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‘That’s bragging rights for Jofra’ – Archer removes Sooryavanshi
England’s Jofra Archer dismissed India’s Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for 13 during the third Twenty20 international at Trent Bridge, claiming the notable wicket of his Indian Premier League team-mate. The dismissal left India in early trouble at 29-2 as they chased a target of 202 to win. The wicket was the second early setback for India in…
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McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, saw no need for ‘immediate return’ from China as former GOP leader hospitalized
Former US Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao stayed in China on a family trip while her husband, Senator Mitch McConnell, was hospitalised, with her spokesperson saying his condition did not warrant an “immediate return”. The matter matters because McConnell, 84, is the longest-serving Senate Republican leader in history, and the lack of official detail about his…
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Salt shines in the sun at Trent Bridge to help England reach 200
England posted a competitive total of 201-7 from their 20 overs against India in the third T20 international at Trent Bridge, with opener Phil Salt providing the standout contribution. His attacking innings gave the home side the platform to pass 200, an imposing score in the format. Salt made 70 from 44 balls, an innings…
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Here’s what the CE mark means on your electronics
An Engadget explainer by Anna Washenko sets out what the “CE” mark on electronics and other goods actually means. The letters stand for the French phrase conformité européenne, or “European conformity”, and indicate that a product meets the health and safety standards agreed by EU members. The piece matters because such labels carry important safety…
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India take two quick wickets as Sooryavanshi takes brilliant catch
During the third T20 international between England and India at Trent Bridge, India seized momentum by taking two quick wickets, with bowler Harshit Rana striking twice in successive deliveries. The double breakthrough dented England’s innings and highlighted India’s ability to apply pressure at a key moment in the match. The passage began when Vaibhav Sooryavanshi…
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California high school battles Newsom’s state law ordering it to change ‘Indians’ mascot
Marysville High School in Northern California has retired its nearly century-old “Indians” mascot after a state law banning Native American school mascots came into effect on Wednesday. The measure, an extension of the California Racial Mascot Act signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in 2024, prohibits public schools from using derogatory Native American terms as team…
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Facing US export controls, China’s DeepSeek plans to make its own chips
DeepSeek, the Chinese startup behind large language models that rival those from US firms such as OpenAI and Anthropic, is planning to design its own silicon, according to a Reuters report citing three people familiar with the matter. The move matters because it reflects how US chip export controls are pushing Chinese AI companies to…
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Wishy release new single All the Rage
Indianapolis indie band Wishy have released “All The Rage”, the second single from their forthcoming album Nature’s Pill. The track continues the group’s jangly guitar-pop style and follows last month’s single “Lovesick”, giving fans new material ahead of the record’s autumn release. The song arrives with a music video directed by Trent Wayne. In a…
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Being Heumann to open 51st Toronto film festival from CODA director Sian Heder
The Toronto International Film Festival has confirmed that “Being Heumann,” an Apple Studios drama from “CODA” director Sian Heder, will open its 51st edition on 10 September at Roy Thomson Hall. The film stars Ruth Madeley as disability rights advocate Judith Heumann and marks Heder’s most significant project since her Oscar-winning 2021 feature, with its…
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Being Heumann to open Toronto film festival’s 51st edition
The Toronto International Film Festival has announced Apple Original Films’ Being Heumann from CODA Oscar winning filmmaker Siân Heder as the 51st edition’s opening night film. In addition there are two other world premieres including Prima Facie from British director Susanna White and starring 3x Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo, and The Assassin(s) from Korean filmmaker…