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Air Force lawyer, 42, faces JAIL after he let friend host huge party at $1.5m mansion that attracted twerking woman and clogged tiny neighborhood with traffic

  • Air Force lawyer, 42, let friend host huge mansion party
  • Party attracted a twerking woman and heavy traffic
  • He now reportedly faces possible jail time over the incident

An Air Force lawyer in Michigan, named in reports as Alex Simpson, 42, is reportedly facing possible jail time after allowing a friend to host a large party at his $1.5 million mansion. The gathering is said to have drawn a large crowd, including a woman seen twerking,…

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Rangers sign ‘huge potential’ in Partizan captain Dragojevic

  • Rangers sign Partizan captain Vanja Dragojevic.
  • The 20-year-old joins on a four-year deal.
  • He brings leadership, regular first-team experience and two Serbia caps.

Rangers have signed 20-year-old Serbia midfielder Vanja Dragojevic from Partizan Belgrade for an undisclosed fee. The Partizan captain has agreed a four-year contract, with an option for a further year, and manager Derek McInnes said his leadership and potential made him an exciting addition to the Scottish Premiership…

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The 1981 Rush song Neil Peart thought was “probably one of our best”

  • Peart regarded ‘The Camera Eye’ as among Rush’s finest songs.
  • The 1981 track appears on *Moving Pictures*.
  • Its lyrics compare life in New York and London.

Rush drummer and lyricist Neil Peart considered the band’s 1981 song ‘The Camera Eye’ “probably one of our best”, praising its ambition and the way it represented their evolving sound. The track mattered because it combined the progressive complexity for which Rush were known with observations of modern…

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Saudi Arabia’s $55 billion EA buyout approved by the European Commission, who say it doesn’t “raise competition concerns”

  • EU regulators approved the $55 billion EA takeover.
  • The Commission found no significant competition concerns.
  • US scrutiny and human-rights concerns remain.

The European Commission has approved the proposed $55 billion takeover of Electronic Arts by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, alongside Silver Lake and Affinity Partners, concluding that it does not create competition concerns in EU markets. The decision is significant because it removes a major regulatory hurdle for…

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Google just had its first negative cash flow quarter due to massive AI spending

  • AI infrastructure spending pushed Google’s quarterly free cash flow below zero.
  • Revenue and profits remain strong, led by search and cloud services.
  • Investors reacted negatively to Google’s rapidly rising AI expenditure.

Google reported record-like second-quarter revenue but its free cash flow turned negative for the first time since it became a public company, after sharply increasing spending on AI infrastructure. The result highlights how the race to build data centres and train AI models is straining even the strongest…

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Elliot Anderson lauds City as ‘kings of Manchester’ after £116m Forest transfer

  • Anderson joins City from Forest for £116m.
  • He calls City Manchester’s “kings”.
  • The midfielder signed a deal until 2031.

Elliot Anderson has joined Manchester City from Nottingham Forest for £116m, calling City the “kings of Manchester” and praising their record of winning trophies. The 23-year-old midfielder said he is particularly looking forward to September’s Manchester derby, although his comments may provoke a hostile response from Manchester United…

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EA Sale To Saudi Arabia Clears A Major Hurdle

  • EA shareholders approve $55bn Saudi-led takeover
  • Deal would take EA private
  • Regulatory approvals are still required

Electronic Arts shareholders have approved the proposed $55 billion sale of the games publisher to an investor group led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. The vote removes a major obstacle to taking EA private, but the transaction still requires regulatory approvals before it can be completed. Shareholders…

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Mina the Hollower gets 3-disc soundtrack, blind boxes, and more merch

  • Mina the Hollower merchandise is now available to pre-order.
  • The range includes vinyl, a notebook and blind-box keychains.
  • Orders are expected to ship from October 2026.

Yacht Club Games and iam8bit have announced a merchandise range for Mina the Hollower following the strong reception to the Game Boy Color-inspired Soulslike. The collection offers fans a vinyl soundtrack, replica notebook and collectible keychains, with pre-orders open until 17 August and shipping expected from the fourth…

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  • Xbox is testing free, advert-supported cloud gaming for Insiders.
  • Sessions last one hour and cover selected owned games.
  • The trial aims to widen lower-cost access to newer Xbox games.

Microsoft is testing a free, advert-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming for Xbox Insiders. The limited trial could make cloud gaming more accessible for players who do not want a paid subscription, while indicating that Xbox may adopt an advertising model similar to video-streaming services. Players can stream…

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Disney’s Former CEO Seems To Have No Memory Of Approving Kingdom Hearts

  • Eisner reportedly does not recall approving Kingdom Hearts.
  • The crossover began during his time as Disney CEO.
  • The supplied article provides no further confirmation.

Disney’s former chief executive Michael Eisner has reportedly said he does not remember approving Kingdom Hearts, the long-running series that combines Disney characters with Square Enix’s Final Fantasy universe. The comment is notable because Eisner led Disney when the original game was developed and released, despite Kingdom Hearts…

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