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Wildlife habitats devastated in UK wildfires could take 25 years to recover, experts warn
Experts have warned that wildlife habitats damaged by UK wildfires may take up to 25 years to recover. The warning highlights the long-term ecological consequences of increasingly severe fires, which can destroy vegetation, disrupt food supplies and displace animals. Recovery depends on the habitat affected and the intensity of the fire, with peatlands, heathland and…
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Lettuce farmers plow crops back into soil as cyclosporiasis fears tank demand for fresh greens
A multi-state outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness causing severe diarrhoea, has been traced to iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico by supplier Taylor Farms, prompting a sharp drop in consumer demand for fresh greens. As a result, some American lettuce farmers have been forced to plough unsold crops back into the soil, highlighting the…
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Pixel 11 specs and price leak with no surprises
Leaked specifications and pricing for Google’s full Pixel 11 lineup have surfaced ahead of the range’s expected 12 August 2026 unveiling, largely confirming earlier rumours rather than revealing anything new. The leak, reported by Android Headlines, points to price increases across the board and a reduction in RAM for the Pro models, continuing a trend…
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Alan Ritchson Is Dominating the Netflix Charts With 2 Hits and 7 Million Views
Actor Alan Ritchson is enjoying a standout moment on Netflix’s viewership charts, with two of his earlier films drawing a combined seven million views despite having no new streaming release this week. Ritchson rose to prominence playing Jack Reacher in Prime Video’s Reacher, a role he will reprise in an upcoming fourth season, alongside a…
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4 Country Duets That Are So Good, You Can’t Help but Sing Both Parts
American Songwriter has published a light-hearted list feature highlighting four classic country duets so compelling that listeners often end up singing both vocal parts themselves. The piece celebrates the interplay between famous duet partners, arguing that strong chemistry, contrasting voices and witty or emotive lyrics are what make these songs stand out as singalong favourites,…
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‘It: Welcome to Derry’ Creator Says Season 2 Will ‘Not’ Shy Away From the ‘Horrible’ Cultural Themes of the 1930s: It’s the ‘Heart of Our Story’
Andy Muschietti, co-creator of HBO’s “It: Welcome to Derry,” has confirmed that Season 2 will be set in 1935 and will draw on the Bradley Gang Massacre interlude from Stephen King’s “It” novel. He told Variety the writers’ room is currently active on the new season, which will not shy away from the harsher social…
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The RSC unveils first cast photo from George R.R. Martin’s stage play
The Royal Shakespeare Company has released the first official cast image for “The Mad King,” a new stage production written by “Game of Thrones” author George R.R. Martin, giving audiences their first proper look at the ensemble bringing this chapter of Westerosi history to the stage. The play dramatises the downfall of King Aerys II…
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Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom’s ditch joint ‘blended family’ breaks as pair take separate child-free holidays with their new partners Justin Trudeau and Luisa Laemmel
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have moved away from the joint “blended family” holidays they took after their split, instead spending time apart with their new partners. Bloom, 49, has been in Italy with Swiss model Luisa Laemmel, 28, while Perry, 41, has been aboard a boat in St Tropez with former Canadian prime minister…
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Gary Lineker’s financial adviser killed himself after becoming depressed when HMRC branded plan he recommended to wealthy clients a tax-avoidance scheme
Gary Lineker’s financial adviser died by suicide after reportedly becoming depressed when HMRC classified a financial plan he had recommended to wealthy clients as a tax-avoidance scheme. The case highlights the personal consequences that can follow regulatory scrutiny of tax arrangements and the pressure faced by advisers whose recommendations are later challenged. The article concerns…
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Shittu ‘robbed’ – are AI boxing judges the answer?
England’s Dimeji Shittu was left with a Commonwealth Games silver medal rather than gold after a controversial points defeat by India’s Ankush Panghal in the boxing final in Glasgow, prompting pundits to call the decision a “robbery”. The result has reignited long-standing debate about subjectivity in boxing judging, with calls growing for artificial intelligence to…