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Almost 100 humanitarian groups call on Burnham to commit to climate action
Almost 100 humanitarian and aid organisations, including Oxfam GB, WaterAid and ActionAid UK, have urged prime minister Andy Burnham to tackle global inequality and poverty after his government decided to redirect international climate aid to help fund a cut in UK bus fares. The charities warned that turning climate finance grants into repayable loans could…
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Jesus Heads to His Crucifixion in ‘The Chosen’ Season 6 Teaser Trailer
Amazon Prime Video’s biblical drama “The Chosen” has released a teaser trailer for its sixth season, which will depict Jesus Christ’s crucifixion. The show, created by Dallas Jenkins, has become a significant faith-based television phenomenon, and this instalment brings the series to what its makers describe as “the most consequential day in human history,” covering…
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Lucy Dacus Joins Madi Diaz On New Version Of “Heavy Metal”
Singer-songwriters Madi Diaz and Lucy Dacus have released a new duet version of Diaz’s song “Heavy Metal”, following a weekend of collaborative performances together at the Newport Folk Festival. The pair had already appeared together on stage during the festival, including guesting on Hayley Williams’ set, before Diaz shared the studio recording of their reworked…
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Struggling Blue Jays send returning Max Scherzer to the mound against the surging Washington Nationals
The struggling Toronto Blue Jays are set to start returning pitcher Max Scherzer as they take on the surging Washington Nationals, with Major League Baseball’s trade deadline just days away. The matchup is notable both for Scherzer’s return to the mound and because both teams could be involved in deadline trades, a factor that analysts…
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“The band that knocked me over was the Mahavishnu Orchestra.” Prog takes a look inside Bill Oddie’s Record Collection
Bill Oddie, best known as one-third of the British comedy trio The Goodies, has died on 25 July 2026. To mark his passing, Prog magazine has republished a 2013 interview in which the entertainer, also a keen music fan and birdwatcher, spoke about his eclectic record collection and the artists who shaped his musical taste.…
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Meccha Chameleon suffers a hack: devs address Steam malware scare and “malicious mod map issue,” confirm “all the hackers have been banned” so the official Discord is back
The developers behind co-op game Meccha Chameleon have confirmed the title was targeted by hackers, prompting concerns over a Steam malware scare and a “malicious mod map issue” affecting players. In response, the team took action against those responsible and has now reported that the incident has been resolved. The developers stated that “all the…
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Every R-Rated Christopher Nolan Movie, Ranked
Collider has published a ranked list of Christopher Nolan’s five R-rated films, noting that while most of his output is PG-13, his first three releases and two most recent films carry the R rating. The piece argues that the rating has allowed Nolan to explore darker, more mature themes, showcasing both the earliest and most…
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McConnell to skip Fancy Farm picnic; physician says he’s not cleared to return to Senate
I wasn’t able to access the article — the page is behind a JavaScript/access-denied wall (thehill.com), and I don’t have permission to fetch it directly. I don’t have enough reliable content to write an accurate summary without risking fabrication. Based on the title alone, here’s what I can say: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell will…
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Fiery Furnaces, Dave Longstreth & more playing BV-presented ‘Us v. Them’ book events in Brooklyn
Brooklyn Vegan is presenting a series of Brooklyn book events for Ronen Givony’s Us v. Them, featuring live appearances by musicians including the Fiery Furnaces and Dave Longstreth. The events connect the book’s history of Brooklyn’s mid-2000s indie scene with artists associated with that era, offering performances and discussions alongside its release. – Us v.…
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In a ridiculous world-first, Elden Ring sicko beats Maliketh with his bare fists as part of an absurd run banning all equipment, weapons, and items
A Dark Souls-style speedrunner known for gruelling self-imposed challenges has become the first player to defeat Elden Ring boss Maliketh, Black Blade using nothing but bare fists, as part of an extreme “no equipment, weapons, or items” run. The feat, achieved without armour, spells, ashes of war or consumables, showcases the extraordinary lengths dedicated players…