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Parents, fans furious with puzzling decision that could make high school baseball far more dangerous
USA Baseball and the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) have announced that, from 2028, high school players in the United States will be permitted to use lighter bats with drop weights of -4, -5 and -6, rather than being restricted to the current -3 standard. The “drop weight” is the difference between…
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Big Fish is still one of Tim Burton’s best movies — and it’s now free to stream
Polygon has published an appreciation of Tim Burton’s 2003 film Big Fish, noting that it became available to stream for free on Pluto TV as of 1 July. The piece argues that the film is among Burton’s finest work, yet is frequently overlooked when his best films are discussed, making its arrival on a free…
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‘Ramones had leather jackets when they got spat on. We didn’t!’ David Byrne on touring with Talking Heads and taking advice from Lou Reed
In a reader Q&A interview with the Guardian, David Byrne answers fan-submitted questions to coincide with the cinema release of the tour film for his stage show American Utopia. The former Talking Heads frontman reflects on the band’s early days, his evolving approach to live performance and his ambition to direct another feature film, offering…
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The Odyssey by Homer audiobook review – a truly fantastic journey
The Guardian has reviewed the audiobook of Homer’s The Odyssey, narrated by Game of Thrones actor Anton Lesser, praising it as a “truly fantastic journey” and awarding it Audiobook of the Week. The review notes that the epic — often considered unfilmable because of its gods, monsters and vast scale — lends itself well to…
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Ariana Grande joins American Horror Story season 13 with September premiere date
FX has confirmed that its long-running horror anthology American Horror Story will premiere its 13th season on Thursday 24 September, airing at 9pm ET on FX and Hulu and streaming globally on Disney+. The new run is being promoted as an all-star reunion, drawing back a roster of familiar faces from across the show’s history…
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Karol G to Give Away Free Concert Tickets in Cocktail-Making Challenge
Colombian pop star Karol G is offering fans the chance to win a pair of tickets to her tour through a cocktail-making competition run by 200 Copas by Casa Dragones. Between 9 July and 20 August 2026, US-based fans can recreate the Chellita Sunrise — the “official cocktail” of her tour — and post a…
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Nickelodeon’s San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Plans Include a Slime-Fueled Outdoor Experience
Nickelodeon has revealed its plans for San Diego Comic-Con 2026, returning with a heavily slime-themed presence spanning both indoor and outdoor experiences. Inside the convention centre, fans can visit “Nick’s Fun-Ergy Factory” at booth #4113, featuring interactive challenges, immersive photo opportunities and retail items inspired by franchises including SpongeBob SquarePants, Avatar: The Last Airbender and…
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Japanese Charts: Holy Moly, Look At Those Rhythm Heaven Groove Sales
Wiping the floor.Ahoy folks, we’re back with another look at the latest Japanese boxed charts (goodness, will these even exist in a few years time..?), courtesy of Famitsu.It’s time for Rhythm Heaven Groove to shine, and wowie-zowie, what a great start. What many are deeming to be the Switch’s swan song has absolutely smashed it…
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Even The Elder Scrolls 6 is affected by Xbox layoffs, say Bethesda employees, as “key” people are let go and morale bottoms out
The impact of this week’s massive wave of Xbox layoffs on individual projects and teams is starting to become clear. The latest revelation comes from multiple staff at Bethesda, who have told IGN they expect a “substantial and cascading effect” on the long in-development Elder Scrolls 6. Read more
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Yorkshire Water urges customers to limit water usage as climate change is ‘driving extreme weather patterns’
Yorkshire Water has urged customers to cut back on non-essential water use, warning that climate change is contributing to more extreme and less predictable weather patterns. The report says the company is trying to protect supplies during a period of dry conditions and higher demand, while also signalling that these pressures may become more common.…