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Liverpool could be ‘fighting for their lives’ just to make the top four, reckons Jamie Carragher

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January 21, 20210

Jurgen Klopp is going through a very sticky spell (Picture: Getty Images)Jamie Carragher feels Liverpool could be ‘fighting for their lives’ just to make it into the Champions League places, never mind win the Premier League title, after defeat to Burnley on Thursday night. The Reds suffered their first defeat at Anfield in the Premier League since April 2017 thanks to a late Ashley Barnes penalty. The result has left Jurgen Klopp’s side fourth in the table and six points off Manchester United at the top of the division. They have gone five games without a win and now four matches without scoring a goal in a stunning loss of form after a solid start to the season. Liverpool have big Premier League clashes coming up against Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City, Leicester City an...

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Some suburban movie theaters back in business

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January 21, 20210

Studio Movie Grill in Wheaton resumed showing movies on Thursday. | SMG WheatonForced by the state to close over the holidays, cinemas in Wheaton, Schaumburg and elsewhere are reopening after getting the official go-ahead. After a trial balloon that popped last week, some indoor movie theaters in the Chicago suburbs are going forward with plans to reopen, now that it’s legal. Illinoi on Monday loosened COVID-19 restrictions on Cook County and most of the surrounding areas from Tier 3 to Tier 2, allowing movie theaters, among other businesses, to resume in-person operations. Apparently first to open its doors was Studio Movie Grill Wheaton, which was admitting guests to see “Wonder Woman 1984,” “The Marksman” and other hits on Thursday afternoon. Marcus Cinemas in Addison, Country Club Hil...

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Liverpool’s 45-month unbeaten home run ended by Burnley

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January 21, 20210

Ashley Barnes was felled and scored from the penalty spot for Burnley (Picture: Getty Images)Liverpool’s unbeaten home run in the Premier League, which dates back to April 2017, has been ended by Burnley on Thursday night. The Clarets earned an unlikely 1-0 win at Anfield thanks to a late Ashley Barnes penalty kick after the same man was felled by Reds goalkeeper Alisson Becker in the box. Jurgen Klopp’s side were a long way from their best and the German may be regretting starting the likes of Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino on the bench against Sean Dyche’s men. The Reds dominated possession (72 per cent) and had 27 shots to Burnley’s six, but it mattered not at the final whistle. Liverpool had gone 68 Premier League games at Anfield without losing, with Crystal Palace’s ...

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The Big Bang Theory’s Mayim Bialik reveals why she auditioned for Amy Farrah Fowler role

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January 21, 20210

Mayim Bialik has a simple reason for deciding to audition for The Big Bang Theory (Picture: REX/CBS)The Big Bang Theory star Mayim Bialik has opened up about the unexpected reason why she auditioned for the role of Amy Farrah Fowler. The real-life neuroscientist and actress starred as the neurobiologist for nine years, first appearing in season three after matching with Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons) on a dating website. However, she had a very simple reason for her decision to try out for the hit sitcom. Speaking during an appearance on Canadian talk show The Social, the 45-year-old explained that she was pressed into acting again to secure health insurance following her doctorate in neuroscience. The Blossom star explained: ‘I’m sure you all in the north can understand that I

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Assaults on emergency workers are most common Covid-related crime

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January 21, 20210

Police are calling for tougher sentences for those who spit and cough at emergency workers (Picture: EPA/Getty)Assaults on emergency workers made up more than a quarter of Covid-related crimes prosecuted during the first six months of the pandemic, figures show. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said it charged 1,688 such offences between April 1 and September 30 2020 in England and Wales. Many of these involved police officers being ‘coughed and spat on’ and others being ‘kicked, bitten and hit with heavy objects’, the CPS said. Director of public prosecutions Max Hill said the attacks were ‘particularly appalling’ and incidents were still taking place. ‘I will continue to do everything in my power to protect those who so selflessly keep us safe during this crisis,’ he said

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Republican congresswoman files articles of impeachment against Joe Biden

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January 21, 20210

Joe Biden officially became US President on January 20 (Picture: Rex/ Getty)A Republican congresswoman has filed articles of impeachment against new US President Joe Biden. Posting a video on social media, Marjorie Taylor Greene told her followers: ‘I’ve just filed articles of impeachment on president Joe Biden. We’ll see how this goes’. Ms Greene previously claimed that Biden should be impeached for an alleged abuse of power, due to his family’s business connections in China and Ukraine when he served as Vice President. She is a long-term supporter of outgoing president Donald Trump, and like him, has claimed that he lost the US election to Biden as a result of voter fraud. The congresswoman was also recently blocked from using Twitter after she violated their rules of use...

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Jurgen Klopp and Sean Dyche in half-time dust-up during Liverpool vs Burnley

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January 21, 20210

Jurgen Klopp and Sean Dyche were at odds at half-time (Picture: Sky Sports)Jurgen Klopp appeared furious with Burnley boss Sean Dyche at half-time of Liverpool’s clash with the Clarets as the pair engaged in a heated row in the tunnel. The game was goalless at half-time, but there was a flashpoint on the field just as the whistle went to signal the break. Fabinho and Ashley Barnes had a coming-together, which broke out into a wider spell of handbags, with other players joining in with some pushing and shoving. It was something and nothing, as VAR decided no one deserved a red card and Fabinho was given a booking. However, the two managers appeared to be involved in a serious argument as they left their players on the pitch and made their way down the Anfield tunnel. Klopp ...

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James Argent and Mario Falcone lead tributes to Mick Norcross as Towie star dies aged 57

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January 21, 20210

Mick Norcross has tragically died (Picture: Getty)Towie stars James Argent and Mario Falcone have led tributes to Mick Norcross after his tragic death at the age of 57. Norcross, who owned the famous Sugar Hut nightclub, reportedly died at his home in Brentwood, Essex. Friends and co-stars of the late star have taken to social media to pay tribute. Arg shared a sweet photo of the pair of them, writing: ‘A true gentleman and a very kind man! RIP Mick. ‘Many amazing memories, So sad! My thoughts are with his family.’ Mario penned a message for his late friend, saying the tragedy is ‘very hard to accept’. ‘This one is very hard to accept. I had so much respect and admiration for this man,’ he said on Instagram, next to a photo of the pair of them. A true gentleman &a...