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How to Bring a Geothermal Well Back from the Dead
Geothermal firm Zanskar has revived a struggling power plant in New Mexico by drilling a deeper well, turning what looked like a failing site into one of the most productive pumped geothermal wells in the United States. The company bought the Lightning Dock plant in 2024 after its shallow wells suffered an unusually steep decline…
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Sous chef at Tom Kerridge’s Harrods fish and chips restaurant who left almost £700 worth of seafood out to spoil tries to sue for unfair dismissal
A sous chef at Tom Kerridge’s fish and chips restaurant in Harrods is pursuing an unfair dismissal claim after being sacked for leaving nearly £700 worth of seafood out to spoil. The case highlights the high stakes of kitchen discipline at premium establishments run by celebrity chefs, where food waste and stock losses carry significant…
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Palworld patch fixes broken missions, achievements, and more as Pocketpair stops Panthalus from sending you and your friends into the shadow realm
Pocketpair has released Palworld version 1.0.2, addressing several bugs affecting progression, achievements and multiplayer stability. The update is significant for players who had been unable to complete missions or unlock achievements correctly, particularly after the game’s recent 1.0 content update. On dedicated servers, the patch fixes crashes and mass disconnections during the Panthalus battle. It…
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Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Sequel Announced With Creator Back on Board, After Reports That Its Development Team Had Disbanded
A sequel to the acclaimed Soulslike game Wuchang: Fallen Feathers has been confirmed, despite earlier reports that its original development team had disbanded. The follow-up is being developed by Chengdu Indolphinity, a new studio founded by Wuchang creative director Xia Siyuan, working alongside publisher 505 Games, which acquired full rights to the franchise in April…
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FIFA Under Fire Over Plan To Sell World Cup Stake To Joshua Kushner Investment Firm
FIFA is facing a backlash from football authorities and politicians over plans to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, with UEFA taking the unusual step of publicly condemning the scheme. The plan involves creating a new entity, FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), to hold the commercial rights to the men’s and women’s tournaments,…
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After laying off Battlefield 6 devs, EA boss Andrew Wilson’s bonus rose $8m to $38m last year, thanks to the game’s success across “all milestones”
Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson received a $38.7m bonus for the 2026 financial year, an $8m increase, with the company citing strong performance from games including Battlefield 6, which “achieved meeting all milestones for a high-quality launch”. The payout, revealed in EA’s mandatory 10K filing, comes in the same financial year that the company laid…
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Trump’s new spy chief confirmed by US Senate
Jay Clayton has been confirmed by the US Senate as the country’s new director of national intelligence, replacing Bill Pulte, who had been serving as acting director after Donald Trump’s initial pick proved controversial. The vote settles weeks of uncertainty over the top intelligence post, which fell vacant after Tulsi Gabbard’s departure last month, and…
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‘Assassin’s Creed’ Star Laura Marcus Behind Channel 4 Comedy ‘F**k Ups’
Actor Laura Marcus, known for her upcoming role in Netflix’s live-action Assassin’s Creed adaptation, is developing and starring in her first Channel 4 comedy project, a “Blap” titled F**k Ups. The short-form pilot follows Miracle June Jones, an achievement-obsessed teenager forced to confront failure while stuck in her hometown, alongside her overbearing neighbour Lillian Cheeks.…