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Dalian win Chinese title as Aloisi’s Chengdu lose on final day

  • Dalian won the Chinese title on the final day.
  • Chengdu surrendered a lead that once stood at 12 points.
  • Dalian finished level on points but won the head-to-head.

Dalian Yingbo won the Chinese Super League title on the final day, as John Aloisi’s Chengdu Rongcheng lost 3-2 to Shandong Taishan. The result completed a remarkable turnaround after Chengdu had held a lead of as much as 12 points. Both sides finished on 52 points, but Dalian…

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Ava DuVernay’s new film examines threats to the 14th Amendment under Trump

  • Ava DuVernay’s new documentary explores challenges to the 14th Amendment.
  • Trump’s January 2025 order prompted the film’s initial focus on birthright citizenship.
  • DuVernay says filmmaking helped her channel fear and anger.

Ava DuVernay says making her new documentary, *14th*, helped her channel fear and anger at immigration enforcement and political developments in the US. The film examines what she sees as attacks on the 14th Amendment under Donald Trump’s administration, including efforts to end birthright citizenship. DuVernay began the…

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Bethesda’s Most Reviled Game Becomes a 10/10 If You Ignore the Story

  • Starfield’s main story left many players underwhelmed.
  • Faction quests offer engaging side stories and locations.
  • Ship upgrades, settlements and exploration provide self-made goals.

Starfield’s story disappointed many players after its 6 September 2023 launch, leaving the game short of the sense of discovery and memorable characters they had expected from Bethesda. The article argues that setting the main plot aside reveals a rewarding open-world game, where players can find their own…

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Quentin Tarantino’s Pick for Best Action Script Officially Lands on Free Streaming

  • *Top Gun* is streaming free on Pluto TV.
  • Quentin Tarantino has called it one of Hollywood’s greatest scripts.
  • The original earned about $360 million worldwide.

*Top Gun* is now available to stream free on Pluto TV, bringing the 1986 Tom Cruise film to the service alongside *Man on Fire*. Quentin Tarantino has praised director Tony Scott and called *Top Gun* one of Hollywood’s greatest scripts, despite its mixed reviews on release. The original…

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4 Unforgettable Hard Rock Hits From 1978 That Take Baby Boomers Back in Time

  • Foreigner’s “Hot Blooded” reached No. 3 in 1978.
  • Boston’s “Don’t Look Back” peaked at No. 4.
  • Van Halen’s track charted at No. 84.

The article highlights four hard rock songs released in 1978 that it says remain evocative for baby boomers: Foreigner’s “Hot Blooded”, Boston’s “Don’t Look Back”, Heart’s “Straight On” and Van Halen’s “Runnin’ With The Devil”. Their chart results show how the year’s popular rock ranged from major Top…

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Steve Vai said Brian May was inimitable, but the Queen guitarist was copying a 1960s icon all along

  • Brian May says Steve Cropper influenced his guitar style.
  • “Green Onions” helped inspire May to make guitar sound like a voice.
  • May appeared on Cropper’s final studio album in 2024.

Brian May has credited Steve Cropper, the Stax Records guitarist, with shaping much of his approach to guitar. His account adds context to Steve Vai’s praise of May as an inimitable player: May himself says an important part of his sound began with learning from another musician. May…

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The Rings of Power showrunners break down forging the One Ring in season 3

  • Season three features Sauron forging the One Ring.
  • The sequence took three years of planning.
  • The ring’s design remains recognisable, with a slight size change.

The Rings of Power’s third season will show Sauron forging the One Ring, a pivotal moment in Tolkien’s story. Co-showrunner Patrick McKay says the sequence took three years of planning and is the most complex the series has filmed. The work began with four pages of prose and…

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Bill Trinen says Ocarina of Time is an ideal Zelda starting point

  • Bill Trinen recommends *Ocarina of Time* as a first Zelda game.
  • The Switch 2 remake updates gameplay and mechanics for greater accessibility.
  • Reader comments also discuss where to begin with 2D Zelda.

Nintendo executive Bill Trinen says *Ocarina of Time* is an ideal starting point for people new to Zelda, arguing that its story introduces the series’ world, characters and central themes. His comments came at the launch event for the Switch 2 remake, which updates the gameplay and mechanics…

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Apple TV’s Biggest James Bond Rival Officially Hits Massive Streaming Streak

  • *Slow Horses* has spent over 300 days in the streaming top 10.
  • Seasons 7 and 8 are planned for 2027 and 2028.
  • Jack Lowden is rumoured to be considered for James Bond.

Apple TV’s spy thriller *Slow Horses*, starring Gary Oldman and Jack Lowden, has stayed in the streaming top 10 for more than 300 days. The run highlights the show’s sustained popularity and comes as Lowden is rumoured to be among the actors considered for the next James Bond,…

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How a hit-and-run led to a labour of love for maps artist

  • A hit-and-run injury led Joshua Tabti to pursue mapmaking.
  • Tolkien’s maps inspired his detailed pictorial style.
  • His latest work depicts Yorkshire and Lancashire.

After being injured in a hit-and-run in 2019, Joshua Tabti could no longer work as a climbing instructor and began making maps while recovering at home. Inspired by JRR Tolkien’s maps of Middle-earth, the hobby grew into a career that brings together his interests in art, geography, language…

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