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FC 26 Season 10 release countdown and Season Pass rewards
FC 26’s Season 10 is set to launch on Thursday, 13 August 2026, marking the final seasonal update before attention turns to FC 27. EA Sports is billing it as the “endgame” of Ultimate Team content, with players able to earn top-tier 99-rated cards, making it a key milestone for those grinding seasonal rewards before…
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Millions in Great Britain can now face emergency power cuts at short notice
New grid rules that came into effect this week give Great Britain’s electricity system operator, Neso, the power to impose short-notice rolling blackouts as a last resort to prevent a total grid collapse, without needing the government to invoke emergency powers. This is significant because it is the first time such large-scale power cuts could…
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Ayaneo drops a pink GBA homage to Princess Peach after restocking its Konkr Pocket Advance, but I feel sorry for fans who previously pre-ordered the portable
Ayaneo has released a pink, Game Boy Advance-inspired version of its Konkr Pocket Advance handheld, styled as an apparent tribute to Princess Peach. The announcement follows a restock of the portable and may matter to retro-gaming buyers because it introduces a more distinctive colour option shortly after earlier customers placed pre-orders. The article highlights potential…
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‘It’s clear that the traditional record business is ending…’
Independent label Giant Music, co-founded in 2022 by Shawn “Tubby” Holiday alongside Irving and Jeffrey Azoff, has spoken to Music Business Worldwide about its strategy in the changing record industry. Sitting within the wider Azoff Company alongside Full Stop Management, Global Music Rights, Iconic Artists Group and Oak View Group, Giant positions itself against both…
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A quiet rush for gold is sweeping the globe — here’s why countries are stockpiling it
Central banks around the world are quietly increasing their gold reserves at a rapid pace, driven by concerns over persistent inflation, mounting government debt and broader economic uncertainty. This trend reflects a growing desire among nations to diversify away from currencies such as the US dollar and hedge against potential instability in global financial markets,…
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America’s depleted weapons stockpiles undermine Trump’s leverage with Iran
America’s depleted arsenal of premier offensive and defensive weapons stockpiles is undermining President Trump’s leverage with Iran. The military’s supply of its premium long-range missiles and interceptors for key missile defense systems is nearly exhausted after more than five months of airstrikes against Iran, recent news reports revealed, constraining Trump in authorizing major combat operations against…
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WHATMORE Drop New Heater ‘Last Time’
NYC five-piece WHATMORE have released a new single, ‘Last Time’, continuing to build on the momentum of their self-titled debut album from last year. The release comes ahead of a busy live stretch for the band, including an appearance at Reading and Leeds Festival and a headline show in London, making it a notable moment…
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Harvey Nichols warns it could collapse without rescue deal, as bidders circle
Harvey Nichols, the luxury department store chain founded in Knightsbridge, has warned it will run out of money within a year without new investment, as several potential buyers weigh rescue bids. Its Hong Kong-based owner, Dickson Poon, put the company up for sale in June, with Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group emerging as the frontrunner to…
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OpenAI slows down Astra development due to cybersecurity concerns
OpenAI has announced it is tightening security controls and slowing internal work on its upcoming model, codenamed Astra, after evaluations revealed advances in agentic coding and cybersecurity capabilities that it could not fully assess as safe. The company said it cannot rule out that Astra might meet its “Critical capability level” for cyber risk, a…
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The FAA wants to reboot the nation’s airspace. This airline shows how it might work
When Alaska Airlines wanted to optimize its operations, it turned to a small startup called Air Space Intelligence. Now the FAA has hired the company for a major reboot of the entire U.S. airspace.