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AOC blasted as too moderate by Maoist DSA faction as 2028 buzz grows
The Liberation Caucus, a hardline faction within the Democratic Socialists of America, has publicly rejected Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as a potential 2028 presidential contender, accusing her of abandoning core socialist principles. The criticism reflects a widening rift within the American left, as speculation grows over who might lead Democrats in the next presidential race, and…
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AMD grabs more CPU share while pricier PCs punish desktop demand
AMD continued to gain CPU market share from Intel across desktop, mobile and server segments in the second quarter of 2026, even as overall processor shipments fell, according to Mercury Research. The decline was driven largely by weaker desktop CPU demand, which the firm links to rising PC prices and scarce GPUs, themselves a consequence…
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Horror at Pennsylvania university as soccer star Karoline Heintz is ‘stabbed to death by boyfriend… who then got his mom to help dump her body’
A university soccer player in Pennsylvania, identified as Karoline Heintz, has died after allegedly being stabbed by her boyfriend, who is then accused of enlisting his mother’s help to dispose of her body. The case has caused shock on campus and raises serious questions about how the alleged crime and its cover-up unfolded, with both…
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AOC endorses Sen Ed Markey as incumbent faces Dem US Senate primary challenge from Rep Seth Moulton
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has endorsed Senator Ed Markey in his Massachusetts Democratic primary battle against fellow Democrat Representative Seth Moulton, a contest that has become one of the more closely watched intra-party fights ahead of the 2026 midterms. The endorsement signals continued alignment between Ocasio-Cortez and the party’s progressive wing at a time when Democrats…
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Anger as video leaks showing boss of company asking guru how to turn his ‘compo claims for diggers’ enterprise into a billion-dollar business
A leaked video has caused anger after it showed the boss of a company that handles compensation claims for military veterans asking a business guru how to grow the operation into a billion-dollar enterprise. The footage, involving Tom Kliese of Veterans Consulting, has sparked criticism over the apparent commercialisation of “compo claims for diggers” —…
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Don’t tell Nvidia: 56% of you are willing to pay over $600 for your next graphics card… and 19% would spend over $1000 😮
A new PC Gamer reader survey suggests enthusiasts are far more willing to pay premium prices for graphics cards than Nvidia’s public messaging often assumes, with more than half of respondents saying they’d pay over $600 for their next GPU. This challenges the narrative that high-end pricing is purely a response to reluctant consumers, indicating…
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Guide: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta: Start Times, How to Get Early Access, and What’s Included
Activision and Infinity Ward have confirmed the schedule for the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta, which will offer players their first hands-on look at the upcoming shooter ahead of launch. The test is being run in two stages, an Early Access phase for those who pre-order the game and a subsequent Open Beta…
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Prince Harry ordered to pay £9.5m towards publisher’s costs
A High Court judge has confirmed that Prince Harry and his fellow claimants must pay an initial £9.5 million towards Associated Newspapers’ legal costs, ruling that their phone-hacking-style lawsuit was pursued in a manner “unreasonable to a high degree.” The ruling firms up a costs order previously described only in general terms, imposing a heavy…
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Waymo doubles spending on lobbying in robotaxi battle with Uber
Waymo has sharply increased its lobbying spending as it seeks to persuade US regulators to clear a faster path for fully autonomous robotaxi services, deepening its rivalry with Uber over the future of ride-hailing. Waymo wants an accelerated rollout of driverless commercial services, while Uber favours a staggered approach in which robotaxis operate alongside human…