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Three men will be executed on the same day as death penalties rise in US
Three men convicted of murder are due to be executed in Tennessee, Alabama and Oklahoma on the same day, an event not seen in the United States for 16 years. The planned executions highlight a sharp recent increase in the use of capital punishment, despite evidence that juries and the wider public have become more…
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Ancient mummy DNA reveals chilling clue to deadly disease that swept the Americas
DNA from centuries-old mummies in Chile provides strong evidence that smallpox reached the Americas only after European colonisation. The finding matters because it supports the view that the disease was introduced by Europeans and then contributed to devastating outbreaks among Indigenous populations. The research, published in the journal Science, examined ancient remains from Chile for…
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Quevedo, Christian Nodal, Ana Mena & More Among First Performers Announced for Premios Juventud 2026
Premios Juventud has announced its first group of performers for its 2026 ceremony, including Quevedo, Christian Nodal, Ana Mena, Marc Anthony and Farruko. The event is significant because it will be the awards show’s first edition in Europe, expanding a ceremony that recognises Latin music artists and young changemakers. The ceremony will be held on…
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Only 3 Spy Movies Are Better Than James Bond
This is an opinion piece arguing that, despite the enduring dominance of the James Bond franchise, only three spy films actually surpass it in quality. The article contends that even Bond’s weaker instalments remain solid entertainment and its best entries are true classics, making it a high bar to clear, but insists a small number…
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4 ‘Game of Thrones’ Icons Are Officially Back From the Dead for New ‘House of the Dragon’ Release
Game of Thrones: Legends will launch a limited-time event based on the Battle of Rook’s Rest, a pivotal tragedy from George R. R. Martin’s Fire & Blood. The release gives fans a new way to engage with House of the Dragon’s conflict while they await the show’s fourth and final season. The Assault on Rook’s…
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The glamorous MAGA frontrunners Trump’s inner circle is whispering about who could replace Karoline Leavitt… including a VERY peculiar option
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is stepping down, prompting speculation in Washington about who will replace her at the podium. Donald Trump announced her departure on social media, saying he had spoken to her about the decision, but he did not name a successor, suggesting no immediate replacement had been settled on. The news…
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Golfer admits ‘stupidity’ after faking hole-in-one
Amateur golfer Zach Holland has admitted faking a hole-in-one during a members’ tournament at WingHaven Country Club in Missouri, calling his actions “complete stupidity”. The incident matters because it undermined a competition involving a prize pot and prompted the club to stress the importance of integrity in golf. Holland, a plus-two handicap and former college…
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10 Sci-Fi Book Masterpieces So Great They Became the Blueprint
The article identifies ten highly influential science-fiction novels that it argues became models for later writers and subgenres. – ‘Snow Crash’ is credited with popularising ideas such as the “Metaverse” and virtual avatars. – ‘The Forever War’ is presented as a defining, critical work of military science fiction. – ‘Rendezvous With Rama’ is described as…
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Twenty One Pilots rock Sziget 2026 with The White Stripes cover
Twenty One Pilots headlined the second day of Budapest’s Sziget Festival, delivering a high-energy set that included a cover of The White Stripes’ ‘Seven Nation Army’. The performance mattered as it brought the festival crowd together for a major sing-along and underlined the US duo’s theatrical live reputation during their European festival run. Tyler Joseph…