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New ‘Leprechaun’ Horror Movie In Works From Lionsgate, Patrick Melton & Marcus Dunstan

  • Lionsgate is developing another Leprechaun horror film.
  • Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan will write it.
  • Plot, cast and release date remain undisclosed.

Lionsgate is developing a new Leprechaun horror film, with veteran genre writers Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan attached to write and Oren and Miles Koules producing. The project signals another attempt to revive the long-running cult horror-comedy franchise, though its plot and release plans have not been disclosed.…

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Sophia to Take Hiatus From KATSEYE to Focus on ‘Mental Health,’ 6 Months After Manon Did the Same

  • Sophia pauses KATSEYE activities to focus on mental health.
  • Manon has remained on hiatus since February.
  • The group faces upcoming releases and a global tour.

KATSEYE member Sophia Laforteza is taking a temporary hiatus from promotional activities after HYBE said she needs to prioritise her mental health and wellbeing. The announcement matters because it leaves the group without a second member, following Manon’s health-related hiatus that began six months earlier, during a busy…

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Xbox Game Pass Officially Losing a Modern Classic Later This Month

  • Firewatch leaves Xbox Game Pass on 15 August.
  • The acclaimed adventure takes around four to six hours.
  • Its story explores isolation, grief and companionship.

Firewatch will leave Xbox Game Pass on 15 August, ending subscribers’ access to Campo Santo’s acclaimed 2016 narrative adventure through the service. The article argues that its short four-to-six-hour length makes it particularly worthwhile to play or revisit before departure, highlighting its enduring emotional impact and reputation as…

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Today’s the last day to get up to $400 off your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket

  • Final flash sale offers up to $400 off Disrupt 2026 tickets.
  • Extra $100 discount ends at 11:59pm PT on 7 August.
  • Conference takes place in San Francisco from 13 to 15 October.

TechCrunch is offering a final one-day flash discount on tickets for its Disrupt 2026 conference, reducing prices by up to $400 for founders, investors and other attendees. The promotion is intended to encourage registrations before the event’s next pricing tier begins, ahead of the October technology and startup…

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Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) review

  • Slim, powerful gaming laptop with an excellent OLED display
  • Strong battery life improves on the previous model
  • Premium price and mediocre keyboard remain drawbacks

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) is presented as a premium, highly portable 16-inch gaming laptop that combines a slim 4.3lb design with strong gaming and everyday performance. Its appeal lies in offering high-end components and a vivid OLED display without the bulk of more powerful, heavier gaming…

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Mexico and Peru restore diplomatic relations after asylum row

  • Mexico and Peru have resumed diplomatic relations.
  • The dispute centred on asylum for Betssy Chávez.
  • Peru may still seek Chávez’s extradition.

Mexico and Peru have restored diplomatic relations after a nine-month dispute over Mexico granting asylum to former Peruvian prime minister Betssy Chávez. The move signals a thaw following a change of leadership in Peru and reopens formal co-operation between two countries that cited their historic friendship and commitment…

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Prince to Madonna, Blur to Beth Orton: William Orbit’s 12 greatest recordings

  • Orbit fused dance music innovation with mainstream pop.
  • His work ranged from rave remixes to chill-out classics.
  • The selection highlights his influence across British music.

The article selects William Orbit’s most significant recordings, tracing how the late producer brought cutting-edge dance music ideas into pop, rock and ambient music. It argues that his distinctive blend of hazy synths, club rhythms and melodic warmth made established artists sound newly adventurous. - Torch Song –…

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Feel The Club boss Juan Carlos Dominguez talks promoting shows for Shakira – and putting Ecuador on the map for stadium tours

  • Shakira’s Quito run strengthened Ecuador’s touring credentials.
  • Three shows sold 105,000 tickets and grossed $14.4 million.
  • Feel The Club is expanding concerts and venue capacity.

Feel The Club founder Juan Carlos Dominguez says the sell-out run of three Shakira concerts in Quito has demonstrated that Ecuador can support major international stadium tours. The shows, promoted with Live Nation, are presented as a landmark for a country that has often been bypassed by global…

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Booing erupts at highly inappropriate moment during Nevada governor’s speech, leaving the lawmaker furious

  • A spectator booed during a tribute to a slain Nevada police officer.
  • Governor Joe Lombardo immediately condemned the reaction.
  • Officer Austin Abdelnabi was 30 and a Marines veteran.

At a rally ahead of a Donald Trump event in Las Vegas, an audience member booed as Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo called for a moment of silence for a police officer killed on duty. Lombardo immediately rebuked the reaction, saying the audience should not boo the officer, and…

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The US should invest in light crude refining before the next chokepoint closes

  • Full article content was unavailable.
  • Headline urges US light-crude refining investment.
  • No evidence or figures could be verified.

The article text was unavailable because access to the webpage was denied, so its arguments and evidence cannot be reliably summarised. The title indicates that it advocates greater US investment in facilities able to refine light crude oil before a future supply-route disruption. No supporting details, figures or…

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