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National Guard unveils $292M plan to house service members for DC deployment
The US National Guard has awarded a $292 million contract to provide apartment-style accommodation for troops deployed in Washington, DC. The move is intended to create a longer-term housing arrangement for the continuing mission, replacing reliance on hotels as thousands of personnel support local public-safety operations. The General Services Administration awarded the task order to…
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Rodrigues guides Brave to win against Sunrisers
Jemimah Rodrigues’ unbeaten 42 led Southern Brave to a five-wicket win over Sunrisers Leeds at Headingley, preserving Brave’s perfect start to the women’s Hundred. Her innings steadied the chase after early wickets and underlined Brave’s ability to recover under pressure. Sunrisers were bowled out for 116 from 100 balls despite Bryony Smith’s 48 from 34,…
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Sheffield Tramlines fan gallery features 43 festival crowd photos
The Star, a Sheffield news outlet, published a fan photo gallery from the city’s Tramlines festival, compiling 43 images of festivalgoers and inviting readers to spot themselves or their friends among the crowd shots. The feature is a lighthearted, reader-engagement piece rather than a hard news story, reflecting the kind of community-focused coverage local papers…
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Absolute Batman and Absolute Martian Manhunter Win Big at the 2026 Eisner Awards | Comic Con 2026
DC’s Absolute Universe was the leading success story at the 2026 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, announced during San Diego Comic-Con. Absolute Batman and Absolute Martian Manhunter received major honours, underlining the commercial and critical momentum behind DC’s newer imprint. DC was the most awarded publisher overall, collecting 10 prizes, including awards for Best Continuing…
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Former PlayStation head says the rise of AAA games shut down Japan Studio because Sony “wanted to drive hardware sales with games like God of War and Uncharted”
Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida said Japan Studio was closed because Sony increasingly prioritised large, blockbuster games that could help sell PlayStation hardware, such as God of War and Uncharted. His comments highlight how the rising cost and commercial importance of AAA development reshaped Sony’s studio strategy, leaving less room for teams known for smaller…
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Defoe’s shock Woking exit came amid ‘growing concerns’, says non-league club
Woking have said Jermain Defoe’s abrupt departure as manager followed mounting concerns raised by players, staff and other parts of the club. The dispute matters because Defoe, in his first managerial role, said continuing had become impossible, while the club has publicly challenged the circumstances surrounding his exit. Defoe’s contract was ended by mutual agreement…
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Protesters celebrate resignation of India’s education minister
Protesters in India have celebrated the resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan after large demonstrations in Delhi over alleged exam paper leaks and testing irregularities. The resignation matters because it follows mounting public pressure from young people concerned about the credibility and fairness of national examinations. Tens of thousands of protesters took part in the…
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Lil Wayne, Karol G, Smashing Pumpkins to Receive Stars on Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2027
Lil Wayne, Karol G, Smashing Pumpkins and David Guetta are among the musicians selected to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2027. The honours recognise their contributions to entertainment and place them within a wider class of figures from film, television, theatre and radio. Other recording-category honourees include Linkin Park, Sia, the…
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The only 1990s actor who left Kristen Stewart starstruck: “You should just go say hi”
Kristen Stewart said meeting Neve Campbell left her unusually starstruck, despite being accustomed to celebrity encounters herself. The episode matters because it highlights Stewart’s longstanding admiration for Campbell and the cultural pull of the *Scream* series. Stewart recalled seeing Campbell in a restaurant and initially being too nervous to approach her, even after a friend…
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The AI jobs apocalypse probably isn’t coming anytime soon
The article argues that an AI-driven collapse in employment is unlikely in the near term, despite prominent industry warnings that automation could rapidly replace large numbers of workers. It matters because evidence so far suggests that companies are deploying AI more slowly and less extensively than its capabilities might imply, while productivity and unemployment figures…