‘Chad Powers’ Star Perry Mattfeld Breaks Down Ricky and Chad’s Forbidden Romance, Gerry’s Threat and That Season 2 Cliffhanger

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[This story contains spoilers from the season two finale of Chad Powers, “12th Quarter.”]

Following the unmasking of Chad Powers‘ season one finale, Ricky (Perry Mattfeld) learns that the South Georgia Catfish’s star quarterback is actually disgraced former football player Russ Holliday (Glen Powell) in disguise. She agrees to keep his secret so their team can continue winning, but that secret becomes harder to protect in season two.

Trump promises $5,000 payouts if GOP wins midterms: Can the US afford it?

United States President Donald Trump has promised a $5,000 payout for every adult US citizen if the Republican Party holds onto its narrow control of both houses of Congress at the upcoming midterm elections in November.

Much of Europe already levies a tourist tax – a nice little earner for Italian hotspots

A nightly tourist tax may be unfamiliar territory in the UK, but countries in continental Europe have been cashing in on these kinds of levies for decades.

Tourists usually need to pay the tax on the day they check out of a hotel or holiday let, and are often surprised by an extra fee on top of their accommodation costs.

French Football Federation withdraws support for FIFA President Infantino

FFF aligns position with of other European federations, such as Belgium, England, Italy, Scotland, and Sweden.

The French Football Federation is withdrawing its support for Gianni Infantino’s re-election bid as FIFA chief ⁠next year, FFF President Philippe Diallo has said, saying trust in the head of world football’s governing body had been broken.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says league could rework TV packages in next media deal

Roger Goodell, commissioner of the National Football League (NFL), at the Hope Global Forums annual meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023.

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Who Stars In Your Dream Car Movie? - Jalopnik

Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise attend the European Premiere of F1 ® The Movie at Cineworld, Leicester Square on June 23, 2025 in London, England.

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Whether it be a car chase, a street race or a fictional interpretation of your favorite racing series, Hollywood and cars go together like a symphony orchestra and brass instruments. Our eyes are the only medium that can better portray the speed and danger of flat-out driving. Movies also have the power to elevate certain cars into immortality, like the Aston Martin DB5 in "Goldfinger" or the Ford Mustang in "Bullitt."

Before You Fly in Ace Combat 8, Watch Josh Holloway and Brandon Routh in the Exclusive Live-Action Prequel Miniseries Hour Zero

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, the latest entry of the long-running flight simulation combat series from Bandai Namco, is hitting PCs and consoles next month. But before players get their hands on the game, IGN can exclusively reveal that a live-action prequel miniseries starring Lost’s Josh Holloway and Superman Returns’ Brandon Routh will be available to stream later this month.

Wealthy investors seek oil and gas assets, but bargains are scarce

An aerial view shows storage tanks at the sprawling BP refinery in Whiting, Indiana, Sept. 8, 2026.

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