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Top Iran official says US focus on economic warfare shows it has failed militarily
The Iranian regime has dismissed President Trump’s threats to crush the country economically, saying that years of U.S. sanctions have failed.
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Canada’s H264 Nabs Colombia’s ‘Where the River Begins’ Ahead of Toronto Fest World Premiere
Canadian sales and distribution company h264 has acquired worldwide sales rights to “Where the River Begins” (“Donde comienza el río”), the new film from Colombian-Canadian director Juan Andrés Arango, ahead of its world premiere in the Centrepiece section of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The deal underscores growing international interest in Latin American cinema…
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Airbus bows to remote working demands after series of strikes
Airbus has reportedly softened its plans to curb remote working after strikes broke out across several countries in protest at chief executive Guillaume Faury’s push to get staff back into the office. The world’s largest planemaker had intended to restrict home working to one day a week from September, down from the current two, as…
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‘Darth Vader’ advocated in person for more Flock surveillance camera tech at a San Diego city council meeting: ‘This technology will help us find the rebel scum and their hidden base on Hoth’
A person dressed as Darth Vader spoke in person at a San Diego city council meeting to argue in favour of expanding the city’s use of Flock Safety surveillance cameras, framing the pitch as a Star Wars-themed joke by saying the technology would help “find the rebel scum and their hidden base on Hoth”. The…
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De Zerbi let us bond over a few beers – Maddison
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Maddison has revealed that new manager Roberto de Zerbi allowed the squad to bond over drinks as part of preparations for the new Premier League season. The gesture comes as the club looks to rebuild team spirit and improve significantly after a disappointing 17th-place finish last season. Maddison’s comments were shared…
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Prime Video Sets Plan To Invest $2 Billion In Latin America
Prime Video has announced plans to invest more than $2 billion in Latin America between 2027 and 2030, covering original programming, licensed content and live sports rights. The plan, unveiled at a showcase event in Mexico City, underscores Amazon’s growing focus on the region’s audiences and talent as streamers compete for market share across Latin…
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What does Tyson’s shutdown of two US beef plants mean for grocery costs?
Tyson Foods, the largest US meatpacking company, is closing plants in Iowa and Utah and selling a facility in Washington state, cutting hundreds of jobs as cattle supplies hit a 75-year low. The closures come amid a historic cattle shortage caused by prolonged drought, rising costs and consolidation among ranchers, but economists say the move…
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Add to playlist: the righteous jangle and snaking melodies of Jawdropped and the week’s best new tracks
The Guardian’s weekly Add to Playlist column spotlights LA powerpop project Jawdropped, whose debut album Secret to Spare (out 18 September) is praised for capturing the joy of “low-stakes creativity” made for its own sake rather than for success. The band, formed in 2024 by musicians who had each spent years in LA’s DIY scene,…
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My big, fat, technophobic cat
A Verge journalist recounts her ongoing struggle to help her overweight cat, Pablo, lose weight, describing how various pet tech gadgets have repeatedly failed against his stubborn resistance to change. Vets have long warned that Pablo’s excess weight puts him at risk of diabetes, kidney problems and urinary crystals, yet despite trying numerous devices intended…
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Nyrius Phoenix Home True 4K60 (2026): A Solution for Cord Clutter
The Nyrius Phoenix Home True 4K60 is a wireless HDMI transmission kit designed to reduce cable clutter by sending high-quality video and audio between a source device, such as a games console or streaming box, and a television without a physical connection. Reviewed by WIRED over several months, the £250 (approximately $250) system impressed for…