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DNA cracks centuries-old murder mystery involving one of history’s most famous families
Researchers at Yale University say they have used ancient DNA analysis to resolve a centuries-old mystery surrounding the death of Grand Duke Francesco I de’ Medici, ruler of Renaissance Tuscany, debunking long-standing rumours that he was poisoned. The findings, published in the journal iScience, matter because they overturn a theory that has persisted since the…
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8 Mystery Thrillers That Are Perfect From the First Scene to the Last
Collider has published a list of eight mystery thrillers considered “perfect” from start to finish, praising films that hook viewers with a central puzzle and sustain the tension right through to the resolution. The list, written by Robert Lee III, argues that the strongest entries in the genre reward repeat viewings even once the twists…
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The Mermaid Mask review – the funniest underwater murder mystery you can play
The Guardian’s review praises The Mermaid Mask, the latest instalment in the Detective Grimoire series of comedy whodunnits, calling it worth its seven-year wait despite some room for improvement. Developed by SFB Games, it follows detective Grimoire and sidekick Sally as they investigate a locked-room murder aboard a submarine, building on the formula established in…
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day first reactions say it’s like “a mini Avengers film” and Sadie Sink’s mystery role is “perfect”
Early reactions to Marvel Studios’ Spider-Man: Brand New Day have begun circulating, with critics and industry insiders who attended preview screenings offering a first look at the tone and scale of the film. Several described it as feeling like “a mini Avengers film” given its apparently expansive cast and scope, suggesting the movie leans further…
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Tinsman Road review – found footage haunted horror as a film-maker searches for his sister haunts
This Guardian review covers Tinsman Road, the latest ultra-low-budget found-footage horror film from writer-director Robbie Banfitch, who also produces, shoots, edits and stars in it. The film follows Banfitch’s character, aspiring film-maker Robbie Lyle, as he returns to rural New Jersey to be with his grieving mother following the unexplained disappearance of his sister Noelle…
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Eva Mendes Reacts to Husband Ryan Gosling’s ‘Ghost Rider’ Casting
It was revealed at Comic-Con 2026 that the Oscar-nominated actor would be taking on the Marvel character.
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The darkness that tormented the brilliant Bill Oddie: The Goodies were so funny their fans literally died laughing. But the beloved 70s sitcom star was haunted by a family secret… and almost tore his life apart with one night stands
A profile revisits the life of Bill Oddie, the comedian and naturalist best known as one of the stars of the hit 1970s BBC sitcom The Goodies, whose slapstick humour was said to have been so infectious that some viewers reportedly collapsed laughing. Behind the on-screen comedy, the piece explores a darker personal history, describing…
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Kevin Feige Officially Shares His Verdict After Seeing Ryan Gosling’s ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ [Exclusive]
At San Diego Comic-Con 2026, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige used the studio’s Hall H panel to confirm a new Ghost Rider film, revealing that Ryan Gosling will star in the role he had long expressed interest in playing. The announcement came during a presentation that also teased the future of the MCU and confirmed…
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Marvel Phase 7 and 8 movie slate and release dates: X-Men, Ghostrider, Black Panther 3, and beyond
Marvel Studios has begun sketching out its post-Secret Wars slate, revealing further details at San Diego Comic-Con about films planned for 2028 and beyond. The announcement matters because it signals a deliberate shift away from the Infinity Saga’s core heroes towards X-Men and supernatural characters, suggesting Marvel intends to use Avengers: Secret Wars as a…
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19 cadets rushed to hospitals after mystery illness strikes military-style youth academy in DC area
At least 19 cadets at a military-style youth academy in Laurel, Maryland, were taken to hospital on Sunday after developing symptoms of an unknown illness, prompting a mass casualty response from emergency crews. The Capital Guardian Youth Challenge Academy, which is run by the DC National Guard, saw cadets fall ill shortly after eating lunch,…