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Fights break out at Russian fuel stations as Ukraine continues to hit Putin’s oil refineries and state TV declares ‘There is no petrol’
Fights have reportedly been breaking out at petrol stations across Russia as sustained Ukrainian drone strikes on oil refineries and logistics hubs disrupt fuel supplies, with Russian state television acknowledging that parts of the country are running short of petrol. The disruption matters because it points to growing strain on Russia’s domestic energy system and…
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15 Best Sci-Fi Shows Based on Actual Science, Ranked by Accuracy
This Collider article by Diego Pineda Pacheco ranks the best science-fiction television shows that ground their storytelling in genuine science, judged by how accurately they portray scientific and technological concepts. The piece argues that while much of the genre leans heavily on fantastical world-building, there remains an appetite among fans for series that respect the…
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All ‘Harry Potter’ & ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Films To Stream For Free On ITVX
ITV has struck a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery to stream all 11 films in the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts franchises for free on its streaming service, ITVX. The agreement makes the eight Harry Potter movies and the three Fantastic Beasts titles available at no cost during the summer holidays, offering a notable draw…
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Netflix Is Making ‘Super Size Me’ But for Fried Chicken
Netflix has announced a new feature-length documentary, Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy, starring British comedian Mo Gilligan, in which he eats nothing but fried chicken three times a day for 28 consecutive days. The premise closely echoes Morgan Spurlock’s 2004 Oscar-nominated film Super Size Me, in which Spurlock ate only McDonald’s for 30 days…
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Mediaset Orders New Italian Version Of ‘The Wall’ Hosted By Max Giusti
The Wall, the game show format created by LeBron James, Maverick Carter and Andrew Glassman, is returning to Italian television. Broadcaster Mediaset has ordered a new local edition for its Canale 5 channel, with comedian and presenter Max Giusti hosting. The move reflects a broader international push by NBCUniversal Formats, which has been actively selling…
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TV tonight: finance whiz Gary Stevenson takes on the super-rich
The Guardian’s “TV tonight” column highlights the evening’s viewing, led by the Channel 4 documentary How to Get Filthy Rich With Gary Stevenson (9pm). Stevenson, a working-class Londoner who became a City trader and a millionaire by his mid-20s, now demystifies economics for the public and campaigns to narrow the wealth gap, warning that “very…
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‘More public control’: what will Burnham do about water and energy?
As Andy Burnham prepares to be confirmed as prime minister, attention has turned to what he might do about Britain’s troubled water and energy utilities. Advisers in his camp favour renewed public ownership of regional monopolies, and insiders suggest he is weighing a 10-year programme to take control of “the essentials of life”. This matters…
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TurboTax Full Service Coupons This July
This WIRED article, published in a promotional style, rounds up the current TurboTax discounts and coupon offers available for filing tax returns during July. It matters mainly to US taxpayers preparing their returns, as the piece argues that filing early secures the lowest prices of the season before costs rise closer to the deadline. The…
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Prime Video’s All-Time Greatest Action Franchise Is Officially Changing Its Formula in 2026
Prime Video’s best action franchise is changing its formula in 2026 with back-to-back premieres for Reacher Season 4 and the Neagley spin-off.