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The 10 best sci-fi movies released in 1986, ranked
Aliens, Highlander, The Fly, Star Trek IV, and more prove 1986 may have been science fiction’s greatest year.
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Prince Philip’s final school report reveals teachers thought he was ‘too irritable’ but praised him for being a ‘born leader’ and for having ‘unusual courage and endurance’
A newly surfaced school report for the Duke of Edinburgh, believed to be his last before leaving education, has revealed how his teachers assessed him shortly before he embarked on his military and royal life. Staff described the future Prince Philip as showing early signs of leadership potential, but also noted a tendency towards impatience…
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Ridley Scott’s First Sci-Fi Masterpiece Is Taking Over Streaming
Ridley Scott’s 1979 film Alien has surged back into VOD top 10 charts in several countries, despite having no streaming home, as fans rent or buy the sci-fi classic on Prime Video and Apple TV. The renewed interest comes as Scott, who directed the film nearly 50 years ago, prepares to return to the sci-fi…
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Father of 10-year-old boy breaks silence after viral beach rescue: ‘No way I could ever repay him’
A father from California has spoken publicly about the moment his 10-year-old son was pulled unconscious from the ocean after being swept up in dangerous rip tides and heavy surf at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz. Sumit Rai described receiving the phone call every parent dreads, and credited 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams with saving…
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YouTuber Hank Green says his AI usage is ‘not healthy’
YouTuber Hank Green has apologised for what he described as an unhealthy reliance on AI chatbots after viewers suspected a chatbot response had appeared in one of his educational videos. He says he used ChatGPT to locate research materials rather than write his scripts, but accepted criticism that his rapid production process may have diluted…
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Funding warning as South Yorkshire grass fires spark alarm
Cabinet spending pledges face a funding shortfall, while firefighters condemn avoidable grass fires. Smashing Pumpkins return to Lollapalooza with surprise guests, and Clair Obscur designers cite anime influences.
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Anime’s most overlooked sci-fi masterpiece is streaming free on YouTube
Studio Colorido’s 2018 film Penguin Highway, adapted from Tomihiko Morimi’s novel, is now available to stream free on YouTube. The article argues that it is the studio’s defining and most overlooked work, praised for blending childhood curiosity, scientific inquiry and fantasy within an ordinary suburban setting. The story follows Aoyama, an exceptionally methodical primary-school pupil…
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Meta, TikTok, Snap and Google face wrongful death lawsuit from four US families
Four US families have filed a wrongful death and personal injury lawsuit against Meta, TikTok, Snap and Google, alleging that their platforms’ addictive and harmful design contributed to the deaths of four children. The case adds to growing legal pressure on major technology companies over claims that social media products can damage young users’ mental…
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Athens suitcase death mystery as police reveal outside of bag had no fingerprints or DNA
Greek police investigating the death of a British woman whose body was found in a suitcase in Athens have reportedly found no fingerprints or DNA on the bag’s exterior. The absence of forensic evidence may complicate efforts to identify who handled the suitcase and establish how the woman died. The supplied text provides no further…
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Former Sony exec Shuhei Yoshida is ‘a huge fan’ of Bloodborne, says it’s ‘a complete mystery’ why it was never put on PC
Former Sony executive Shuhei Yoshida has said he is a major fan of Bloodborne and that it is “a complete mystery” to him why the game has never been released for PC. His remarks matter because Bloodborne remains one of PlayStation’s most requested PC ports, despite continued interest from players years after its original launch.…