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What happens when a hybrid battery dies and what to do about it
Hybrid cars rely on both a 12-volt auxiliary battery and a high-voltage traction battery, and failure of either can cause serious disruption. A dead 12-volt battery may leave the vehicle unable to start, while a traction-battery fault can reduce performance, trigger warnings or prevent the hybrid system from restarting; prompt attention is important because the…
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Live updates: Iran responds to Trump’s Strait of Hormuz comments; Katie Miller’s podcast continues to grow
President Trump’s comments on making the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory on Friday sparked a response from Iran, stating on the social platform X that it will continue to stay in the country’s control. “This strait will only be closed and opened under Iran’s command, and as long as you do not accept the…
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New York Magazine severs ties with writer Ross Barkan, updates 67 columns following plagiarism probe
New York Magazine has ended its relationship with writer Ross Barkan after an internal plagiarism investigation found problems in his work. The magazine has updated 67 of his columns, signalling a substantial editorial correction and underscoring the reputational and professional consequences of breaches of journalistic standards. The changes affect Barkan’s published commentary for the outlet,…
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‘Heated Rivalry,’ ‘Hacks’ Top GALECA Dorian TV Awards Winners List
The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics (GALECA) has announced the winners of its 18th annual Dorian TV Awards, with hockey drama “Heated Rivalry” and comedy “Hacks” emerging as the biggest winners. The awards celebrate excellence across mainstream and LGBTQ-themed television, and this year’s ceremony highlighted a broadening range of queer storytelling, from romance to drama…
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SpaceX has officially acquired AI coding startup Cursor
SpaceX has completed its acquisition of Cursor, the AI coding startup, following an announcement in June and earlier collaboration on model training. The deal matters because Cursor says access to SpaceX’s extensive computing resources could let it develop stronger AI models while reducing costs for customers. SpaceX reportedly paid $60 billion and had already merged…
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Netflix Officially Says Goodbye to Vin Diesel’s 119-Minute Sci-Fi Epic
Netflix will remove Vin Diesel’s 2013 sci-fi film Riddick on 31 August, ending its current run on the service. The departure also affects the earlier films Pitch Black and The Chronicles of Riddick, meaning the full trilogy will no longer be available there and no replacement streaming service has been announced. Riddick, which runs for…
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Bolton v Preston, Middlesbrough v Lincoln, Bristol City v Millwall and more: football – live
Bolton led Preston 2-0 at half-time in the opening weekend of the 2026-27 Championship season, with Sam Dalby and Thierry Gale scoring for the newly promoted side. Elsewhere, Leicester led Notts County in League One, while Reading’s earlier 3-1 advantage over Luton had been overturned to 3-3. The live coverage also previewed Saturday’s 3pm Championship…
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3 of the Best First No. 1 Hits of 70s Glam Rock
This article highlights three glam rock singles that became landmark first UK number ones for their artists during the 1970s. It presents the songs as examples of the genre’s major hold on British pop culture, linking chart success to artists’ public images, musical influences and rivalries. – T. Rex’s “Hot Love” was the band’s first…
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Expensive earbuds: When and why it’s worth paying more
The article explains that spending more on earbuds can be worthwhile, but mainly for buyers with specific needs. Premium wired in-ear monitors (IEMs) prioritise detailed sound for audiophiles, musicians and audio engineers, while expensive true-wireless models focus more on convenience features such as noise cancellation and spatial audio. Cheap earbuds are generally far better than…