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Valve issues warning to Steam Machine and Steam Controller customers to “expect fake messages” after its European hardware partner is hacked
Valve has warned European customers who ordered a Steam Machine or Steam Controller that they may be targeted by scammers following a data breach at CEVA Logistics, one of its European hardware distribution partners. CEVA was hacked on 7th August and subsequently informed Valve, which then alerted affected customers directly, telling them to expect fake…
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Passenger flight is cancelled after young child refuses to sit down and buckle up, despite parent and crew pleading with them
A passenger flight was cancelled after a young child repeatedly refused to sit down and fasten their seatbelt, despite efforts from both the child’s parent and cabin crew to resolve the situation. Airlines require all passengers to be seated with seatbelts fastened before takeoff for safety reasons, meaning the aircraft was unable to depart while…
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Rangers chairman expects up to five more signings
Rangers chairman Andrew Cavenagh has said he expects between three and five more signings before the transfer window closes, while acknowledging that the club’s results so far this season have fallen short of expectations. Speaking to shareholders at an open forum in Glasgow, Cavenagh described the summer’s transfer business as “clunky” but insisted the club…
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Judas Priest get an almighty homecoming as they close out Bloodstock Festival 2026
Judas Priest closed out the final night of Bloodstock Festival 2026, delivering what was described as a triumphant homecoming show as the festival marked its 25th anniversary. Frontman Rob Halford, who grew up nearby in Walsall, made repeated nods to the band’s Black Country roots, including wearing a jacket bearing the regional flag, giving the…
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Trump says he’s ‘low keying it’ on Iran: ‘It will work out’
President Trump said in a new interview he is “low-keying it” when it comes to the war with Iran as it nears its sixth month “We are only semi-negotiating with them. We are just watching Iran with its huge inflation and the fact they have no money,” Trump told Axios on Sunday. The president also…
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Square Enix’s Financial Year Is Off To A Strong Start, With Profits On The Up And Up
Square Enix has reported a strong start to its financial year, with operating profit for the first quarter (ending June 2026) up 88.6% year-on-year to ¥17,008 million. The rise was driven across the whole business, but the Digital Entertainment (games) division did most of the heavy lifting, posting a 51.8% increase in net sales and…
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The first rival Android app store just arrived in the US Play Store
Google’s US Play Store has begun listing a third-party app store within its own app, marking the first time this has been possible without pre-installation or sideloading. Aptoide, a store that specialises in mobile games, is the first to appear, a significant shift given that rival storefronts on Android have previously only been reachable through…
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Subpoenaed pro-China outlet defends itself on Democracy Now!, which paid Singham-founded company millions
A US-based media outlet, BreakThrough News, has pushed back against a House Republican investigation into alleged pro-China influence operations, with its presenter Rania Khalek appearing on the programme Democracy Now! to describe the probe as a McCarthy-style attack on journalism. The outlet was recently subpoenaed by Congress as part of a broader inquiry into networks…
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A California Program Is Bringing Down the Cost of Heat Pumps by Buying Bulk
A California scheme is using bulk-buying power to make heat pumps more affordable, as installers report a surge of interest during recent heatwaves. Only 54% of Californian homes have central air-conditioning, and heat pumps—which provide both heating and carbon-free cooling—typically cost more than standard air conditioners, which has slowed uptake. The “group-buy” model, launched last…
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Cost-of-living relief plans, prisoner release row and White House shake-up dominate
The day’s political agenda combined consumer-policy announcements, a dispute over prison capacity and a senior White House personnel change. In the UK, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the government would bring forward measures intended to curb misleading “fake” discounts and make unwanted subscriptions easier to cancel. Supporters presented the plans as practical cost-of-living protection, while…