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United Rugby Championship: Seven-try Edinburgh crush Ulster to seal play-off spot • May 18, 2025, 5:17 AM ET (BBC)

Midlands Fringe aims to bring 'Edinburgh magic' to Wolverhampton • May 18, 2025, 2:19 AM ET (BBC)

Edinburgh tops list as US housebuyers eye a UK home • May 17, 2025, 1:26 AM ET (The Guardian)

Edinburgh overtakes London as American house buyer hotspot • May 16, 2025, 9:02 AM ET (The Telegraph)

St Johnstone must treat Tynecastle trip as 'must-win game' - Simo Valakari • May 13, 2025, 7:21 AM ET (BBC)

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