British-American comedian and host of Last Week Tonight
Count Binface is challenging Nigel Farage in Clacton with a high-profile media presence and satirical pledges, amid a field of nearly three dozen candidates. Farage resigned to trigger the by-election; major parties boycott, citing a political stunt. The race also spotlights Binface’s creator, Jon Harvey, and his long-running spoof political career.
Buc-ee’s has filed a federal trademark lawsuit against Beaver’s Mini Mart in Beavercreek, Ohio, arguing the beaver logo closely resembles Buc-ee’s iconic beaver. Beaver’s Mini Mart supporters have launched boycotts and a local resolution formalizing the beaver’s place in town history. The dispute has drawn attention from commentators and critics on social media.
The Independent reports that the 48-year-old New York-born actor is joining General Hospital as William Baines, joining a wave of casting changes. Debuts are set for Thursday, September 3, as the soap continues its long-running tale in Port Charles. The moves follow recent departures and recastings, including Jack Brennan’s kill-off and Ethan Lovett’s recasting.
The Television Academy is distributing hundreds of Primetime Emmys across two ceremonies at the Peacock Theater, LA. The Pitt leads drama nominations with up to nine wins possible; Hacks leads comedy nominations. Five categories move to Sunday, boosting star power as guests and rookies contend for top prizes.
Two of five released white-tailed eagle pairs have bred, with three chicks fledging this year across Dorset and Sussex. Nine wild-born birds have appeared since 2019 as conservation efforts gather pace.