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SHOPPERS have been rushing to their nearest Dollar Tree to get their hands on some super stylish fall decorations.

Decorating for the cosy season doesn’t have to cost a fortune, and you can still celebrate the season without breaking the bank.

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Shoppers are racing to Dollar Tree to pick up some seasonal bargains[/caption]

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The floral dupes from Dollar Tree are perfect for adding some color to your home this fall[/caption]

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The version from Michaels looks stunning but it way more pricey[/caption]

So, if you love to fill your home with pumpkins, blankets, and everything else that makes you think of fall, listen up.

You can get your hands on harvest-themed centre piece for just $5 right now.

There are four stunning options to choose from, but with prices so low, why not go all out and buy more than one?

No matter your color scheme, Dollar Tree has got you covered – there’s a stunning orange option, as well as yellow, red and grey.

The stylish decorations look just like one from Michaels too, only way cheaper.

The similar decoration will set you back $23.99 – and it looks almost identical.

Currently, the Dollar Tree dupe has two reviews online, both of which are five-stars.

One said: “Lovely wood container arrangement, way more value and quality than the price.”

And the other raved: “I bought the sunflower design and it is beautiful. I’ve added some to it with twine and some Crafter’s Square vinyl and it will make a lovely door prize!”

Dollar Tree shoppers also dashed to snap up another fall decor dupe last month.

The $3 flocked orange pumpkin garland is nearly identical in appearance and charm to a similar design from Walmart.

Boasting a length of 6 feet (1.83 meters), this affordable alternative has received rave reviews, with one customer exclaiming, “This pumpkin garland is so cute and perfect for adding a fall touch to my home!

“The colors are nice and bright and have a soft texture! I would totally recommend!”

The price difference is striking — Dollar Tree’s offering is 80% cheaper than Walmart’s.

Fall interior design tips and tricks

An interior designer previously shared a few tips and tricks for decorating your home ready for fall – and it’s all about what to avoid.

In his recent video, YouTube interior design and style expert Garrett outlined the tacky items that will make your home look cheap and what you should replace them with.

His first item to go is blowups.

It doesn’t matter if they’re Halloween-related or a part of a Thanksgiving set, Garrett believes these big balloons take up way too much space.

“When I go up to your house and you have one of these, I’m seeing that thing. I’m not seeing the house. I’m seeing that thing in the front yard and I don’t like that,” he explains.

Instead, you should opt for smaller items such as pumpkins, mums, or little bails of hay.

Another tacky decor element is glitter.

Garrett says he mainly doesn’t like glitter because it’s not environmentally friendly.

“It’s literally one of the worst things you can do because it’s basically already a microplastic. And we all know glitter gets everywhere,” he proclaims.

Since glitter isn’t natural, you should find rustic and minimalistic alternatives.

You can find faux leaves that will look so much better.

Unstyled floral arrangements are up next to go.

According to Garrett, “you have to style these branches; it can not be a stick with leaves.”

Don’t just get fake craft store branches and put them in a vase without making them look natural.

You can put a bend in them or add some real dry florals.

CHRISTIAN JUNGWIRTH was once a promising goalkeeper destined for Bundesliga stadiums – now he is an MMA star fighting inside one.

Jungwirth played for Stuttgart’s youth during his early teens alongside the likes of future Champions League-winning Chelsea manager Tuchel.

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Christian Jungwirth is one of Germany’s top MMA stars[/caption]

The former Bayern Munich boss has built a reputation for demanding a lot from his players – but Jungwirth did not mind Tuchel as a team-mate.

He told Bild: “I had no problems with him because he saw that I was a hard worker and gave everything for the team.”

Despite Jungwirth’s talent, his footballing career was cut short at 22 due to ankle and knee injuries – which required SIX surgeries.

Having seen his dreams ripped apart, the former stopper fell into a life of drink, drugs and partying.

He said in a five-part SWR documentary: “I had no goal in life. Sports had always been my goal. At that time, I had other thoughts.

“You couldn’t see it from the outside, but inside I was sad when people said, ‘He’s no good, he can’t do anything, he will never make it.’

“Then you start to echo that in your mind, too.”

Things got so bad that Jungwirth endured a six-month stay in a correctional facility in Munich for a drug-related offence.

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Jungwirth is now a 15-8 MMA star in Germany, battling it out with countryman Christian Eckerlin in Frankfurt for local bragging rights.

But before he was a paid prizefighter, Jungwirth found his first calling for violence on the football terraces.

He said: “I tend toward extreme things. Football was my life.

“I watched videos on the internet where fans went wild, sang, clapped, set off flares. I always liked that.

“Let’s say no one there was innocent. The guys who met there all wanted a sporting experience.

“Team kickboxing. From lawyers to insurance agents, everyone was there—normal people just searching for excitement.

“Then we would just agree: ten against ten. And that’s how I started fighting.”

By 28, Jungwirth decided to take his passion for scrapping away from the gritty world of football hooliganism.

Instead, he joined a boxing club and just two years later he made his MMA debut at 30-years-old.

“Martial arts ignited a fire in me. Then I realised: ‘This is where you belong’,” he said.

Jungwirth would go onto amass an impressive run of wins and over the last seven years he now stands as one of Germany’s top fighters.

But there is only one man who can rival him in popularity – another former footballer-turned-MMA fighter Eckerlin.

And the two battle it out for the throne at Frankfurt’s 60,000-seat stadium on Saturday at Oktagon 62.

Promoters are confident it will smash the UFC’s attendance record of 56,214, set by Ronda Rousey and Holly Holm in 2015.

And it will finally settle the argument of who is truly the king of German MMA.

FOOTIE fans were baffled after discovering a video of US Presidential hopeful Kamala Harris utilising a Premier League legend’s iconic commentary.

Harris is in the final stages of campaigning for the White House ahead of next month’s election, which takes place on November 5.

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Kamala Harris is duking it out with Donald Trump to become the next President of the United States[/caption]

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Harris is utilising social media platforms to ensure the Democrats are re-elected[/caption]

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Her social media team have utilised some iconic commentary from Alan Shearer in one of their campaign clips[/caption]

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The Harris campaign has bizarrely used Shearer’s unforgettable commentary after England’s Euro 2024 shootout win over Switzerland[/caption]

The Democrats’ candidate has been utilising social media in her bid to prevent Donald Trump from becoming a two-time president.

Several of the TikToks from her official campaign page have gone viral, including a montage with Alan Shearer‘s iconic commentary after England‘s penalty shootout victory over Switzerland at Euro 2024.

The video starts with unflattering pictures of Trump and his running mate JD Vance as Shearer says: “[Cole] Palmer, [Jude] Bellingham, [Bukayo] Saka, [Ivan] Toney, Trent [Alexander Arnold]. Pressure?”

The TikTok then transitions to snaps and clips of Harris and her running mate Tim Walz as Shearer says: “What pressure?”

“Pressure is for tyres! It’s a different generation. They don’t feel it.

“How confident were they? They had the belief [and] they somehow found the energy.”

Scores of footie fans commented on the post after it spread like wildfire, with one saying: “Not the Shearer audio.”

Another said: “Great sound choice.”

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Alan Shearer joked that Kamala Harris’ must have “loved” his co-commentary[/caption]

And another said: “Admin for President.”

One remarked: “Brilliant.”

Another chimed in: “Alan being used in Kamala’s 2024 Presidential campaign was not on my bingo card.”

Shearer was informed of the Harris campaign’s use of his iconic commentary by Gary Lineker during a recent episode of the Rest is Football podcast.

And the 54-year-old joked: “She must have loved the co-comms, eh?”

Lineker sparked intense laughter by responding: “She likes a bit of Geordie, apparently.”

Moments after he finished cracking up, fellow podcast host Micah Richards said: “That was one of the great lines, that is.

“It’s unbelievable.”

A TEEN star has the best mentor possible for his first movie role – in the form of his Oscar-winning actor father.

The 16-year-old was spotted picking up tips from his dad, 54, as the cameras rolled in San Diego this week.

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A teen star has the best mentor possible for his first movie role – in the form of his Oscar-winning actor father[/caption]

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Matthew McConaughey is making sure his 16-year-old son, Levi, is doing alright, alright, alright[/caption]

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The How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days star was seen keeping tabs on Levi before offering some sage advice before a take[/caption]

Levi Alves McConaughey is currently filming for drama Way Of The Warrior Kid and was seen shooting scenes at Mission Beach.

Yet he had his Interstellar star dad Matthew McConaughey on-hand for support.

Matthew shares Levi with wife Camila Alves, who he married in 2012, along with children Livingston and Vida.

The How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days star was seen keeping tabs on Levi before offering some sage advice before a take.

Levi is shooting scenes for the movie adaptation of the 2017 Jocko Willink children’s book of the same name.

It tells the tell of 11-year-old Marc, played by Jude Hill, who finds his inner warrior strength during the summer holidays with the help of his Navy SEAL Uncle Jake.

Clips from the latest scenes saw Levi in a pale T-Shirt and dark trousers.

He stood on the sands surrounded by a camera crew.

Texas-born Matthew was seen chatting to other staff on-set after his pep-talk with Levi.

Matthew and Camila’s first and oldest son was born on July 7, 2008.

Levi means “united,” “joined,” or “joined in harmony,” and is an anagram for “live,” beginning a theme for the McConaughey kids.

While Levi’s parents preferred to keep him out of the public eye when he was growing up, they surprised their firstborn on his 15th birthday by giving him a gift fit for any teen – and allowing him to join social media.

It now appears he will be following in his dad’s A-List footsteps with his first acting gig.

Meanwhile, it appears his papa is back to full health after showcasing a swollen eye courtesy of a bee sting.

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Additionally, Levi’s parents are one of the strongest Hollywood couples.

“We went out on our first date three nights later and I knew then that the next night I wanted to go on another date,” Matthew previously told People magazine when speaking on their partnership. 

“And I’ve been wanting to go on a date with her for the last [18] years. And not with anybody else,” he added.

Last year, the duo stunned fans as they stripped butt naked and rode motorbikes to promote a tequila brand.

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Matthew and Camila’s first and oldest son was born on July 7, 2008[/caption]

Thousands of Americans could be in line to receive a share of a $29.5 million Citibank settlement – and all they need is their phone records.

Eligible consumers could receive an $850 payment if they meet the requirements.

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The suit alleges that Citibank breached the Telephone Consumer Protection Act between 2014 and 2024[/caption]

The settlement benefits anyone who isn’t a current or former Citibank customer and received one or more unsolicited robocalls concerning past due credit cards between August 15, 2014 and July 31, 2024.

According to the class action lawsuit, Citibank placed unsolicited robocalls and prerecorded calls to consumers concerning past-due credit card balances that they were not responsible for.

This allegedly breached the Telephone Consumer Protection Act after numerous non customers were bombarded with spam calls.

Citibank hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay $29.5 million to resolve the TCPA class action lawsuit.

Class members can receive an equal share of the net settlement fund. Each claimant is estimated to receive between $350 and $850.

Class members must provide telephone records, screenshots or other evidence that they received more than five calls.

To receive Citibank settlement payments, class members must submit a valid claim form by December 20, 2024.

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It comes after dozens of Americans were told they could get a one-time payment of more than $3,000 as part of a $5.1 million privacy settlement.

The cash resolves claims Magid Gloves violated Illinois laws by using fingerprint time clocks and taking temperatures with scanners.

Anyone who used either piece of tech at Magid’s Romeoville facility in Illinois between January 8, 2016 and August 30, 2024 will benefit from the settlement.

Magic Gloved used the clocks and scanners without giving proper disclosures about collecting biometric information, according to the class action lawsuit.

Plaintiffs argued this violated Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act.

The company – which hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing – manufactures work gloves and protective equipment.

It has agreed to pay a $5.175 million settlement to resolve the BIPA class action lawsuit.

Meanwhile, streaming giant Tubi – one of the most-watched services on the market – agreed to pay $19.99 million to settle a class action lawsuit.

The privacy suit alleges that Tubi shared users’ personal information with third parties without getting their consent first, violating the Video Privacy Protection Act.

While the streaming company has not admitted any wrongdoing, it has agreed to pay the sum to settle the lawsuit.

And this means thousands of Tubi users now stand a chance to get a share from the million-dollar payout.

According to the settlement terms, class members can receive an equal share of the net settlement fund – and the exact amount will depend on the number of claimants.

AN IRISH legend has swapped rugby pitches for boardroom pitches in his lucrative new career.

Johnny Sexton won everything except the World Cup during his time as Ireland’s fly-half, racking up 118 caps and 1,108 points.

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Johnny Sexton has found a lucrative new job since retiring from rugby[/caption]

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He has five Six Nations winner’s medals – including three Grand Slams – and featured in two British & Irish Lions tours.

Sexton, 39, was named World Rugby Player of the Year in 2018 then hung up his boots and retired last year after captaining his country at the World Cup, losing to New Zealand 28-24 in the quarter-finals.

But he has found his feet in a very different job already, having turned down a coaching gig with his national team.

That is because Sexton is raking it in earning a six-figure salary as the Chief of Staff for Ardagh Group, a Luxembourg-based company that describes itself as a global supplier of recyclable metal and glass packaging.

The company has 63 production facilities spread across the globe, 20,000 employees and a revenue exceeding £7.2billion.

The rugby ace started working at the business part-time in April 2021 during his playing days but is now all in for his new role.

Sexton – who has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from University College Dublin – told ex-footballers Alan Brazil and Gabriel Agbonlahor on talkSPORT: “I’ve got a full-time job.

“We’re rugby players. We’re not like you boys, get to put our feet up. We don’t earn the money you guys do.

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“It’s a packaging company. I’m on the commercial side of that.

“It’s been eye-opening. A lot of learning, a massive transition. But I’m enjoying it as well.

“I’m enjoying trying to do something new and try to make myself in that environment and really challenge myself. It’s challenging.”

Sexton also runs his own JAS Management and Promotions Ltd company, which recorded profits of more than £2.4million in 2022.

But despite keeping himself busy in his new roles, the Ireland hero is still adjusting to life away from the training ground and matchdays in stadiums.

Sexton added: “It’s very tough, isn’t it?

“It’s a massive transition. I’ve heard the phrase, ‘Sports people die twice’, once when their career finishes and then obviously when it comes to the end.

“It was a tough time. It was a very surreal time because you’ve feared this moment for such a long time, and then it was there.

“It was a bit like you’re on your own. Everyone’s off doing work or all of your ex-team-mates are going to training.

“You’re going, ‘What am I going to do with myself?’

“I had two-and-a-half months before I started a new job.

“But those two-and-a-half months were probably the toughest because you have no structure to your life, no routine, you don’t really know what to do with yourself.

“You can only play so much golf.”

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