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Pro-Israel organizations condemn DSA co-chair for saying October 7 attacks were ‘inevitable’
Megan Romer, a co-chair of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), has drawn condemnation from pro-Israel organisations after telling The New Yorker that the 7 October 2023 attacks on Israeli civilians were largely an inevitable consequence of Israeli government policy. Her remarks have reignited criticism of the DSA and fuelled a wider row within the…
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Why the US government is banning Chinese robots – video explainer
The Federal Communications Commission on 28 July announced a ban on humanoid robots from China including the popular Unitree G1 model. The Guardian’s technology journalist Nick Robins-Early explains the recent popularity of these trending robots and why the US government says they are a risk to the country’s national security Continue reading…
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X Factor finalist accused of murdering rival influencer during alleged road rage incident requests to change lawyers
An X Factor finalist charged with murdering a rival influencer in an alleged road rage incident has asked to change their legal representation. The request comes as the case continues to make its way through the courts, with the accused’s choice of defence team likely to affect the timeline of proceedings ahead of any trial.…
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Review: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered (Switch 2) – A Solid Update Of All-Time Classic RPG
Nintendo Life has reviewed The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on Switch 2, praising it as a strong update of the beloved 2006 RPG that retains the charm of the original while modernising key systems. The remaster runs on Unreal Engine 5 and includes the full base game plus the acclaimed Knights Of The Nine…
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Secret lives of the TikTok WITCHES reviving Ireland’s ancient magical traditions – and why their spell-binding influence with ordinary women is growing at an astonishing rate
An article explores the growing popularity of self-described “witches” in Ireland who are using TikTok to revive traditional folk magic, herbalism and pagan-inspired practices rooted in the country’s ancient customs. It reports that these practitioners, often ordinary women rather than professional mystics, are building large followings online by sharing rituals, spells and folklore, reflecting a…
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Cat stands its ground against a black bear and comes out on top in viral TikTok video
A video showing a domestic cat refusing to back down from a black bear has gone viral on TikTok, drawing widespread attention for its unlikely display of feline bravado. The clip has resonated with viewers online largely because it defies expectations of a small housecat facing off against a far larger wild predator, and it…
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Danica Patrick & her girlfriends respect summer by partying in Aspen, Wade Boggs is shredded, plus Big J Hong
Tuesday Screencaps explores the Perrysburg Ohio jail for sale at $400,000, sparking YouTube content ideas, haunted house plays, and Airbnb schemes.
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Usher Goes Viral For Beckoning Doorman, Allegedly Using Lookalike At New Jersey Show
Usher has gone viral twice in quick succession during his joint stadium tour with Chris Brown, first for an odd interaction with a hotel doorman and then for allegedly using a lookalike during a New Jersey concert. The incidents add to a run of eyebrow-raising moments from the tour, following an earlier controversy in which…
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New YouTube creators will need 8,000 watch hours to start earning from ads – double the current bar
YouTube is doubling the entry requirements for its Partner Program (YPP), meaning new creators will have to build a much larger audience before they can start earning money from adverts and subscriptions. From 1 February 2027, new applicants will need 8,000 qualified watch hours over the previous year, or 20 million qualified Shorts views over…
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Why Armored Core 6’s Balteus is so good at killing you
Polygon has released a video feature examining why Balteus, the first major boss in Armored Core 6, proved such a formidable obstacle for players when the FromSoftware game launched. The boss quickly became notorious, prompting a wave of YouTube guides offering wildly different mech builds for beating it, which raises the question of whether Balteus…