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Oh what a circus! The Greatest Showman hits the stage as a high-flying, hammer-juggling, banger-filled spectacular

The sleeper hit film has been transformed into a Disney stage show. But does it let exploitative huckster PT Barnum off the hook? We go behind the scenes of its launch run in Bristol

The Guardian - UK

What links PT Barnum’s elephant with a book of Job beast? The Saturday quiz

From the Arconia and a nine-dart finish to madder, weld and woad, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz

The Guardian - UK

Trump continues to sow chaos and division after winning Fifa peace prize

The US president praised an autocrat, said Europe should ‘send back’ asylum seekers and compared Ukraine’s leader to a conman

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Trump goes three-ring circus on Zelensky as he likens Ukraine leader to ‘PT Barnum’ in Greatest Showman-tinged interview

Trump previously compared himself to the famed showman and huckster

The Independent UK

People from foreign lands were put in human zoos. And it did not end with the 19th century

They only served to dehumanize the people on display.

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Yes, Hugh Jackman Is Always Popping Something Onstage. He Finally Explained What He Is Doing

It makes sense.

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5 Best Prime Video Movies to Stream Now Before They Leave This Month

Our guide on the five best Prime Video movies to watch now before they leave at the end of August 2025.

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Mike Tyson v Jake Paul is the apex event of content masquerading as sport

Like most boxing fans I hate the idea of this deluded nonsense but there certainly seems to be a market for it

The Guardian - UK

The "real" Wizard of Oz

Washington Harrison Donaldson's life mirrored the courage and charisma of Oz’s magical hero

Salon

Barnum review – dazzling all-singing, all-juggling musical

There are somersaults, pivots and tumbles aplenty in this gleeful tribute to the 19th-century circus showman turned politician

The Guardian - UK

Barnum review – roll up for some old-world big top magic

The story is thin and slow to emerge but the actor-musicians and acrobats deliver the 1980 circus musical with gusto

The Guardian - UK

40 Photos Of Retro Circus Performers That Got People Saying ‘Damn, That’s Interesting’

These photos of retro artists share a glimpse into the bizarre world of old circuses. The post 40 Photos Of Retro Circus Performers That Got People Saying ‘Damn, That’s Interesting’ first appeared on Bored Panda.

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5 best Rebecca Ferguson movies

Rebecca Ferguson has been trending on social media, so we're diving into her best movies

Tom’s Guide

Trump turns the joke on MAGA

Trump's now selling his mug shot suit as a "symbolism of defiance," but it is just another ploy to grab MAGA cash

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We can’t predict the future, but appreciating its uncertainties will make us happier

Coincidences are far more likely to happen than we think – so we should expect the unexpected and avoid magical thinking

Daily Mirror

How 21 elephants solved panic on Brooklyn Bridge 139 years ago thanks to PT Barnum

People were concerned about the safety of the newly opened Brooklyn Bridge stretching over the East River from Manhattan to Brooklyn, so circus extraordinaire PT Barnum put it to the test using elephants

Daily Mirror

Snooker ace Shaun Murphy sends Strictly Come Dancing plea to BBC chiefs: "In a heartbeat"

Shaun Murphy is known for starring on the snooker table, but now the former world champion is keen to try his hand in the Ballroom, calling on Strictly Come Dancing to sign him up

Manchester Evening News

Should lasagne ever be deep fried? We went to find out

American Pies, Unit 1, 58 W Mosley St, Manchester M2 3HZ, reviewed

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Salon

When did clowns become so creepy?

Clowns in American circuses were once considered a form of adult entertainment – with vulgar and sexual content

The Conversation

The creepy clown emerged from the crass and bawdy circuses of the 19th century

The scary clown has become a horror staple.

The Independent UK

Top Films: w/c Saturday, October 29

Top films to watch week beginning Saturday, October 29

Benzinga

Is Elon Musk A Winner Or Loser If He Acquires Twitter? 41% Of Benzinga Followers Say...

Months after Elon Musk walked away from his original $44 billion buyout proposal for Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR), it was reported on Tuesday that the Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:

The Conversation

50 years ago, an artist convincingly exhibited a fake Iron Age civilization – with invented maps, music and artifacts

Invented civilizations are usually thought of as the stuff of sci-fi novels and video games, not museums.

Los Angeles Times

Meet the Savannah Bananas, who've captivated fans and MLB. 'We exist to make baseball fun'

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The umpire calls ball four and all hell breaks loose.

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