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Political turmoil, Trump’s tariff pause and Wyoming’s Senate race lead
US political developments on 19 August included the aftermath of primary elections in Wyoming, Florida and Alaska, alongside a late intervention in the US-Canada trade dispute. In Wyoming, Republican Representative Harriet Hageman won her party’s nomination for the US Senate seat being vacated by Senator Cynthia Lummis. Her victory positioned her as the strong favourite…
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Here’s How to Watch the 2026 Little League World Series Live Online
The Little League World Series returns for its 2026 edition, running from Wednesday 19 August at Lamade Stadium and Little League Volunteer Stadium in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The tournament brings together 20 youth baseball teams from around the world and opens with a match between Leon (Nicaragua) and Santiago (Dominican Republic) at 1pm ET. Coverage…
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STALKER 2 gets serious performance and visual upgrades with its 2.0 update, testing confirms, polishing up one of the biggest flawed gems in FPS games
Rock Paper Shotgun reports that STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl’s 2.0 update, launching alongside the Cost of Hope expansion, delivers substantial performance and visual improvements after nearly two years of patches following a troubled launch. The update migrates the game to a newer version of Unreal Engine 5 and overhauls lighting and environmental detail, addressing…
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Sophie Cunningham sent a loud and clear message after getting viciously booed in Canada
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham was loudly booed by fans in Toronto during her first-ever visit to Canada for a WNBA match against the Toronto Tempo. The reception reflects an ongoing controversy involving Cunningham, who has become a focal point in a wider culture clash within the WNBA over her comments on transgender participation in…
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Jah Wobble on covering the Beatles, London buses and why punk went wrong: ‘Being kind is seen as square’
The Guardian interviews Jah Wobble (John Wardle), the former Public Image Ltd bassist, ahead of a new Beatles covers album, discussing his post-punk legacy, his years working for Transport for London, and his spiritual and creative pursuits. Now 68, Wobble reflects on quitting PiL at the height of its influence, his subsequent struggles with addiction,…
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“Beautiful blue-eyed boy”: Touching family tribute to boy, 17, killed in fatal South Yorkshire crash
“From the little boy who filled our home with laughter and mischief, to the incredible young man who made us prouder than words could ever say, every moment with you was a gift.”
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“Through the looking glass”: as Arkane fight for their future, Dishonored veteran Harvey Smith reveals new studio dedicated to immersive sims
Former Arkane Austin figures Harvey Smith, Ben Horne and Ricardo Bare have launched a new studio, Black Pony Immersive, dedicated to making “imaginative first-person action RPGs” in the immersive sim tradition that made Dishonored and Prey acclaimed. The announcement comes just days after Deus Ex director Warren Spector said he was leaving the games industry,…
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Live updates: Trump delays new tariffs on Canada amid talks; Florida, Wyoming primaries yield upsets
President Trump announced late Tuesday he would pause the 50 percent tariffs on many Canadian goods for three days, saying the U.S. and Canada are finalizing a deal. The tariffs were expected to go into effect at midnight Wednesday. At the White House, the president will meet with crypto, prediction market and financial leaders, along…
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Live updates: Trump delays new tariffs on Canada amid talks; Florida, Wyoming primaries yield upsets
President Trump announced late Tuesday he would pause the 50 percent tariffs on many Canadian goods for three days, saying the U.S. and Canada are finalizing a deal. The tariffs were expected to go into effect at midnight Wednesday. At the White House, the president will meet with crypto, prediction market and financial leaders, along…
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Estúdios Globo to Produce Feature ‘Macacos,’ Based on Clayton Nascimento’s Play (EXCLUSIVE)
Brazilian media giant Globo’s production arm, Estúdios Globo, is developing a feature film adaptation of “Macacos” (“Monkeys”), based on Clayton Nascimento’s acclaimed one-man play, as part of the company’s expanding Brazilian film slate. The project is notable both for tackling a difficult format shift, translating a monologue into a full screenplay, and for its subject…