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A host of issues: World Cup focus turns to Morocco with costs and legacy topping agenda
With more than 1,400 days remaining before the centenary 2030 World Cup, Morocco is racing to finalise preparations as co-host alongside Spain and Portugal, an undertaking that mirrors challenges faced by South Africa before it staged the 2010 tournament. Officials insist the project extends beyond football, framing it as a driver of infrastructure development for…
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Ojai Playhouse Launches ‘Left Turn,’ a Free Indie Film Showcase Featuring ‘Our Hero, Balthazar,’ ‘Crumb Catcher’ and More (Exclusive)
Ojai Playhouse, one of California’s oldest single-screen cinemas, is launching a new free showcase series called “Left Turn” to spotlight emerging independent filmmakers, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. The inaugural event takes place on 8 August and follows the venue’s recent success screening independent films such as Obsession and Backrooms, reflecting a broader effort by…
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Shania Twain on Her Most Personal Album Yet, ‘Little Miss Twain’: ‘It Brings Me Joy to Share That Part of Me’
Shania Twain has released her seventh studio album, “Little Miss Twain,” out on 24 July, which she describes as her most personal work to date. The record revisits her childhood in Timmins, a mining and lumber town in northern Ontario, before she became a global country-pop star, drawing on intimate memories she previously felt were…
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IndyCar teams come to terms on the series’ first-ever charter sale, which shakes up the grid for 2027
IndyCar has completed its first-ever sale of a team charter, in a deal that will reshape the series’ grid from 2027. Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has agreed to sell one of its three charters to Dreyer & Reinbold Racing, subject to approval from IndyCar, marking a significant moment for the sport as charters – which…
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Successful female realtor is named surprise suspect in 2012 cold case murder of woman stabbed more than 100 times after shadowy figure was seen approaching her apartment
A woman working as a successful estate agent has been named as the surprise suspect in the 2012 cold case murder of another woman, who was stabbed more than 100 times in her apartment. The case had gone unsolved for over a decade, with the killing notable for a shadowy figure reportedly having been seen…
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Samsung just revealed more details about its upcoming smart glasses, including battery life
Samsung has revealed further specifications for its forthcoming smart glasses, unveiled at its Unpacked event following an initial tease at Google I/O earlier this year. The glasses run on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 platform, which includes a Hexagon NPU for on-device AI processing, and will offer features such as visual search and real-time translation,…
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Selena Gomez Is the ‘Happiest Girlie in the World’ on Her 34th Birthday: ‘My Heart Is So Full Today’
Selena Gomez marked her 34th birthday on Wednesday 22 July with an Instagram post thanking fans for their support and highlighting her ongoing charitable work. The Rare Beauty founder said she was celebrating alongside six years of her Rare Impact Fund, describing herself as the “happiest girlie in the world” and expressing gratitude for the…
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Brave fightback against Fire to make winning start
Southern Brave began their Hundred campaign with an eight-run win over Welsh Fire in Southampton, a result that seemed unlikely after Fire’s chase gathered pace and Brave’s fielders put down several catches. The comeback matters as it kept alive Brave’s strong recent record in the competition, having reached four of the last five finals and…
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Microsoft is bringing original Xbox exclusives to PC for the first time, starting with four ‘classic games’
Microsoft is set to bring games from the original Xbox console to PC for the first time, marking a notable expansion of its strategy to make its back catalogue available beyond dedicated Xbox hardware. The move continues Microsoft’s recent push to blur the lines between Xbox and PC gaming, giving PC players access to titles…
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Burnham Assumes Labour Leadership, Reshuffles Cabinet as Party Reconciles Starmer’s Exit
Andy Burnham has become Prime Minister following Keir Starmer’s departure, promptly restructuring his cabinet by removing officials aligned with his predecessor whilst advancing new policy commitments, including a £2 cap