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Pay up or not? Ransomware surge has victims facing tough choices
Ransomware attacks are surging and becoming more sophisticated, forcing an increasing number of victims into a difficult choice between paying hackers or refusing and risking permanent data loss. Nearly half of targeted companies now pay a ransom, according to 2025 research from Sophos, and the UK government is advancing plans to ban public sector bodies…
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Government announce £45million to “turn up” music industry for artists, businesses and children – but what do Andy Burnham’s government need to do now?
MPs and industry insiders speak out on progress being made, and urgent, vital action still needed on the ticket levy for protecting artists and venues, as well as beating the Brexit touring crisis and banning ticket touts The post Government announce £45million to “turn up” music industry for artists, businesses and children – but what…
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‘Masters of the Universe’ Sets Prime Video Streaming Release Date
“Masters of the Universe” will begin streaming on Prime Video from 22 July 2026, following a disappointing theatrical run that took just $113 million worldwide against a reported $200 million budget. The live-action film, based on the Mattel toy franchise created in 1982, is only the second such adaptation, coming nearly 40 years after the…
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Warren defies Schumer as Dem civil war explodes over must-win Senate race
Senator Elizabeth Warren has endorsed Abdul El-Sayed in the Democratic primary for Michigan’s US Senate seat, breaking with fellow party leader Chuck Schumer and exposing a widening rift within the Democratic Party over its future direction. The split highlights an escalating internal battle between the party’s establishment and progressive wings ahead of a race widely…
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Brunello Cucinelli Docufilm ‘The Gracious Visionary’ Sells Internationally Ahead of North American Release (EXCLUSIVE)
A documentary about Italian fashion designer Brunello Cucinelli, known as the “King of Cashmere,” has been sold to a wide range of international territories, expanding its reach ahead of a North American release on 24 July. “Brunello: The Gracious Visionary,” directed by Oscar winner Giuseppe Tornatore, follows its successful Italian theatrical run last year and…
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Andy Burnham says cost of living plan starts tomorrow in first speech as UK PM – video
Andy Burnham has delivered his first speech as UK prime minister after accepting the King’s invitation to form a government, pledging to tackle the cost of living crisis and outlining plans for a 10-year strategy for Britain. He said he wanted to give people “breathing space” quickly, with further details to be announced the following…
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Why are thousands of people protesting in Delhi?
Tens of thousands of young protesters have taken to the streets of Delhi demanding the resignation of India’s education minister, in one of the largest demonstrations against Narendra Modi’s government in recent years. The movement, known as the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), began just months ago as a satirical online joke but grew rapidly after…
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‘Another broken promise’ Barnsley Reform won’t bring in Musk-inspired team despite election pledge
Barnsley Council’s Reform UK administration has said it will not introduce an Elon Musk-inspired “DOGE” audit team, despite making that commitment during its election campaign. The reversal has drawn criticism as a broken promise and matters because the party won control of the council on a platform that included a pledge to scrutinise spending and…
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10 Most Fun Action Movies of All Time
Collider has published a ranked list of the ten most fun action movies of all time, distinguishing “most fun” from “best” or most critically acclaimed. The author, Jeremy Urquhart, frames the ranking as inherently subjective, noting that what one viewer finds enjoyable may not resonate the same way with another, much as horror films affect…
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Sen Mark Warner called out in ABC interview for inaccurate voter ID claims
ABC News host Jonathan Karl challenged Senator Mark Warner, a Virginia Democrat, during an interview on “This Week” after Warner claimed his state has photo ID requirements for voting. The exchange took place amid a broader debate about Democratic opposition to the SAVE America Act, a Republican-backed election integrity measure, with Karl pressing Warner on…