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I can’t stop comparing the dialogue from the original, messy FF7 localization and its vastly improved fan translation
PC Gamer’s article compares the original English dialogue in *Final Fantasy VII* with a fan translation that aims to reflect the Japanese script more accurately. The writer finds that the revised wording makes character voices and story moments feel clearer, while highlighting how the official localisation’s awkward phrasing can change the tone or meaning of…
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JPMorgan banker alleges homophobic treatment led to ultimatum to resign
Brian Larson, an openly gay senior associate at JPMorgan Chase, has filed a federal lawsuit alleging he was pressured to resign after enduring months of homophobic discrimination from a supervisor. According to his complaint, the mistreatment escalated after he complained about the discrimination, ultimately resulting in an ultimatum to quit or face dismissal. The case…
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Trump CMS faces bipartisan pushback over Medicare proposal tied to Biden-era drug pricing law
More than 50 lawmakers from both parties have urged the Trump administration not to finalise a proposed Medicare policy on fixed-dose combination drugs. They argue it could bring improved versions of existing medicines into price negotiations soon after approval, weakening incentives to develop better treatments, including for cancer. The policy is part of implementing the…
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Former ‘South Park’ Writer Launches Site to Expose Information About Cornell University Sexual Assault Case: ‘There Will Be Accountability’
Former South Park writer Toby Morton has provided further detail on his approach to documenting a Cornell University sexual assault case, emphasising his commitment to verifying all information before publication and stating that his lack of journalistic credentials makes his work “more dangerous” because he operates without institutional constraints. Morton has launched TheCornell7.org in response…
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Tom Kean Jr faces transparency criticism over 116-day congressional absence
New Jersey Representative Tom Kean Jr faced criticism during his first televised debate for his months-long absence from Congress, during which he received treatment for depression. The Republican, seeking reelection in the 7th Congressional District, defended his initial decision not to disclose his mental health struggles to constituents, arguing that medical emergencies cannot be planned.…
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British swimmer treated after suspected toadfish bite off Zante
A British tourist was taken to a private clinic after being bitten while swimming at Kalamaki on the Greek island of Zante. She told medics she had been bitten by a monkfish, but authorities are investigating and suspect the wound may have been caused by the invasive silver-cheeked toadfish, a toxic pufferfish spreading through the…
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Study finds drug patent counts tripled, extending periods without competition
A study published in *JAMA* found that pharmaceutical companies have increasingly accumulated extra patents on small-molecule medicines, a practice that can keep cheaper generic versions off the market for longer. These “patent thickets” often cover changes beyond a drug’s active ingredient, and may extend periods of limited price competition without corresponding clinical advances. Researchers examined…
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Mallorca goalkeeper Iván Cuéllar injured after ‘large structure’ in canteen falls on him
Real Mallorca goalkeeper Iván “Pichu” Cuéllar suffered a serious head injury on Monday when a large decorative structure in the club’s training ground canteen collapsed on him at the Ciutat Esportiva Antonio Asensio. The 42-year-old was taken to hospital and is recovering well under medical observation, with doctors ruling out further complications. This injury is…
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AI is supercharging hacking, and your local hospitals and banks aren’t ready
Vivian’s Door, an Alabama nonprofit that works with underserved and minority-owned businesses, took its systems offline for three days after callers reported receiving fraudulent emails asking for money. Its IT provider fixed a vulnerability, costing the organisation about $3,000, but director Janice Malone remains unsure whether AI helped enable the attack or whether further attacks…