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Monday, September 10, 2018

"I had to be real": #PlaidShirtGuy removed from Trump rally after viral facial expressions

(The New Zealand Herald)

Plaid shirt guy ~ said "Ugh!" triply
Anagram: Julian Lofts

Clip of Donald Trump failing to pronounce the word 'anonymous' is going viral

(The New Zealand Herald)

The word "anonymous" is a real tongue twister ~ says moron. Ow, he's a twit, ingenue, lout, retard
Anagram: Julian Lofts

More than 1 million people forced to flee as Hurricane Florence nears Category 5 status

(CNN)
ISS Sees Florence From Space

Southeast Storm = States Shut Room
Anagram: Dora L. Alg
Image: NASA

Was this the moment Richard Branson poached Chris Evans?

(Daily Mail)
BBC building / logo logo-de-virgin-radio

Christopher Evans has resigned from BBC Radio Two ~ when broadcaster Virgin poached this former boss
Anagram: Chris Sturdy

Nike unveils its controversial 'Just Do It' advert narrated by Colin Kaepernick

(Stuff.co.nz)
Learning With: ‘Colin Kaepernick’s Nike Campaign Keeps N.F.L. Anthem Kneeling in Spotlight’

Colin Kaepernick ~ can pick Nike role
Anagram: Julian Lofts

Plaque for "first modern lesbian" to be reworded after complaints

(The Guardian)
Shibden Hall, W. Yorks

"First modern lesbian" = Bid for Ms Anne Lister
Anagram: Julian Lofts
Image: Rictor Norton & David Allen

Serena Williams unleashes furious rant at umpire as she loses US Open 2018 final to Naomi Osaka

(The Daily Telegraph)
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The recent eventful US Open Women's Final
1. Patrick Mouratoglou
2. Carlos Ramos
3. Serena Williams
4. Naomi Osaka
= Isn't normal
1. A coach makes a mistake
2. A Portuguese umpire frowns on faults
3. Mean, volatile loser
4. Cool winner
Anagram: Julian Lofts

Monday, September 3, 2018

Sadiq Khan balloon in pictures: London Mayor MOCKED as bikini blimp takes flight

(The Daily Express)
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Sadiq Khan bikini balloon in pictures = Punish ilk in niqab clad Boris on a kite
Anagram: Robert Jordan

CNN fires back at Trump, stands by controversial story: "CNN does not lie"

(Fox News)
CNN Logo

"CNN does not lie" = No, not silenced
Anagram: Julian Lofts
Image: Gregor Smith

Women ARE best drivers

(The Daily Express)
Jill Jackson • Getaway Driver (Outtake)

Women ARE best drivers = Reverse, I'd ban 'em! Worst!
Anagram: Robert Jordan
Image: Kris Kesiak

John McCain's Family Gets Donald Trump's "Sympathy"; No Salute For Deceased Senator

(Deadline New York)
tRump refuses to honor John McCain

The veteran Senator McCain has died prematurely = Ever nasty Trump hated acclaimed hero in earnest
Anagram: Dr Julian Lofts
Image: Thomas Cizauskas

A senator's remarkable mother: At 106, Roberta McCain has outlived her son

(The New Zealand Herald)
June 12 Concert on the Avenue at the U.S. Navy Memorial

Roberta McCain = Acerbic matron
Anagram: Dr Julian Lofts
Image: US Navy Band

Monday, August 27, 2018

Hospital security guard "had sex with corpse of woman who'd died just hours earlier"

(The Sun)
Hospital

The Hospital of Saint Francis = It has a necrophilist on staff
Anagram: Dr Julian Lofts
Image: Matt Madd

Sunday, August 26, 2018

Serena Williams: French Open bans 'superhero' catsuit from next year

(BBC)
Williams S. RG18 (17)

"Superhero" catsuit is banned = Bar pro's unaesthetic undies
Anagram: Dr Julian Lofts
Image: si.robi

Saturday, August 25, 2018

The tactics of a Russian troll farm

(BBC)
Helsinki Summit - Putin/Trump

Russian troll = Slurs on trial
Anagram: Dr Julian Lofts
Image: Appaloosa

Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Trump declares he could 'run' Mueller's Russia probe if he wanted

(The Independent)
caprichos de ayer y de hoy

Trump says "I could run the probe" = "So surly Putin corrupted me? Bah!"
Anagram: Dr Julian Lofts
Image: Ruperto Miller

Bridge designer warned of risk of collapse decades ago

(News.com.au)
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Bad design's a threat, ignore it = That bridge disaster in Genoa
Anagram: Dr Julian Lofts

Monday, August 20, 2018

Weinstein accuser Asia Argento paid teen who made sex assault claim: report

(Yahoo!)
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Weinstein accuser Asia Argento = Once was a satanic intriguer, see
Anagram: Pinchas Aronas

Thursday, August 16, 2018

These Are The Chilling Stories Of Abuse Covered Up By The Catholic Church

(Huffington Post)
Ordination of Rev Tristan Cranfield to the Priesthood by Bishop Richard Moth at Arundel Cathedral

Predator priests = Reported rapists
Anagram: Jason Lofts
Image: Diocese of Arundel & Brighton

Genoa bridge collapse: 'That's WHY the bridge gave out' Engineer who built bridge explains

(The Daily Express)
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Budget - that or heavy weights ~ that's why the bridge gave out
Anagram: Robert Jordan