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32 Years Later, The Best ‘Calvin and Hobbes’ Quote About Why Work Sucks Is Still Painfully Accurate
A Polygon writer revisits a 1994 “Calvin and Hobbes” comic strip that, three decades on, still resonates as one of the sharpest jokes ever made about the futility of office work. The piece frames the strip within cartoonist Bill Watterson’s broader ambivalence towards commercialism and his career-long resistance to turning the beloved comic into a…
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‘Game of Thrones’ Spin-Off Officially Hits Huge HBO Max Milestone
House of the Dragon, HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel, has rebounded strongly with its third season after a divisive second outing that reportedly strained the working relationship between author George R.R. Martin and showrunner Ryan Condal. The season’s success on HBO Max marks a significant recovery for the franchise, restoring critical and audience goodwill ahead…
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4 Rock Songs From 1960 That Every 60s Kid Still Knows by Heart Today
American Songwriter’s list highlights four rock songs from 1960 that remain instantly recognisable to those who grew up in the decade, showcasing the era’s teen idols and rising duos. The piece serves as nostalgic recognition of tracks that helped define early 1960s rock, reflecting on how these songs launched or boosted the careers of their…
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Embrace Your Inner Akira with Namco’s 1995 Cyber Cycles, Coming to PS5
Namco’s 1995 arcade racer Cyber Cycles is being re-released on PS5 on 20th August via Hamster’s Arcade Archives series, giving modern players access to a piece of racing game history. The re-release is notable for preserving a title that offered both first-person and third-person perspectives, considered impressive for its era, and for extending Hamster’s ongoing…
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‘A huge honour’: Socceroos World Cup star Alessandro Circati seals move to Benfica
Socceroos defender Alessandro Circati has completed a move from Serie A side Parma to Portuguese giants Benfica, signing a five-year contract until 2031. The 22-year-old, who played in all four of Australia’s World Cup matches, is the latest in a wave of Socceroos securing lucrative European transfers following the tournament, joining teammates such as Lucas…
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‘Saturday Night Live’ Wraps 2026 Showcases For New Cast: Who Were The Standouts? — The Dish
Saturday Night Live has completed its 2026 new-talent showcases, an annual scouting process held across Los Angeles, Chicago and New York ahead of Season 52 casting decisions. According to Deadline’s sources, the show is under particular pressure to improve its representation of Black female performers following Ego Nwodim’s 2025 departure, and several of the standout…
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French Soccer Star Kylian Mbappé Debuts Gold Nike Cleats on Heels of World Cup Golden Boot Award Win
Kylian Mbappé has unveiled a new gold-coloured Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 boot, released to mark his Golden Boot win as the 2026 World Cup’s top scorer. The limited-edition cleats form the latest instalment in Nike’s ongoing signature line with the French forward and follow the tournament’s conclusion, with the brand continuing to capitalise on the…
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Geno Smith’s Jets reunion is ‘like a Hollywood script,’ says former teammate Ryan Fitzpatrick
Geno Smith has returned to the New York Jets for a second stint with the franchise that drafted him, a reunion former teammate Ryan Fitzpatrick has described as being “like a Hollywood script.” Fitzpatrick, who played alongside Smith on the Jets, believes both Smith and linebacker Demario Davis will bring valuable leadership to the team…
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Rail fares could skyrocket by 4.2% – with Burnham yet to confirm freeze
Rail fares in England could rise by as much as 4.2% next year, according to reports, with the increase typically calculated using July’s Retail Price Index inflation figure. The rise would add further pressure to household budgets already strained by the cost of living, and comes as commuters and campaigners call for fares to be…
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Charley Crockett Takes Aim at Jack White, Again
Country singer Charley Crockett has renewed his public feud with guitarist Jack White, exchanging pointed social media posts on 19 August 2026. The spat began after Crockett booked “Satanic doo-wop” duo Twin Temple as opening act for his Age of the Ram tour; when the duo later said they were dropped over their satanic imagery,…