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Neighbors in ritzy houses near Universal Studios outraged by noise coming from new Fast and Furious rollercoaster
Residents living in upmarket homes near Universal Studios Hollywood have voiced anger over the noise generated by the theme park’s new Fast & Furious-themed rollercoaster, according to the report. The complaints highlight a recurring tension between major theme parks and their neighbouring communities, where expansions and new high-thrill attractions can bring unwelcome noise and disruption…
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Famous beach now requires visitors to reserve spots weeks ahead and pay fees
Several of Italy’s best-known beaches are introducing reservation systems, QR codes, visitor limits and entry fees in an effort to control overcrowding. The measures mean travellers may need to plan beach visits weeks in advance, prompting debate over whether access to public coastal destinations is becoming too restricted. According to Fodor’s Travel Guide, the changes…
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UFC’s McGregor-Holloway Fight Averages 6.5 Million Viewers Across U.S. and Latin America
UFC’s July 11 Paramount+ main card, headlined by Conor McGregor versus Max Holloway, averaged 6.5 million viewers across the United States and Latin America. The result underlines the scale of UFC’s new streaming partnership with Paramount, despite the headline bout ending after 69 seconds when McGregor sustained a knee injury and Holloway won by TKO.…
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OnePlus Is Exiting the US Market
OnePlus has announced that it will withdraw from the US and European mobile phone markets, meaning future handsets will not be launched in either region. The move removes a prominent Android competitor from those markets, despite the OnePlus 15 being described by IGN as its favourite smartphone, and leaves customers with fewer choices. Existing stock…
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Robert Smith Does Not Have World Cup Halftime Show Fever
The Cure’s Robert Smith has criticised FIFA’s decision to introduce a Super Bowl-style halftime show at the men’s World Cup final, calling it an example of “bread and circuses”. He said his objection was not to the performers or curator Chris Martin, but to turning football’s biggest match into a major entertainment spectacle, and to…
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Here’s Why Anthropic Is Pushing States to Regulate AI Faster
Anthropic is urging US states to introduce stronger rules for the most advanced AI systems, arguing that recent transparency laws in California and New York are already insufficient as the technology develops rapidly. The company supports requirements such as independent safety audits and enforcement powers for state authorities, saying these measures are needed to reduce…
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Alleged Feeding Our Future fraud ringleader extradited from Somalia to face US charges
An alleged ringleader in Minnesota’s Feeding Our Future pandemic-relief fraud case has been extradited from Somalia to the United States to face federal charges. The case matters because it concerns what prosecutors describe as one of the largest COVID-era fraud schemes in the country, involving funds intended to provide meals to children. The article identifies…
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Shania Twain teams up with Queens Of The Stone Age’s Josh Homme on rebellious new single ‘Faded Blue Jeans’
Shania Twain has released ‘Faded Blue Jeans’, a new single featuring Queens Of The Stone Age frontman Josh Homme. The guitar-led song is the final preview of her forthcoming album ‘Little Miss Twain’, and its collaboration underscores Twain’s continued willingness to blend country influences with rock and blues. Written solely by Twain, the track draws…
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Insiders leak bombshell details of Trump’s address to the nation tonight… as rogue official’s ‘YOLO’ agenda ignites ugly GOP civil war
President Donald Trump is set to deliver a mysterious primetime address on Thursday at 9pm ET, teasing what he calls a “really big” disclosure related to allegations of election fraud and security vulnerabilities ahead of the midterm elections. According to Daily Mail sources, the build-up to the speech has triggered an intense internal power struggle…
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White House says Donald Trump will attend World Cup final
The White House has confirmed that Donald Trump will attend Sunday’s World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at New Jersey’s New York Stadium, according to press secretary Karoline Leavitt. Fifa president Gianni Infantino has said the US president will join him in presenting the trophy to the winning team, continuing a tradition in which…