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‘She departs the grand, old stage’ – Knight’s final dismissal
England batter Heather Knight was dismissed for the final time in an England shirt during the third day of the one-off Test against India at Lord’s, marking the end of an era in the women’s game. She fell for 13, caught by wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh, as England’s chase faltered badly. At the time of her…
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2026’s best RPG might look like Disco Elysium, but it was heavily inspired by Deus Ex, and its creator wants ‘to do a first-person game at some point’
This PC Gamer article previews what it tentatively rates as a strong contender for 2026’s best role-playing game, noting that although the title visually resembles Disco Elysium, its creator cites Deus Ex as a heavy influence. The piece is built around comments from the game’s creator, who also reveals an ambition to eventually make a…
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These 4 Mellow Songs From Heavy 70s Bands Sound Even Better Than Their Usual Style
This American Songwriter opinion piece celebrates four occasions when heavy or hard-rocking 1970s bands set aside their usual sound for gentler, more acoustic material. The author argues that although such genre departures do not always succeed, when they do they can rank among the finest songs in a band’s catalogue, offering a welcome contrast to…
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Police search home of man arrested in Rotherham over murder of Ann Widdecombe – as neighbours say officers surrounded the property an hour before England’s World Cup quarter-final match
The Daily Mail reports that police have searched the home of a man arrested in Rotherham in connection with the murder of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe. Neighbours are said to have described officers surrounding the property around an hour before England’s World Cup quarter-final match. The case is significant given Widdecombe’s public profile as…
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League of Legends’ ‘classic’ mode has a release date, and it isn’t just an old version of the game—players will vote on new patches, Old School RuneScape-style
It’s a blend of eras, but fan favorite builds are back.
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3 Country Stars From the 1960s Who Found New Life as Solo Artists
TENNESSEE – CIRCA 1955: Country singer Dolly Parton poses for a portrait in circa 1955 in Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) Sometimes you have to follow the muse. These are three country stars from the 1960s who found new life as solo artists. The post 3 Country Stars From the 1960s Who Found…
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Rescue robot of tomorrow may be a cockroach in scuba suit
The flexible diving suit lets cyborg cockroaches survive underwater for up to three hours, opening new possibilities for flood and earthquake rescue.
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7 Years Ago Today, We Said Goodbye to the Grammy-Winning Country-Rock Frontman Who Penned Chart-Topping Hits for Randy Travis and Don Williams
On this day (12 July) in 2019, American country singer-songwriter Russell Smith died from cancer-related complications at the age of 70, and the article marks the seventh anniversary of his passing. Best known as the frontman of the country-rock band The Amazing Rhythm Aces, Smith was also a Grammy winner and a prolific songwriter whose…
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Box Office: ‘Moana’ Flounders With $43 Million Debut, Among Weakest of Disney’s Live-Action Remakes
The live-action remake of “Moana” has opened to a disappointing $43 million across 3,827 North American cinemas, and although this was enough to top the box office charts, it represents one of the weakest debuts among Disney’s live-action reworkings. The result is a significant setback given the film’s substantial $250 million production budget, before marketing…
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4 Wonderful Songs From 1988 Found Way Down the Charts
This American Songwriter feature argues that the true story of a musical year lies below the chart summit, and it uses 1988 to make the case. The article highlights four songs that failed to reach the Top 40 despite their quality, spanning artists from Sting to R.E.M., suggesting that commercial performance is a poor measure…