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FA raises minimum ban for racism and other forms of discrimination to 10 matches
The Football Association will raise the standard minimum suspension for racism and other discriminatory behaviour from six to 10 matches from the start of the new season. The move is intended to strengthen deterrence against conduct the FA says remains a problem throughout football, including at grassroots level. The rule applies to players and other…
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‘I was hyperventilating and sobbing’: Tomi Adeyemi says Children of Blood and Bone film ‘the worst thing I’ve ever lived through’
Tomi Adeyemi has described the adaptation of her young adult novel Children of Blood and Bone as “the worst thing I’ve ever had to live through”, saying she left the Paramount film set hyperventilating and sobbing. Her comments matter because she co-wrote the screenplay for the high-profile production, yet says the experience caused severe panic…
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Friend re-launches its AI pendant with a speaker that talks to you, for twice the price
Friend has re-launched its AI pendant with a built-in speaker, allowing the device to respond aloud rather than only through messages. The change is significant because the company is positioning a more overtly conversational form of AI companionship despite earlier public criticism of the product and concern about dependence on technology. The pendant now costs…
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UEFA threatens FIFA competition boycott over proposed commercial stake sale
UEFA has unanimously threatened to withdraw its 55 member associations from all FIFA competitions unless FIFA abandons plans to sell a private-investor stake in its commercial operations. The move would include the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil and could seriously damage the sporting and financial value of future tournaments, given Europe’s leading national teams…
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Travelers clash after TSA shares surprising guidance about airport etiquette
The US Transportation Security Administration has prompted an online debate after suggesting passengers could bring hammocks to airports to rest during long layovers. The advice drew attention because, while it may offer a novel way to relax, using a hammock in a busy terminal could affect space, safety and other travellers’ comfort. In a social-media…
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Trump considers pausing Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination
President Donald Trump is considering temporarily withdrawing Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general after Republican senators withheld support and a committee vote was postponed. The dispute highlights resistance within Trump’s own party to a nominee who is already acting attorney general, potentially delaying confirmation of the United States’ top law-enforcement official. Trump said he could…
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Daggerheart’s massive Gen Con announcements confirms Critical Role’s RPG is D&D’s true rival
Darrington Press used Gen Con 2026 to outline an ambitious multi-year roadmap for Daggerheart, Critical Role’s fantasy tabletop role-playing game. – The studio said it is planning Daggerheart projects through the next three years and has begun considering releases for 2030. – Players can expect two major releases annually, including settings, campaigns, expansions and adventures,…
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The Last of Us Part 2 multiplayer mod finishing what Naughty Dog started now supports 4v4 matches after “big milestone” update
A fan-made multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part 2 on PC can now support full 4v4 matches, a development milestone that moves it closer to recreating an online mode absent from the official sequel. The progress matters to fans because Naughty Dog cancelled its standalone The Last of Us Online project, leaving no…
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Dead By Daylight Is Giving Out Free Codes For Its Next Chapter
Dead by Daylight is offering players free redeemable codes connected to its forthcoming chapter, giving them in-game rewards ahead of the new content’s release. The promotion matters because it lets existing players collect cosmetic items or currency without paying, while helping build interest in the next update. The available rewards and redemption deadlines depend on…
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The Face BUTCHIE Never Forgot: The Story Behind ‘ALABASTER’
BUTCHIE, the project of artist and educator Matthew Waldman, has released ‘ALABASTER’, an electronic, disco and psychedelic track shaped by a formative memory from New York’s club scene. It reflects on a young man Waldman repeatedly saw but could not get close to, and later reinterprets that apparent distance through the man’s experience of being…