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Path of Exile 2 devs want to solve missing archetypes with its Templar and Marauder classes, and it’ll help Druids too

  • Templar aims to deliver a genuine spellsword playstyle.
  • The Marauder is expected to introduce axes.
  • Both classes are hoped for by 2027.

Grinding Gear Games is developing the Templar and Marauder as the final two of Path of Exile 2’s promised 12 classes. Game director Jonathan Rogers says the Templar is intended to make a true spellsword possible, combining attacks and spells in a way the Druid has not yet…

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The 10 Greatest Opening Paragraphs in Books, Ranked

  • The article ranks ten striking opening paragraphs from novels.
  • Austen, Melville and Kafka are among the writers discussed.
  • Their openings establish tone, themes and character quickly.

The article ranks ten memorable opening paragraphs from novels, arguing that a strong first paragraph can hook readers and establish a book’s voice, themes and world. It highlights how the selections do this in distinct ways, from irony and intimate narration to startling surrealism. Among the examples discussed…

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British dairy giant suspends milk collection from farms after Mail on Sunday exposed how helpless cows were being viciously beaten and dragged around by tractors

  • Arla halted milk collection from some farms after footage showed animal mistreatment.
  • Tesco suspended three farms supplying its milk.
  • Arla plans mandatory training and more unannounced audits.

Arla Foods has suspended milk collection from an undisclosed number of farms after an undercover investigation recorded workers mistreating cows. The company confirmed “unacceptable behaviour” and said the footage had prompted an investigation and tighter welfare measures; Tesco also suspended three supplying farms. The Animal Justice Project said…

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One of the Greatest Action Blockbusters of the 21st Century Is Officially Streaming

  • Fallout is streaming free on Pluto TV this month.
  • The film earned nearly $800 million worldwide.
  • The series’ latest two films underperformed at the box office.

Mission: Impossible — Fallout, described as the strongest entry in the series, is now available to stream for free on Pluto TV this month, alongside the other films in the franchise. Its arrival comes as the series’ future is uncertain following weaker box office results for its latest…

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“It was a big miss”: the pivotal 2014 movie twist that went straight over Tom Hardy’s head

  • Tom Hardy missed a major secret about his character in *The Drop*.
  • Noomi Rapace explained the basement detail during filming.
  • The 2014 film was James Gandolfini’s final movie.

Tom Hardy has said he missed a key plot detail while making the 2014 crime thriller *The Drop*, despite reading the script several times. His character, Brooklyn bartender Bob Saginowski, has a secret connected to his basement, but Hardy only realised its significance after co-star Noomi Rapace pointed…

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Glasner glee and Delap double – win could be lift-off for Forest

  • Forest beat Manchester City 3-1 at home.
  • Liam Delap scored twice.
  • The win ended Forest’s home league drought this season.

Nottingham Forest beat Manchester City 3-1 for their first Premier League home win of the season, giving manager Oliver Glasner a much-needed result and a reason to celebrate. The victory matters because Forest’s lively attacking play had not been producing goals, leaving them near the foot of the…

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8 Actors With the Most Iconic Voices of All Time

  • The article celebrates eight actors with distinctive, memorable voices.
  • Schwarzenegger’s accent helped make “I’ll be back” iconic.
  • Freeman and Lorre are praised for contrasting vocal styles.

The article ranks eight actors for voices it describes as instantly recognisable and influential in film and television. It argues that pitch, rhythm, texture and timing can define characters and careers, making voices memorable even when the performers are off-screen. The text highlights Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Austrian accent and…

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County of Fortune, now out in early access, is a medieval city builder that asks, why limit yourself to just one city?

  • County of Fortune is now in early access.
  • Players build and connect multiple medieval settlements.
  • Land, resources and local politics shape each town.

County of Fortune has entered early access, offering a medieval city builder focused on developing several settlements across one county. The broader scale lets players shape a connected region rather than start separate cities on different maps, with each settlement growing into a distinct part of the county.…

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3 Rowdy Country Songs That Out-Rock the Rock Stars

  • Three country songs take on rock’s rowdy sound.
  • Steve Earle blends rock with bluegrass.
  • Lambert and Williams bring hard-edged energy to country.

The article highlights three country songs that bring a forceful rock energy to the genre: Steve Earle’s “Copperhead Road”, Miranda Lambert’s “Gunpowder & Lead” and Hank Williams Jr.’s “All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight”. It argues that each track pushes against the boundary between country and…

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10 Perfect Thriller Books That Hooked Me From the First 10 Pages

  • Strong thriller openings establish tone and raise questions quickly.
  • *The Ax* mixes murder with corporate satire.
  • *Blacktop Wasteland* and *Brighton Rock* open with danger.

The article argues that the opening pages of a thriller must quickly establish its voice, setting and tension while leaving readers with questions. It highlights novels whose first scenes grab attention and whose stories sustain that interest by varying their pace and building towards twists. Examples include Donald…

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