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Shocking new details inside the party where a couple raped a teen in their home – as their sentences are increased
A court has increased the sentences handed to a couple convicted of raping a teenager during a party at their home on the Gold Coast, Australia. The case centres on the Hili couple, whose original punishment was deemed too lenient and has now been lengthened following a legal challenge, reflecting the seriousness with which the…
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Keeping yesterday’s computers ticking takes more than nostalgia
Restoring and repairing vintage computers involves more than a knack for nostalgia and a soldering iron, according to Australian hobbyist Earie Salmon of the YouTube channel Earie’s 8-Bit Workshop. Interest in preserving decades-old machines has grown, but Salmon explains that the hobby brings distinct challenges not faced when fixing modern electronics, from sourcing obsolete components…
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New Fortnite leak teases one of the most requested collaborations is coming to the game
A newly uncovered Fortnite leak suggests that Kingdom Hearts, one of gaming’s most requested crossovers, could soon join the battle royale game. Epic Games has built a reputation for bringing rival franchises together in Fortnite, and speculation has been mounting that the next season, widely expected to be titled “Gaming Legends,” will centre on classic…
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Century-old Italian ice recipe is creating childhood memories for a whole new generation
DiCosmo’s Italian Ice, a New Jersey business founded in 1915, is expanding nationwide through franchising after decades as a beloved neighbourhood institution. Owner Eileen O’Connor is building on the shop’s century-old reputation for handcrafted treats made with fresh ingredients, aiming to bring the nostalgic dessert to new communities while preserving the traditional recipes that made…
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A Child of My Own review – barely believable true crime tale of desperation and delusion
A Child of My Own is a Netflix docudrama by Chilean director Maite Alberdi that recreates the extraordinary case of Eleonor Alejandra Marín Mendoza, known as Ale, who faked a pregnancy for nine months after suffering three miscarriages and facing pressure from her husband’s family to have a child. The film mixes candy-coloured re-enactments of…
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Ice Cream Man review – Eli Roth’s junky slasher is one of year’s worst horrors
Eli Roth’s new horror film Ice Cream Man marks a significant step down from his previous effort, Thanksgiving, according to a Guardian review. It is the first release directed by Roth for his newly founded studio, the Horror Section, which aims to produce retro-styled genre content, but the film is criticised as a cheap, poorly…
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Max Miller allegations force Trump, GOP into thorny spot
The domestic abuse allegations against Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) are forcing President Trump and Republicans into a difficult position ahead of the midterms as the party struggles to defend their congressional majorities. The president called the congressman on Monday to tell him his candidacy was on thin ice after earlier praising him publicly as “a…
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2024’s Most Chilling Horror Masterpiece Is Surging Up Netflix’s Charts
A Quiet Place: Day One, the 2024 prequel to John Krasinski’s alien-invasion horror franchise, has climbed Netflix’s viewing charts two years after its cinema release. Directed and written by Michael Sarnoski rather than Krasinski, who stepped back after helming the first two films, the movie took a risk by dropping most of the returning cast,…
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Mother-of-two, 44, is left with life-changing brain injury after sleepwalking off 40ft balcony on holiday
A 44-year-old mother of two suffered a life-changing brain injury after sleepwalking off a 40ft balcony while on holiday. The incident highlights the potentially severe dangers of sleepwalking, particularly when it occurs in unfamiliar accommodation such as hotels or holiday lets where sleepwalkers may be more likely to encounter unsecured balconies or unfamiliar layouts. The…