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Garmin’s new screen-free fitness tracker doesn’t require a subscription

  • Garmin released the Cirqa, a $199.99 screenless fitness tracker with no mandatory subscription, offering 10-day battery life and 80+ activity tracking modes.
  • The device monitors heart rate, blood oxygen, skin temperature, and sleep stages; priced between Google's $99 Fitbit Air and Whoop's $199/year subscription models.
  • Features include menstrual cycle tracking for women and rest-readiness assessments, with the band available in four colours and wearable as a wristband or armband.

Garmin has launched the Cirqa, a screen-free fitness and wellness tracker that works without a subscription, positioning it as a mid-priced alternative to rivals such as Whoop and Google's Fitbit Air. By omitting a display, Garmin says the band avoids distractions and achieves battery life of up to…

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Cuba built covert network inside America through spies, activists and universities, State Dept alleges

  • State Department alleges Cuba ran a covert US infiltration campaign for decades
  • Report claims Cuban links to spies, activists and universities
  • Alleges support for far-left groups and government infiltration

The US State Department has published a report accusing the Cuban government of running a decades-long covert campaign to infiltrate American institutions through espionage, ideological influence and support for far-left activist networks. The report alleges Havana has cultivated agents and sympathisers within US universities, activist movements and even…

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Alice Barlow Shares Woozy New Single ‘Behind’

  • Alice Barlow releases new single "Behind" via Domino Records
  • WOOM member's solo work is gaining word-of-mouth attention
  • Song explores trying to escape difficult emotions

South London singer-songwriter Alice Barlow, a key member of cult group WOOM, has released a new solo single called "Behind" on Domino Records. The track continues to build word-of-mouth buzz around her solo material, showcasing a woozy, guitar-led sound with a spartan, wiry feel. The song explores the…

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Dolphins cheerleaders make major moves to compete with Cowboys cheerleaders, Tebows get out & Ryan Clark!

  • Dolphins cheerleaders reportedly revamping to rival the Cowboys' squad.
  • ESPN's Ryan Clark departing ahead of network's first Super Bowl broadcast.
  • Column also briefly mentions the Tebow family and other sports items.

An OutKick "Screencaps" round-up column touches on several sports and entertainment items, most notably the Miami Dolphins cheerleading squad reportedly overhauling its approach as it looks to rival the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders' profile ahead of the 2026 season. The piece also covers ESPN NFL analyst Ryan Clark's exit…

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Halo: Campaign Evolved and Game Freak’s Beast of Reincarnation Lead Xbox Game Pass July 2026 Wave 2 Lineup

  • Halo: Campaign Evolved joins Xbox Game Pass day one on 28 July.
  • Game Freak's Beast of Reincarnation launches on Game Pass 4 August.
  • Several titles, including Celeste and Crusader Kings 3, leave 31 July.

Xbox has revealed the second wave of July 2026 additions to Game Pass, headlined by Halo: Campaign Evolved and a new title from Pokémon developer Game Freak called Beast of Reincarnation. Both are launching directly into the subscription service on their release days, continuing Microsoft's strategy of making…

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Zoom, With New Story, Bets on Indie Journalist to Tell It

  • Zoom partners with journalist Nayeema Raza on original content series
  • New "solopreneur" interview series and six-part show launch this year
  • Move reflects brands courting influential independent creators and journalists

Zoom has launched a partnership with independent journalist and podcaster Nayeema Raza, creator of "Smart Girl Dumb Questions," marking the video-conferencing company's push into original content production. The tie-up reflects a broader shift in how brands engage audiences, as independent creators and journalists gain growing influence, particularly among…

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Bluecore Energy raises $10M to build portable nuclear reactors on barges

  • Bluecore Energy raised $10M to build barge-mounted nuclear reactors
  • Reactors could power ports, communities and AI data centres
  • Startup already has a test vessel and port terminal secured

Bluecore Energy, a maritime nuclear energy startup founded seven months ago by Uber Freight alumnus Kofi Asante, has raised $10 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Slauson & Co. The company is developing small modular reactors mounted on floating barges, aiming to supply clean power to…

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Guns N’ Roses Conquered the Rock World with Appetite for Destruction

  • Appetite for Destruction, released 21 July 1987, redefined hard rock
  • Album took over a year to reach No.1 on Billboard 200
  • Success followed MTV/radio hits like "Sweet Child o' Mine"

Guns N' Roses' 1987 debut album, Appetite for Destruction, is being marked as a landmark record that stood apart from the glam-rock scene dominating Los Angeles' Sunset Boulevard at the time. Its blend of bluesy hard rock, punk aggression and metal, driven by a distinctive line-up of musicians,…

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Killer struck Ann Widdecombe with hammer 21 times during lunch

  • Ann Widdecombe reportedly hit 21 times with a hammer in fatal attack
  • Attacker allegedly entered through open front door during lunch
  • Suspect charged with murder; inquest and court proceedings ongoing

Ann Widdecombe, the former Conservative minister, broadcaster and prison reform campaigner, was killed after being struck 21 times on the head with a hammer, according to details that have emerged in reporting on the case. The attack was reportedly captured on camera and is said to have taken…

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AARON LEWIS’s ‘Give My Country Back’ Tops iTunes Country Albums Chart

  • Aaron Lewis's new album tops iTunes Country Albums chart.
  • "Give My Country Back" is his sixth solo studio record.
  • Marks continued success since his STAIND-to-country career shift.

Country artist and STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis has scored the best-selling country album in America, with "Give My Country Back" debuting at No. 1 on the iTunes Country Albums chart following its Friday release. The success extends Lewis's transition from multi-platinum rock frontman to one of country music's…

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