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George R.R. Martin set a deadline for when he could be imprisoned for not finishing The Winds of Winter, and it was 6 years ago
George R.R. Martin’s 2019 joke that fans could imprison him if he had not completed The Winds of Winter by the 2020 World Science Fiction Convention has resurfaced, six years after that deadline passed. The continued delay matters because the novel is the long-awaited sixth instalment of A Song of Ice and Fire, the series…
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How to beat Ryanair’s hand luggage rules by packing just NINE garments
A travel writer tested “Sudoku Packing”, a social-media trend designed to help passengers comply with Ryanair’s restrictive free hand-luggage allowance. The method limits travellers to nine co-ordinating garments, aiming to create numerous outfits without paying extra baggage fees. Ryanair permits one free under-seat bag measuring 40 x 30 x 20cm, while easyJet’s equivalent allowance is…
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Surprise: The global oil crisis is pushing people toward buying electrified cars
Electrified vehicle sales reached new quarterly highs in 50 countries during the second quarter of 2026, as higher fuel prices linked to the US-Iran conflict encouraged consumers to reduce reliance on petrol and diesel. The trend matters because it has boosted EV and plug-in hybrid demand despite an overall downturn in global car sales and…
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Talent Agent Mark Jermin Strongly Refuted Unlawful Activity. A Leaked Contract Raises Questions About His Denial.
Mark Jermin Management, a prominent UK children’s talent agency, has removed wording from some contracts that made representation conditional on clients continuing to train at its sister stage school. The clause conflicts with the agency’s previous denial that representation had ever depended on buying training services, and raises potential concerns under UK rules designed to…
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Netflix’s New Gritty 6-Part Thriller Sneaks Up on Harlan Coben on Global Streaming Charts
Netflix’s French six-part action thriller GIGN, released internationally as Elite Force, has reached the top of Netflix’s global streaming chart two days after launch. Its rise ends the five-week chart dominance of Harlan Coben’s I Will Find You, illustrating continued demand for fast-paced, action-led series on the platform. Elite Force follows David, played by Tomer…
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‘Ramayana’ Trailer: Ranbir Kapoor and Yash Face Off in First Part of Nitesh Tiwari’s Epic
The first trailer for Nitesh Tiwari’s two-part film adaptation of the Hindu epic “Ramayana” has been released ahead of Part 1’s worldwide debut this November. It introduces Ranbir Kapoor as the exiled prince Rama and Yash as the demon king Ravana, whose abduction of Sita sets up the central conflict; the project is significant for…
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Pintglass Share Bludgeoning Summer Anthem ‘Geeza Holiday’
Pintglass have released a new song, ‘Geeza Holiday’, a heavy, tongue-in-cheek summer track about British holidaymakers escaping to Mediterranean resorts for sun, sea and lager. The release matters as it marks the band’s return with their characteristic combination of forceful riffs, breakdowns and humorous working-class imagery. The song references destinations including Mallorca, Ibiza, Tenerife and…
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Football transfer rumours: Jack Grealish to make Saudi switch to Al-Hilal?
Manchester City’s Jack Grealish is reportedly attracting interest from Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal after being left out of City’s pre-season tour. The report also outlines several possible moves involving Premier League clubs, with Bournemouth’s young Brazilian winger Rayan drawing attention from leading European sides. Liverpool are said to value Curtis Jones at about £35m…
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Phil Spencer says Xbox must turn player growth into revenue
Xbox chief executive Phil Spencer said the company gained 200 million players during its latest fiscal year, yet its gaming revenue still declined. He said Xbox must “close that gap” by converting growth in its player base into stronger, more reliable income, highlighting the commercial pressure on Microsoft’s gaming business. The figure covers the broader…