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Mother of ‘murdered’ nine-year-old girl leaves heartbreaking tribute saying she will be ‘eternally connected’ to her daughter as father is charged with her killing
The mother of a nine-year-old girl who died on an industrial estate in Scotland while camping with her family has paid tribute to her daughter, saying she will be “eternally connected” to her, after the girl’s father was charged with murder. Minnie Merriman, from Wakefield, West Yorkshire, was found with serious injuries by emergency crews…
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Phantom Blade Zero’s State of Play Seemingly Cancelled as Dev Teases Its Own PS5 Gameplay Showing
Phantom Blade Zero’s dedicated PlayStation State of Play showcase appears to have been quietly dropped, after developer S-GAME announced it will instead release its own 11-minute gameplay trailer independently. The switch matters because it marks a departure from Sony’s usual marketing playbook for a major PS5 exclusive, and comes amid ongoing backlash over Sony’s decision…
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Nintendo’s Profits Jump $300 Million After Tariff Refunds And Strong Software Sales
Back in August 2025, Nintendo increased the price of the original Switch console in accordance with ongoing tariffs, but after the US Supreme Court declared these to be unlawful, it didn’t hesitate to claim a refund. With the release of its quarterly earnings (April 1 to June 30) for the current financial year, we now have a…
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Isabella Rossellini Is Working on a History of Pets Shorts Series, Talks David Lynch, Robert Redford
Isabella Rossellini has revealed she is developing a new animal-themed short film series called “The Survival of the Friendliest,” which will explore the history of pets and domestic animals. Speaking at the 79th Locarno Film Festival, the actress and filmmaker said she will play every role in the series herself, continuing a body of work…
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FDA widens Cyclospora outbreak investigation to six more states as confirmed cases top 6,000
The US Food and Drug Administration has widened its investigation into a Cyclospora outbreak, adding six more states to bring the total to 15, as confirmed cases surpassed 6,000. The illness was first identified in July among people who developed severe diarrhoea after eating shredded lettuce at Taco Bell, with health officials subsequently tracing contamination…
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The 1976 Rush album made as a ‘screw you’ to their label: “You can’t tell us what to do”
Far Out Magazine revisits the story behind Rush’s 1976 album “2112”, made as a defiant response to pressure from their record label. After the poor commercial performance of 1975’s “Caress of Steel”, Mercury Records pushed the Canadian trio to write shorter, more radio-friendly songs, but the band instead doubled down on their progressive instincts, producing…
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SNP writes off value of Peter Murrell’s motorhome but still owes him £60k
The SNP has written off the value of the infamous motorhome bought by shamed former chief executive Peter Murrell with party funds from its accounts.
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US pauses government operations in cartel-ridden Mexican state
The US State Department has suspended all government operations in Mexico’s Michoacan state, citing a “threat against American interests.” Michoacan is a stronghold of drug cartel activity, and the move underlines Washington’s growing concern about the security situation in the region, which has implications for US-Mexico relations and cross-border cooperation on tackling organised crime. The…
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Nintendo profits boosted by one-off US tariff refund
Nintendo’s quarterly profits were lifted sharply by a one-off US tariff refund, despite a fall in sales. The result matters because it shows how the reversal of tariffs can materially improve companies’ earnings, while raising questions over whether customers who paid higher prices will receive any benefit. Net sales fell 9.5% year on year, but…
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Nintendo Switch 2 Is Still Outpacing The Original Switch By Millions
Nintendo has posted its latest quarterly financial results–ranging from April 1 to June 30–and while the Switch 2 continues to be the company’s fastest-selling system, sales have dropped considerably in the last three months. Overall, Nintendo’s operating profit increased 150.5% thanks to higher software revenue and $300 million in US tariff refunds that won’t be…