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Google Play to allow alternative billing worldwide from next week
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Google Play to allow alternative billing worldwide from next week

Google announced it will begin rolling out changes to billing in the Play Store from next week, allowing developers worldwide to use alternative payment systems. The move follows a major antitrust settlement with Epic Games, even though the court has not yet formally signed off on the agreement. The current standard commission rate stands at 30 percent of transactions.

Should Google have voluntarily dropped its Play Store billing monopoly without a lawsuit?

The Verge · 3h ago · Source ↗
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Ghana Holds England 0-0, Kenya on Edge Before Protest Anniversary
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Ghana Holds England 0-0, Kenya on Edge Before Protest Anniversary

Ghana held tournament favourites England to a 0-0 draw in their second Group L match, sparking excitement among Black Stars supporters. Kenya is on edge on the eve of the second anniversary of landmark youth protests that left dozens dead, with fears that violence could return. Tunisia plays its final group-stage match on Thursday, with sports photographer Hosni Manoubi among those capturing the closing moments.

Is Ghana's 0-0 draw against England a genuine success?

France 24 · 17min ago · Source ↗
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Rockstar Releases 63 GTA 6 Screenshots Showcasing Stunning Graphics
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Rockstar Releases 63 GTA 6 Screenshots Showcasing Stunning Graphics

Rockstar Games released 63 new screenshots from Grand Theft Auto 6 on Tuesday, giving fans a detailed look at the upcoming open-world game. The images reveal customisation options, vehicles, and weapons available in GTA 6. While fans are excited by many aspects of the reveal, the detail that has captured most attention is the game's visually stunning graphics, widely praised as a new benchmark for the series.

Do the GTA 6 screenshots prove the game will be worth its price?

Polygon · 18min ago · Source ↗
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Micron Revenue Quadruples on Memory Crunch, Stock Jumps 10%
📈 Business

Micron Revenue Quadruples on Memory Crunch, Stock Jumps 10%

Micron Technology reported a quadrupling of quarterly revenue, driven by soaring memory chip prices caused by an industry-wide supply crunch. Following the earnings release, the company's stock jumped 10%. Over the past year, Micron's share price has surged a total of 700%, making it one of the top-performing tech stocks on the market.

Is the memory chip boom a lasting trend or a speculative bubble?

CNBC · 19min ago · Source ↗
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Tesla Shareholders Bet on SpaceX Merger as Musk's Long-Term Goal
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Tesla Shareholders Bet on SpaceX Merger as Musk's Long-Term Goal

Some Tesla shareholders are betting that Elon Musk's real endgame is a merger between Tesla and SpaceX. Tesla's stock has fallen 15% over the past year while SpaceX completed what Bloomberg describes as the biggest initial public offering ever, instantly becoming the most valuable company in Musk's portfolio. The topic was discussed on Bloomberg's "Bloomberg Deals" programme by reporters Carmen Arroyo, Dani Burger, and Scarlet Fu.

Would a Tesla-SpaceX merger be good for Tesla shareholders?

Bloomberg · 19min ago · Source ↗
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Four Polish Players Advance at Gdańsk ITF, Ewald Upsets Top Seed Bulgaru
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Four Polish Players Advance at Gdańsk ITF, Ewald Upsets Top Seed Bulgaru

Four out of five Polish players advanced to the second round of the ITF tournament in Gdańsk. The standout result came from Weronika Ewald, who defeated top-seeded Miriam Bulgaru. The strong showing by the Polish contingent on home soil raises hopes for further progress in the competition.

WP SportoweFakty · 20min ago · Source ↗
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Xhaka and Larin in Bizarre Incident as Canada and Switzerland Draw 0-0 at Half-Time
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Xhaka and Larin in Bizarre Incident as Canada and Switzerland Draw 0-0 at Half-Time

The first half of the Canada vs. Switzerland World Cup match ended 0-0. In the 32nd minute, a bizarre incident involving Switzerland's Granit Xhaka and Canada's Cyle Larin left commentators saying they had never seen anything like it before. The source describes the moment as comical but does not specify exactly what happened between the two players.

WP SportoweFakty · 21min ago · Source ↗
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Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman Return in 'Practical Magic 2' Trailer
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Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman Return in 'Practical Magic 2' Trailer

The trailer for Practical Magic 2 has been released, bringing back Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman as the Owen sisters. The sequel follows the pair as they guide the next generation of the Owens family through a new supernatural journey tied to their cursed fate. The film is a follow-up to the beloved 1998 original.

Does a Practical Magic sequel make sense more than 25 years later?

Rolling Stone · 22min ago · Source ↗
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Orlen, PGE and Enea Reserve Capacity at Planned Gdańsk Bay LNG Terminal FSRU 2
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Orlen, PGE and Enea Reserve Capacity at Planned Gdańsk Bay LNG Terminal FSRU 2

Polish energy companies Orlen, Unimot, PGE, and Enea have reserved capacity at the planned FSRU 2 floating LNG terminal in the Gulf of Gdańsk. The move signals a potential end to monopolistic conditions on Poland's LNG market, with more competition expected to lower gas prices. Analysts say Poland could use the terminal to position itself as a gas hub for Central and Eastern Europe.

Can the FSRU 2 terminal realistically make Poland a regional gas hub?

Rzeczpospolita · 22min ago · Source ↗
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Australia's Home Battery Boom Reduces Need for New Power Transmission Lines
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Australia's Home Battery Boom Reduces Need for New Power Transmission Lines

Modelling by Australia's energy market operator AEMO shows that a recent boom in home batteries connected to the national grid means fewer new transmission lines will need to be built. This comes despite electricity use being expected to nearly double by 2050. The battery uptake is projected to generate significant cost savings on grid infrastructure investment.

Should governments subsidise home battery storage systems?

The Guardian World · 23min ago · Source ↗
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El Niño and Global Warming Combine to Drive Extreme Heat Worldwide
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El Niño and Global Warming Combine to Drive Extreme Heat Worldwide

Global warming is driving extreme heat events around the world, and the situation is being amplified by El Niño, a natural climate phenomenon that disrupts weather patterns globally. The combination of human-caused warming and El Niño creates especially dangerous conditions across multiple regions. The source does not specify particular locations or dates for the events described.

Are governments doing enough to limit the combined effects of El Niño and global warming?

NYT World · 24min ago · Source ↗
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Kone broke his leg at World Cup — fans give him standing ovation in Vancouver
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Kone broke his leg at World Cup — fans give him standing ovation in Vancouver

Ismael Kone suffered a horrific leg fracture on June 18 during Canada's World Cup 2026 match against Qatar. Just six days after surgery, he returned to the stadium in Vancouver — in a wheelchair. Fans welcomed him with a roaring ovation in one of the tournament's most emotional moments.

Should injured players return to the stadium during the tournament?

WP SportoweFakty · 26min ago · Source ↗
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Sabres GM expects Alex Tuch to leave as a free agent
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Sabres GM expects Alex Tuch to leave as a free agent

Buffalo Sabres GM Jarmo Kekalainen said Wednesday that contract extension talks with veteran forward Alex Tuch have made little progress. Kekalainen now expects Tuch to depart as a free agent. Tuch joined the Sabres from the Vegas Golden Knights and has been a key part of the roster for several seasons.

Should the Sabres have offered Tuch a better contract?

ESPN · 28min ago · Source ↗
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Lawsuit: Major gas chains used AI to automatically coordinate inflated fuel prices
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Lawsuit: Major gas chains used AI to automatically coordinate inflated fuel prices

A federal lawsuit in the United States alleges that major gas station chains used an AI program to automatically push coordinated price increases directly to pumps and signs — without any human intervention. Plaintiffs claim the system artificially kept fuel prices elevated for American drivers.

Should using AI to coordinate prices be treated as illegal price-fixing?

The Independent World · 29min ago · Source ↗
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Jaguars extend TE Brenton Strange on 3-year, $48M deal with $25M guaranteed
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Jaguars extend TE Brenton Strange on 3-year, $48M deal with $25M guaranteed

The Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to a three-year contract extension with tight end Brenton Strange worth up to $48 million, including $25 million guaranteed. The deal was confirmed by Strange's agents Jim Ivler, JR Roggio and Jon Perzley via NFL Network's Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero. The extension keeps Strange locked in with Jacksonville for the foreseeable future.

Is $48 million a fair deal for Brenton Strange?

ESPN · 28min ago · Source ↗
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Polish Medical Chamber spokesman: Hospitals silenced me when I reported malpractice
🏥 Health

Polish Medical Chamber spokesman: Hospitals silenced me when I reported malpractice

Jakub Kosikowski, spokesman for Poland's Supreme Medical Chamber, said during the Gozdyra Debate that he was silenced several times after exposing malpractice in hospitals. He described a specific incident in which he was punished for pointing out an error in a patient's treatment. He stressed that speaking out about irregularities is stigmatised within the medical community.

Should doctors who report medical errors have statutory protection from retaliation?

Polsat News · 30min ago · Source ↗
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NATO's Rutte says 500 jets flew from Italy for Middle East ops — Rome demands answers
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NATO's Rutte says 500 jets flew from Italy for Middle East ops — Rome demands answers

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that 500 aircraft took off from US bases in Italy to support military operations in the Middle East. The remarks triggered a political storm in Italy, with the opposition immediately demanding explanations from the government and the defence ministry responding publicly. A NATO spokesperson later clarified Rutte's comments.

Should Italy restrict the use of US military bases on its territory?

TVN24 · 32min ago · Source ↗
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Companies ration AI token budgets after employees ran up huge bills on small tasks
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Companies ration AI token budgets after employees ran up huge bills on small tasks

Companies worldwide are scrambling to introduce limits on employee AI usage after staff began maxing out corporate AI budgets with small, everyday tasks. The brief era of "tokenmaxxing" — squeezing every available AI token — is giving way to token rationing and new internal usage policies.

Are companies right to ration their employees' access to AI tools?

TechCrunch · 32min ago · Source ↗
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Rafał Prokopiuk appointed managing director of speedway club Falubaz Zielona Góra
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Rafał Prokopiuk appointed managing director of speedway club Falubaz Zielona Góra

Speedway club Falubaz Zielona Góra announced structural changes, with Rafał Prokopiuk joining the club's board and taking on the role of managing director. Prokopiuk said he is not promising instant miracles but pledged to systematically build up the organisation of the Zielona Góra club.

WP SportoweFakty · 32min ago · Source ↗
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Sinner returns at Hurlingham exhibition and reassures fans: "I feel very good"
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Sinner returns at Hurlingham exhibition and reassures fans: "I feel very good"

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner made his return on Wednesday at the Hurlingham exhibition tournament, his first competitive appearance after a health-related absence. In an interview, the Italian tennis star said his medical results are very positive and that he feels very good, easing fan concerns ahead of Wimbledon.

Should Sinner skip Wimbledon if he is not fully recovered?

WP SportoweFakty · 33min ago · Source ↗
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"Team Poland" — six state institutions unite to help Polish firms expand abroad
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"Team Poland" — six state institutions unite to help Polish firms expand abroad

Polish companies are increasingly venturing into foreign markets, particularly the United States and Western Europe. To compete effectively with Western rivals, they need institutional backing. The "Team Poland" model brings together six development institutions — PFR, BGK, KUKE, PAIH, PARP and ARP — as a one-stop-shop supporting Polish exporters.

Does state institutional support actually help Polish companies compete abroad?

Rzeczpospolita · 33min ago · Source ↗