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Aussies warned they may have eaten horse meat or mouse fur after stomach churning find in beef mince and food products
Consumers in Australia have reportedly been warned that they may have unknowingly eaten horse meat or mouse fur after concerning discoveries were made in beef mince and other food products. The finding raises fresh questions about the traceability and testing of meat and packaged food supply chains in Australia, echoing similar food-fraud scandals seen internationally…
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“It was a critical mistake, and ultimately it broke up the band.” How Creedence Clearwater Revival fell to pieces
This retrospective article traces how Creedence Clearwater Revival, one of America’s most successful rock bands between 1969 and 1971, collapsed under the weight of internal conflict, financial disputes and creative control battles. Frontman John Fogerty’s insistence on directing every aspect of the band’s sound and business affairs, combined with a punishing recording and touring schedule…
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Chip firms fall in US and Asia as AI jitters rattle investors
Shares in major chip companies fell sharply across the US and Asia on Tuesday as a sell-off in artificial intelligence-related stocks deepened, raising fresh doubts about the sustainability of the AI investment boom. The rout was severe enough to trigger a temporary trading halt on South Korea’s Kospi index, and pushed Nvidia out of its…
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Marvel drip-feeds Robert Downey Jr’s Doctor Doom role ahead of Avengers Doomsday
Marvel Studios has been gradually revealing details of Robert Downey Jr’s portrayal of Doctor Doom in the lead-up to “Avengers: Doomsday”, relying on comments from co-stars rather than official previews to build anticipation while keeping the performance itself firmly under wraps. The approach reflects the significance of the casting, which sees Downey return to the…
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Rand Paul releases Fauci diary before Senate origins testimony
Senator Rand Paul released a 1,141-page collection of Dr Anthony Fauci’s pandemic-era diary entries in the run-up to Fauci’s testimony before the Senate committee Paul chairs, which is investigating the origins of Covid-19. The timing of the release, coming just before the former public health official’s scheduled appearance on 29 July 2026, sharpened political scrutiny…
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Heroic 16-year-old lifeguard rescues child from monster surf in heart-stopping video
A 16-year-old lifeguard was hailed a hero after diving into dangerous, tsunami-like waves to rescue a child who had been swept out to sea at Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz, California. Witnesses described the rescue as one of the most courageous they had ever seen, as powerful swells tossed the teenager and fellow rescuers around…
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Aussie is praised for ingenious hack to avoid $34 parking fee at Melbourne Airport
An Australian traveller has been praised online after sharing a clever method for avoiding Melbourne Airport’s $34 parking charge, with the tip circulating widely as a money-saving trick for fellow travellers. The story highlights ongoing frustration among Australians over the cost of airport parking, which many regard as excessive compared with alternative options nearby. The…
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Hackers accused of leaking hundreds of Ariana Grande files since 2011
Ariana Grande has sued a group of unidentified “John Doe” hackers, alleging they used phishing and hacking schemes to steal and leak hundreds of pieces of her unreleased music and footage since her career began in 2011. The suit, filed in Los Angeles and reviewed by Variety, says the hackers repeatedly broke into the personal…
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China fights back in AI spat with claim US AI companies distil Chinese models
China’s Ministry of Commerce has warned it will “take all necessary measures” if the United States imposes new sanctions on Chinese AI companies, escalating a dispute over claims that Chinese firms distilled leading American AI models. The row began after Michael Kratsios, Donald Trump’s Assistant for Science and Technology, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent alleged…
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The Russo Brothers Officially Address ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Final Edit Status With Less Than 150 Days Until Release [Exclusive]
At San Diego Comic-Con, director Anthony Russo confirmed that “Avengers: Doomsday” is still being edited with fewer than 150 days remaining before its 18 December release. Speaking to Collider, Russo said the film’s complexity and large ensemble cast mean he and co-director Joe Russo are continuing to refine the edit, having not yet locked the…