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Vicariously hike the Appalachian in the gorgeous A Trail Tale
A Trail Tale is an interactive digital trail journal that lets users follow Andy Moliski’s journey along the Appalachian Trail through detailed pixel-art scenes, music and clickable daily entries. The Verge presents it as an evocative alternative for people who cannot undertake a lengthy hike themselves, while also capturing the appeal of reconnecting with the…
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BEARTOOTH’s CALEB SHOMO Says ‘It Was Sad’ To See ‘A Lot Of Homophobia’ In Response To Him Coming Out As ‘A Proudly Gay Man’
Beartooth frontman Caleb Shomo said it was sad to see homophobic responses after he publicly came out as a “proudly gay man” in May 2026. Speaking about the band’s forthcoming album, “Pure Ecstasy”, he said the experience of accepting his identity and addressing it openly became central to the record’s creative direction. Shomo said he…
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Qantas to retire Airbus A380 fleet from 2028
Qantas will begin retiring its Airbus A380 fleet in 2028, four years earlier than planned, citing high maintenance costs and the arrival of newer aircraft. The decision marks the gradual end of a distinctive era for Australian long-haul travel, as the double-decker superjumbo has been valued for its quiet, spacious cabins and sense of occasion.…
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Cleverly finally turns battle for London into serious contest again – and why it’s good news for Badenoch
Sir James Cleverly has announced he will leave the shadow cabinet to seek the Conservative nomination for London mayor in 2028, a move the article argues could make the contest against Labour far more competitive. His candidacy matters because London, while generally Labour-leaning, is a major political test ahead of the next general election and…
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Mortal Shell 2 gets its first major update, adding in extra beacons, useful new items, and making riposte damage scaling actually work
Mortal Shell 2 has received its first substantial post-launch update just over a week after release, expanding its items and navigation options while addressing combat, performance and presentation issues. The changes matter particularly for players in New Game Plus and Night Mode, where revised riposte damage scaling should make encounters less punishing and more reliable.…
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Best Talents for all Specializations in Star Wars Zero Company
A Destructoid guide sets out recommended Talent choices for each Operator Specialization in Star Wars: Zero Company, an EA squad-based tactics game in which Talents form the core of the early-game Focus Tree. The author, nearing the end of the campaign, emphasises there is no single “best” Talent overall, as effectiveness depends on matching each…
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Acclaimed, Controversial Play ‘Downstate’ Gets Broadway Marquee; Scott Rudin Reportedly Producing With Joe Mantello Directing
A marquee at Broadway’s Booth Theatre indicates that Bruce Norris’s award-winning but controversial play Downstate may be heading to Broadway, directed by Joe Mantello and reportedly produced by Scott Rudin. The production has not yet been officially announced, but it would bring a critically acclaimed drama about people convicted of sex offences to a major…
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Zac Taylor faces make-or-break season as Bengals rebuild defense around Joe Burrow’s Super Bowl window
The Cincinnati Bengals enter the season under significant pressure after a 6–11 campaign left them bottom of the AFC North, with injuries to Joe Burrow and a weak defence undermining their playoff hopes. Head coach Zac Taylor’s position is under scrutiny, and the team’s prospects may depend on whether its rebuilt defence can support Burrow…