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EU admits it cannot stop Sony killing physical discs – “companies are free to offer games and services in the manner that they see fit”
The European Union has confirmed that it has no power to prevent Sony from ending physical discs on PlayStation, with consumer protection commissioner Michael McGrath stating that “companies are free to offer games and services in the manner that they see fit”. The comments follow Sony’s announcement on 1st July that all PlayStation releases from…
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Sky’s Adam Boulton admits he was ‘wrong and insensitive’ as he apologises for calling Ann Widdecombe a ‘spinster’ and ‘an old maid’ on TV after she was murdered
Veteran broadcaster Adam Boulton has apologised after describing the late Ann Widdecombe as a “spinster” and “an old maid” during a Sky News broadcast following her murder. Boulton acknowledged that his choice of words was “wrong and insensitive”, and the apology has drawn attention because it came while the former Conservative MP’s death was still…
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Roger Goodell among notable sports figures donating to ex-NFL kicker Jay Feely’s Trump-endorsed House bid
Former NFL kicker Jay Feely, now a Republican candidate for the US House of Representatives, has attracted campaign donations from several well-known figures in the sports world, including NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and former basketball star Charles Barkley. Feely is running in Arizona’s first Congressional District, and his bid — endorsed by Donald Trump —…
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Jürgen Klopp reaches agreement to take over as Germany head coach
The German football association (DFB) has announced that Jürgen Klopp has “reached an agreement on the key points” to become Germany’s next head coach, succeeding Julian Nagelsmann. The 59-year-old former Liverpool manager is expected to sign a contract running until 2030, marking his return to management after two years away from the dugout. The appointment…
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Andy Burnham must have ‘worked-through plan’ to govern Britain when he enters No 10 says Rachel Reeves as she prepares to leave as Chancellor
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has reportedly said that Andy Burnham must have a “worked-through plan” to govern Britain if and when he enters No 10, as she prepares to step down from her role. The remarks position the Greater Manchester Mayor as a potential future Labour leader or prime minister, while signalling Reeves’s own imminent departure…
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Father and son killed after their private plane crashed on the way home from Cardinals game
A father and son were killed when their private plane crashed as they were returning home from a St Louis Cardinals baseball game, according to the Daily Mail. The report identifies those involved by the names Jimmy, Brayden and Ty Lewis, indicating that the fatal crash claimed members of the same family and has drawn…
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Antoinette Bower, ‘Star Trek,’ ‘Twilight Zone’ and ‘Prom Night’ Actress, Dies at 93
Antoinette Bower, the German-born British actress best known to genre fans for her roles in The Twilight Zone and Star Trek, has died at the age of 93. She passed away on 30 April at a senior retirement home in the Eagle Rock area of Los Angeles, according to her friend Carlotta Glackin. Her death…
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Rising costs force beloved amusement park to make toughest decision after 50 years
Fiesta Village Family Fun Park in Colton, California, is permanently closing after more than 50 years of operation, with its final public days falling on 10 and 11 July. The park’s owners have attributed the decision to rising operating costs and declining attendance, marking the end of a long-standing family attraction in the Inland Empire…
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Christie Brinkley says she’s rethinking soulmates after four marriages
Model and “Uptown Girl” muse Christie Brinkley has spoken about her evolving views on love and lasting relationships in a new cover interview with Social Life magazine. Having been married four times, Brinkley suggested she is now reconsidering the idea that soulmates “last forever”, a reflection that ties in with her broader thoughts on ageing…
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Seattle cleaned up for the World Cup but only while the world was watching, commentator says
A Fox News commentator claims that the city of Seattle undertook a temporary clean-up of its streets to coincide with the FIFA World Cup, only for its drug and homelessness problems to reappear once the international spotlight moved on. The piece frames this as evidence that local authorities addressed the visible symptoms of the crisis…