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Goodman, Alexander and Bailey join The Last of Us season three
John Goodman, Ian Alexander and Laura Bailey have joined HBO’s third season of The Last of Us. Goodman will play Joey, Alexander will portray Paco, and Bailey will play Elizabeth, a Seraphite leader; Alexander and Bailey previously voiced Lev and Abby respectively in The Last of Us: Part II. The casting continues the series’ practice…
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Curt Cignetti drops insane “Pearl Harbor” line after Indiana squeaks by Northwestern
Defending national champion Indiana narrowly defeated Northwestern 29-23 in the 2026 Big Ten Conference opener on Friday night, despite being favoured by nearly three touchdowns. The Hoosiers struggled throughout the match, with Northwestern closing the gap to 22-20 in the fourth quarter before Indiana ultimately prevailed. The performance was unimpressive for a team that won…
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Guide: Best Castlevania Games, Ranked – Switch & Nintendo Consoles
This ranked guide celebrates Castlevania’s 40th anniversary by assessing games released on Nintendo systems, helping newcomers decide where to begin. It highlights the series’ two main 2D styles: traditional linear platformers and the exploratory “Metroidvania” format associated with Koji Igarashi’s games. – Haunted Castle: A punishing arcade spin-off with excellent music but little enjoyable gameplay;…
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Broken promises, confiscated land: the hyperscale AI datacentre being built in a tiny Indian village
Google is building a $15 billion “hyperscale” AI datacentre in Tarluvada village, Andhra Pradesh, India, initially promised as a generator of jobs and prosperity for the impoverished community. Initial optimism has rapidly turned to concern and opposition, as residents and activists fear they will bear the environmental and economic costs whilst benefiting corporations globally, mirroring…
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Trump’s Greenland deal shadows Xi visit after years of Beijing eyeing Arctic influence
Donald Trump’s meeting with Xi Jinping took place against the backdrop of a newly signed Greenland security agreement designed to expand US military access and restrict military activity by non-NATO countries such as China. The timing highlighted growing competition between Washington and Beijing over Arctic security, resources and strategic influence, although no major new agreements…
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Malard reunites with Bompastor as Chelsea targets lasting legacy
Melvine Malard has joined Chelsea from Manchester United, reuniting with manager Sonia Bompastor, who helped her leave Réunion as a teenager to pursue football in France. The move reflects Malard’s desire to work at a club with stronger ambitions and support for its women’s team, while she hopes to build a lasting legacy at Chelsea.…
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Mississippi deaths probe; HR software scam targets US firms; South Park surges
Toxicology tests awaited after two university deaths; cyber criminals dupe HR staff with fake payroll tools. South Park’s new season draws 4.2m viewers as Beast of War becomes streaming sensation.
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Fentanyl deaths feared; SNP mocked on air; cyberattack spreads
Mississippi police probe two student deaths with potential fentanyl link and major drug charges. An SNP MSP faces ridicule after live TV gaffe, as cybercriminals target American HR and payroll firms.
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Reigning champion Indiana Hoosiers survive major scare from Northwestern in Big Ten opener
Reigning national champions Indiana survived a major scare from Northwestern, winning 29-23 in their Big Ten opener despite being three-touchdown favourites. The result extended Indiana’s unbeaten start but renewed concerns about its tendency to begin games slowly and struggle with discipline. Indiana led 12-0 at half-time after Northwestern quarterback Aidan Chiles lost a snap for…
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‘Hanuman Ansh’ Indian Sleeper Hit’s International Distribution Strategy Unveiled by ‘K.G.F,’ ‘Kantara’ Outfit Hombale Films (EXCLUSIVE)
Indian devotional film “Hanuman Ansh” has become an international sleeper hit, earning more than $3.5 million outside India after Hombale Films assumed global distribution. The company, known for “K.G.F” and “Kantara”, said it secured rights across territories and worked with major local partners to target suitable markets and cinema chains. The film opened internationally on…