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Hall of Famer Cris Carter says upcoming NFL season will be Travis Kelce’s ‘last dance’

  • Cris Carter believes 2026 could be Travis Kelce’s final NFL season.
  • Kelce has not confirmed retirement.
  • His future would be significant for the Chiefs.

Hall of Famer Cris Carter has suggested that the upcoming NFL season could be Travis Kelce’s “last dance”, raising the prospect that the Kansas City Chiefs tight end may be nearing retirement. The comment matters because Kelce remains one of the NFL’s most accomplished and prominent players, and…

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India’s Paid Music Subscribers Could Hit 30 Million by 2028, EY-IMI Report Finds

  • India could reach 30 million paid music subscribers by 2028.
  • Music use is high, but relatively few listeners pay.
  • Industry leaders want tiered subscriptions to support creators.

India’s paid music-streaming subscriber base could double to 28–30 million by 2028, from about 14 million in December 2025, according to an EY and Indian Music Industry report. The projection matters because music consumption is widespread in India but payment remains comparatively limited, constraining income for creators, labels…

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PSN Down with No Comment from Sony Yet

  • PSN is reportedly suffering a widespread outage.
  • Sony’s status page still showed services operational.
  • Store, app, downloads and online features are affected.

PlayStation Network appears to be experiencing a widespread outage, affecting users in several countries while Sony had not yet commented. The disruption matters because it is preventing access to core online features and, for some players, licence verification for digital games, underlining reliance on PSN services. Push Square…

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If Deadpool wants to be a true Marvel superhero, is it time he grew up and stopped joking around?

  • Deadpool’s MCU future may require balancing satire with genuine superhero stakes.
  • Deadpool & Wolverine was a $1.3bn box-office success.
  • Fox-era mutants appear likely to feature in Avengers: Doomsday.

The article considers how Deadpool could be incorporated into Marvel’s main cinematic universe after succeeding by mocking it from the outside. With Ryan Reynolds reportedly developing another sequel and rumours linking the character to Avengers: Doomsday, the challenge is whether the irreverent antihero can become a meaningful team…

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Burnham urged to lobby EU leaders directly to waive EES border controls

  • Lib Dems want EES checks suspended over the summer peak.
  • Millions of Britons are travelling abroad this weekend.
  • Some EU countries are easing or delaying biometric checks.

Liberal Democrats have urged Andy Burnham to ask European leaders to suspend the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) until at least September, as millions of Britons begin summer holidays abroad. The biometric border system requires non-EU travellers to be photographed and fingerprinted, and concerns remain that it could cause…

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TikTok’s protection of minors should not be opt-in, warns EU

  • EU says TikTok should make child protections the default.
  • Minors’ posts may be too easily discoverable.
  • TikTok risks fines of up to 6% of global revenue.

The European Commission has issued preliminary findings that TikTok’s safeguards for children may fall short of the Digital Services Act, arguing that strong privacy protections should apply by default rather than depend on young users choosing them. The intervention matters because a formal finding of non-compliance could lead…

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Oil surges to $100 per barrel. And, Trump imposes a new round of tariffs

  • Oil hit $100 after attacks on Saudi tankers.
  • Trump replaced expired tariffs with new 10% and 12.5% levies.
  • Madison protests followed Corey Ruiz’s fatal police shooting.

Brent crude rose more than 6% to $100 a barrel after Iran-backed Houthi forces attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, adding to disruption from the wider US-Iran conflict. The increase matters because higher oil prices can raise fuel, transport and household costs while worsening inflation…

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Trump threatens Iran escalation as tit-for-tat airstrikes continue

  • US and Iranian strikes continued as Trump considered escalation.
  • Hormuz disruption pushed oil above $100 a barrel.
  • Regional flights and diplomatic operations were curtailed.

The United States continued airstrikes in Iran while Tehran launched retaliatory attacks on US targets in the Gulf, as President Trump said he was considering a much larger military operation. The escalation raises the risk of a wider regional conflict, disrupts international travel and shipping, and has already…

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Jennifer Sey reveals alleged communication with Sophie Cunningham amid recruitment pitch for XX-XY Athletics

  • Sey says she wants Sophie Cunningham to represent XX-XY Athletics.
  • She alleges Cunningham first messaged her in 2024.
  • No deal or Cunningham response is reported.

Jennifer Sey, founder and chief executive of XX-XY Athletics, says she is seeking to recruit WNBA player Sophie Cunningham as a brand ambassador. Sey alleges that Cunningham first contacted her by direct message in 2024, and says she wants Cunningham to leave Adidas and become the public face…

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BON JOVI Ends Madison Square Garden Concert Early Due To JON BON JOVI’s Sinus Infection

  • Sinus infection forced Jon Bon Jovi to end the concert early.
  • Fans were asked to keep ticket stubs for possible rescheduling.
  • The interruption came during Bon Jovi’s touring comeback.

Bon Jovi ended its Madison Square Garden concert early on 23 July after Jon Bon Jovi said a sinus infection had left him unable to continue. The disruption matters because it occurred during the band’s return to touring after a four-year break prompted by the singer’s vocal problems.…

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