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Italian Tech Turnaround Firm Bending Spoons Debuts on Nasdaq at $18B Valuation, Surging 40%

  • Bending Spoons IPO'd on Nasdaq at ~$18B valuation with shares surging 40% in first-day trading
  • The Italian firm specializes in acquiring and operationally revamping struggling legacy internet brands including AOL, Evernote, and Meetup
  • Founders credit success to strategic discipline and lessons learned from prior startup failures, rather than luck

Bending Spoons, a Milan-based investment company, launched its initial public offering on Nasdaq and saw shares climb 40% on its first day of trading, closing at $40.50. The $18B IPO represents a major milestone for a fi

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Xbox Explores Converting Physical Game Discs to Digital Copies

  • Xbox is testing a system to digitize physical game discs into playable digital copies
  • Feature addresses preservation concerns as gaming moves toward digital-only distribution
  • Development timing aligns with Project Helix launch speculation; disc drive support for new platform unconfirmed

Microsoft's Xbox division is reportedly developing technology that would allow players to create digital versions of their physical game media, addressing concerns about preserving game libraries as the industry shifts i

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Netflix ‘Skywalkers’ Stars Get Engaged Atop Empire State Building in High-Profile Climb

  • Masked couple climbed Empire State Building, unfurled a peace-themed banner, and became engaged at the summit
  • The pair are documentary subjects in Netflix's 'Skywalkers' series
  • The stunt drew criticism from CNN over its performative nature and potential legal consequences including jail time

A masked couple ascended the Empire State Building and unfurled a banner bearing messages of love and peace, culminating in a proposal at the building's peak. The stunt captured attention across media outlets, generating

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‘Godfather of Harlem’ to Conclude With Extended Two-Hour Finale Event

  • 'Godfather of Harlem' ending with a two-hour finale split across two weeks
  • Series concludes after four seasons starring Forest Whitaker as Bumpy Johnson
  • Final episode follows season four's June 2025 conclusion on MGM+

The crime drama 'Godfather of Harlem' is ending after four seasons on MGM+, with the network announcing a two-hour finale that will air across two consecutive weeks. The extended concluding episode marks the official con

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Michael Weatherly Returning to NCIS for Season 24 Following Spinoff Cancellation

  • Michael Weatherly returns to NCIS for a full season-long arc in Season 24
  • The move follows the cancellation of spinoff NCIS: Tony & Ziva after one season on Paramount+
  • Weatherly's return exemplifies a recent trend of alumni rejoining the long-running CBS procedural

Actor Michael Weatherly is set to rejoin the long-running CBS drama NCIS for Season 24, taking on a season-spanning arc reprising his role as fan-favourite Tony DiNozzo. The casting announcement marks a significant devel

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Sony to Phase Out PlayStation Game Discs by 2028 as Industry Shifts to Digital-Only Distribution

  • Sony will discontinue PlayStation game disc production from January 2028, completing its transition to digital-only releases
  • The shift impacts game retailers, collectors concerned about ownership and preservation, and those without reliable internet access
  • PlayStation fans highlight the contradiction with Sony's past criticism of Microsoft's similar digital strategy, sparking community backlash

Sony announced it will stop manufacturing physical game discs for PlayStation beginning in January 2028, completing a transition toward entirely digital distribution. The decision reflects evolving consumer preferences,

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England-India T20 Series Opener Washed Out by Rain After India Sets 190-Run Target

  • First of five T20 matches abandoned; rain fell during innings break after India's batting
  • India posted 190 runs before weather halted England's chase attempt
  • Frustration for both teams, compounding England's challenging summer period

The opening match of England's five-game T20 series against India was abandoned on Wednesday due to rain that arrived during the innings break at Chester-le-Street. India had completed their batting first, establishing a

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Kane’s late double rescues England from World Cup shock as they edge past DR Congo

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  • England beat DR Congo 2-1 in Atlanta round-of-32 encounter to advance to World Cup last 16
  • Captain Harry Kane scored twice in comeback victory after DR Congo's shock early lead through Cipenga
  • Three Lions face Mexico in next knockout round; Kane praised their attacking performance as tournament-best

In a tense World Cup knockout encounter in Atlanta, England faced an unexpectedly stiff challenge from DR Congo, who stunned the Three Lions with an early goal through Brian Cipenga. For most of the match under manager T

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Kane Completes Late Comeback to Rescue England from World Cup Shock Against DR Congo

  • Kane scored twice in the final 21 minutes to overturn the deficit and send England through 2-1
  • England advances to face Mexico in the World Cup round of 16
  • The dramatic comeback generated record UK viewership and national conversation about the unusual kick-off time

England narrowly avoided a seismic World Cup upset against the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with striker Harry Kane scoring twice in the final stretch to secure a 2-1 victory and passage to the round of 16. The come

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BBC Radio Presenter Eddie Nestor Steps Away from Broadcasting for Cancer Treatment

  • BBC Radio broadcaster Eddie Nestor, 62, diagnosed with cancer and taking temporary leave from his role
  • He has begun chemotherapy treatment and has already spent major personal occasions in hospital
  • His departure from the station is temporary whilst he focuses on completing his medical treatment

BBC Radio presenter and actor Eddie Nestor, 62, has announced he will temporarily step back from his broadcasting role following a cancer diagnosis. The decision comes as Nestor begins his medical treatment, having alrea

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