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US launches strikes at Iran in retaliation after Tehran fires missile at cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz causing ‘heavy damage’ as crucial waterway is now closed

  • US reportedly struck Iran after a missile attack on a cargo ship
  • A vessel was said to have suffered heavy damage
  • Closure of Hormuz raises risks to global shipping and energy

The article says the United States launched strikes on Iran after Tehran fired a missile at a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, reportedly causing heavy damage. It presents the US action as a direct retaliation and frames the episode as a major escalation in an already…

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T. rex could become most expensive fossil ever – but it’s a ​problem for scientists

  • A T. rex called Gus goes to auction Tuesday, valued at $30m.
  • It could become the priciest dinosaur ever sold.
  • Rising prices risk pricing museums out of key fossils.

A near-complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton nicknamed Gus is due to be auctioned by Sotheby's on Tuesday, with a pre-sale valuation of $30m (about £24m) and the potential to become the most expensive dinosaur ever sold. The sale has revived a long-running debate in the natural history world over…

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Another US citizen tests positive for Ebola virus while working in Congo amid record outbreak

  • A second US citizen has tested positive for Ebola in the DRC.
  • The case comes amid a record outbreak in Central Africa.
  • US officials have expanded airport screening for incoming travellers.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed that a second US citizen working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo tested positive for Ebola this week, as the virus continues to spread across Central Africa. The case comes amid what is described as a…

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3 Rock Songs From the 1990s That Will Get All Your Friends Dancing

  • American Songwriter picks three 1990s rock dancefloor fillers.
  • Blink-182, Harvey Danger and Limp Bizkit make the list.
  • All three tracks date from 1997 to 1999.

The American Songwriter article is a light-hearted music feature highlighting three rock tracks from the 1990s that the writer believes are guaranteed to get people dancing at a party. It sets the scene by noting the decade's wide range of rock styles — from grunge and alternative to…

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How ‘Little House On The Prairie’ Showrunner Crafted “Compelling” Fever Dream Flashbacks To Fill In “Stakes” Of Ingalls Family Backstory

  • Little House showrunner turned a malaria episode into backstory-revealing fever dreams.
  • Ma and Pa's hallucinations show why the family left Wisconsin alone.
  • Laura resists the fever longest before glimpsing her Wisconsin grandmother.

Netflix's new adaptation of Little House on the Prairie devotes its fourth episode to a malaria outbreak that strikes the Ingalls family in Independence, Kansas, and showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine has explained how she dramatised the ordeal. Rather than simply depicting characters bedridden with fever — which she felt…

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TIS Studios Expands Bogotá Production Hub With New 18,300-Square-Foot Soundstage (EXCLUSIVE)

  • TIS Studios opens Stage 7, a new 18,300-square-foot Bogotu00e1 soundstage.
  • Described as Colombia's largest soundstage and among Latin America's biggest.
  • Boosts capacity for international productions, backed by Colombian incentives.

TIS Studios, a long-established Colombian-Mexican company operating across original content, production services, postproduction and international distribution, has opened Stage 7, a new 18,300-square-foot soundstage at its Bogotá production complex. Standing 40 feet high and described as Colombia's largest soundstage and one of the biggest in Latin America, the…

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Man Utd and Liverpool want Gomes – Sunday’s gossip

  • Manchester United and Liverpool pursue Wolves' Joao Gomes after his failed move to Atletico Madrid
  • Barcelona secures Karim Adeyemi; Real Madrid negotiates Vinicius Jr contract renewal; Chelsea engages Jonathan Rowe as Garnacho departs
  • English clubs and MLS teams target internationals including Mohamed Salah, Patrick Berg, and Jacob Murphy across multiple divisions

Manchester United and Liverpool make Joao Gomes contact, Chelsea open talks over Jonathan Rowe, an MLS side are looking to sign Mohamed Salah, plus more.

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Indonesian Virtual-Production Horror Feature ‘Whispers of Fatimah’ Sets September Release, Unveils First-Look Video (EXCLUSIVE)

Indonesian mystery-horror feature "Bisikan Desa Gringsing: Whispers of Fatimah" has unveiled its first-look video and confirmed a September theatrical opening, its producers Mandela Pictures and Oceanus Media Global (OMG Studios) have announced. The film is notable as one of the first Indonesian horror features to be shot using…

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New ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Sneak Peek Officially Reveals Doctor Doom, Loki, and More

  • First official Avengers: Doomsday concept art has been revealed.
  • Art shows Doctor Doom's new mask, Loki, Ant-Man and X-Men.
  • Kevin Feige unveiled it at BilibiliWorld in Shanghai.

Marvel has released the first official concept artwork for Avengers: Doomsday, offering fans their best look yet at the highly anticipated film, described as the most awaited release of 2026. The artwork, unveiled by Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige at the BilibiliWorld event in Shanghai, China, notably showcases…

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