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Glasgow School of Art: We can’t afford the £265m to restore the Mack to its former glory

  • Glasgow School of Art cannot fund £265m full restoration of the Mackintosh Building.
  • The Mack was devastated by fires in 2014 and 2018.
  • Alternative, likely scaled-back, options for the site's future are now being considered.

Glasgow School of Art has said it cannot afford the estimated £265 million needed to fully restore the Mackintosh Building, the celebrated Charles Rennie Mackintosh-designed landmark, to its original condition following the devastating fires that gutted it. The admission raises serious questions over the future of one of…

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A host of issues: World Cup focus turns to Morocco with costs and legacy topping agenda

  • Morocco prepares to co-host 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal
  • Budget includes up to £4.8bn for football, £17bn for infrastructure
  • Some critics say funds should go to healthcare and education instead

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…

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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 launches free "Left Turn" indie film showcase on 8 August
  • Lineup includes Crumb Catcher, Our Hero, Balthazar and five other films
  • Each screening followed by a live filmmaker Q&A; tickets free online

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…

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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's seventh album, "Little Miss Twain," is out 24 July
  • It explores her childhood and pre-fame years in Ontario
  • Features guests including Ronnie Wood, Josh Homme and Tanya Tucker

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…

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IndyCar teams come to terms on the series’ first-ever charter sale, which shakes up the grid for 2027

  • IndyCar's first-ever team charter sale has been agreed
  • Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing sells one charter to Dreyer & Reinbold Racing
  • Deal needs IndyCar approval; takes effect for the 2027 season

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…

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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

  • Female estate agent arrested over unsolved 2012 stabbing murder
  • Victim was stabbed more than 100 times in her flat
  • Witnesses reported a shadowy figure near the apartment beforehand

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…

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Samsung just revealed more details about its upcoming smart glasses, including battery life

  • Samsung detailed its smart glasses' specs at Unpacked, ahead of a full launch.
  • Battery lasts nine hours, with a case adding seven more charges.
  • No display, but camera, translation and visual search features included.

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…

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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 turned 34, thanked fans in an emotional Instagram post
  • She highlighted six years of her Rare Impact Fund charity
  • Fund aims to raise $100 million for youth mental health support

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…

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Brave fightback against Fire to make winning start

  • Southern Brave beat Welsh Fire by eight runs in their Hundred opener.
  • Fire collapsed from 109-3, losing five wickets for six runs.
  • Tilly Corteen-Coleman and Sophie Molineux led Brave's bowling turnaround.

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…

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Microsoft is bringing original Xbox exclusives to PC for the first time, starting with four ‘classic games’

  • Microsoft is porting original Xbox exclusives to PC for the first time.
  • Rollout starts with four unnamed "classic games".
  • Part of Microsoft's wider push to bring Xbox titles to PC.

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…

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