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Is that food really made with 100% avocado oil? Likely not
A new study led by food scientist Selina Wang at UC Davis has found that the vast majority of packaged foods labelled as containing pure avocado oil are likely adulterated with cheaper substitutes, undermining a product often marketed as a premium, healthier alternative to seed oils. The findings matter because consumers are paying a premium…
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Jimothy the Raccoon is already in Skyrim and Stardew Valley
Jimothy, a raccoon with an unusual gait living near Seattle, has become a viral internet sensation and has now been added to the video games The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim and Stardew Valley by fan modders. The raccoon’s distinctive appearance stems from short spine syndrome, a rare genetic condition, and his sudden fame after a…
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Fiscal hawk or big spender – what kind of chancellor will John Healey be?
Andy Burnham, the new UK prime minister, has appointed John Healey as chancellor in what is being described as an unexpected but strategically safe choice following a bitter behind-the-scenes contest between rival factions. Healey, previously defence secretary, is regarded as diligent and broadly popular within Labour, having spent his career largely avoiding association with any…
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Texas Gov Abbott signs executive order cracking down on ‘birth tourism,’ says US citizenship not for sale
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed an executive order aimed at cracking down on “birth tourism”, the practice of pregnant women travelling to the United States specifically to give birth so their children gain automatic US citizenship. Abbott framed the move as a statement that American citizenship “is not for sale”, tightening restrictions in a…
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Charli XCX – “Camera”
Charli XCX has released a new song, “Camera,” days ahead of her forthcoming album Music, Fashion, Film, the follow-up to her acclaimed record Brat. It arrives alongside previously shared singles “Rock Music,” “SS26” and “Wink Wink”, plus two B-sides, continuing the rollout for an album already generating significant anticipation among fans and critics. “Camera” debuted…
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What time does Black Ops 7 Season 5 start in your time zone?
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7’s Season 5 update launches on Thursday, 23 July, bringing a large batch of new content across every mode as developer Treyarch continues its pattern of substantial post-launch support. The update includes new multiplayer maps and modes, additional zombies content, endgame features, and Warzone updates, giving players who have stayed…
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Apple may unveil a new device subscription service as soon as next week
Apple is reportedly preparing to launch a device subscription service called Apple Upgrade, potentially as soon as 28 July, according to a Bloomberg report. The scheme would let customers pay monthly for most iPhone, Mac, iPad and Apple Watch models rather than buying outright, reviving an idea the company had previously shelved in 2024 over…
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Watch Charli XCX Direct Vincent Cassel in “Camera” Video
Charli XCX has released “Camera,” another single and video from her forthcoming album Music, Fashion, Film, which arrives on Friday. The video, directed by Charli herself alongside frequent collaborator Aidan Zamiri (who directed her “The Moment” video), features French actor Vincent Cassel on a film set amid the aftermath of a fiery car crash, with…
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DEEP PURPLE’s IAN GILLAN Denies He Ever Said He Was Close To Retirement: ‘What I Said Was When I Felt I Didn’t Have The Strength, Then I Would Retire’
Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan has pushed back on reports that he had signalled he was nearing retirement, insisting his earlier comments were misinterpreted. Speaking to The Independent’s music editor Roisin O’Connor, the 80-year-old frontman said he never suggested retirement was imminent, only that he would step away once he lacked the strength or energy…