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Hero sheepdog becomes unlikely rescue partner after unexpected move aids first responders
A sheepdog in Laguna Beach, California, has been praised as an honorary first responder after it was filmed herding a flock of goats out of the way to clear a landing zone for an emergency helicopter. Police drone footage captured the dog’s quick thinking as officers and firefighters responded to an incident in the city’s…
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Xbox consoles are now much more expensive in the EU and UK
Microsoft has raised prices for its Xbox Series S and Series X consoles across the European Union and UK, with increases even steeper than those recently applied in the US. The rises, which took effect on the Xbox store from 1 August, mean the cheapest console now costs £429.99/€499.99, adding pressure on consumers already facing…
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‘Hadestown’ Parts Ways With Hades Actor Geno Segers After Online Controversy
Broadway’s “Hadestown” has parted ways with actor Geno Segers just days after announcing he would join the production as Hades. The decision followed the resurfacing of old online videos and comments in which Segers made remarks widely viewed as anti-transgender, including criticism of pronoun usage and comments about trans athletes in women’s sports. The show’s…
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What could full season of O’Neill at Celtic look like?
Celtic have confirmed Martin O’Neill as permanent manager following a dramatic end to last season, in which the club sealed the Scottish Premiership title on the final day against Hearts before adding the Scottish Cup. The 74-year-old, a legendary figure at the club, had already served two interim spells during a turbulent campaign, and attention…
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40 Years Ago Today, George Strait Was at No. 1 With a Song Originally Recorded by Keith Whitley
On 2 August 1986, George Strait topped Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart with “Nobody in His Right Mind Would’ve Left Her,” a heartbreak ballad written by his frequent collaborator Dean Dillon and first recorded by Keith Whitley. The milestone, now 40 years old, is a reminder of Strait’s dominance during a particularly strong period for…
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Hands On: HoYoverse’s Pokémon Rival Won Me Over – I Just Need It on PS5
A Push Square writer shares hands-on impressions of Honkai: Nexus Anima, HoYoverse’s new title blending Teamfight Tactics-style auto-battler strategy with Pokémon-esque creature catching, after playing a closed beta on iPad Mini for a few hours. The game matters as the latest expansion of HoYoverse’s gaming empire, drawing on auto-battler elements the studio has already tested…
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Lollapalooza 2026 Saturday Photo Gallery: JENNIE, Geese, Ethel Cain & Wolf Alice
Consequence has published a photo gallery from Lollapalooza 2026’s Saturday line-up, held on 1 August in Chicago. The line-up captured includes JENNIE, Geese, Ethel Cain, Wolf Alice, Clipse, Sienna Spiro, Momma and Die Spitz, continuing the outlet’s day-by-day coverage of the festival following earlier galleries from Thursday and Friday. The piece is primarily a visual…
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3 Songs That Use the Mellotron: The Instrument That Took 1960s Rock Music to Another Level
The Mellotron, an electro-mechanical instrument developed in England in 1963, played a crucial role in shaping the distinctive sound of several landmark 1960s rock songs. Functioning like a piano but using recorded tape sounds rather than conventional strings or hammers, the instrument allowed musicians to layer in orchestral and unusual textures that would otherwise have…