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Europe’s most effective tool to cut greenhouse gas emissions ‘risks being weakened’
The European Commission has proposed an overhaul of the EU’s emissions trading system (ETS), widely regarded as Europe’s most effective policy for cutting greenhouse gases, prompting criticism that the changes would water down its impact. The revised plan would give heavy industries a less demanding and cheaper path to emissions cuts, coming just as western…
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Amanda Seyfried and Scoot McNairy Go Dark and Dangerous in Tim Blake Nelson’s New Film
Amanda Seyfried and Scoot McNairy star in “The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd,” a new film directed by actor-filmmaker Tim Blake Nelson, marking intense, career-stretching turns for both leads. McNairy plays the title character, an incarcerated man, opposite Seyfried as Karen, a new English teacher at an Oklahoma prison, in a story that examines…
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Should We Fear Consoles Going All-Digital, or Does the PC Status Quo Prove It Works?
The rise of digital-only PC gaming, spearheaded by Valve’s Steam platform since 2003, is being pointed to as evidence that consoles could survive a similar shift away from physical discs. The comparison is timely: Rockstar recently confirmed its next major release will skip a physical version, and Sony has announced plans to stop manufacturing discs…
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Steve Lacy Told Us How ‘Oh Yeah?’ Would Happen. We Just Had to Wait a Year
Musician Steve Lacy has released his long-awaited album “Oh Yeah?”, following a difficult, years-long creative process he first discussed with Rolling Stone during his cover story a year earlier. Lacy explained that the record began as a much sadder collection of songs, written in the aftermath of a breakup, before shifting tone as his personal…
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Is America ready for this quirky Jeep-looking EV that can park itself?
Chip Motors, a Miami-based startup, has launched a small, boxy electric vehicle called Chip that blurs the line between a golf cart and a Jeep. The low-speed vehicle (LSV) is capped at 25mph, meaning it can only legally be driven on roads with speed limits of 35mph or below, positioning it as a second car…
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“I feel totally unbothered” – Deborah Ann Woll doesn’t care about the trolls taking shots at God Of War Laufey
God of War: Laufey actress Deborah Ann Woll has said she is “totally unbothered” by the wave of online criticism aimed at the upcoming PS5 exclusive since its June reveal. Much of the negative commentary has centred on her performance and appearance, as well as the in-game character model, with some of the backlash described…
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Rob Lowe Strikes Marketing Partnership With Accredited Debt Relief
Actor Rob Lowe has entered into a marketing partnership with Accredited Debt Relief, a company that negotiates with creditors to reduce what customers owe on credit cards, medical bills and personal loans. The campaign, launching in August, aims to destigmatise financial hardship and encourage people struggling with debt to seek support rather than suffer in…
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Transgender Democrat who wants to be US senator caught using VERY flattering image in her autobiography
A transgender Democratic politician seeking a US Senate seat has been criticised after it emerged that a photograph used in her autobiography appears significantly more flattering than her actual likeness, prompting accusations of misleading self-presentation. The story has drawn attention amid her Senate campaign, feeding into broader political scrutiny and commentary around her candidacy and…
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Gojira brings in Paleface Swiss drummer after visa setback
Gojira drummer Mario Duplantier withdrew from the French metal band’s US festival tour due to unresolved visa issues, with Luigi Paraventi of Paleface Swiss stepping in as his temporary replacement for the remaining dates. The band announced the change on social media just before their appearance at Rock Fest in Wisconsin, explaining that Duplantier had…
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Vicious Vicki eyes the Awesome Championship Wrestling women’s title as she gets set for No 1 contender match
Wrestler Vicious Vicki is set to compete in a 10-woman battle royal at Awesome Championship Wrestling’s Indypendence Day event, with the winner earning a shot at the promotion’s Women’s Championship. The bout matters to Vicki as it represents a chance to build on recent momentum and move closer to becoming a title challenger within the…