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A strong earthquake shakes part of southern Japan but no tsunami detected
A strong earthquake struck Kumamoto on Japan’s southern island of Kyushu on Tuesday afternoon, causing widespread damage and dozens of injuries, though officials found no major public infrastructure damage. The quake prompted a temporary tsunami advisory, the suspension of train services, and airport closures, evoking memories of the devastating 2016 Kumamoto earthquake that killed more…
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19 Years Ago Today, Someone Else’s Girlfriend Inspired One of the Biggest Love Songs of the 2000s: “I Didn’t Really Know the Girl”
On 28 July 2007, Plain White T’s reached No. 1 on the US Hot 100 with “Hey There Delilah”, a track that would go on to become one of the decade’s defining love songs and earn the band two Grammy nominations. The twist behind its enduring status as an anthem for long-distance couples is that…
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‘I would be ashamed to have written any part of this’: Odyssey translator BLASTS Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster – and complains it lacks sex scenes
Emily Wilson, the classicist known for her acclaimed English translation of Homer’s “The Odyssey,” has strongly criticised Christopher Nolan’s forthcoming film adaptation, saying she would be “ashamed” to have contributed to it. Her comments add a prominent literary voice to the scrutiny surrounding one of the year’s most anticipated blockbusters, raising questions about how faithfully…
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Father and passerby died trying to save his two children who got swept out to sea, inquest hears
A father drowned along with a member of the public who tried to rescue his two young children after they were swept out to sea, an inquest has heard. The tragedy highlights the dangers of coastal rip currents and the instinctive but often fatal risks bystanders take when attempting water rescues without lifesaving equipment or…
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BBC Studios Seeking Natural History Unit Chief As Jonny Keeling Moves To Creative Director
BBC Studios has begun recruiting a new chief for its Natural History Unit (NHU), the acclaimed team behind Planet Earth III and The Americas, as current head Jonny Keeling moves into a new Creative Director role. Keeling will stay in his present post until the handover in 2027, ensuring continuity while a successor is found.…
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“I wish I could do that”: A developer on The Sims has been eyeing up Paralives’ characters’ asymmetric shoes and their wider possibilities
A senior character artist on The Sims, Jess Hyland, has praised rival life-simulation game Paralives for allowing characters to wear mismatched shoes and earrings, saying she wishes The Sims could do the same. Speaking at the Develop conference following a talk on how The Sims 4’s character creator has evolved since 2014, Hyland noted that…
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Ubisoft is letting owners of its Xbox games play select titles for free on PC as part of a new partnership with Microsoft
Microsoft and Ubisoft have launched a partnership that lets owners of certain Ubisoft games on Xbox play those titles on PC at no extra cost, in a move that blurs the boundary between console and PC ownership for shared franchises. The scheme works by linking eligible games to a player’s Ubisoft Connect account, Ubisoft’s PC…
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Best Gifts for Mom (2026): E-Readers, Digital Wall Calendar, Smart Bird Feeders
WIRED has published its updated 2026 gift guide for mothers, curated by its reviewers ahead of Mother’s Day, birthdays and other gift-giving occasions. The guide recommends a mix of wellness, lifestyle and tech products that WIRED staff say they have personally tested and, in many cases, given to their own mothers. Featured picks include the…
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Smart rings are looking like my kind of AI gadget
David Pierce, editor-at-large at The Verge, argues that smart rings could become the standout AI gadget, outshining rivals like smart glasses and AI pins, thanks to advances in dictation technology that let users speak to their devices with remarkable accuracy. He was particularly struck by a demo of Sandbar’s forthcoming Stream ring, which uses a…
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Carín León tops nine nominations for first European Premios Juventud
TelevisaUnivision has confirmed the full list of nominees for the 23rd Premios Juventud, with Mexican singer Carín León leading the field on nine nominations, ahead of Beéle, Kany García and Rauw Alejandro on seven apiece. The ceremony will be held on 3 September at the Starlite Amphitheater in Marbella, Spain, marking the first time the…