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Britain’s Record Summer Meets TV’s Final Emmy Showdown
Britain was experiencing an exceptionally hot summer on 13 August, with provisional Met Office figures indicating that 2026 was increasingly likely to become the UK’s warmest summer in records dating from 1884. The mean temperature from 1 June to 10 August was 16.48°C, 1.88°C above the 1991–2020 average; only relatively modest warmth over the rest…
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MTG Marvel Commander Deck Bundle Drops to Lowest Price Ever at Amazon
Amazon has reduced the Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Commander Deck Bundle to $199.99, described by IGN as its lowest recorded price. The offer makes the four-deck set more accessible for players who missed its recent release, although availability may be limited following previous stock shortages. The bundle is discounted by roughly 30–33%, saving…
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Men’s transfer window summer 2026: all deals from Europe’s top five leagues
Europe’s top five leagues have completed 929 transfers in the 2026 summer window, worth a combined £4.1bn, according to the Guardian’s live club-by-club tracker. – Arsenal’s transfer balance stands at £114.6m in the negative. – Hull City signed Nobel Mendy from Rayo Vallecano for £20m and Lucas Herrington from Colorado Rapids for £17.1m. – Borussia…
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Dodgers star Freddie Freeman takes scary tumble down dugout steps trying to catch pop fly
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman had a frightening fall during Wednesday night’s game against the Kansas City Royals, tumbling down the opposing team’s dugout steps while attempting to catch a foul pop-up in the eighth inning. He appeared to lose track of his footing near the dugout railing, prompting players from both teams…
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How rising oil prices make food more expensive
The video examines how higher oil and energy prices feed into rising food costs, as global food prices reach their highest level in more than three years. It argues that oil and gas influence food prices well beyond fuel for transport, making the food system vulnerable to wider energy-market changes. Using meat, processed staples, and…
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UK economy shows surprising resilience – but that might not last | Richard Partington
The UK economy grew faster than expected in the first half of 2026, retaining its position as the G7’s fastest-growing economy despite the Iran war, higher energy prices and domestic political uncertainty. Consumer spending and business investment have remained comparatively strong, offering encouragement to Chancellor John Healey before his first budget, but the article argues…
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‘Othello’ Royal Shakespeare Company Adaptation Starring Sharon D. Clarke Postponed as She Undergoes Cancer Treatment
The Royal Shakespeare Company has postponed its planned production of “Othello” because its star, Sharon D. Clarke, is undergoing cancer treatment. The decision reflects the centrality of Clarke’s casting to director Touko’s reimagining of the tragedy, which examines misogynoir, and means the production will be revisited at a later date. The show had been due…
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Twitch are scraping streams for AI training by default, and even their own execs don’t know what user data may have been swept up
Twitch has acknowledged that streamed content is used to train Amazon’s generative AI models by default, with users required to find and enable an opt-out setting in their security controls. The disclosure has prompted criticism because Twitch executives could not clearly explain what data Amazon has used or whether personal information was included, raising concerns…
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Lost jobs, inequality, rogue agents: why are we accepting oligarchs’ AI agenda? | Robert Reich
Robert Reich argues that growing evidence of AI-driven disruption is being accepted too passively, while its likely benefits are captured by a small group of technology investors and executives. He links weak US jobs and wage figures to research suggesting AI-exposed workers face higher unemployment, slower re-employment and reduced pay, warning that inequality and political…
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Generation Z trusts crypto while saving money in 401(k) plans
Generation Z has a growing reliance, enthusiasm and trust in crypto, creating a massive divide in where different generations invest their money. According to an OKX sponsored survey conducted earlier this year, 40 percent of Gen Z and 41 percent of millennials said they feel confident about crypto platforms. On the flip side, only about 27…