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Windows 11 security update crashes Arc Raiders multiplayer games
A Windows 11 security update caused crashes in some multiplayer games, including Arc Raiders and The Finals, prompting Arc Raiders developer Embark to issue a quick workaround while it prepared a permanent fix. The issue mattered because it could interrupt matches and, in some cases, trigger system restarts, despite the affected update being a routine…
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Lanterns viewer has a theory that Hal Jordan is still alive, and it’s all down to a brief shot in the trailer
A viewer of DC Studios’ TV series *Lanterns* has put forward a fan theory suggesting Hal Jordan may not be dead, despite the show’s marketing implying his demise. The theory rests on a brief shot glimpsed in the show’s trailer, which some fans believe hints that the Green Lantern could still be alive, contradicting the…
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Where to Buy Pokémon Cards in 2026
This IGN guide offers 2026 advice for buying Pokémon cards, noting that stock remains hard to find at recommended retail price (MSRP) amid strong demand for sets like Mega Evolution: Ascended Heroes and anticipation for the upcoming 30th Anniversary set. It provides live stock updates and highlights trustworthy retailers, aiming to help fans avoid overpaying…
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Harry and Meghan face mounting costs of $650,000-a-year for the upkeep of their $14.7m Montecito mansion – as experts in US say they could decide to sell up
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly facing steep annual running costs of around $650,000 for their $14.7m Montecito mansion, with property experts in the US suggesting the couple could eventually decide to sell. The upkeep of the sprawling California estate, which includes staffing, maintenance, insurance and security, has become a significant financial burden as…
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TalkFuse morning briefing, 20 Aug 2026 10:34
Russia launched a large overnight missile and drone attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region on 20 August, according to Ukrainian authorities. Early reports said at least 12 people had been killed and more than 30 injured, with emergency crews responding to damage across several districts. Homes, a school and a children’s medical facility were…
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Moment US family smash SUV window to free a BEAR that locked itself inside their car
A US family were filmed smashing a window of their SUV to free a bear that had become trapped inside after apparently locking itself in the vehicle. The incident, captured on video, highlights the increasingly common problem of bears investigating unattended cars in search of food and becoming stuck inside them, sometimes causing significant damage…
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We are finally witnessing the decline of corporate Democrats | Robert Reich
Robert Reich argues that alongside the well-documented rise of progressive Democrats, US politics is witnessing an equally significant decline of corporate-aligned Democrats. He contends this shift is driven not by growing enthusiasm for socialism but by voters’ recognition, sharpened under Donald Trump’s presidency, that corporate America has prioritised enriching itself over addressing ordinary Americans’ needs,…
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Trump reveals exact number of North Korea’s nuclear weapons
President Donald Trump said North Korea possesses 57 nuclear weapons, an unusually precise figure that appears to mark the first time a US official has publicly cited such a specific number for Pyongyang’s arsenal. He made the comment while previewing a possible meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, framing his…
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Bond markets rattle economy, forcing controversial buyback ‘Band-Aid’
The U.S. bond market is raising alarm bells for the economy, forcing the Trump administration to take emergency measures to ease the immediate impact on American pocketbooks. Long-term borrowing costs hit their highest levels across the world on Tuesday, with the cost for the U.S. government to borrow money reaching its highest rate in nearly…