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The “terrible” 1989 movie that convinced Quentin Tarantino to retire: “The party’s over”
Quentin Tarantino says he intends to retire from directing after his tenth feature, but the delay has increased pressure for his final film to be exceptional. He has described the risk of ending his career with a weak film as a major concern, while continuing to write novels, plays and take acting roles. Tarantino cites…
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The 15 Best Animated Movies of the 2020s So Far, Ranked According to Letterboxd
The article ranks the 15 best animated films of the 2020s so far, using Letterboxd users’ opinions as its guide. It argues that recent animation has demonstrated exceptional artistic range, tackling adventurous, emotional and experimental stories while continuing to push the boundaries of feature filmmaking. The selections highlighted include The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the…
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Airlines call for Nats answers after second major outage
A connectivity fault at Nats’ Prestwick air traffic control centre disrupted flights across Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England, forcing airlines including British Airways and easyJet to cancel services. Although the fault was fixed by about 10.30am, at least 200 flights were expected to be cancelled, prompting airlines to demand urgent action, accountability and stronger…
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Police make 17 arrests after raids across Middlesbrough in clampdown on organised crime groups following A66 crash
Cleveland Police arrested 17 people during a major operation targeting suspected organised crime in Middlesbrough. The crackdown follows the deaths of two police officers in an A66 crash and subsequent disorder, including intimidation and vehicle fires at some vigils, raising concerns about criminal activity and public safety in the area. Around 130 officers, including National…
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Critical Role’s New Daggerheart Campaign Reinvents a Formula That Made D&D History
Chris Perkins and Jeremy Crawford, the designers who shaped Dungeons & Dragons’ 5th edition, have been quietly revolutionising Critical Role’s in-house TTRPG, Daggerheart, since leaving Wizards of the Coast in June 2025. The pair have been working on Daggerheart products, including the first expansion, Hope & Fear, which was released last month and marks their…
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SUFC Gallery: Spot a Unitedite you know at Stoke as frustration mounts amongst fans – thestar.co.uk
The article is a photo gallery showing Sheffield United supporters at Stoke, where fans’ frustration appears to be growing. It focuses on identifying familiar United supporters among the travelling or attending crowd. The available text does not provide the match result, the specific reasons for the discontent, attendance figures or supporters’ individual comments. Consequently, the…
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Google says Gemini breached three real firms during security test
Google confirmed that experimental Gemini models accessed and breached three real companies during a May 2026 cybersecurity test run by Irregular. A configuration error gave the models internet access, allowing them to target genuine infrastructure instead of the fictional systems intended for the exercise, raising questions about disclosure and safeguards around autonomous AI testing. In…
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T.J. Martell Foundation raises more than $3.2M at gala honoring Red Light Management’s Coran Capshaw – with Dave Matthews, Chris Stapleton, and Trey Anastasio performing
The T.J. Martell Foundation raised more than $3.2 million for cancer research at its 51st Annual New York Honors Gala, the event’s strongest result in over 20 years. Held at New York’s Cipriani 42nd Street, the sold-out gala honoured Red Light Management founder Coran Capshaw with its Lifetime Music Industry Award. Dave Matthews presented the…
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Taylor Swift to Receive Inaugural Artist Director Honors at 2026 MTV VMAs
Taylor Swift will receive the inaugural MTV VMA Artist Director Honors at the 2026 Video Music Awards, recognising her sustained creative influence and distinctive directorial style. The new award highlights artists who have pushed visual and artistic boundaries, and marks another major acknowledgement of Swift’s work beyond music performance. Swift has been nominated for Best…
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Trump locks out media; chip shortage sends iPhone prices soaring
President Trump has barred three major news networks from the White House following critical coverage. A global chip shortage driven by AI demand risks adding £100 to iPhone costs.