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Japan mall rebuilt after deadly 2016 earthquake destroyed in major temblor weeks after ‘fresh start’ reopening

  • Kumamoto's rebuilt Aeon Mall destroyed weeks after reopening
  • Magnitude 6.8 earthquake triggered a major explosion
  • Dozens of mall workers reported unaccounted for

A shopping mall in Kumamoto Prefecture, southern Japan, which had only just reopened after years of reconstruction following the devastating 2016 earthquake, was destroyed on Tuesday when a powerful new earthquake struck the region, followed by a large explosion. Dozens of workers at the site were left unaccounted…

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Soft exosuit helps people walk without bulky motors

  • Chinese researchers trial a soft, motor-free hip-assisting exosuit
  • Wearers used 13.9% less energy walking with it active
  • Prototype weighs 4.2 pounds; findings published in Science Advances

Researchers in China have tested a soft robotic exosuit designed to help people walk with less effort, using thin artificial muscles instead of the bulky motors and gearboxes found in conventional exoskeletons. The device targets the hips and could eventually assist older adults or others who tire easily…

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Stardew Valley’s influence on cozy games is finally coming to an end

  • Stardew Valley's commercial dominance created a formulaic template that most cozy games have replicated, leading to genre stagnation
  • New titles like Moonlight Peaks are pushing back by introducing darker themes, family conflict, and morally complex characters
  • The cosy genre is beginning to evolve beyond its cheerful, conflict-free template whilst retaining its aesthetic identity

After 10 years of cozy farm games copying Stardew Valley and Harvest Moon-style character stories, we're starting to see a much-needed change

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Blackburn unveils bill to keep biological men out of Daughters of the American Revolution

  • Blackburn's bill would bar biological men from Daughters of the American Revolution.
  • It follows the DAR's own vote rejecting a transgender membership ban.
  • The bill was introduced as federal legislation this week.

Senator Marsha Blackburn, a Tennessee Republican, has introduced legislation that would prohibit biological men from joining the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), a historic lineage-based women's organisation. The bill follows a vote by the DAR itself in which members rejected a proposal to formally ban transgender members,…

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“She eyes me like a Pisces when I am weak.” The story behind Nirvana’s darkest and most disturbing love song, Heart-Shaped Box

  • Piece examines the story behind Nirvana's "Heart-Shaped Box"
  • Set around July 1993 press interviews ahead of In Utero's release
  • Cobain resisted explaining or dissecting his lyrics' meaning

The article explores the origins and meaning of Nirvana's 1993 song "Heart-Shaped Box," widely regarded as one of the band's darkest and most unsettling love songs. It sets the scene in July 1993, when Kurt Cobain met journalists in New York, shortly after Nirvana's Roseland Ballroom show, to…

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Deezer’s First Half Revenue Grows on More Direct Subscribers

  • Deezer achieved modest revenue growth and returned to profitability in H1 2026 despite losing 300,000 net subscribers
  • Direct subscriber revenue grew ~7% whilst partnership revenue declined, reflecting a strategic shift toward higher-margin direct customers

Deezer reported a slight revenue increase and a profitable first half as more direct subscribers offset a decline in business partnership subscribers.

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AI’s finally expensive enough to make Wall Street nervous

  • Google raised AI spending forecast to $205 billion, spooking investors
  • Meta, Amazon, Microsoft report earnings this week amid similar concerns
  • Nvidia's huge deals seen as sign of AI funding strain, not just demand

Google has unsettled investors by raising its capital spending forecast to as much as $205 billion, up from a previous top estimate of $190 billion, sparking concern that the company cannot accurately predict its AI-related costs. This matters because Google is spending more than it earns while facing…

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Alice Coltrane’s Rare “Ashram” Recordings to Be Released in Full for First Time

  • Matador Records to reissue Alice Coltrane's four "Ashram Tapes" in full for first time
  • Albums originally distributed only to her Hindu temple's members in 1980s-90s
  • Reissues restore original mixes and artwork; release date still unannounced

Matador Records is to reissue the complete "Ashram Tapes" made by Alice Coltrane Turiyasangitananda, the widow of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane, marking the first time all four recordings have been made widely available in full. The albums were originally self-distributed on cassette and one CD during the 1980s…

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Ozlo’s Sleepbuds 2 build on Bose’s sleep earbud legacy

  • Ozlo launches Sleepbuds 2, priced $279, up 12%.
  • Battery life rises to 14 hours; Bluetooth reliability improved.
  • Adds AI-driven sleep tracking and new Sleep Shield feature.

Ozlo, a sleep earbuds startup founded by former Bose engineers, has launched Sleepbuds 2, an updated version of its debut product with improvements to battery life, Bluetooth connectivity and sound quality. The launch is significant as Ozlo's first major update since its original Sleepbuds, marking the company's shift…

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BTS, Gracie Abrams, Ella Langley & More: Highlights of This Week’s Billboard Charts

  • Gracie Abrams scores her first Billboard 200 number one album
  • Ella Langley sets record with 15th week atop the Hot 100
  • BTS's "Normal" re-enters top five of Global 200 chart

Billboard's latest weekly charts, dated 1 August and covering data from 17-23 July, feature strong showings from BTS, Gracie Abrams, Ella Langley and others. Gracie Abrams claimed her first Billboard 200 number one with "Daughter From Hell," while Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" set a new record by leading…

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