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Green trans Scottish politician sparks outrage by saying rape is ‘on a spectrum’ and rapists should not be ‘demonised’
The article reports that a transgender Scottish Green politician has faced public criticism after remarks described in the headline as characterising rape as being “on a spectrum” and cautioning against “demonising” rapists. The reported comments have provoked outrage because they concern a serious violent crime and are seen by critics as minimising victims’ experiences and…
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The first self-driving vehicle on Mars has proven to be a smashing success
NASA’s Perseverance rover is expected to become the most widely travelled vehicle on another world, passing Opportunity’s 45.16km record next week. Its achievement matters because it demonstrates that autonomous navigation can greatly increase the pace and scientific reach of planetary exploration, allowing a rover to spend less time awaiting instructions from Earth. Perseverance landed on…
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Best Gaming Laptops (2026): Razer, Asus, Dell, and More
WIRED’s 2026 guide recommends gaming laptops across premium, portable and budget categories, arguing that modern models now provide a credible alternative to desktop gaming PCs. It highlights slimmer designs, stronger graphics performance and higher-quality displays, while noting that the best choice depends on budget, portability and desired power. – Razer Blade 16 is presented as…
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The ornithological artist drawing 1,000 birds by hand – all for an app that wants you off your phone
Ornithological artist Keith Hansen is hand-painting roughly 1,000 bird species recorded in the US and Canada for Flock, an app designed to encourage people to leave their screens and go birdwatching. The project matters because it combines detailed natural-history artwork with technology intended to build interest in birds and conservation rather than maximise users’ time…
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Tencent’s cyberpunk rival to Grand Theft Auto is in trouble as its developer lays off 80 people
Tencent-owned Lightspeed LA has laid off around 80 staff after changing the creative direction of Last Sentinel, an ambitious cyberpunk open-world game positioned as a potential rival to Grand Theft Auto. The cuts suggest the project has encountered serious development problems and cast doubt over how closely its eventual form will resemble the game originally…
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These devs have been building the perfect platformer for 22 years, and the Steam apocalypse won’t stop them now: “Video games have always been about a small team of sickos doing something”
The article profiles a small development team that has spent 22 years working towards what it considers the ideal platform game. It presents their persistence as significant because they intend to continue despite uncertainty and disruption affecting Steam, underlining the resilience of long-running independent projects. The developers argue that games have often been created by…
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Newly discovered Demon’s Souls prototype footage reveals a scrapped first-person mode
Newly uncovered 2007 presentation footage shows that FromSoftware’s Demon’s Souls originally included a selectable first-person mode, later removed before release. The discovery offers fresh insight into how the influential PlayStation game evolved, including design ideas that anticipated mechanics and enemies used in later Souls titles. Dataminer Lance McDonald found the footage, images and slides from…
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Trump Targets Head Start as Syrian Spy Chief Vanishes
Washington plans early-learning overhaul; BBC traces Syria’s “Spider”. Sydney salon assault allegations, rare Demon’s Souls footage and songwriter Felice Bryant tributes also feature
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X is replacing revenue sharing with a new original content rewards program
X will end its existing creator revenue-sharing scheme after 7 September and replace it with an Original Content Rewards Program. The change matters because payouts will now be tied specifically to qualified impressions on material X considers original, rather than the previous revenue-sharing model. Eligible content includes a user’s own writing, reporting, photos, videos, memes…
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‘Fallout’ EP’s 5-Part Sci-Fi Thriller Is Officially a Sudden Streaming Hit 10 Years Later
Person of Interest, the CBS drama created by Jonathan Nolan, is reportedly finding new streaming audiences a decade after its finale. The series is being rediscovered for its depiction of artificial intelligence, mass surveillance and the ethical questions surrounding predictive technology, themes that now feel more relevant than when it began in 2011. The show…