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God of War TV Show to Recast Kratos After Lead Actor's Bicep Injury
Amazon MGM and Sony Pictures will recast Kratos for the God of War series after Ryan Hurst tore his bicep, pausing production in June 2026.
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More than 500 crows culled since March as NParks expands shooting in Singapore
NParks has culled over 500 house crows since March 2026 and plans to extend shooting operations to more districts in Singapore.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo signs with Miami Heat, citing best chance for NBA title
Giannis Antetokounmpo joined the Miami Heat after 13 seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks, seeking another NBA championship.
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Six tourists died in Laos from methanol-tainted alcohol; no cause or blame determined
Six tourists died in November 2024 in Laos after drinking methanol-tainted alcohol; authorities cannot determine cause or assign blame due to lack of autopsies.
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Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taco Bell lettuce sickens thousands across five US states
The FDA linked shredded iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell to a Cyclospora outbreak that began in May and sickened thousands in five US states.
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MLB sets earliest Opening Day for 2027 with Netflix-exclusive game amid labor talks
MLB announced the 2027 season will start March 24 with a Netflix-only game, the league’s earliest Opening Day ever.
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Argentine Fans Quickly Book Sold-Out Flights to New York for World Cup Final
Argentina's Aerolineas Argentinas sold out two special Buenos Aires-New York flights within hours after reaching the World Cup final against Spain.
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US Networks Divide on Live 방송 of Trump's 2026 Election Security Speech
CBS, Fox News, and MS Now aired Donald Trump’s July 16 speech live, while ABC, NBC, and CNN did not broadcast it live on TV but offered streaming coverage.
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US Seeks Share of Korean Semiconductor Firms' AI-Driven Profits Amid Export Surge
In June 2026, US Deputy Trade Representative Rick Switzer asked South Korea for a share of the profits SK hynix and Samsung earned from AI chip demand.
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Netflix used generative AI in around 300 titles in 2026, boosting production speed and quality
Netflix applied generative AI in about 300 titles mostly during post-production in 2026, including projects across several countries.
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Moonshot AI launches Kimi K3, a 2.8T-parameter open-weight AI surpassing top coding models
Chinese startup Moonshot AI released Kimi K3, a 2.8 trillion parameter AI model that outperforms top closed-source coding models.
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Nottingham Forest sign Ivory Coast defender Ousmane Diomande from Sporting Lisbon
Nottingham Forest have signed 22-year-old centre back Ousmane Diomande from Sporting Lisbon on a four-year deal.
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England to Ban Sale of High-Caffeine Energy Drinks to Under-16s from April 2027
The UK government will prohibit sale of energy drinks with over 150 mg caffeine per litre to under-16s in England starting April 2027, pending approval.
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GameStop CEO says physical game sales 'totally irrelevant' amid focus on collectibles
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen said physical game sales make up under 18% of revenue as the company shifts revenue focus to collectibles.
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Marvel Comics to Move Headquarters from New York City to Los Angeles by July 2027
Marvel Comics will relocate its headquarters and publishing division from New York City to Los Angeles/Burbank within 12 months, consolidating with Marvel Studios.
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Bungie launches experimental Vault Breaker PvE mode in Marathon for two weeks starting July 21
Bungie introduced Vault Breaker, a roguelite PvE mode for Marathon, available from July 21 to August 4 before a planned full rollout in Season 3.
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A24 retracts automated copyright strikes on Backrooms fan art and indie games
A24 reversed copyright takedowns affecting Backrooms-inspired fan art and indie games after an automated system error was revealed.
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World Cup trophy to travel in custom Louis Vuitton trunk for 2026 tournament
Louis Vuitton will transport the 2026 World Cup trophy in a bespoke trunk for the fifth consecutive tournament.
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Thailand suspends new gun permits after deadly school shooting kills nine
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul suspended new firearm permits and ordered review of existing ones after a school shooting killed nine last Friday.
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Arion Kurtaj released from secure hospital ahead of GTA 6 leak retrial in November 2026
Arion Kurtaj, who leaked 90 GTA 6 clips and source code in 2022, has been moved from a secure hospital to prison and awaits a retrial this November.
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GOP Senators Delay Todd Blanche AG Confirmation Pending Epstein Victim Meetings
Sen. Thom Tillis will withhold his vote on Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination until Blanche meets with Jeffrey Epstein victims.
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Spain’s Yamal and Porro train separately but expected fit for World Cup final vs Argentina
Spain’s Lamine Yamal and Pedro Porro trained apart on July 16 but are expected to be fit for the World Cup final against Argentina on July 19.
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Apple to Launch OLED iPad mini in October 2026 with Other iPad Updates in 2027
Apple will release a new OLED iPad mini in October 2026 and update other iPad models in early 2027.
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Tim Merlier wins chaotic sprint finish on stage 12 of 2026 Tour de France
Belgian sprinter Tim Merlier won stage 12 of the 2026 Tour de France in a chaotic sprint after a late crash disrupted the race.