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Dangerous drug-resistant fungus spreads across US, reaching 27 states
A drug-resistant fungal infection called Candida auris has spread to 27 US states, with over 3,437 clinical cases recorded so far in 2026, according to provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Health officials are monitoring the spread closely because the fungus can cause serious, sometimes fatal infections and is often resistant…
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All small and large lost relics list in Pokémon Pokopia
Polygon has published a guide explaining how to find and use “lost relics” in the life-simulation game Pokémon Pokopia, updated to include the full list of small relics and details on the new Bubbly Basin DLC. Relics are collectible items players dig up using Rock Smash on glowing terrain, which can then be appraised by…
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The Guardian view on AI money in US politics: not the way to hold an urgent democratic debate | Editorial
Amid public concern over the impact of new technology, Silicon Valley’s use of its wealth to influence specific election races is an unwelcome development As the huge societal ramifications of artificial intelligence have become clear, some of the tech industry’s most senior figures have taken to writing thinkpieces on what comes next. The latest to…
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Louis Leterrier reveals E.T. lenses used for The Last House
Netflix has released The Last House, a sci-fi survival thriller directed by Louis Leterrier, who has since spoken to Collider about the film’s making, hidden references and craft choices. He revealed that the production shot on the same camera lenses used in Steven Spielberg’s E.T. and Raiders of the Lost Ark, one of numerous nods…
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Thrill-seeker Ewan McGregor gets ready for daring new TV challenge
Ewan McGregor has revealed the training he has undergone ahead of a new sailing adventure, in which he and three others will cross the Atlantic from Oban in Scotland to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. The 55-year-old actor, who admits he cannot sail, will join childhood friend and experienced sailor Eric Strickland as captain, along…
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AOC is lying about wokeness — she enforced it ruthlessly
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) wants to pretend she had nothing to do with wokeness, or what she calls the “Woke 1” era. I say that’s not true and she’s retconning her own starring role in the madness. Now you may have heard that Ocasio-Cortez raised eyebrows this weekend when she merely shrugged off her previous enthusiasm for…
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Kenny Chesney Reveals the Hilarious Way His Second Duet With Megan Moroney Came to Be
Country star Kenny Chesney has explained how singer Megan Moroney came to feature on his new track “It Just Got Weird,” revealing that she essentially invited herself onto the song. Speaking on Talk Shop Live about his upcoming album Silver Sands Marina, Chesney said Moroney heard about the track through a mutual songwriter friend and…
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Bluesky’s active user base is shrinking as its focus expands beyond the app
Bluesky, the decentralised social network that gained millions of users after Elon Musk’s takeover of X, is now seeing its mobile app usage shrink significantly nearly two years on. Data from digital intelligence firm Similarweb shows monthly and daily active users have fallen sharply, suggesting many people who joined in the post-election exodus from X…
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Former US Marine Robert Gilman released from detention in Russia
A former U.S. Marine who spent more than four years imprisoned in Russia has been released on humanitarian grounds and is on his way back to the U.S., the Trump administration announced Tuesday. Robert Gilman, a U.S. citizen who was arrested in Russia in January 2022 and imprisoned for 1,666 days was released after his…
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The budget-friendly Pixel Buds 2a are even cheaper right now
The Google Pixel Buds 2a have received a fresh price cut, making them one of the more affordable options for Android users seeking wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation. The earbuds are being highlighted alongside several other current deals, including a Nintendo Switch 2 game, a smart charging accessory, and a wake-up light, as part…