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Shein aims for almost $27bn valuation in stock market debut
Fast-fashion giant Shein is set to make its long-delayed stock market debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on 1 September, in a listing valuing the company at nearly $27bn (£19.8bn). The move follows abandoned attempts to list in London and New York, where regulatory scrutiny of the Chinese-founded, Singapore-headquartered retailer’s supply chain and origins…
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New season, new hairstyle for Haaland! Man City star Erling chops off iconic long hair and shows off new look ahead of Premier League campaign
Erling Haaland has swapped his trademark long hair for a buzz cut, unveiling the new look in an Instagram video ahead of Manchester City’s Premier League opener against Bournemouth. The change has drawn amused reactions from figures including former City manager Pep Guardiola and ex-Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, given how closely the Norwegian’s flowing locks…
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West Brom surge back to floor Flemming-less Burnley amid transfer speculation
West Bromwich Albion came from behind to beat Championship promotion favourites Burnley 3-1 at the Hawthorns, with Isaac Price scoring twice in the second half after setting up Harry Whitwell’s equaliser. Burnley, missing injured striker Zian Flemming amid heavy transfer speculation, faded badly after the break, leaving Albion to maintain their unbeaten start to the…
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The American Dream lands north of the border: US citizens head to Scotland in their droves after being won over by everything from the lifestyle to ‘warm people’… and a chance to find love
A growing number of Americans are relocating to Scotland, drawn by the warmth of the people, a strong community-focused pub culture and, in some cases, love, according to accounts shared by American content creators now living there. The trend has gathered attention following the Tartan Army’s well-received visit to the United States for this year’s…
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‘The Magic Faraway Tree’ Review: Wholesome, Harmless Family Movie Aims to Give Enid Blyton the Paddington Treatment
“The Magic Faraway Tree” is presented as a wholesome, carefully modernised family film based on Enid Blyton’s fantasy books, following an urban family whose move to the countryside reconnects them with nature, magic and one another. Its strong UK box office performance, reportedly surpassing Pixar’s “Hoppers”, has already led to two sequels being approved, suggesting…
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The 1983 movie Christopher Reeve always regretted terribly: “I didn’t think it was in the right style”
Christopher Reeve, who became the definitive on-screen Superman with 1978’s “Superman: The Movie,” later admitted deep regret over the tone of 1983’s “Superman III.” The film, directed by Richard Lester after he replaced original director Richard Donner, took a far more comedic and slapstick approach to the character, featuring a prominent supporting role for Richard…
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This mod transforms Doom into a terrifying tactical shooter, and it’s partly inspired by another PC gaming classic
A new mod for the original Doom reworks the classic 1993 shooter into a slower, more tense tactical experience, drawing inspiration from other beloved PC titles rather than sticking to the game’s traditional run-and-gun style. The project highlights the enduring modding community around id Software’s classic, which continues to find fresh ways to reinterpret its…
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Darkest Dungeon DLC, a BioShock-style shooter with clowns and other new indie games worth checking out
This is Engadget’s regular indie games roundup, covering recent news from the indie space and highlighting notable new and upcoming releases ahead of the Gamescom event. The article rounds up several distinct stories, from a publishing dispute affecting a small studio to a fresh expansion for a beloved roguelike, alongside previews of quirky forthcoming titles.…
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Netflix’s Military Sci-Fi Sleeper Hit Is Officially Back in the Spotlight 10 Years Later
Netflix’s 2016 sci-fi thriller “Spectral” has resurfaced as a popular streaming pick nearly a decade after its release, highlighting an era when the platform relied heavily on acquiring films other studios had passed on rather than producing its own originals. The film centres on a DARPA engineer who joins an elite Special Operations unit to…
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Jetstar plane halted on runway after medical episode: ‘Is there a doctor on board?’
A Jetstar flight preparing to depart Whitsunday Coast Airport in Queensland was halted on the runway on Saturday after a passenger suffered a medical emergency. An in-flight announcement asked whether a doctor was on board, prompting the aircraft to abandon its take-off and return to the terminal, where it was met by ambulances. Flight 841…