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Ukrainian drones wipe out entire US tank brigade in live war game
Ukrainian drone teams destroyed or disabled a US Army armoured brigade in a simulated exercise in Germany, illustrating how exposed tanks and infantry fighting vehicles have become to modern drone warfare. The event gave US troops practical experience of tactics developed in Ukraine, including drone reconnaissance, bomb drops and simulated kamikaze strikes, while allowing destroyed…
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I finally found a robot lawnmower I’d trust with my yard
The reviewer found that robot lawnmowers have improved enough to make regular lawn maintenance substantially easier, although they still require supervision rather than being fully autonomous. Testing five models on a challenging three-quarter-acre South Carolina garden, she found advances in navigation and manoeuvrability meant the machines no longer regularly became stuck, producing a healthier, more…
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StubHub reportedly spending millions in bid to stop bill on capping ticket resale prices in the US
StubHub has reportedly spent nearly $6.2 million lobbying in California as lawmakers consider a bill that would limit ticket resale prices. The proposed California Fans First Act aims to curb ticket touting for smaller independent venues, while opponents argue it could leave wider ticket-pricing practices unchanged. The bill would restrict resale prices for eligible events…
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Mattel Officially Announces New Hot Wheels and Uno Adaptations
Mattel has announced Mattel Game Studios, a new division dedicated to developing video games based on its toy and entertainment brands, including Uno and Hot Wheels. The move expands Mattel’s wider push to turn its established intellectual property into films, streaming projects and games. The studio will employ nearly 300 staff across Los Angeles and…
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BAE Systems to pay $36m penalty after 104 violations of US arms export rules
BAE Systems’ US arm has agreed to pay a $36m (£26.7m) civil penalty after US authorities found 104 breaches of arms export regulations. The settlement underlines the scrutiny facing defence firms handling sensitive military technology, particularly where data may be sent overseas without the required authorisation. Most alleged breaches were voluntarily disclosed by BAE, helping…
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Berrington & Robertson star as Scotland crush Canada
Scotland beat Canada by 170 runs in Cricket World Cup League 2, powered by captain Richie Berrington’s century and a six-wicket debut from spinner Lyle Robertson. The result strengthens Scotland’s position at the top of the standings and underlines their momentum ahead of the World Cup qualifier. Berrington made 120 in Scotland’s 347-7, his seventh…
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‘I Rarely Wake Up Dreaming’ Review: A Ukrainian Trans Man and His Wife Face Excruciating Choices in a Sensitive, Sensuous Drama
‘I Rarely Wake Up Dreaming’ is a sensitive Ukrainian wartime drama about Oleh, a trans man who receives a military conscription notice after Russia’s 2022 invasion, and his wife Olya, who urges them to flee to the EU. The review finds that the film’s central conflict—between Oleh’s identity, state expectations and the couple’s safety—creates an…
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Kennedy Center board renews vote to close complex for renovations
The Trump-controlled Kennedy Center board has again approved a plan to close the main complex for two years for renovations, while keeping its newer Reach extension open for limited programming and as a memorial to John F. Kennedy. The decision remains subject to review by a federal judge, after he found the board’s earlier closure…
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‘Persona 5’ Is Coming to ‘Fortnite’
Atlus has confirmed that Persona 5 will feature in Fortnite’s forthcoming Chapter 7 Season 4, titled Override. The crossover matters because the season will be themed around gaming icons, adding Persona 5’s Joker to a line-up that already includes Sonic the Hedgehog, although Epic Games has yet to reveal exactly what in-game content will be…
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Google announces Gemini 3.7 Flash just three weeks after previous release
Gemini 3.6 Flash debuted just 3 weeks ago, but Google says 3.7 has “substantial improvements.”