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New official 30th anniversary Quake mission pack adds new maps and mechanics
Bethesda has released “Dawn of the Machine”, a free new campaign chapter for the remastered Quake to mark the original game’s 30th anniversary. Developed by MachineGames’ informal “Quake Club” in collaboration with id Software, it expands a classic shooter with more ambitious map design and modern gameplay ideas, showing continued official support for older PC…
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Little blue bunny threatens to take down Trump-backed congressman: Read savage whispers, troubling texts and brutal smears as Republicans go to war
Republican congressman Max Miller of Ohio is resisting pressure to abandon his re-election campaign amid domestic-abuse allegations from his former wife, Emily Moreno, which he denies. The dispute has intensified divisions within the Republican Party, including with Moreno’s father, Senator Bernie Moreno, and has raised concerns that the party could lose Miller’s competitive Cleveland-area seat.…
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Trump says White House ballroom ruling jeopardizes lives of future presidents, vows Supreme Court appeal
President Donald Trump says he will ask the Supreme Court to overturn a federal judges’ order halting construction of a White House ballroom. He argues that stopping the project could endanger future presidents by preventing the creation of a more secure venue for major official events. Trump has described the ballroom as a privately funded…
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DOGE’s wild, unverifiable savings claims discredited in US government report
A US Government Accountability Office report has cast serious doubt on the Department of Government Efficiency’s claimed savings, finding that most could not be independently verified. The findings matter because DOGE, led by Elon Musk under the Trump administration, publicly claimed to have saved taxpayers billions while making wide-ranging cuts to federal grants, contracts and…
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RUSH’s ALEX LIFESON And GEDDY LEE Talk ‘Crazy’ Reaction To Band’s ‘Fifty Something’ Tour, Possibility Of New Music
Rush’s Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee say they were unprepared for the overwhelmingly enthusiastic reaction to the band’s ‘Fifty Something’ tour, their first in more than a decade and first since drummer Neil Peart’s death in 2020. They describe the shows as a joyful reunion for fans and the band, offering audiences a temporary escape…
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Monty Roberts, who trained horses through trust, dies at 91
Monty Roberts, the American horse trainer known for promoting trust-based, non-violent methods, has died aged 91. His “Join-Up” approach challenged force-led training by focusing on horse behaviour, body language and cooperation, helping make him an influential figure in modern horsemanship. Born in California in 1935, Roberts developed his methods after observing wild mustangs and rejecting…
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Politicians, private jets and power – the life of a Fifa president
Gianni Infantino’s high-profile visit to Colombia, including attendance at the inauguration of its new president, illustrates how the Fifa president cultivates relationships with football officials and political leaders worldwide. The article examines the power and privileges attached to the role as Infantino seeks to restore normality after controversy over a proposed private-equity sale involving World…
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Dr. Oz urges senators to reject Budd hemp amendment
CMS Administrator Dr Mehmet Oz urged senators to reject Senator Ted Budd’s amendment to a short-term government funding bill. The amendment sought to remove a provision delaying a planned federal ban on most intoxicating hemp-derived products, making the dispute significant for both consumer access and the future of the hemp industry. The underlying restrictions, passed…
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From Karol G to Stray Kids, Stella Lefty & More, Which New Music Release Is Your Favorite This Week? Vote!
Billboard has opened a reader poll asking listeners to choose their favourite new release from the first week of August, spanning Latin, K-pop, country, rap and pop. The article highlights the breadth of releases and invites audiences to vote for the songs, EPs or albums they are most likely to keep playing. Karol G’s 14-track…
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GOP senator breaks with Trump over ‘woke’ Smithsonian history battle
Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska has broken with most of her party by questioning President Donald Trump’s efforts to challenge what he describes as “woke” interpretations of US history at the Smithsonian. Alongside Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon, she has sought more information from the administration about its directive, signalling concern over federal…