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Crystal Palace and Everton agree Brennan Johnson-Dwight McNeil swap deal
Crystal Palace and Everton have agreed a straight swap deal involving Brennan Johnson and Dwight McNeil, six months after an earlier attempt to bring McNeil to Selhurst Park collapsed amid controversy. The move comes as Johnson has struggled to make an impact since his January move from Tottenham, while it finally resolves a saga that…
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The first rival Android app store just arrived in the US Play Store
Google’s US Play Store has begun listing a third-party app store within its own app, marking the first time this has been possible without pre-installation or sideloading. Aptoide, a store that specialises in mobile games, is the first to appear, a significant shift given that rival storefronts on Android have previously only been reachable through…
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Dev at id Software says Microsoft ‘burned a lot of bridges’ in the industry: ‘They fundamentally don’t understand art, they don’t understand games’
An id Software developer has publicly criticised Microsoft, saying the company has “burned a lot of bridges” across the games industry and accusing it of fundamentally failing to understand both art and games as a medium. The comments add to a growing chorus of criticism from developers and industry figures about Microsoft’s stewardship of the…
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Classical musician is targeted in cruel ‘distraction theft’ outside London St Pancras station as crook pretended to ask for directions while accomplice stole ‘sentimental’ oboe
A classical musician had her oboe stolen outside London’s St Pancras station in what police believe was a coordinated “distraction theft,” in which one person reportedly approached her to ask for directions while an accomplice made off with the instrument. The musician described the oboe as having significant sentimental value, and the theft highlights a…
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How to view the solar eclipse from Guernsey
A partial solar eclipse will be visible from Guernsey and other parts of the South West and Channel Islands on Wednesday evening, offering local residents a chance to view a significant celestial event. Guernsey is expected to see particularly high coverage, making it a notable viewing spot compared with other areas experiencing the eclipse. The…
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When UK’s most complete solar eclipse in 27 years will be visible this week – and how to watch livestream
A partial solar eclipse – with around 90 to 96% coverage – will be visible from the UK on Wednesday.
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Jeff Bezos & Facebook Co-Founder Eduardo Saverin Set To Buy Into English Football Giants Liverpool – Report
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin are reportedly poised to buy into Liverpool FC as part of a consortium set to acquire a 30% stake in the Premier League club. According to Sky News, an agreement with current owner Fenway Sports Group could be announced within days, though this may slip into…
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Trouble sleeping? Your neighborhood could be partly to blame, experts say
New research and expert commentary suggest that where someone lives, not just their personal habits, can significantly affect how well they sleep. Nutritionist Erin Palinski-Wade, author of “The Sleepdemic Solution,” says household and neighbourhood conditions can directly interfere with rest, adding a wider environmental dimension to the more familiar advice about screens, caffeine and bedtime…
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Van Dijk looks forward to more quality arriving at Liverpool before new season
Virgil van Dijk has said he is ready to welcome Ronald Araújo as a new centre-back partner at Liverpool, with the Barcelona defender’s loan move to Anfield close to completion. The Dutch captain made his first pre-season appearance in almost an hour of action as Liverpool were beaten 3-2 by Monaco, having led 2-0, with…
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How Norway’s Øyafestivalen Became One of Europe’s Best Music Fests: Balancing Huge Headliners With Homegrown Artists, Prioritizing Gender Parity and More
Øyafestivalen, a four-day music festival held in Tøyen Park in Oslo, has grown into one of Europe’s most acclaimed events by combining major international headliners with strong support for local Norwegian talent. Founded in 1999, the festival draws around 22,000 attendees a day and is noted for its relatively intimate scale, careful attention to logistics…