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More than 100 aftershocks hit Japan after deadly quake that killed 13

  • Magnitude 6.8 quake in Kyushu, Japan killed 13, over 100 aftershocks since
  • Rescuers search Aeon Mall and factory rubble; several still missing
  • Officials warn of more strong aftershocks amid heatwave hindering rescue efforts

A magnitude 6.8 (initially reported as 7.1) earthquake struck Japan's south-western Kyushu region on Tuesday, killing at least 13 people, with more than 100 aftershocks recorded since. Rescue crews are searching through rubble in Kumamoto prefecture, including at a paper factory and the Aeon Mall in Kashima town,…

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Carly Simon reveals the common condition that masked her Parkinson’s diagnosis

  • Carly Simon's Parkinson's was first mistaken for arthritis
  • She had three joint replacements before proper diagnosis
  • Mayo Clinic evaluation confirmed Parkinson's after mobility worsened

Singer Carly Simon has revealed that her Parkinson's disease was initially misdiagnosed as arthritis, drawing attention to how symptoms of the two conditions can overlap, particularly in the early stages. The 80-year-old musician, best known for hits including "You're So Vain", said her mobility problems were first attributed…

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As AI content floods the internet, Pangram raises $9M to detect it

  • Pangram raises $9M to fund AI content detection tools
  • New Pangram 4 text model claims over 99% accuracy
  • Image-detection tool launched in research preview

New York-based startup Pangram has raised $9 million to expand its AI content detection technology, betting that demand for tools distinguishing human-written from AI-generated material will keep growing as "AI slop" spreads across the internet. The funding round, led by Menlo Ventures with participation from Haystack, ScOp, Script…

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Clair Obscur developers see Sony’s no-disk announcement as ‘a sad decision’, because they ‘like to go outside, buy a game, and come back home with it’

  • Clair Obscur developers oppose Sony’s reported no-disc move.
  • They value buying physical games in shops.
  • The debate centres on player choice and ownership.

Developers of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 have criticised Sony’s reported decision to move away from disc-based games, describing it as “sad”. They argue that physical releases still matter because buying a game in a shop is a valued part of the experience. The developers’ comments reflect wider concerns…

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Parents receive heartwarming gift to honour the memory of young Sheffield Wednesday supporter Jude

  • Sheffield parents receive a handcrafted miniature model honouring their five-year-old son Jude, who died of neuroblastoma in 2023
  • Model-maker Damien Kennedy donated the gift, which replicates a mural near Hillsborough Stadium that memorialises the young Sheffield Wednesday supporter
  • The family are trustees of PACT charity, which provides support to children with cancer and their families

The article reports that the parents of Jude, a five-year-old Sheffield Wednesday supporter, received a gift intended to honour his memory. It highlights a gesture of support and remembrance from the football community following the young fan’s death. The available text does not provide further details about the…

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K-pop’s ‘Big Four’ and South Korean government reveal plans for Fanomenon festival in Seoul and Los Angeles

  • South Korea's four largest K-pop entertainment companies and government jointly launch FANOMENON festival in Seoul (December 2027), with planned expansion to Los Angeles starting May 2028
  • Festival distinguishes itself by awarding annual recognition to the most engaged fan communities based on quantitative metrics, rather than individual artists
  • Event projected to draw 520,000 visitors and generate approximately USD $680 million in economic impact

South Korea's government has joined forces with the country's four largest K-pop agencies – HYBE, SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment and JYP Entertainment – to launch FANOMENON, a new music festival debuting in Seoul in December 2027. The event is notable both as a rare collaboration between fierce industry…

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Major Gulf Fighting Restarts As U.S. And Saudi Strike Iran’s Allies In Iraq

  • US and Saudi Arabia jointly struck Iran-backed groups in Iraq, killing at least 20
  • Iran fired missiles at US bases in Jordan and hit tankers near Hormuz
  • Oman's plan to jointly manage the Strait of Hormuz was rejected by Iran

The United States and Saudi Arabia jointly carried out airstrikes against Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq on Wednesday, marking the first major US military action in the Middle East since President Trump suspended an intensive bombing campaign last Friday. The strikes, launched in retaliation for drone attacks on…

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Remember Those Epic Bowser Crocs? They’re On Sale Now, Alongside More Mushroom Kingdom Clogs

  • Nintendo and Crocs release new Mario-themed clogs, including Bowser design.
  • Adult pairs cost £69.99 (£79.99 for Peach); more styles arrive in September.
  • Purchases limited to one per customer amid expected high demand.

Nintendo and Crocs have expanded their footwear collaboration with a new range of Mario-themed clogs, including a much-anticipated Bowser design featuring spiky detailing inspired by the villain's shell. The launch follows previous crossover collections based on Animal Crossing and Pokémon, and reflects the growing popularity of character-themed Crocs…

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6 New Thriller Movies That Are Perfect From Start to Finish

  • Collider lists six recent thrillers praised as gripping start to finish.
  • Featured films include Drop, Companion and Black Bag (all 2025).
  • Article emphasises emotional stakes over action as the key tension driver.

This Collider feature rounds up six recent thriller films the writer considers gripping from beginning to end, arguing that modern thrillers generate suspense through tight emotional stakes—control, trust, betrayal and the drive to uncover truth—rather than relying on large action set pieces. The selections range across subgenres, from…

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‘Tip of the iceberg’: NJ illegal voting scandal explodes with more key systems at risk

  • NJ GOP senator says non-citizen voter registration scandal is spreading
  • Kristin Corrado says her warnings were dismissed for years
  • She's demanding a full audit and legislative investigation

A senior New Jersey Republican lawmaker says the state's automatic "motor voter" registration scandal is widening, with thousands more non-citizens reportedly discovered on sensitive government systems beyond the voter rolls. State Senator Kristin Corrado, the top Republican on the Judiciary Committee, claims she repeatedly flagged inadequate safeguards in…

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