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Welcome to Overreaction Monday, where we look back on the previous week’s action and root out some angles that could be prone to hot takes that might be a tad over the top. Either from fans and the media in general or, maybe just specifically me. Then, I’ll render a verdict as to whether I think it’s an “overreaction”, a “fair” assessment, or if it’s “too soon to tell.” This week, a new front-runner in the MOP battle? FANDUEL CANADA DAY WEEKEND» Taylor Elgersma leads Bombers’ comeback win over Ticats» Adams Jr.’s seven TDs power Stamps over Argos» Vernon Adams Jr.…

Brazilian-Algerian director Karim Aïnouz is a keen collaborator. He doesn’t write his own screenplays and was intrigued by Efthimis Filippou’s modern reimagining of Marco Bellocchio’s Fists in the Pocket as he eyed up making a leap to satire. Filippou is best known for his work with Yorgos Lanthimos, and with Rosebush Pruning the pair have crafted a sick, sad world of blackly comic despair, following a rich American family living in Spain under disturbing patriarchal rule.LWLies: I was struck by the visuals and cinematography by Hélène Louvart, who you have previously collaborated with. Can you talk to me about your working relationship with Hélène? Get…

History repeated itself at the Home of Cricket in more ways than one on July 05, 2026. Under the iconic Father Time weathervein at Lord’s, the dominant Australia Women’s cricket team once again proved their global supremacy, clinching the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final with a commanding seven-wicket victory over arch-rivals England Women. While the match itself was a masterclass in clinical run-chasing, the post-match festivities captured the sporting world’s imagination, bridging generations of Australian cricket folklore on the famous Lord’s balcony.Sophie Molineux channels her Shane Warne with famous beer bottle celebration at Lord’sAs the dust settled on Australia’s…

Forget roses – we need to talk about violets of the shrinking variety, especially in reference to those who caught Karim Aïnouz’s Rosebush Pruning when it premiered at the 2026 Berlin Film Festival. Bullish, battle-hardened critics suddenly saw red upon viewing this bone-dry, button-pushing comedy about nuclear-level family dysfunction based on a screenplay by Yorgos Lanthimos’ regular writing partner Efthimis Filippou. The silly, self-aware shenanigans of this film are played in the register of high absurdity, yet it also manages to deal with issues of status anxiety, sexual trauma and also what it’s like to be a kid who lives under the…

Oncology remains one of the most challenging areas for payers since it is literally in the eye of a perfect storm of expensive medications, high-cost specialized therapies, changing reimbursement rules that disrupt care and increasing cancer incidence across the US population with over 2 million new cancer cases projected in 2026 alone. The tension between rapidly evolving innovative treatments and the need for financial sustainability has reached a critical point, with cancer care costs continuing to increase for four consecutive years. The financial burden of the disease continues to rank among the top five causes of employer healthcare spending as…

Tennessee National Guard soldiers deployed to Memphis as part of President Trump’s anti-crime crackdown shot and killed an armed man while responding to reports of gunfire on Sunday, authorities said. Police were investigating reports of gunfire in downtown Memphis around 4 a.m. Sunday, when they spotted a man carrying a handgun. “The male fled on foot, and officers pursued him with assistance from Tennessee National Guard soldiers assigned to the area,” Memphis Police officials said in a statement. Police said the man, later identified as 20-year-old Tyrin Johnson, turned toward the soldiers with his weapon. The soldiers opened fire, killing…

FanDuel Canada Day Weekend is in the books, and it gave us lots to talk about. The league no longer has an unbeaten team after Edmonton’s loss to the Lions with the latter also picking up their first win. And led by Calgary’s Vernon Adams Jr. (more on him later), we also saw some spectacular individual outings. In the spirit of Canada Day, here are some of the best Canadian performances from the weekend. JALEN PHILPOT | DEJON BRISSETT | RECEIVERS | CALGARY STAMPEDERS   It seems fitting a couple Red and White receivers helped us celebrate Canada to kick…

Club 61 is hidden in the warehouses of the excellent restaurant Casa Rafols which used to be a hardware store. You can also book it for private events. Ronda Sant Pere 74 (Eixample Dreta). This classy cocktail haunt won the latest edition of the World’s 50 Best Bars. You can’t go wrong with that, right? Make sure to book in advance: it is a highly popular spot. They have now opened a second location with a slightly different twist; a cocktail tasting menu. It is called Esencia and you can read more about it here. C/ de Muntaner (Eixample Esquerra).This popular Gràcia…

Investigation Discovery has a busy July planned. A Killer Among Friends, Body Cam, and 911: Did The Killer Call? are all returning with new seasons this month. A trailer for season two of A Killer Among Friends season two hosted by Jennifer Love Hewitt has also been released.Investigation Discovery revealed the following about the return of the three true crime shows:Today Investigation Discovery, the leading true crime network, announced a July return for the Jennifer Love Hewitt executive produced and narrated series A KILLER AMONG FRIENDS. Across six-episodes, the second season will continue to explore how a single devastating crime…

Paris Jackson dropped a new single Saturday with no announcement, no campaign, and zero warning. The 28-year-old artist, who records under the name pk, put “Zombies in Love” out on all streaming platforms on July 5. Her Instagram post summed up the whole rollout: “out now on all platforms ! zombies in love.” That was the launch. No promo run, no media blitz. Paris dropped the song and stepped back. The response was fast. That post cleared 924,000 likes on release day. For a drop with no rollout machine behind it, that’s a serious first-day number. It tells you Paris…