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Ocasio-Cortez signals Democratic intention to move on from woke era
When Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) was asked Sunday about some of the more inflammatory comments and positions from the left flank of the Democratic Party, the congresswoman quoted a New York City Council member to make her point. “Woke 1 was crazy,” Ocasio-Cortez said, echoing what the council member, Chi Ossé, has said, before laughing along with…
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Hogwarts Legacy 2 officially confirmed as a “second installment” of the Harry Potter-inspired action RPG in new letter from Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. has formally confirmed that a second Hogwarts Legacy game is in development, describing it as the “second installment” of the Harry Potter-inspired action RPG in a letter to shareholders. The statement makes the sequel part of the company’s publicly stated games pipeline and signals that the franchise remains central to Warner Bros.’ plans…
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Taylor Sheridan’s 10/10 Neo-Western Thriller Officially Surges on Streaming
Taylor Sheridan’s 2015 crime thriller Sicario has entered HBO Max’s top 10 most popular films, highlighting renewed streaming interest in his first feature screenplay. Directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin and Benicio del Toro, the film is presented as an early example of Sheridan’s neo-Western style and his interest in morally…
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This Lego Mario Kart set may seem simple, but it’s one of the toy-maker’s best large-scale figures to date
GamesRadar+ reviews Lego’s Luigi and Mach 8 Mario Kart set, arguing that its apparently straightforward design makes it one of the company’s strongest large-scale character models. The assessment matters chiefly to Lego Mario Kart collectors and buyers considering whether the display piece offers value beyond its simplicity. The article presents the set as a large-scale…
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“The most offensive thing we see every time we boot up the game” Halo co-creator takes shots Campaign Evolved art direction
Halo co-creator Marcus Lehto has criticised the art direction of Halo: Campaign Evolved, particularly its depiction of ancient Forerunner technology and the Halo ring shown on the main menu. His comments matter because he helped establish the series’ original visual identity, and they add to wider player concerns following the game’s release. Lehto said Forerunner…
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We’re going to party like it’s 1629… the masques, the music and the mayhem of Banqueting House
Banqueting House in Whitehall is staging a classical DJ set beneath its restored Rubens ceiling, pairing music associated with the Jacobean and Carolean courts with the building’s visual splendour. The event uses the return of the ceiling to explore how 17th-century music reflected a politically tense, experimental and highly theatrical age. The programme will move…
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Twitch is training AI on livestreams, says it’s an opt out feature as “nobody would opt in”
Twitch has announced plans to train generative AI models using livestreams on its platform, with the setting enabled by default and creators required to opt out. The decision has prompted strong opposition from streamers, who argue that training should require explicit permission; it matters because it raises concerns about creator control, consent and how major…
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I spent 18 months testing the best video doorbells – here are my favourites
After testing 11 video doorbells over 18 months, the reviewer recommends models aimed at different budgets and smart-home setups. The guide highlights that image quality, motion detection, alert speed and subscription costs are the main factors separating the products. – Ring Battery Doorbell Pro (£219.99): best overall, praised for strong day-and-night footage and pre-roll video,…
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‘I feel like I’m at war’: are we losing the battle against machine-made music?
Fenix Flexin’s charting single Rubberz became a focal point in the debate over AI-made music after the rapper initially denied, then later acknowledged, using artificial intelligence in its creation. The dispute illustrates how machine-generated tracks can reach mainstream audiences while remaining difficult to identify, raising concerns about authenticity, consent and the future role of human…