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First atmosphere found on Earth-like planet in habitable zone of distant star

  • Scientists detected an atmosphere on a rocky planet in the habitable zone 48 light-years away, a first for Earth-like worlds in potentially life-supporting orbits
  • Helium confirmed in upper layers, but other life-sustaining gases may exist deeper in the atmosphere
  • Major milestone in the search for extraterrestrial life, though actual biological activity remains unconfirmed

Researchers have found an Earth-like, rocky planet orbiting within the habitable zone of a distant star with an atmosphere.

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Ireland mourns first Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker, dead at 81

  • Oscar-winning Irish actress Brenda Fricker has died aged 81
  • Won 1990 best supporting actress Oscar for My Left Foot
  • Also known for Casualty and Home Alone 2 roles

Brenda Fricker, the first Irish actress to win an Academy Award, has died at the age of 81, prompting tributes from across Ireland and the entertainment world. She was best known for winning the Oscar for best supporting actress in 1990 for playing Daniel Day-Lewis's mother in My…

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Is wind power partly to blame for near-blackouts? Experts say increasing reliance on Net Zero energy could leave UK’s energy security at risk

The article’s headline raises the question of whether the UK’s growing reliance on wind power and other Net Zero energy sources could be contributing to recent near-blackout incidents, citing unnamed experts who warn this shift may pose risks to national energy security. However, the article text supplied does…

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Chris Carter’s R-Rated Director’s Cut of the Second The X-Files Movie Has a Release Date and a Surprising New Title

  • Director's Cut of The X-Files: I Want to Believe arrives on Hulu August 14 with R rating and new subtitle 'Vrach Frankenshteyn'
  • Original 2008 film was stripped of horror content to meet studio demands for PG-13 rating; restored version returns to creator's darker vision

A new version of The X-Files’ second movie is coming to Hulu next month, and with it comes a new title.

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The 1980 movie Robin Williams compared to a hellish acid trip: “Like a killer whale farting”

  • Robin Williams compared Robert Altman's 1980 Popeye to '2001: A Space Odyssey on bad acid' for its surreal, unconventional aesthetic
  • The film required multiple dubbing sessions due to incomprehensible dialogue; later gained cult appreciation

"I sounded like a killer whale farting in a wind tunnel..." The post The 1980 movie Robin Williams compared to a hellish acid trip: “Like a killer whale farting” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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Tom Brady draws inspiration after meeting with Make-A-Wish teen heart transplant recipient at Fanatics Fest

  • Heart transplant recipient Eli Griffith met his idol Tom Brady at Fanatics Fest in Manhattan
  • The meeting was arranged through a Fanatics and Make-A-Wish Foundation partnership
  • Griffith attended with family members who had been anticipating the encounter

After meeting 16-year-old Eli Griffith, a heart transplant recipient, through Make-A-Wish and Fanatics, Tom Brady came away inspired by the family's spirit.

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Unbeatables v untouchables? Spain’s run faces ultimate test in World Cup final

  • Spain reach World Cup final unbeaten in 37 matches, equalling Italy's European record
  • Streak began after March 2024 defeat to Colombia, includes wins over major rivals
  • Argentina, unbeaten in 14, face Spain in the final with history against them

Spain's 2-0 win over France in the World Cup semi-final extended their unbeaten run in normal and extra time to 37 matches, equalling the best such streak by a European nation and setting up a final against Argentina. The achievement is remarkable given Spain's status as reigning champions…

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Netflix Stock Price Targets Tumble, But Wall Street Still Believes in Its Story – for Those With Patience

  • Analysts cut Netflix price targets after Q2 2026 earnings disappointed
  • Netflix shares hit new 52-week lows, trading near $67
  • Most analysts still bullish long-term, but urge investor patience into 2027

Netflix's Q2 2026 earnings prompted a wave of Wall Street analysts to cut their price targets on the streaming giant, reflecting growing uncertainty over engagement momentum even as most retained long-term confidence in the company's outlook. Shares hit new 52-week lows in pre-market trading on Friday, falling to…

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Kneecap, Sleaford Mods and Kitty Amor kick off an eclectic day of partying at Electric Castle 2026

  • Electric Castle 2026 kicked off its 13th year in Transylvania
  • Sleaford Mods opened with a set spanning new and old material
  • Twenty One Pilots, The Cure and Wet Leg headline this year's festival

Electric Castle 2026 launched its opening day at Bánffy Castle in Transylvania, with Sleaford Mods delivering an energetic early set that set the tone for the 24-hour festival's 13th edition. The Nottingham duo, led by frontman Jason Williamson alongside Andrew Fearn on beats, mixed sharp social commentary with…

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Wolverine PS5 Trailer Quietly Confirms Another Major Villain

  • New Wolverine PS5 trailer confirms Lady Deathstrike as a villain.
  • She joins previously confirmed baddie Sabretooth in the game.
  • Release is expected in under two months, likely featuring a Tokyo boss fight.

The latest cinematic trailer for Marvel's Wolverine on PS5 has quietly confirmed that Lady Deathstrike, also known as Yuriko Oyama, will feature as another major villain in the upcoming Insomniac Games title. She appears alongside Sabretooth, whose involvement was already known from a State of Play gameplay reveal…

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