Frank Grimes, a character critical of Homer Simpson, accidentally died in Season 8 by electrocution.
Maude Flanders died in Season 11 after being hit by a T-shirt cannon.
Lisa's pet, Snowball II, was run over in Season 15, though the family got a new identical cat.
Amber Simpson, introduced as a character Homer married in Las Vegas, died from a drug overdose in Season 18.
Mona Simpson, Homer's mom, returned in Season 19 but died unexpectedly.
Mob boss "Fat Tony" D'Amico suffered a heart attack in Season 22 and was replaced by his cousin.
Church organist Alice Glick died twice, once in Season 23 and again in Season 37.
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David Carrick, a senior officer in London's Metropolitan Police, has been convicted of additional sex crimes, including abusing a child and raping a woman. His victims came forward after seeing his arrest on the news, contributing to his life sentence. Carrick's abusive behavior began in his teens and continued into adulthood, culminating in multiple life sentences for his crimes.
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David Carrick was a senior officer in the Metropolitan Police.
He was first arrested in October 2021.
Carrick has been given multiple life sentences for various sex crimes.
New convictions include molesting a 12-year-old girl and raping a woman.
His past victims recognized him after his arrest and provided testimony.
Carrick's early confession was found in his medical records, admitting to abuse.
He was described as manipulative and abusive, using his position to exert power over victims.
Carrick's actions spurred investigations leading to further convictions.
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Three people have been charged in connection with an investigation into missing ashes at a funeral home in Scotland. Police are looking into claims of fraud and improper handling of remains at A Milne Funeral Directors. The investigation began after more than 70 complaints about the funeral services.
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Three people, two aged 58 and one aged 38, have been arrested and charged.
The investigation focuses on A Milne Funeral Directors, located in Glasgow and Dumbarton.
Police launched the investigation, called Operation Koine, in April last year.
Over 70 families reported issues with the handling of ashes, with more potentially affected.
In May 2024, police found 19 containers with ashes at the funeral home's office.
The funeral firm was expelled from the National Association of Funeral Directors.
A fire broke out at an oil plant in Venezuela's main oil-producing area. People nearby reported hearing an explosion before the fire started. There are no reports of injuries or the cause of the fire yet.
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A fire started at an oil plant in Venezuela on Wednesday.
The plant is located in Venezuela's key oil-producing region.
People near the plant reported hearing an explosion.
There have been no reports of injuries so far.
The cause of the fire is still unknown.
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A TikTok video shared by a traveler named Liana shows her surprise at finding her Emirates flight from Brisbane to Dubai nearly empty, with many passengers having a whole row to themselves in economy class. Liana considered upgrading to business class, but flight attendants advised it was unnecessary due to the ample space available. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported an increase in air travel demand in September, with airlines preparing for further growth towards the holiday season.
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Liana, a traveler from New Zealand, took a 14-hour flight with Emirates from Brisbane to Dubai.
Her flight in economy class was nearly empty, with about 40 people in her section.
The aircraft could seat between 300 to 615 passengers, depending on the model used.
Liana initially wanted to upgrade to business class but was advised against it due to the empty seats in economy.
Liana reported that each person had an entire row to themselves.
The IATA noted a 3.6% rise in total air travel demand in September compared to the previous year.
North American airlines saw a 2.5% growth in demand, with a 4.3% increase in capacity.
Airlines are preparing for continued growth in air travel towards the end of the year, despite supply chain issues.
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A family discovered an abandoned dog watching them as they played with their new puppy. The family decided to help the dog by giving it food and water, and they eventually found it a new home.
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A family noticed an abandoned dog while playing with their new puppy.
The dog was scared and ran away when approached.
The family left food and water for the dog.
There were no additional puppies found, although the dog seemed to have given birth recently.
The family successfully found the dog a new home where it felt comfortable.
The World Animal Foundation estimates 6.5 million pets are abandoned or lost each year.
It's advised to approach abandoned animals cautiously and check for a microchip at a vet.
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A viral TikTok video shows a dog named Maple from New York City, who is very attached to her owner, waking up and following her at night. This behavior is common in "velcro dogs," which are dogs that closely stick to their owners. The video received over 2.2 million views and many likes.
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The TikTok video features a dog named Maple from New York City.
Maple is a king Charles cavalier breed.
The video was shared by the user @lilmissmaple_ in October.
Velcro dogs are those that like to stay very close to their owners.
Maple's behavior may come from being rewarded for sticking close in the past.
Over 2.2 million people have viewed the video.
The video has received 421,100 likes on TikTok.
The video has prompted comments from many social media users sharing similar experiences.
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The Scottish government has suggested a plan where teachers might teach a flexible four-day week. This proposal aims to reduce the time teachers spend directly teaching students, offering them more time for other professional activities. Teacher unions are currently voting on potential strikes, seeking clarity on how these plans will be implemented.
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The Scottish government proposed a flexible four-day teaching week for teachers.
The plan includes less direct teaching time and sets standards for student learning hours.
Teachers might have more time for lesson preparation and helping students with extra needs.
The SNP promised to reduce teaching time by 90 minutes per week during the last election.
Teacher unions are voting on possible strikes because of disagreements over class contact time.
The EIS union wants teachers to decide how to use any newly available time.
There are concerns about how these proposals will be implemented, with some unions feeling the plan lacks detail.
The NASUWT union appreciates the proposals but seeks assurance on teacher autonomy over time use.
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The article explains the conditions needed for snow to form, specifically focusing on the UK's weather. It highlights that while it can never be too cold to snow in the UK due to moisture from the surrounding seas, in other areas like central Eurasia or Antarctica, it can be too cold and dry for snow.
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Snow forms when water vapor in the air creates clouds and temperatures are cold enough (0°C or colder) for snowflakes to form without melting.
In the UK, snow commonly occurs when wind comes from the north or northeast, bringing cold air from regions like the Arctic.
The process involves air warming as it approaches the UK, rising, and then cooling to form clouds.
The UK often has enough moisture from the sea to allow cloud formation, which can lead to snow.
In large land areas such as Eurasia and Antarctica, it can be too dry for snow because the cold air does not pick up enough water vapor.
Oceans, unlike lakes and rivers, provide a consistent supply of water vapor year-round, aiding in cloud and snow formation.
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A dog named Simba spent 12 years living in a cage, mainly used for breeding. His life changed when Jocelyn Tauck adopted him after seeing his photo online. Now, Simba is enjoying a better life with his new owner.
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Simba lived in a cage for 12 years, mainly for breeding purposes.
Jocelyn Tauck, a model from Colorado, decided to adopt Simba after seeing his picture on a rescue page.
Simba had never touched grass before being rescued.
There are about 10,000 puppy mills in the U.S. where dogs live in poor conditions.
The Humane World for Animals estimates around 500,000 dogs are kept for breeding in these mills.
Senior dogs have a harder time getting adopted, with only a 25 percent adoption rate.
Simba is now experiencing normal dog activities, like walking on a leash and playing outside.
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Bella Boo, a dog, was left at a shelter after her owner became ill. She was initially sad and cried when left alone. After a video of her story went viral, she was adopted by a new family.
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Bella Boo is a 4-year-old dog that was surrendered to a shelter due to her owner's illness.
The Humane Society of Broward County shared Bella Boo's story on their Facebook page.
Bella Boo was described as sad and confused after being left at the shelter.
She is friendly, likes to be with people, and enjoys playing with other dogs.
A viral video of Bella Boo received over 288,000 views and 16,900 likes.
Bella Boo was adopted after her story gained attention from the online community.
Many dogs enter shelters every year, but some, like pit bulls, are often overlooked.
The shelter shared Bella Boo's adoption as a positive story in the midst of significant challenges faced by homeless pets.
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A memorial service for former Vice President Dick Cheney will be held at the Washington National Cathedral. Former President Joe Biden will attend, and former President George W. Bush will speak. President Donald Trump has not confirmed his attendance.
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The funeral for Dick Cheney will be held at Washington National Cathedral.
Former President Joe Biden will attend the service.
Former President George W. Bush will give a speech at the funeral.
Dick Cheney passed away on November 3 due to pneumonia and heart-related issues.
The service is by invitation only.
It's not confirmed if President Donald Trump will attend.
President Trump and the Cheney family have had tense relations.
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Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu postponed his trip to the G20 summit in South Africa to focus on rescuing 24 schoolgirls who were abducted in Kebbi State. The abduction happened when armed men attacked a secondary school, while a separate attack occurred at a church, killing two people. The motive behind these incidents is still unclear.
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President Bola Tinubu delayed his G20 summit trip due to the abduction of 24 schoolgirls.
The girls were taken from a school in Maga, Kebbi State, by armed men.
One girl escaped, but the school's vice principal was killed in the attack.
No group has claimed responsibility for the abduction so far.
A separate attack at a church in western Nigeria resulted in two deaths.
The church attack was broadcast online, and no clear motive has been stated.
There are tensions and clashes involving herders and farming communities in Nigeria.
US President Donald Trump commented on the violence, calling it a "Christian genocide," but Nigeria denies this claim.
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A woman named Ari Gisell has been sentenced to 20 years in jail for her part in the murder of three tourists during a carjacking in Mexico. The victims, two Australian brothers and an American friend, were on a surfing trip when they were killed. Ari Gisell admitted guilt, while the cases against three other men involved in the crime are still ongoing.
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Ari Gisell, 23, was sentenced to 20 years for her role in killing three tourists during a carjacking.
The victims were two Australian brothers, Jake and Callum Robinson, and their American friend Carter Rhoad.
The murders happened in the northern Mexican state of Baja California in April 2024.
Their bodies were found with gunshot wounds at the bottom of a well.
Ari Gisell's then-boyfriend and two other men carried out the robbery and shooting.
The three other suspects, one of whom has cartel links, are currently in custody, awaiting trial.
The authorities do not believe organized crime was involved in the murders.
Family members of the victims spoke emotionally during the court hearing.
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European leaders say any plan to end the war in Ukraine needs support from both the EU and Ukraine. Reports suggest a new U.S.-backed proposal favors Russia's demands, causing concern among European countries. The proposed plan includes Ukraine giving up control of some eastern territories and reducing its military.
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EU leaders insist on involving both Europe and Ukraine in any peace plan for the war in Ukraine.
United States proposal reportedly aligns with Russia's goals and involves Ukraine ceding territory.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy opposes any plan that excludes Ukraine or involves giving up land.
European nations fear the conflict could spread across their borders.
A deadly Russian attack in Ukraine's Ternopil killed at least 26 people, including children.
The UK has warned it might use military force in response to threats near its borders.
The potential U.S. plan suggests cuts to Ukraine’s military, affecting its defense capability.
European countries are wary of aggressive Russian actions including cyberattacks and drone use.
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A couple's beach wedding in Miami was unexpectedly interrupted by a floating advertisement for Kim Kardashian's SKIMS brand. The ad appeared as their bridal party approached the altar, capturing the attention of beachgoers and earning viral status on TikTok.
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A couple was married on Miami Beach, Florida.
During the wedding, a floating SKIMS advertisement drifted into view.
Niamh Kelly filmed the event and posted it on TikTok.
The video quickly went viral, with 2 million views and over 368,000 likes.
Floating billboards like this ad have caused local discomfort in the past.
Miami Beach officials have tried to ban such ads due to them being seen as a nuisance.
62,000 people liked a comment on TikTok questioning the use of ads in the ocean.
A Miami Beach commissioner warned about the potential increase in these ads.
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A cat named Peppermint, saved from euthanasia and residing in a Los Angeles cat café, is patiently waiting for a new home. Despite being shy at first, he has charmed the café staff and awaits adoption as more black and brown tabby cats tend to get overlooked.
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Peppermint is a black-and-white cat living at Crumbs & Whiskers, a Los Angeles cat café.
He was saved from the euthanasia list after receiving medical treatment for a wound.
Peppermint has been waiting for adoption for six months at the café.
Crumbs & Whiskers partners with Kitten Rescue to provide a foster home for rescued cats.
U.S. shelters have noted a high number of cats, especially vulnerable kittens, entering shelters, with many facing euthanasia.
Peppermint is sterilized, microchipped, fully vaccinated, and does well with other cats and children.
Black and brown tabby cats like Peppermint often have a harder time being adopted.
Staff at the café hope the viral video of Peppermint will help him find the right home.
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A father's online post about traveling with young children on a plane sparked a debate about attitudes towards children in public spaces. Akshat Arora shared his experience of receiving disapproving looks from a fellow passenger during a flight to Dubai, which highlighted a broader issue of intolerance towards children in shared environments.
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Akshat Arora shared his experience on Instagram, which went viral with over 1.3 million views.
During a flight to Dubai, Arora noticed a passenger's disapproving look when his baby cried.
Arora argues that people today often show intolerance towards children in public places like flights.
He believes travel is a necessity for families, not just a luxury, and that public spaces should be shared.
There were divided opinions online, with some supporting Arora and others criticizing parents for not managing their children’s behavior.
Arora received racist comments and slurs in response to his viral post.
Arora's message emphasizes the need for child-friendly attitudes, not just spaces, in public areas.
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A teaser trailer for the upcoming film "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping" has been released by Lionsgate. The film, set to be released on November 20, 2026, is based on Suzanne Collins' novel and portrays the 50th annual Hunger Games. It features a large cast, including Glenn Close, Jesse Plemons, and Ralph Fiennes.
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"The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping" is set during the 50th annual Hunger Games.
The film will release in theaters on November 20, 2026, and will also be available in IMAX format.
The teaser trailer features actors like Glenn Close, Ralph Fiennes, and Jesse Plemons.
The story takes place 24 years before the character Katniss Everdeen's saga.
Haymitch Abernathy, originally played by Woody Harrelson, will be portrayed by Joseph Zada in this film.
Lionsgate released a new poster along with the teaser trailer.
The film will feature twice the number of tributes in the games compared to previous editions.
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