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It Took Nearly 3,000 Years, But Odysseus Finally Got His Funko Pop
Funko has announced a Pop! figure of Odysseus, timed to accompany Christopher Nolan’s forthcoming film The Odyssey, in which Matt Damon plays the Greek hero. The release reflects the film’s growing merchandising campaign and renewed commercial interest in Homer’s ancient epic. The 5.1-inch vinyl figure is available to pre-order from Amazon for $14.99 and is…
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Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Hands-On Preview: Wuhu Island Is Back, Baby
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort revives Wuhu Island, the setting of 2009’s Wii Sports Resort, for a new collection of motion-controlled sports. In a hands-on preview at San Diego Comic Con, IGN found the return appealing and suggested the game may address concerns that 2022’s Nintendo Switch Sports launched with limited content. The new game will…
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The best Pokémon anime is coming to more streaming services
The first season of Pokémon: Indigo League, the original Pokémon anime series, is set to become available on Hulu and Disney Plus from Friday 7 August, alongside its existing availability on Netflix. The move gives viewers more ways to watch Ash Ketchum’s early journey through Kanto, including his first encounters with Pikachu, Brock, Misty and…
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Man who pleaded guilty to killing Minnesota Democrat sentenced to life in prison
Vance Boelter has been sentenced to two consecutive life terms plus 40 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to killing former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. The sentence means he will spend the rest of his life in prison without parole, bringing a legal resolution to an attack that intensified…
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Democrats urge appeals court not to overturn mifepristone regulations
Democratic lawmakers have urged a US appeals court to preserve existing regulations governing mifepristone, a drug used in medication abortions. The case matters because it could affect nationwide access to a commonly used abortion treatment amid continuing legal challenges following the end of federal abortion protections. The article text was unavailable, so specific arguments, court…
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“It takes a lot of vulnerability to put yourself out there when online critics are waiting to tear you down.” Irish punk agitator Meryl Streek salutes the fearless, the courageous and the risk takers on new single Rags To Riches
Irish punk musician Meryl Streek has released Rags To Riches, the second single from his forthcoming third album, Stories They Don’t Teach You At School. The song celebrates taking opportunities, overcoming discouragement and having the courage to pursue ambitions despite the vulnerability created by online criticism and other detractors. Streek said he took a chance…
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Judge stuns court with ultra-light sentence for speeder who killed boy, 17, as victim’s dad brands punishment ‘trash’ and defense attorney says he can’t believe how lenient it was
A Las Vegas judge sentenced Jesus Barraza to probation rather than jail after he was convicted of reckless driving resulting in the death of 17-year-old Devin Heath. The decision prompted anger from Heath’s father, who called it “trash”, and surprise from Barraza’s defence lawyer, highlighting a dispute over whether the punishment reflected the seriousness of…
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Trump says nearly 200 firms have signed pledge to protect Americans from costs arising from datacenters
Donald Trump says about 200 companies, utilities and state leaders have joined a voluntary “Ratepayer Protection Pledge” intended to stop households bearing the costs of expanding AI datacentres. The announcement matters because fast-growing electricity demand from AI infrastructure has intensified concern over rising energy bills and the environmental effects of datacentre construction. The pledge began…
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UK armed forces ‘ready to defend country’ following Iran warning over US bombers
The UK government says its armed forces are prepared to defend the country against Iranian missile attacks after Tehran warned that RAF Fairford could be targeted. The warning follows the use of the Gloucestershire base by US bombers during strikes on Iran, increasing concern that British facilities could become involved in the wider conflict. Ministers…