News for August 17, 2025

10 Horror Movies With Messed-Up (But Perfect) Endings

ComicBook.com
Image courtesy of British Lion Films A great horror movie ending is an art form, often delivering the last twist of the knife that recontextualizes everything the audience has just witnessed. However, while many horror films opt for a triumphant finale where …
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Inside Pittsburgh’s iconic pickle festival

National Geographic
Every summer, Pennsylvania’s second city turns into a celebration of pickled food and drinks, community and competition.
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Colt Technology faces multi-day outage after WarLock ransomware attack

Securityaffairs.com
WarLock ransomware hit Colt Telecom, causing outages in hosting, porting, Colt Online, and Voice API since August 12. UK-based Colt Technology Services suffered a cyberattack, reportedly caused by WarLock ransomware, resulting in multi-day outages for hosting…
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From Rulebooks To Revenues: When Payments Regulation Becomes A Growth Strategy

Forbes
How the EU’s Instant Payments/VoP, UK VRP, Asian stablecoin regimes, and Circle’s USDC expansion in Japan, plus Brazil’s Pix Automático are turning regulation into fintech growth.
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Asia Set for Cautious Open Ahead of Ukraine Talks: Markets Wrap

Financial Post
Asian markets are set for a tepid start ahead of talks between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskiy, after the US-Russia summit on the Ukraine war ended without a ceasefire.
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US, Russia agree on Ukraine security

Boston Herald
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin agreed at their summit in Alaska last week that the U.S. would be able to offer security guarantees to Ukraine, according to Steve Witkoff, Trump’s special envoy, even as many details of Friday’s meeting remain unclear.
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The Green Party is at a crossroads. Is it time they get angry?

BBC News
Ahead of the leadership contest next month, some are asking why they haven’t better capitalised on discontent with the traditional parties, as Reform has.
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Ceri Morgan Appointed Trade Commissioner for Europe

Www.gov.uk
Ceri Morgan Appointed as His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Europe
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Government discounts for electric vans and trucks extended

Www.gov.uk
Plug-in van and truck grant extended to at least 2027.
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Waiting for the bailiffs but nowhere to go: Sharp rise in number of disabled homeless people

Sky.com
A Sky News investigation finds there is a severe shortage of homes catering to those with a disability, leaving many across England in need of a safe place to live – and most councils don’t even know how many disabled people need social housing.
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Croatian ultra-nationalist mega-gig exposes divided society

BBC News
Half a million people bought tickets to singer Thompson’s July concert in Zagreb.
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Hackaday Links: August 17, 2025

Hackaday
We’ve studiously avoided any mention of our latest interstellar visitor, 3I/Atlas, on these pages, mainly because of all the hoopla in the popular press about how Avi Loeb thinks it’s …read more
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Rhyne Howard an 86 OVR on NBA 2K26, Georgia Amoore to be added into game later on

On3.com
It’s fun having Kentucky players in the WNBA now. Obviously, it’s great to watch former Cats flourish in the pros, but now, they can flourish on your video game console. In NBA 2K20, 2K added WNBA teams to the game, and they’ve done so for each annual new rel…
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BrewDog beers axed by 2000 pubs across the UK

The National
BREWDOG’S beers have been reportedly axed by almost 2000 pubs across the UK
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Police Scotland 'breaching human rights to subdue Palestine protests'

The National
POLICE Scotland is facing allegations of having breached people’s human rights in a bid to “subdue” pro-Palestine protests …
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After tax incentives boosted growth, Georgia's film industry is declining due to rising costs; source: Marvel is making most of its upcoming content in the UK (Ben Fritz/Wall Street Journal)

Mediagazer.com
Ben Fritz / Wall Street Journal: After tax incentives boosted growth, Georgia’s film industry is declining due to rising costs; source: Marvel is making most of its upcoming content in the UK  —  Tax incentives lured studios to help build the ‘Hollywood of th…
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ImmunityBio (IBRX) Reports 60% Revenue Growth as ANKTIVA Adoption Accelerates

Yahoo Entertainment
We recently published 12 Best Healthcare Stocks to Buy Under $30. ImmunityBio, Inc. (NASDAQ:IBRX) is one of the best healthcare stocks. ImmunityBio, Inc…
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Can New Nissan Leaf Restore Automaker’s Electric Vehicle Leadership?

Forbes
Nissan is finally back with a new Leaf, promising an electric car for the masses. Can this update of one of the pioneering EV models revive the Japanese giant’s fortunes?
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Kentucky women’s soccer kicks off opening week with two shutout victories

On3.com
Following an impressive season in 2024, Kentucky women’s soccer is picking up right where it left off in 2025. On Sunday afternoon in Lexington, the Wildcats (2-0-0) finished off a terrific opening week of play by taking down West Georgia 7-0 in what was Seni…
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US claims Putin ‘concession’ victory — but no ceasefire for Ukraine

Crikey
Ukraine would be offered NATO-style protection under new concessions allegedly won during Donald Trump’s meeting with Vladimir Putin, and Albo and Labor’s approval rating just keeps on climbing. The post US claims Putin ‘concession’ victory — but no ceasefire…
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Spain deploys extra 500 soldiers to tackle major wildfires – with weather 'not on our side'

Sky.com
Spain has deployed a further 500 soldiers to battle wildfires that have spread across parts of the country in scorching conditions – taking the total number of troops to 1,900.
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“Designed, engineered, and made in the UK. Properly.” Take a look at Field Cycles’ multi-material prototype

road.cc
Due for release in 2026, this new design – combining carbon, titanium and stainless steel – is set to turn heads
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European leaders to discuss potential security guarantees for Ukraine with Donald Trump

The Irish Times
Five European leaders, plus heads of Nato and EU to join Volodymyr Zelenskiy in talks with Trump amid fears he may face same pressure as February Oval Office meeting
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‘F1’ On Course For $600M Global Amid Continued Strong Holds; ‘Superman’ Also Soon To Milestone; Big WW Weekend For India’s ‘Coolie’ & Japan’s ‘Demon Slayer’ – International Box Office

Deadline
Refresh for latest…:  It’s been largely a holdover weekend for the studios at the global and international box office, with results for some that will soon translate to big milestones. It was also a notable frame for local titles from India and Japan. Studio-…
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Black Mirror's "Metalhead": Scientist Critiques Realism and Accuracy

Screen Rant
A scientist has critiqued a season 4 episode of Netflix's hit anthology show Black Mirror, and she reveals the scientific inaccuracies in the story.
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A pair of Kentucky players listed among Bleacher Report’s ‘Top 2026 NBA Draft Prospects’

On3.com
Koby Brea and Amari Williams became Mark Pope‘s first-ever NBA Draft picks as a head coach earlier this summer, but they certainly won’t be the last. Over at Bleacher Report, NBA Draft analyst Jonathan Wasserman laid out his list of the top 50 prospects for n…
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Study Reveals Personality Traits That Lead Teenagers To Aspire To Be Influencers

Twistedsifter.com
The study warns of the psychological risks inherent in pursuing a career as an influencer.
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Livingstone hits five sixes as Phoenix beat Spirit

BBC News
Birmingham Phoenix beat London Spirit by a comfortable seven wickets thanks to captain Liam Livingstone, who hit an unbeaten 45 off 20 balls to successfully chase down 126 with 35 balls to spare.
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Ford Mustang Mach-E crash in viral California ‘self-driving’ video was DUI incident; driver arrested

Notebookcheck.net
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has released an official statement clarifying that a Ford Mustang Mach-E featured in a viral TikTok crash video was not self-driving. The driver has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
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The Irish Times view on the Trump-Putin summit: a shameful day in Alaska

The Irish Times
What unfolded in Anchorage was not statesmanship but appeasement
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Protest held in support of Palestine Action in Belfast

RTE
Hundreds of people attended a pro-Palestine protest in Belfast city centre, calling for the removal of the ban on Palestine Action.
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Gyokeres didn't look sharp | Keane, Sturridge & Micah analyse Arsenal's performance vs Man Utd

Sky Sports
Roy Keane, Daniel Sturridge and Micah Richards analyse Viktor Gyokeres and Arsenal’s performance against Man Utd.
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Terence Stamp, 60s Icon And Superman Villain, Dies

International Business Times
British actor Terence Stamp, a leading man of 1960s cinema before reinventing himself in a series of striking roles — including as Superman villain General Zod — has died aged 87, UK media cited his family announcing Sunday.
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Apply for the 2025 Dovetail fellowship

Lesswrong.com
Published on August 17, 2025 7:09 PM GMTThis job is part of an Advanced Research + Invention Agency-funded project.Summary: Dovetail is an agent foundations research group. We’ve recently received an ARIA grant to fund more team members over the next year. Th…
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Antibiotic use likely fuelled the rise of a ‘superbug’ in NZ – genomics offers a defence against the next threat

The Conversation Africa
Over-subscription of a topical antibiotic likely led to the emergence of a superbug which is now the leading cause of resistant infections.
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Quiz: can you pick a Victorian from a Queenslander? How our accents change from state to state

The Conversation Africa
Have you ever wondered why Australian accents are so similar compared to the US and UK? There are some subtle differences between states, though.
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Think your passport is just ID? Here's what border officials really know about you

ABC News (AU)
International travel has been in the spotlight recently, with nerve-wracking tales of border crackdowns in the US and unexpected detentions. Here’s what your passport reveals about you when you’re travelling.
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If AI takes most of our jobs, money as we know it will be over. What then?

The Conversation Africa
AI’s evangelists are promising a future of almost unimaginable prosperity. There’s good reason to be sceptical.
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The Essential Photography Kit I Didn’t Know I Needed

Fstoppers
As someone who first picked up a camera at 10 years old and has been shooting professionally for the last 20 years, I thought I had everything I needed in my kit bag. That is, until I came across the NEEWER PS099S Mini V Mount Battery, now an essential kit it…
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I reviewed the Blackview BV7300 rugged phone and let me tell you, it combines affordability and reliability with great battery life and actually usable cameras

TechRadar
The Blackview BV7300 is an affordable rugged design that offers excellent battery life.
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Munich Betrayal 2.0-Perfidious appeasement will fail yet again

Israelnationalnews.com
The new version of the Munich betrayal (Munich Betrayal 2.0) is eerily similar to the original one. It is also promoted by the original principal players, France and the UK. Opinion.
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300Tdi-Powered 1987 Land Rover 110

Bringatrailer.com
This 1987 Land Rover 110 spent time in the UK before being imported to the US in 2018 by the previous owner, who subsequently installed a Discovery-sourced 2.5-liter 300Tdi turbodiesel inline-four, a four-speed automatic transmission, and a dual-range transfe…
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Gold Market Manipulation: Three Abuses Within the Last 5 Years

Activistpost.com
Gold has served as humanity’s most trusted store of value for millennia, but recent enforcement actions have revealed a darker side to modern precious metals markets. Over the past decade, major financial institutions, institutions we are told to trust, have …
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China Races to Dominate Latin America’s EV Market

OilPrice.com
As China continues to grow its electric vehicle (EV) industry, it has expanded to several new markets in recent years, opening multiple production and assembly plants across Latin America. Chinese EV companies now offer a wide variety of EV models at competit…
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Parents warned about hiring nannies in move away from formal daycares

ABC News (AU)
Parents of young children are looking at alternative options to daycare centres as the sector and governments troubleshoot child safety and compliance issues.
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Arsenal profit from Bayindir error to beat Man Utd

BBC News
Riccardo Calafiori scores the only goal of the game after an error by goalkeeper Altay Bayindir as Arsenal start their Premier League campaign with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford.
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'We weren't boring' | Amorim praises his side's improvements after loss to Arsenal

Sky Sports
Ruben Amorim reflects on his Manchester United side’s narrow defeat to Arsenal in their opening game of the 2025-2026 Premier League season.
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Mercury is still shrinking; new study reveals the planet has contracted by up to 11 kilometers

The Times of India
New research refines the understanding of Mercury’s contraction since its formation, estimating a radius decrease of 2.7 to 5.6 kilometers. Scientists analyzed thrust faults, using a novel method focusing on the largest fault in datasets to extrapolate planet…
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Gamescom Opening Night Live: “Geoff’s Hype Promo” trailer

My Nintendo News
Geoff Keighley is back doing what he does best, hyping up his events. Geoff will be back on stage for Gamescom Opening Night Live on Tuesday evening at 7pm UK Time / 11am PT, during which he promises plenty of looks at a range of highly-anticipated games. So …
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Store Refused To Accept Outdated Paper Money, So A Pair Of Angry Shoppers Took It Out On A Poor Unsuspecting Cashier

Twistedsifter.com
Moments like these remind you just how wild the world of retail can get.
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'It's the FIRST game, Roy!' | Keane's response to Bruno's post-match sends panel into hysterics

Sky Sports
Following Bruno Fernandes’ post-match interview, Roy Keane, Micah Richards and Daniel Sturridge discuss Manchester United’s opening day defeat to Arsenal and whether they’ve improved.
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'Brave' Man Utd were the better team – Amorim

BBC News
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim says he is “really proud” of his side and that they were the better team, despite their 1-0 defeat by Arsenal.
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Paul Sng On Avoiding Fan Service In His Immersive Documentary Portrait Of ‘Trainspotting’ Novelist Irvine Welsh: “I Didn’t Want To Make A Hagiography” — Edinburgh

Deadline
The year’s Edinburgh Film Festival will end, just like it did in 2023, with a feature documentary on the cult Scottish writer Irvine Welsh, best known for the Trainspotting novels.  As a factoid, that is perhaps unsurprising considering Welsh’s popularity in …
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Just released: 3 Legged Thing Zadie QD L-bracket for Nikon Z6 III cameras

Nikonrumors.com
3 Legged released a new Thing Zadie QD L-bracket for Nikon Z6 III (available in copper and black): US: B&H Photo UK: WEX Photo Previous coverage of 3 Legged Thing L-brackets for Nikon Z series cameras can be found here. More brackets, plates, cages, and rigs …
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“Beyond The Bar” And Im Soo Jung Top Most Buzzworthy Drama And Actor Rankings

soompi
JTBC’s “Beyond the Bar” was the most buzzed-about drama of the week! This week, “Beyond the Bar” rose to No. 1 on Good Data Corporation’s weekly list of the dramas that generated the most buzz. The company determines each week’s rankings by collecting data fr…
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‘This is going to be epic’ – devoted fans make the pilgrimage for second Oasis concert in Croke Park

Independent.ie
The Gallagher brothers return to GAA HQ tonight, performing their second sold-out performance. From young to old, it was bucket hats galore on Jones Road as fans readied for another night of Mancunian showmanship.
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And now, a rendezvous at the White House: Who, apart from Zelensky, will be at the crucial meeting with Trump – and what their relationship with him is

Protothema.gr
A critical meeting will take place Monday in Washington on the course of the war – Zelensky’s red lines and Europe’s mistrust The post And now, a rendezvous at the White House: Who, apart from Zelensky, will be at the crucial meeting with Trump – and what the…
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Mark Pope wants to tighten and move transfer portal window to after NCAA Tournament

On3.com
Mark Pope is a huge advocate for extending the college basketball season to 40 games, but that’s not the only major change in the sport he’s suggesting. The Kentucky head coach also has thoughts on the current state of the transfer portal. “If I could change …
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'That's the goalkeepers JOB!' | Keane and Richards clash over Bayindir's 'weak' goalkeeping

Sky Sports
Speaking on Super Sunday, Roy Keane and Micah Richards row about Altay Bayindir’s involvement for Arsenal’s winning goal against Manchester United.
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Margaret Brennan Confronts Marco Rubio On Concerns Zelensky Will Be ‘Bullied’ Into Deal While Secretary Decries ‘Stupid Media Narrative!’

Mediaite
Marco Rubio torched what he called a “stupid media narrative” as he was confronted him on “concerns” that Zelensky will be “bullied” into a Russia deal. The post Margaret Brennan Confronts Marco Rubio On Concerns Zelensky Will Be ‘Bullied’ Into Deal While Sec…
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Como eye Laporte deal as ex-Man City defender prepares to terminate Al-Nassr deal

Football Italia
Reports in Italy claim that Como are targeting a move for former Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte, who looks set to terminate his contract with Saudi
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Calafiori pounces on Bayindir mistake to help Arsenal see off Man Utd

Sky Sports
Highlights from the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal.
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De Gea expected to stay on with Fiorentina despite Man United return report

Football Italia
Fiorentina goalkeeper David De Gea is expected to stay put in Tuscany, according to reports in Italy, despite claims from UK outlets that his former club
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The 140-Year-Old Company Turnaround Creating 21st Century Brand Relevance

Forbes
Dominated by L’Oréal, Unilever, Estée Lauder, P&G, LVMH, Chanel, AVON, beauty’s explosive growth of indie brands, AI, and social media is rebooting this sector big time.
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'Whoever raises their hand against Israel will have their hand cut off,' Israel Katz warns Houthis

The Jerusalem Post
Defense Minister Israel Katz warned the Houthi terrorists following the launch of a missile, which triggered sirens across central Israel, including…
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Jacob Ramsey cites Shearer after Newcastle buy Aston Villa midfielder for £40 million

101 Great Goals
Jacob Ramsey has namechecked Newcastle legend Alan Shearer after moving to St James’ Park for £40m from Aston Villa.
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Rubio to CBS's Brennan: Claim Trump Is 'Bullying' Zelensky 'Such a Stupid Media Narrative'

Breitbart News
During this week’s broadcast of CBS’s “Face the Nation,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected the premise of a question from show host Margaret Brennan that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was going to be “bullied into signing something away.” Rubio…
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Ukraine has right to make decisions on its territory, says Taoiseach after Trump comments

The Irish Times
Micheál Martin repeats call for ceasefire after Trump backs ‘peace deal’ that concerns European leaders
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Terence Stamp, Superman villain and 'swinging sixties' icon, dies aged 87

TheJournal.ie
“He leaves behind an extraordinary body of work, both as an actor and as a writer that will continue to touch and inspire people for years to come,” his family is quoted as saying.
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Rhyne Howard just became Atlanta’s all-time leader in 3-pointers

On3.com
Anthony Davis. Karl-Anthony Towns. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. These are the names that come to mind when you think of the elite professional basketball players who played at Kentucky. However, none of these guys holds the record Rhyne Howard now does for their …
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Trump biographer says White House insider texted blunt, profane message after Putin summit

Raw Story
President Donald Trump has sought to present his recent summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin as a constructive encounter, but several inside accounts and media analyses suggest otherwise.Analysts highlighted how Putin managed to shift U.S. policy rhet…
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Brilliant Buttler helps Originals dominate Superchargers

BBC News
Jos Buttler and Heinrich Klaasen both hit half-centuries and Sonny Baker and Josh Tongue each take three wickets as Manchester Originals pick up their second victory with a dominant 57-run victory over Northern Superchargers in The Hundred.
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The “Layer 1” Fight Is Not About Stablecoins But The Future Of Finance

Forbes
Can the “Layer 1” of DeFi really be provided Circle or Stripe? Or will it ultimately need Big Tech or governments or someone else to deliver the platform for innovation?
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The best VPN for Brave Browser in 2025

Gizmodo.com
Looking for a VPN for Brave browser? Here are the best VPNs available to encrypt your connection and hide your browsing from ISPs.
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Terence Stamp, Superman Villain And 'Swinging Sixties' Icon, Dies Aged 87: UK Media

International Business Times
British actor Terence Stamp, who perfected the role of the brooding villain and starred in “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert”, has died aged 87, UK media cited his family announcing on Sunday.
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'It's a bit too hectic at times' | Odegaard shares his thoughts at half-time

Sky Sports
Martin Odegaard shares his thoughts at half-time at Old Trafford after leading Manchester United 1-0.
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Trade Partners Grow Restless Waiting for Trump’s Tariff Breaks

Financial Post
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer declared at a Jaguar Land Rover factory in May that his world-leading trade deal with President Donald Trump included a cut in US tariffs on British steel to zero.
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Icy Girl ‘Goaaaaaals!’ Saweetie Spotted Saweetly Smooching Soccer Star Jadon Sancho After He Tattoos Her Middle Name

Bossip
Saweetie is sparking speculation that she hit an Icy Girl “goooooooal” by kicking it and canoodling with English soccer star, Jadon Sancho, who may have confirmed their relationship in a pretty permanent way. The Chelsea Football Club baller, 25, seems to rea…
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NASA’s SWOT satellite captures Kamchatka megaquake tsunami in striking detail

Science Daily
When a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, NASA and CNES’s SWOT satellite captured a rare and detailed picture of the tsunami that followed. Recorded just over an hour after the quake, the satellite revealed the wave’s he…
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Draw a fair result despite disallowed goal – Glasner

BBC News
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner says he accepts the referee’s decision to disallow Eberechi Eze’s goal as the FA Cup holders start their Premier League campaign with a 0-0 draw at Stamford Bridge.
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Chelsea can do better – Maresca

BBC News
Enzo Maresca says he is happy with keeping a clean sheet in a “tough game” against but expects his side to do better with more games under their belt as Chelsea’s Premier League opener against Crystal Palace ends in a 0-0 draw at Stamford Bridge.
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‘It will be up to Ukraine to make decisions on its territory’ – Taoiseach says after Trump’s meeting with Putin

Independent.ie
International borders must not be changed by force, the Taoiseach has said, ahead of a meeting between the presidents of the United States and Ukraine.
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Ex-Tesla employees start EV charging company after Elon Musk fired everyone

Electrek
From the ashes of Elon Musk’s decision to fire the whole Supercharger team last year, a new company has risen: Hubber, which will take its founders’ expertise at setting up Tesla Superchargers and apply that to addressing the lack of high-speed urban charging…
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UK’s Royal Navy tests 40-foot submarine drone which can be operated from ‘the other side of the world’

Tom's Hardware UK
A large new submarine drone, dubbed Excalibur, can be controlled while it is ‘submerged on the other side of the world.’
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