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Video: Heroic lifeguards rescue boy from pounding California waves

• Lifeguards rescued a boy from dangerous California surf.
• The rescue was captured on video.
• Further details were unavailable.

The article reports that lifeguards rescued a boy who was struggling in powerful waves off the California coast. The incident highlights the dangers posed by rough surf and the importance of trained beach staff responding quickly during hazardous conditions. No further details from the article text are available…

These App Store hidden gems prove there’s still room for great software in the AI era

TechCrunch has published its latest round-up of "hidden gem" apps on the App Store, arguing that despite predictions AI agents will replace app usage, indie and creative apps are thriving. The piece notes that new app launches are up 60% year-on-year globally and 80% on iOS alone, partly…

2012’s Vampire Epic Is Officially Taking Over Streaming Ahead of Netflix’s Reboot Series

• Breaking Dawn – Part 2 is surging in popularity on streaming again
• Comes 14 years after its 2012 cinema release
• Renewed interest precedes Netflix's upcoming Twilight reboot series

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2, the 2012 finale to the vampire film series, has seen a resurgence on streaming platforms, drawing new viewers 14 years after its release. The renewed interest arrives ahead of Netflix's planned reboot series, suggesting continued appetite for the supernatural franchise…

Kaitlan Collins Isn’t Surprised Trump Insulted Her at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner

• Trump mocked Kaitlan Collins at the White House Correspondents' dinner
• Collins says such insults are now normal in the Oval Office
• Trump later posted an AI-altered image of Collins on Truth Social

CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins has responded to a barrage of insults from President Trump during his first speech as president at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, saying his behaviour did not surprise her because similar personal attacks are now routine in the Oval Office. Trump has increasingly…

New rule could speed deportation of asylum seekers

• Rule permits some asylum cases to bypass officer interviews.
• Up to 444,000 cases could be transferred to courts.
• Officials cite efficiency; advocates warn of reduced due process.

The Trump administration has introduced a rule allowing US asylum officers to send some applicants directly to immigration courts without first interviewing them. The change could speed up removal proceedings and affect hundreds of thousands of cases, making it a significant shift in how asylum claims are handled.…

Inviting beaches and delightful physics await you in literal sandbox game, Sandcastle

• Sandcastle is a new physics-based sandcastle-building game
• Sand reacts realistically to moisture and tidal erosion
• Demo launches 6 August; full release date not yet announced

Rock Paper Shotgun has previewed Sandcastle, an upcoming physics-based game that lets players build and sculpt sandcastles on a variety of beach locations. Positioned as similar to the acclaimed building game Tiny Glade but somewhat simpler in scope, it aims to give players a relaxing, seaside-themed sandbox experience,…

Apple tops Nvidia as world’s most valuable company

• Apple regained the top market-capitalisation position from Nvidia.
• Nvidia’s shares fell amid AI-investment concerns.
• Both companies were valued near $5 trillion.

Apple overtook Nvidia to become the world’s most valuable publicly traded company, as investors reassessed the outlook for artificial-intelligence spending. The shift matters because Nvidia’s valuation has been driven by demand for its AI chips, while Apple has benefited from confidence in its consumer business and AI strategy.…

Netflix reveals 6-part thriller limited series Below with Josh Hartnett

• Netflix's Below is a six-part thriller launching 8 October 2026.
• Stars Josh Hartnett, Charlie Heaton and Mackenzie Davis in Newfoundland setting.
• Follows a fisherman confronting a mysterious sea creature and family secrets.

Netflix has revealed details of Below, a six-part limited thriller series starring Josh Hartnett, Charlie Heaton and Mackenzie Davis, set to begin streaming on 8 October 2026. The show joins a wave of 2026 underwater creature productions, but distinguishes itself by keeping its sea monster mysterious rather than…

Dolly Parton to Receive the Poet’s Award at 19th Annual ACM Honors

• Dolly Parton to receive ACM Poet's Award for her songwriting legacy.
• Award presented via video at ACM Honors, 19 August, Nashville.
• Event also honours Eric Church, Kacey Musgraves and others.

Dolly Parton will receive the ACM Poet's Award at the 19th Annual ACM Honors, recognising her decades-long influence as one of country music's most acclaimed songwriters. The Academy of Country Music praised her body of work, including songs such as "9 to 5" and "Jolene", for combining honesty…