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FIFA’s World Cup Halftime Show Puts American-Style Spectacle on the World Stage
FIFA has added an 11-minute halftime show to Sunday’s World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium, featuring Coldplay, Justin Bieber, Madonna, BTS and Shakira. The idea originated with Coldplay’s Chris Martin during the 2022 Qatar tournament, and FIFA president Gianni Infantino, already a Coldplay fan, embraced it independently. The…
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‘The most common disease you’ve never heard of’: Why your recurring dizzy spells could actually be caused by ‘hidden’ migraines – these simple lifestyle changes can help
An article on health condition vestibular migraine explains why some people who suffer recurring bouts of dizziness may actually be experiencing a “hidden” form of migraine rather than an inner-ear or balance disorder. Despite being described as one of the most common yet under-recognised conditions, it frequently goes undiagnosed because sufferers do not always experience…
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4 One-Hit Wonders From the 1980s That Every Elder Millennial Can Still Sing Word for Word
1989: Congolese fashion model and singer Felly Kilingi of Belgian music group Technotronic. (Photo by BSR Agency/Gentle Look via Getty Images) If you’re an elder millennial, I know for a fact that you know these one-hit wonders word-for-word, decades after they were first released. The post 4 One-Hit Wonders From the 1980s That Every Elder…
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Larry David Jabs Anti-Vaccine Activism Of Cheryl Hines’ Husband In Latest ‘Life, Larry And The Pursuit Of Unhappiness’
Larry David squares off – after a fashion – against the high-profile, if often misinformed, husband of his former Curb Your Enthusiasm costar Cheryl Hines in the latest episode of HBO Max’s mock-history comedy series Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness. The target of his trademark ire? Robert F. Kennedy Jr. In the latest…
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The Beatles song John Lennon and Paul McCartney always disagreed on: “More my style than his”
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W Hotels Expands Italian Footprint With New Sardinia Resort — and a Three-Stop ‘Italian Tour’
W Hotels is continuing its reinvention with a growing portfolio of properties across Italy, anchored by its latest opening: W Sardinia – Poltu Quatu, a 157-room resort tucked into a secluded marina village on the island’s northeastern coast. The property joins W Rome and the recently opened W Florence, giving the Marriott-owned luxury lifestyle brand three markedly…
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These Hollywood-Loved Designer Handbags Are Up to $1,500 Off at Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale
Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale has opened to the public, offering discounts on designer handbags from brands including Tory Burch, Marc Jacobs, Coach and Vince. The annual event, one of the retailer’s biggest sales of the year, gives shoppers a rare chance to buy luxury bags that typically avoid major markdowns, making it a popular window for…
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Enzo Fernández shows real quality for Argentina but Chelsea future is up in the air
Enzo Fernández delivered a standout, if combative, performance as Argentina beat England in Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final in Atlanta, scoring a late equaliser and dominating possession despite struggling defensively. His display has renewed speculation over his Chelsea future, with the midfielder widely seen as keen on a move to Spain and Real Madrid reportedly still…
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The full Blood of Dawnwalker game will be released on disc, Bandai Namco and Rebel Wolves confirm
Bandai Namco and developer Rebel Wolves have confirmed that the upcoming vampire role-playing game The Blood of Dawnwalker will ship on disc containing the full game data, rather than a code merely unlocking a download. This matters because the games industry has recently moved towards discs that act as little more than authentication tokens, with…
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The Best Tech for Back to School
WIRED’s Reviews team has published its annual back-to-school buying guide, rounding up laptops, monitors, headphones and other gear aimed at students from middle school through college. The recommendations are based on extensive hands-on testing and are intended to help with practical tasks such as note-taking, homework and time management, alongside separate WIRED guides covering backpacks,…