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‘This is very real redlining’: outrage in Little Rock as two datacenters loom
Two proposed hyperscale datacentres in and near Little Rock have prompted cross-party opposition, with residents and local leaders worried about pressure on water supplies, electricity bills and natural resources. Critics also argue that the developments risk repeating racial and economic inequities by converting rural, Black-owned land to industrial use, while supporters point to investment and…
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Tariff refunds boost quarterly earnings for some of biggest US companies
The article’s full text was unavailable because access to the page was denied, so its claims cannot be independently summarised. Based on the headline, it appears to report that tariff refunds increased quarterly earnings for several large US companies. No details were provided on the companies involved, the value of refunds, the tariffs concerned or…
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Restore co-founder ‘suggested Farage had been bought by Jews’ – as Restore stands accused of being ‘far-right in a suit’
The article reports allegations that a Restore co-founder suggested Nigel Farage had been “bought by Jews”, alongside criticism portraying Restore as “far-right in a suit”. The claims matter because they raise concerns about alleged antisemitic rhetoric and the political character of the organisation. The supplied text provides no further reporting, evidence, dates or responses from…
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Good Charlotte join Hilary Duff on-stage at Madison Square Garden just hours after the Madden Brothers’ company carried out mass layoffs at US music journalism titles
Good Charlotte’s Joel and Benji Madden made a surprise appearance during Hilary Duff’s Madison Square Garden concert, joining her to perform the band’s 2002 song ‘The Anthem’. The appearance drew attention because it occurred only hours after their company, Veeps, reportedly made extensive redundancies at several long-running US music publications, raising concerns about the future…
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Target is Slicing Open Pokémon Card Boxes Before They’re Sold in a Bid to Deter Scalpers, Fans Say
Target is reportedly cutting or removing the shrink wrap from Pokémon card boxes in some stores and online orders to discourage scalpers from reselling sealed products at a profit. The move matters because unopened packaging is central to resale value, while collectors who intend to open the cards are less affected; however, Target has not…
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Autism providers cheer Trump crackdown after millions allegedly stolen from children through Medicaid fraud
Autism service providers have welcomed a Trump administration crackdown on alleged Medicaid fraud involving services for children with autism. The article presents the action as an effort to protect public funds and ensure vulnerable children receive appropriate care. The supplied text does not provide specific details of the alleged schemes, the organisations or individuals involved,…
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UK house prices flat in July, says Lloyds, as buyers struggle with affordability
UK house prices were broadly unchanged in July, according to Lloyds, as higher mortgage rates and uncertainty linked to Middle East tensions continued to strain buyers’ affordability. The figures suggest a housing market in relative stasis rather than crisis, with demand steady but activity highly sensitive to borrowing costs and household confidence. The average home…
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Quake gets a free new chapter promising “ferocious combat, labyrinthine level design, and nightmarish realms” to celebrate its 30th birthday
Quake has received a free expansion, Dawn of the Machine, to mark the classic first-person shooter’s 30th anniversary. Developed by id Software and MachineGames, it follows Ranger’s attempt to destroy the Nightmare Machine and escape an endless cycle of violent deaths, while adding new combat encounters and levels to the 2021 enhanced edition. The expansion…
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Helena Gao And Shushu Link On ‘lao wai [老外]’
Chinese-Danish alt-pop artist Helena Gao has released ‘lao wai [老外]’, a new single featuring Chinese artist Shushu, ahead of her EP ‘Gao Dan Dan’. The track explores Gao’s sense of being an outsider—its title means “foreigner”—and blends hyper-pop, Chinese electronic music and Scandinavian alt-pop influences. The EP is due on 10 September via After All…
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Danny DeVito-Produced Heist Comedy ‘Drag’ Boards Blue Finch Films for International Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
Blue Finch Films has acquired international sales rights outside North America for “Drag”, a heist comedy thriller produced by Danny DeVito, Lucy DeVito and Jake DeVito. The UK company will introduce the film to buyers at the Toronto Film Festival market, potentially helping secure distribution in overseas territories. Directed by Greg Yagolnitzer and Raviv Ullman,…