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Marvel and Dungeon Crawler Carl steal the show at Comic-Con 2026
San Diego Comic-Con 2026 wrapped up with Marvel Studios dominating headlines, unveiling high-profile casting news and warmly received footage that overshadowed much of the rest of the convention. HBO’s Lanterns also generated strong buzz among attendees, while DC’s film division kept a notably low profile, its subdued presence standing in contrast to both its rivals…
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Rand Paul releases Fauci diary before Senate origins testimony
Senator Rand Paul released a 1,141-page collection of Dr Anthony Fauci’s pandemic-era diary entries in the run-up to Fauci’s testimony before the Senate committee Paul chairs, which is investigating the origins of Covid-19. The timing of the release, coming just before the former public health official’s scheduled appearance on 29 July 2026, sharpened political scrutiny…
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Meta disregarded its own research on teen harm, Tennessee lawyers tell jury
The long-awaited trial between Meta and the state of Tennessee began on Monday in Nashville, with state lawyers telling the jury that Meta ignored its own internal research showing Instagram and Facebook harmed teenagers while prioritising profit from young users. The case matters because it is one of dozens of state lawsuits accusing the tech…
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Millionaires slump, AI models lean libertarian-left, Fauci diary row erupts
Fox News accuses major networks of burying new Fauci diary entries, while research finds AI chatbots including Grok skew libertarian-left; also: Britain’s millionaire count hits a 20-year low, Smash Bros speculation grows for Switch 2, Lorraine Kelly cheers Sean McCann, and Alan Ritchson names Reacher’s real superpo…
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Aussie is praised for ingenious hack to avoid $34 parking fee at Melbourne Airport
An Australian traveller has been praised online after sharing a clever method for avoiding Melbourne Airport’s $34 parking charge, with the tip circulating widely as a money-saving trick for fellow travellers. The story highlights ongoing frustration among Australians over the cost of airport parking, which many regard as excessive compared with alternative options nearby. The…
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Hackers accused of leaking hundreds of Ariana Grande files since 2011
Ariana Grande has sued a group of unidentified “John Doe” hackers, alleging they used phishing and hacking schemes to steal and leak hundreds of pieces of her unreleased music and footage since her career began in 2011. The suit, filed in Los Angeles and reviewed by Variety, says the hackers repeatedly broke into the personal…
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Embattled Myer suffers biggest sales setback in almost a decade – as boss blames cost-of-living squeeze for slump
Australian department store chain Myer has reported its steepest sales decline in nearly a decade, with chief executive Olivia Wirth pointing to the squeeze of cost-of-living pressures on shoppers as the main cause. The downturn marks a significant setback for the retailer, which has been working to stabilise its business following years of restructuring, store…
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China fights back in AI spat with claim US AI companies distil Chinese models
China’s Ministry of Commerce has warned it will “take all necessary measures” if the United States imposes new sanctions on Chinese AI companies, escalating a dispute over claims that Chinese firms distilled leading American AI models. The row began after Michael Kratsios, Donald Trump’s Assistant for Science and Technology, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent alleged…
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2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric first drive: A long-range triumph with a few cabin quirks
Mercedes-Benz’s new electric C-Class has arrived, entering a soft market for both EVs and sedans in the US, but Engadget’s first drive found it a marked improvement on the brand’s earlier electric efforts, particularly on range. The C 400 4Matic offers dual-motor all-wheel drive with more power than the current petrol AMG C43, marking a…
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Rick Moranis’ ‘Spaceballs’ Return Gets an Emotional Behind-the-Scenes Update [Exclusive]
The sequel Spaceballs: The New One has finished filming and is set for release next spring, with director Josh Greenbaum discussing production ahead of its Comic-Con panel. Greenbaum revealed that the toughest part of making the long-awaited follow-up to Mel Brooks’ 1987 cult classic wasn’t recreating the original’s comedy but saying goodbye to the cast…