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Landmark Deal Would Officially Add Laser Weapons to US Army Arsenal
The US Army is set to formally add laser weapons to its arsenal for the first time, with the Pentagon poised to sign a contract for what is called an Enduring High Energy Laser system. The deal, expected to be announced as early as this week, would see the lasers deployed at and around military…
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Man City lose forward Kerolin to Barcelona
Barcelona have signed Manchester City forward Kerolin on a contract until 2030, ending the Brazilian’s brief but successful spell in Manchester. The 26-year-old was instrumental in City’s first Women’s Super League title in a decade last season, also helping the club win the Women’s FA Cup, making this a significant departure for the WSL champions.…
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What did Premiership start tell us about Scottish sides’ Euro hopes?
Scottish Premiership sides used their opening domestic weekend as a warm-up before four clubs enter European qualifying action on Thursday, with mixed signs of readiness ahead of what promises to be a tough week. Rangers, Hearts, Hibernian and Motherwell all face European fixtures this week, while Celtic must wait a fortnight for their Champions League…
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Inside the rise and fall of buyers’ agency Trelease Associates: Wild texts, A-list parties, a lewd act with a tennis ball… then the sudden death of trusted aide accused of $675k theft
A Daily Mail investigation examines the rise and fall of Sydney buyers’ agency Trelease Associates, run by Daniel Trelease, detailing a scandal involving explicit text messages, lavish celebrity-attended parties and an alleged lewd act involving a tennis ball. The report centres on the sudden death of a trusted aide, named as Jacqueline Clow, who had…
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The Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 is at one of its lowest prices
The Asus Chromebook Plus CX34, a nearly three-year-old but still capable budget laptop, has dropped in price across several retailers, offering buyers multiple configurations for under $400. The deal highlights how ageing but well-reviewed Chromebooks can remain good value, particularly given the model’s ChromeOS-friendly hardware and inclusion of Google’s Chromebook Plus perks. Amazon has the…
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Qatar says US-Iran mediation efforts continuing but no direct talks planned
Qatar has confirmed that diplomatic efforts by Qatari, Pakistani and Omani mediators to defuse tensions between the United States and Iran are continuing, though no direct talks between Washington and Tehran are currently scheduled. The announcement follows conflicting signals from both sides, with Iran denying President Trump’s claim that negotiations were under way, insisting its…
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Barnsley parent claims parents are ‘villanised’ and ‘accused of abuse’ if they criticise council
“We’ve been villanised, we’ve had cease and desist letters sent to us for some of the stuff we’ve then put on social media.”
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Battlefield robots open new front in innovation war with major US adversary
The US Army is working with defence AI firm EdgeRunner AI to develop an onboard artificial intelligence “brain” for a new generation of autonomous military robots, as competition with major rivals over battlefield AI capability intensifies. The system is designed to let robots reason, interpret their surroundings and keep carrying out missions even if they…
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Godzilla Minus Zero to make world premiere at New York Film Festival
Takashi Yamazaki’s “Godzilla Minus Zero” will have its world premiere at the 64th New York Film Festival, organisers at Film at Lincoln Center announced. The film is the highly anticipated follow-up to 2023’s Oscar-winning “Godzilla Minus One,” and its selection as the festival’s Spotlight Gala underlines the continued critical standing of Yamazaki’s rebooted franchise more…
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Post-trade deadline futures bets worth taking on the World Series and division winners
This sports betting column from OutKick discusses how Major League Baseball’s trade deadline, which has just passed, affects wagers on World Series and division winners. The author argues that the flurry of trades signals which teams are beginning or continuing to “tank” for the remainder of the season, meaning bettors should reassess their existing futures…