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Viral Raccoon “Jimothy” Gets His Own Browser Video Game, And The Internet Is Smitten

  • Viral Seattle raccoon Jimothy inspired a free retro browser game.
  • The game has four short levels for desktop and mobile.
  • Jimothy may have a rare congenital spinal condition.

A raccoon known as Jimothy has become an online sensation after a video showed him in Seattle’s Ballard neighbourhood, prompting artist Chris Pirillo to make a free browser game based on him. The four-level, retro-style game reflects how quickly viral animal content can spread into gaming culture, with…

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Woman is killed when man plunges from 12-storey apartment building and lands on top of her – as he survives fall

  • Man fell from a 12-storey building, survived.
  • His fall killed a woman he landed on.
  • Further details on location and cause are not provided.

A woman was killed after a man fell from the 12th floor of an apartment building and landed on top of her, according to a report from the Daily Mail. Remarkably, the man survived the fall, while the woman he struck did not. Beyond the basic circumstances of…

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Mario Kart? Forza? I’m Good With Armadillo Racing, Thanks

  • Cult arcade game Armadillo Racing reaches consoles for the first time.
  • The 1997 racer has players control rolling armadillos.
  • Modern release includes extra modes and trackball support.

Namco’s 1997 arcade oddity Armadillo Racing has been re-released for modern consoles through Hamster Corporation’s Arcade Archives range. The article argues that this unusual revival is a notable moment for racing-game fans because it makes a previously inaccessible cult game available at home, alongside higher-profile releases such as…

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Rep Cory Mills under active criminal investigation by the Department of Justice, source says

  • Rep Cory Mills faces active DOJ criminal investigation, details undisclosed
  • He's also under House Ethics Committee scrutiny for separate allegations
  • Allegations include campaign finance violations, sexual misconduct, dating violence

Republican Congressman Cory Mills of Florida is under active criminal investigation by the Department of Justice, according to a source familiar with the matter who spoke to Fox News. The exact nature of the alleged offence has not been disclosed, but the investigation adds to mounting legal and…

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Philips’ new smart toothbrush shows you where you didn’t properly brush

  • Philips' new Sonicare toothbrush uses AI to guide better brushing.
  • A touchscreen "mouth map" highlights poorly cleaned areas.
  • Launching in Europe and the US this autumn, priced above $430.

Philips has unveiled the Sonicare Next-Generation DiamondClean 9900 Prestige, a smart electric toothbrush that uses artificial intelligence to give users real-time feedback on their brushing technique and flag areas of the mouth that need more attention. The device aims to remove guesswork from oral hygiene by combining sensor…

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Microsoft brings classic Xbox titles to PC ahead of Project Helix

  • Microsoft brings four original Xbox games to PC, starting today
  • Titles included free with all Xbox Game Pass tiers
  • Part of wider plan to preserve old Xbox games ahead of Project Helix

Microsoft has begun bringing original Xbox console games to PC, releasing four classic titles as the first phase of a wider backward-compatibility push. The initiative forms part of Microsoft's broader strategy to preserve older Xbox games and let owners play titles they already own across more devices, including…

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Latest Musk merch drop runs entirely on child labor

  • Tesla launches a $225 toddler balance bike, no motor
  • Only existing Tesla owners can preorder from 31 July
  • Resellers already listing units for up to $1,200 on eBay

Tesla has expanded its merchandise lineup with a $225 Balance Bike for Kids, a pedal-less two-wheeler aimed at children aged two to five. The move continues Elon Musk's pattern of using novelty branded products to generate buzz and revenue alongside the company's core electric vehicle business, following past…

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Looking Ahead: 4 Terrific “Tomorrow” Songs From the 20th Century

  • Four classic songs with "tomorrow" in the title are profiled.
  • Includes hits by The Shirelles, Bob Dylan, The Beatles and The Kinks.
  • Focuses on each song's backstory rather than current news.

This feature-style article rounds up four notable 20th-century songs that share "tomorrow" in their titles, spanning genres from pop and folk to psychedelic rock and British rock. It offers music fans a mix of trivia and history about each track's origins, without reporting any breaking news. Highlights include…

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Fox Entertainment Exec Says AI Should ‘Support Human Creativity’ as Studio Joins ARIAM Content Coalition

  • Fox Entertainment joins AI ethics coalition ARIAM, alongside Disney and others.
  • Fox exec says AI should "support", not replace, human creativity.
  • Coalition is expanding, courting gaming and sports industry members.

Fox Entertainment has joined the Alliance for Responsible Innovation in the Arts & Media (ARIAM), a coalition advocating for guardrails on artificial intelligence in creative industries, becoming the latest studio to publicly commit to using AI responsibly. The move reflects a wider push among entertainment and media companies…

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New Producers back vertical micro-drama studio New Short Media

  • Producers Shtruzman and Einbinder launch vertical micro-drama studio New Short Media
  • Gev Miron and Russell Rothberg to lead development and creative operations
  • Three launch projects span action-romance, comedy and reality dating formats

Producers Alon Shtruzman and Scott Einbinder have launched New Short Media, a studio dedicated to vertical, mobile-first "micro-drama" content, operating alongside their existing 5X Media banner. The move reflects a wider push by established film and TV producers to bring higher production values and recognisable talent into the…

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