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Target is Slicing Open Pokémon Card Boxes Before They’re Sold in a Bid to Deter Scalpers, Fans Say
Target is reportedly cutting or removing the shrink wrap from Pokémon card boxes in some stores and online orders to discourage scalpers from reselling sealed products at a profit. The move matters because unopened packaging is central to resale value, while collectors who intend to open the cards are less affected; however, Target has not…
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Autism providers cheer Trump crackdown after millions allegedly stolen from children through Medicaid fraud
American autism care providers and advocates have voiced support for the Trump administration’s crackdown on Medicaid fraud, saying the alleged theft of millions of federal dollars has harmed both taxpayers and children with autism who depend on the programme. The Autism Families Alliance, a coalition of clinicians, behavioural therapists and families of autistic children, says…
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UK house prices flat in July, says Lloyds, as buyers struggle with affordability
UK house prices were broadly unchanged in July, according to Lloyds, as higher mortgage rates and uncertainty linked to Middle East tensions continued to strain buyers’ affordability. The figures suggest a housing market in relative stasis rather than crisis, with demand steady but activity highly sensitive to borrowing costs and household confidence. The average home…
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Quake gets a free new chapter promising “ferocious combat, labyrinthine level design, and nightmarish realms” to celebrate its 30th birthday
Quake has received a free expansion, Dawn of the Machine, to mark the classic first-person shooter’s 30th anniversary. Developed by id Software and MachineGames, it follows Ranger’s attempt to destroy the Nightmare Machine and escape an endless cycle of violent deaths, while adding new combat encounters and levels to the 2021 enhanced edition. The expansion…
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Helena Gao And Shushu Link On ‘lao wai [老外]’
Chinese-Danish alt-pop artist Helena Gao has released ‘lao wai [老外]’, a new single featuring Chinese artist Shushu, ahead of her EP ‘Gao Dan Dan’. The track explores Gao’s sense of being an outsider—its title means “foreigner”—and blends hyper-pop, Chinese electronic music and Scandinavian alt-pop influences. The EP is due on 10 September via After All…
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Danny DeVito-Produced Heist Comedy ‘Drag’ Boards Blue Finch Films for International Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
Blue Finch Films has acquired international sales rights outside North America for “Drag”, a heist comedy thriller produced by Danny DeVito, Lucy DeVito and Jake DeVito. The UK company will introduce the film to buyers at the Toronto Film Festival market, potentially helping secure distribution in overseas territories. Directed by Greg Yagolnitzer and Raviv Ullman,…
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EA CEO Andrew Wilson’s 2026 pay may have been much larger than previously thought
EA chief executive Andrew Wilson’s remuneration for the 2026 financial year may have been substantially higher than the roughly $39m previously reported. A different accounting measure, “compensation actually paid”, puts the figure at about $77m by valuing stock awards at their year-end price, highlighting the continuing debate over how executive pay should be measured. EA’s…
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Could the UK ever run out of water?
England and Wales are experiencing serious drought conditions after England recorded its driest July since records began, with half of England and all of Wales officially affected. The article says the risk is not that water will disappear entirely, but that prolonged heat, low rainfall and weak storage infrastructure can strain rivers, reservoirs, groundwater, ecosystems…
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Morning news brief
This NPR “Morning Edition” news brief from 7 August 2026 rounds up three developing stories: a fresh push by President Trump to restrict birthright citizenship, an Iranian disclosure of details from an agreement with Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and mounting pressure on the Trump administration to secure a diplomatic breakthrough with Iran.…
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fakemink Shares New Single ‘Love Is A Dog From Hell’
UK artist fakemink has released a new single, ‘Love Is A Dog From Hell’, extending a prolific period that has included a mixtape, his debut studio album ‘Terrified’ and international festival appearances. The release matters as it continues the momentum around an artist described as both widely discussed and divisive within the UK music scene.…