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"De Gaulle: Liberté" — can France's €74M historical epic win over global audiences?
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"De Gaulle: Liberté" — can France's €74M historical epic win over global audiences?

The second chapter of French historical epic "De Gaulle: Liberté" has arrived in cinemas with a €74 million budget, making it France's biggest film gamble of the year. The production aims at international audiences and positions itself as a wartime thriller rather than a traditional war movie. Film critic Manon Kerjean finds the ambition impressive but questions whether it will translate into box-office success.

Should European cinema invest such large budgets in historical epic films?

France 24 · 2h ago · Source ↗
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Mets demote Senga to bullpen, Soto's IL stint possible after back injury
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Mets demote Senga to bullpen, Soto's IL stint possible after back injury

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza has demoted starter Kodai Senga to the bullpen following a string of poor outings. Left fielder Juan Soto left Tuesday's game with back tightness, and Mendoza did not rule out placing him on the injured list. The team faces uncertainty in both its rotation and lineup.

Should Senga be given another chance in the starting rotation this season?

ESPN · 1min ago · Source ↗
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Star Fox Nintendo review: nostalgic but potentially disappointing for longtime fans
💻 Technology

Star Fox Nintendo review: nostalgic but potentially disappointing for longtime fans

A new Star Fox title from Nintendo has received a review suggesting it targets a new generation of players rather than series veterans. The space-set game draws on classic franchise mechanics, but longtime fans may find it falls short of their expectations. The review implies Nintendo has prioritised accessibility over depth for existing audiences.

Is Nintendo right to target new players with Star Fox at the expense of series veterans?

Spider's Web · 5min ago · Source ↗
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Sunrun stock surges after Tesla deal to power AI data centers with home batteries
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Sunrun stock surges after Tesla deal to power AI data centers with home batteries

Shares in Sunrun, a home battery storage provider, surged after the company announced a partnership with Tesla to meet the energy demands of AI data centers. The deal connects residential battery infrastructure to the growing power needs of artificial intelligence computing. It marks a notable convergence between the clean-energy home market and the booming AI sector.

Are home battery systems the right solution for powering AI data centers?

MarketWatch · 5min ago · Source ↗
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Cuba announces economic overhaul, but success hinges on Trump administration buy-in
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Cuba announces economic overhaul, but success hinges on Trump administration buy-in

The Cuban government has announced a major overhaul of its struggling communist economy. However, experts warn that most of the proposed changes depend on buy-in from the Trump administration, making their success far from guaranteed. Without US cooperation, the reforms risk remaining largely theoretical.

Should the US cooperate with Cuba to support its economic reforms?

NYT World · 5min ago · Source ↗
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GSK Liga beat Slangerup in SpeedwayLigaen — Polis and Pawlicki star for the winners
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GSK Liga beat Slangerup in SpeedwayLigaen — Polis and Pawlicki star for the winners

GSK Liga ended a two-match losing streak by beating title holders Slangerup Speedway at home in the Danish SpeedwayLigaen. Polish riders Oskar Polis and Przemysław Pawlicki played key roles in securing the win. The victory is a significant turnaround for a side that had been underperforming in recent rounds.

WP SportoweFakty · 6min ago · Source ↗
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Larry David returns with new series putting his signature twist on US history
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Larry David returns with new series putting his signature twist on US history

Larry David and Curb Your Enthusiasm showrunner Jeff Schaffer are reuniting for a new series called "Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness." The show applies David's signature sardonic style to famous moments in American history. Former President Barack Obama makes an acting appearance in the series.

Should Larry David have retired after Curb Your Enthusiasm ended?

The Hollywood Reporter · 6min ago · Source ↗
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IOC to pay every Olympic athlete $10,000 regardless of result or country
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IOC to pay every Olympic athlete $10,000 regardless of result or country

The International Olympic Committee has launched a new athlete support programme under which every Olympic participant will receive $10,000, regardless of their result or the country they represent. The initiative marks a significant shift in how the IOC distributes revenue to athletes. Polish competitors, including Tomasiak, are among those set to benefit.

Should every Olympic athlete receive equal financial support regardless of their results?

WP SportoweFakty · 6min ago · Source ↗
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ICC judges sue Trump administration over retaliatory sanctions
🌍 World

ICC judges sue Trump administration over retaliatory sanctions

Kimberly Prost, a Canadian judge at the International Criminal Court, and two colleagues have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration. They argue that the sanctions imposed on them constitute illegal retaliation for their work at the ICC. The case represents an unprecedented legal confrontation between international court judges and the US government.

Does the US have the right to impose sanctions on International Criminal Court judges?

NYT World · 7min ago · Source ↗
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All treasure car locations in Forza Horizon 6
💻 Technology

All treasure car locations in Forza Horizon 6

Forza Horizon 6 features hidden treasure cars left by previous owners in unexpected locations across the game world. One is parked near a scenic waterfall, while another sits outside a rural convenience store in Japan. Players can find clues about their locations by listening carefully to in-game audio hints.

Polygon · 7min ago · Source ↗
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US removes 7 Russians and 2 firms from sanctions list without explanation
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US removes 7 Russians and 2 firms from sanctions list without explanation

The US Treasury Department announced Wednesday the removal of seven Russian nationals from the financial and defence sectors, two ships and two companies from Russia-related sanctions lists. No explanation was provided for the decision. The move is unusual and may signal a shift in Washington's approach toward Moscow.

Should the US be required to publicly justify removing Russians from sanctions lists?

Bankier.pl · 9min ago · Source ↗
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US ends hantavirus response after quarantines for 18 Americans expire and threat fades
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US ends hantavirus response after quarantines for 18 Americans expire and threat fades

US health authorities have ended their hantavirus emergency response after quarantines placed on 18 Americans at a Nebraska medical center last month expired. Officials say the threat has waned sufficiently to stand down the response. No details were provided on whether any of the quarantined individuals fell ill.

Did the US handle the hantavirus threat appropriately?

The Independent World · 9min ago · Source ↗
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Draper beats Pinnington Jones 7-5 6-4 to reach Eastbourne Open quarter-finals
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Draper beats Pinnington Jones 7-5 6-4 to reach Eastbourne Open quarter-finals

Jack Draper defeated fellow Briton Jack Pinnington Jones 7-5, 6-4 at the Eastbourne Open to advance to the quarter-finals. The all-British clash saw Draper come through in straight sets. The win keeps Draper's campaign alive at the grass-court tournament.

BBC Sport · 10min ago · Source ↗
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OpenAI partners with Getty Images to bring licensed photos into ChatGPT
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OpenAI partners with Getty Images to bring licensed photos into ChatGPT

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has announced a partnership with Getty Images to give users access to richer, licensed visual content within the tool. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The integration is intended to improve both the quality and legal standing of images available through ChatGPT.

Will the ChatGPT–Getty Images partnership harm independent photographers?

Tabletowo · 10min ago · Source ↗
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Sony Pictures invests $100 million in Cosm's immersive dome venues
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Sony Pictures invests $100 million in Cosm's immersive dome venues

Sony Pictures Entertainment is investing $100 million into Cosm, a company that operates dome-shaped immersive venues designed for live events and theatrical screenings. The unique venues aim to deliver a fresh viewing experience beyond traditional cinemas. The funding is expected to help Cosm expand its network of locations.

Will immersive dome cinemas replace traditional multiplex theaters?

The Hollywood Reporter · 33min ago · Source ↗
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Face yoga relieves stress – simple exercises ease facial muscle tension
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Face yoga relieves stress – simple exercises ease facial muscle tension

Certified face yoga teacher Marta Kucińska, appearing on the programme 'Miłość,' explains that the face reflects chronic stress through muscular tension. She advocates regular face yoga exercises combining breathing techniques and massage to bring relief. The practice targets specific facial muscles to reduce tension and improve overall wellbeing.

Is face yoga an effective method for managing stress?

WP Kobieta · 33min ago · Source ↗
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90–120 minutes of weekly strength training cuts premature death risk, study finds
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90–120 minutes of weekly strength training cuts premature death risk, study finds

A new study has found that performing resistance training for approximately 90 to 120 minutes per week delivers the greatest reduction in premature death risk. Combining strength exercises with aerobic workouts produces even better outcomes. Researchers emphasise that consistent, moderate exercise can significantly extend lifespan.

Should doctors prescribe strength training like a medication?

Rzeczpospolita · 33min ago · Source ↗
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Kim Ju-ae, ~13, emerges as likely next leader of North Korea in state propaganda
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Kim Ju-ae, ~13, emerges as likely next leader of North Korea in state propaganda

North Korea's state propaganda has increasingly featured Kim Jong Un's daughter, believed to be around 13 years old and named Kim Ju-ae, alongside her father at major state events including intercontinental ballistic missile launches. Analysts see her growing prominence as a potential signal that she is being groomed as a successor. This marks an unprecedented public indication of succession planning in the secretive regime.

Should the world treat Kim Ju-ae seriously as a future North Korean leader?

Vox · 33min ago · Source ↗
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Beabadoobee announces album 'Pylon' featuring Hayley Williams and Brendan Yates
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Beabadoobee announces album 'Pylon' featuring Hayley Williams and Brendan Yates

Musician Beabadoobee has announced her fourth studio album, titled 'Pylon,' and shared the lead single 'Sun Has Set.' The record features collaborations with Hayley Williams of Paramore and Brendan Yates of Turnstile. No release date was mentioned in the announcement.

Rolling Stone · 33min ago · Source ↗
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Archaeologists discover untouched Maya city 'Minanbé' hidden in Mexican jungle for 1,000+ years
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Archaeologists discover untouched Maya city 'Minanbé' hidden in Mexican jungle for 1,000+ years

Archaeologists have discovered a nearly intact Maya city hidden in the dense jungle of the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve in Mexico's Campeche state, untouched for over a thousand years. Scientists named the site Minanbé, meaning "a place no road leads to." The find is being described as a remarkable time capsule of Mesoamerican civilisation.

Should newly discovered ancient sites be immediately opened to tourists?

Focus.pl · 34min ago · Source ↗
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Kelsey Plum Out 4 Weeks With Lower Left Leg Injury
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Kelsey Plum Out 4 Weeks With Lower Left Leg Injury

The Los Angeles Sparks announced that guard Kelsey Plum will miss at least four weeks due to a lower left leg injury. No exact return date has been given.

ESPN · 36min ago · Source ↗