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Avengers: Doomsday directors got “chills” when they heard Robert Downey Jr.’s controversial Doctor Doom voice
The directors of Avengers: Doomsday said they felt “chills” after hearing Robert Downey Jr.’s voice as Doctor Doom. The reaction is notable because Downey Jr., long associated with Marvel’s Iron Man, is returning to the franchise in the contrasting role of a major villain. The article characterises his casting as controversial, reflecting debate among fans…
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Chinese company reportedly building its own DUV chipmaking machines, and that’s a really big deal
A Chinese company is reportedly developing domestic deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machines for chip production. If successful, this could reduce China’s reliance on foreign suppliers and lessen the impact of export controls that restrict access to advanced semiconductor-manufacturing equipment. DUV systems are central to producing many modern chips, although they are generally less capable than…
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Are BuzzBallz actually recyclable?
BBC News has published a short video investigation questioning whether BuzzBallz, the spherical pre-mixed cocktail drinks, are genuinely recyclable as claimed. The piece falls under the BBC’s Science & Environment coverage and touches on wider concerns about packaging claims in the alcohol industry, relevant amid ongoing public debate over recycling accuracy and plastic waste. The…
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Marmite and Dove owner Unilever warns of price rises due to growing costs
Unilever, the owner of Marmite, Dove and Hellmann’s, has warned that it will push through further price rises in the coming months as it seeks to recoup rising costs. The Anglo-Dutch consumer goods giant said a slowdown in price increases during the second quarter was due to temporary factors, including World Cup-related discounts and efforts…
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French warship accused of firing shots as Tory frontbencher films in Channel
A Conservative shadow minister has accused a French navy vessel of “attempted intimidation” after it fired warning shots close to a fishing boat he was filming from in the Channel. Chris Philp, the shadow home secretary, was recording a video about small boat crossings and being interviewed by the BBC when the warship approached and…
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Heartbroken family’s horror after mum-of-three Elleni, 42, went to work – and then suddenly dropped dead without warning
Elleni Jamal, a 42-year-old mother of three, died suddenly after collapsing at work, with her devastated family left reeling by the unexpected loss. According to details in the article’s web address, her death in Sydney is understood to have been caused by a sudden brain aneurysm, a condition that can strike with little or no…
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Fauci privately took credit for COVID-19 lockdowns despite public denial, newly exposed diary entries reveal
Newly surfaced private diary entries kept by Dr Anthony Fauci during the Covid-19 pandemic reportedly contradict his repeated public claims that he never personally recommended lockdowns. The disclosure reignites longstanding criticism of Fauci’s role in shaping US pandemic policy and adds to questions about the transparency of his public statements versus his private views at…
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Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Part 2 news, plot, trailer, and possible release date window
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle has just launched on streaming via Crunchyroll, over a year after its Japanese cinema debut, prompting fans to ask when the next instalment of the trilogy will arrive. Studio Ufotable confirmed Parts 2 and 3 when the project was first announced in 2024, but has yet to…
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AI tokens could become the kilowatt-hour of the AI age
AI “tokens” — the small chunks of text and data that AI models read and generate — are emerging as a standard unit for measuring artificial intelligence usage across the economy, much as the kilowatt-hour became the benchmark for electricity consumption. This matters because businesses increasingly pay for AI based on token consumption rather than…