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Sheffield City Council gives update on talks over crucial £10m for Crucible expansion for World Snooker
World Snooker could be worth up to £208m to Sheffield over the next 25 years
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10 Splatoon Raiders beginner tips to help you beat back the hordes in style
Polygon has published a beginner’s guide offering ten practical tips for Splatoon Raiders, Nintendo’s new spin-off that reworks the series’ familiar turf-war formula. Unlike mainline Splatoon games, sub-weapons are no longer tied to specific primary weapons, players can mix and match gear freely, and a small robot companion assists in battle, making weapon and gadget…
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Which gadget tank should you pick in Splatoon Raiders?
A Polygon guide advises players starting out in Splatoon Raiders on which of the three “gadget tanks” — speed, power or technical — to choose after their first few treasure raids. The choice matters because each tank shapes how players can approach combat and survive against waves of enemies, though the game does allow switching…
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Orcas team up to ram sunfish until they explode
Scientists have documented orcas in Mexico’s Gulf of California cooperating to ram sunfish carcasses at high speed, shattering them into fragments in a previously unrecorded hunting behaviour. Described in a new paper in the journal Frontiers in Ethology, the “ram-to-fragment” tactic goes beyond the usual method of stripping flesh from prey and may help younger…
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Chad Hugo Breaks Out With “Jumpupw!nya” Featuring Tierra Whack and Leikeli47: Stream
Chad Hugo, formerly one half of the celebrated production duo The Neptunes, has released a new solo single titled “Jumpupw!nya,” marking his first major solo output in years. The track features guest verses from rapper Tierra Whack and Brooklyn/Virginia MC Leikeli47, and is described as the start of a new creative chapter for the veteran…
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All Gadgets in Splatoon Raiders – Best Gadgets to use
Splatoon Raiders, Nintendo’s new Switch 2 looter shooter, lets players customise their squid-ink warriors with “Gadgets” tied to different Ink Tanks, adding a strategic layer to its Salmonid-fighting raids familiar to fans of Borderlands or Destiny. Choosing the right combination matters because it shapes how effectively players can handle enemy waves, with more options unlocking…
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Doom Co-Creator John Romero to Headline Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show 2026
John Romero, co-founder of id Software and co-creator of Doom, Quake and Wolfenstein 3D, has been confirmed as the headline keynote speaker for Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show 2026 in Bangkok. His keynote, titled “Why We Still Make Games”, will reflect on his long career, industry setbacks and the challenges the games industry has…
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Avatar’s New Fighting Game On Switch Won’t Have Crossplay At Launch
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game will launch on Nintendo Switch this week without crossplay, meaning Switch players won’t be able to compete against those on other platforms at launch. The developers confirmed the omission in a last-minute notice, saying crossplay support is planned for a future update but gave no firm timeline, a situation similar…
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What is the US-Saudi Arabia nuclear deal and why is it causing concern?
The US and Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark 30-year deal to develop a civilian nuclear power programme in the kingdom using American technology, a move intended to help Saudi Arabia diversify its energy use while keeping Chinese and Russian firms out of its nuclear sector. The agreement has alarmed nonproliferation experts and some in…
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Taylor Sheridan’s 2-Part ‘Yellowstone’ Spin-Off Is Officially CBS’ Newest Smash Hit
Taylor Sheridan’s “Yellowstone” spin-off Marshals has become the biggest broadcast television hit of the 2025–2026 season, according to Nielsen’s final ratings figures. Despite dividing critics and audiences more than any other show in the Yellowstone franchise, the CBS series has drawn consistently large weekly audiences, underlining Sheridan’s ability to attract viewers even when reception is…