German media alarmed after 1-3 volleyball loss to Poland in Nations League
Poland's men's volleyball team beat Germany 3-1 in the Nations League, securing their fourth consecutive win under coach Nikola Grbić. German media reacted with alarm after the defeat, focusing on one particular aspect of the match, though the source does not specify which player or element drew their attention. Poland had struggled earlier in the tournament before finding their form.
England booked their place in the T20 World Cup semi-finals with a dominant nine-wicket victory over New Zealand in their final group game at The Oval. Wyatt-Hodge starred with an unbeaten 89, powering England's ruthless chase. The win extends England's unbeaten run in the tournament.
Iran's national football team left a handwritten letter in the locker room addressed to Americans after their 1-1 draw with Egypt in Seattle at the 2026 World Cup. The letter emphasised honour over victory and thanked US hosts for their hospitality despite difficult logistical circumstances. The gesture drew widespread media attention internationally.
A Facebook user shared an account of online shopping fraud: they ordered an AMD processor but received an Intel chip instead. The circumstances strongly suggest the swap was deliberate rather than an accidental error. The case highlights growing risks of product substitution fraud when buying computer hardware online.
High temperatures force the body to work hard to cool itself — blood vessels dilate, heart rate increases, and sweating causes loss of water and electrolytes. People over 60 and those with hypertension, coronary disease, heart failure or arrhythmia face the greatest risk. Doctors advise staying hydrated, avoiding physical exertion during peak heat hours and monitoring blood pressure regularly.
Colombian animation director María Cristina Pérez competed at the Annecy Animation Festival's Perspectives sidebar with her experimental short "Once in a Body" ("Una vez en un Cuerpo"). It is her fourth short film, dedicated to her sister, with human connection as its central theme. Pérez is regarded as a rising talent in Colombia's growing animation scene.
Germany, Denmark and the Czech Republic have recorded new all-time high temperatures during an ongoing heatwave sweeping northern and central Europe. The readings represent the highest temperatures ever measured in those countries. The extreme heat is affecting wide areas of the continent.
Several widely shared quotes attributed to Frida Kahlo — including "You deserve a lover who wants you disheveled" and "I used to think I was the strangest person in the world" — have no verified connection to the Mexican painter. The piece debunks four of the most popular misattributions. False quote attribution is a widespread problem online, particularly for iconic cultural figures.
Kevin Warsh and three other veterans of the 2008 global financial crisis will share a stage this week, marking Warsh's debut on the international scene. The gathering comes amid ongoing concerns among central bankers about the risk of renewed financial turmoil. The source does not specify the venue or the precise agenda of the event.
Shell jewelry is making a stylish comeback, moving far beyond its beach and festival associations. The latest designs combine shells with gold, pearls, cord or leather for a more refined, nature-inspired look. Styling experts recommend wearing it minimally — one statement necklace or large earrings paired with a plain white shirt and linen trousers.
Mateusz Bogusz spoke in the Foot Truck podcast about the toughest periods of his career, including losing his place at Cruz Azul and being dropped from Poland's squad by coach Michał Probierz. He admitted feeling enormous pressure and sensing that Probierz was waiting for him to make a mistake. Bogusz did not reveal specific details of any conflict with the coach.
Elon Musk's vision for orbital data centers is facing skepticism from industry figures beyond SoftBank's CEO. Critics question the feasibility, cost and economic rationale of placing data centers in orbit. The article does not name specific skeptics or detail the technical aspects of Musk's proposal.
Canada and South Africa have both made the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup, a historic achievement for each nation. The leaders of both countries used the occasion to discuss bilateral cooperation. The two teams will face each other directly on Sunday in the round of 16.
Supergirl director Craig Gillespie revealed that DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn helped select the song used in the film's viral slow-motion fight scene. In the sequence, Kara Zor-El (Milly Alcock) defends her companion Ruthye (Eve Ridley) from the Brigands and their leader Krem (Matthias Schoenaerts). Gillespie discussed the music selection process in a Rolling Stone interview published on June 26, 2026.
Director Craig Gillespie says he credits DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn for helping choose the song used in the slow-motion Supergirl fight scene that has caused a stir on social media.Warning! Spoilers for Supergirl follow.The filmmaker spearheading the latest live-action DCU installment spoke about the process of choosing tunes for the movie during a conversation published by Rolling Stone yesterday, June 26, 2026. One topic of discussion involved a late-story moment where Kara Zor-El (Milly Alcock) defends her companion, Ruthye (Eve Ridley), from an onslaught of Brigands and their leader, Krem (Matthias Schoenaerts).This specific moment, featured in some trailers, sees Supergirl using all of her Kryptonian power as audiences are treated to a slow-motion scene that serves as the film's final major action sequence. What pre-release footage didn't reveal is that the moment is also backed by a cover of Jimmy Eat World's The Middle performed by Kelty Greye and KidMotel.Gillespie and screenwriter Ana Nogueira recall that choosing the song was far from a simple process. Ultimately, after looking at about 45 songs to fit the scene, the director says it was Gunn who he credits for helping with the final call. Oh, God. It went ’round and ’round, didn’t it? Nogueira said. There were a lot of options. That was probably the biggest discussion, Gillespie chimed in. And it was down to the very last week, and I gotta give James credit for that one. It would make sense that the DC executive and Superman director would have a hand in such a pivotal point in Supergirl. Unfortunately, it's not a call that seems to have played out well for the film, at least online.Fans aren't sure what to make of the second DCU movie as it swoops through its first weekend in theaters, but this song choice, specifically, has left many scratching their heads. Many have taken to social media to dicuss its implementation, making it one of the prevailing talking points currently surrounding the project. Even a few who enjoyed the film – including some who like The Middle cover on its own – aren't sure what to make of it. I largely thought the movie was fine to pretty good most of the time but I just…. WHY did they use that version of the song? one fan commented. Why didn’t they just do the normal one? Made with love, but I had to do it. pic.twitter.com/QCQfCdIfv2 HiTop Alex (@HiTopFilms) June 26, 2026 If you are considering 45 songs for a needle drop don't do a needle drop, another said. A good theme for her would have been better than any needle drop. The one thing I noticed about Supergirl reviews was the comment about a final song not fitting, another fan argued. I’m sorry but that song was absolutely perfect. Kara’s gonna be alright.Supergirl premiered June 26, 2026. While we wait to see how fans are taking Alcock's take on Kara, you can read IGN's 6/10 review. You can also read about how one of our writers feels about the film's final act.Michael Cripe is a freelance writer with IGN. He's best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe).
Major tech companies are issuing equity at a pace not seen since the dot-com boom, alarming some investors and bondholders. The surge is tied to massive AI-related spending, with firms taking on significant debt to fund infrastructure and development. Analysts warn the trend echoes patterns seen before previous market downturns.
Researchers have discovered that aging triggers the emergence of specialized stem cells that dramatically boost the body's capacity to generate new belly fat. The finding identifies a biological driver behind middle-age weight gain that was not previously understood. Scientists believe the discovery could serve as a promising target for future anti-obesity treatments.
A tropical night — when temperatures stay above 20°C after dark — makes it hard to fall asleep and reduces sleep quality. The article offers six practical tips for staying comfortable during heatwaves, including proper ventilation, cooling the body and staying well hydrated. The advice is aimed at people sleeping without or with limited air conditioning.
Healthcare jobs top the salary rankings in the vast majority of US states, according to a nationwide mapping of the highest-paid occupations. The data covers all 50 states and highlights regional wage differences. The medical sector consistently outranks law, finance, and technology in terms of peak earnings.
Austria and Algeria meet at the 2026 World Cup in a group-stage game where a draw would send both teams into the round of 32. Commentators highlight a historic grievance — Austria was involved in a past scandal that harmed Algeria — which could motivate the Africans to go for a win. However, a victory for Algeria would pit them against European champions Spain in the next round.
A protester named O'Hara, who played the Darth Vader theme near National Guard troops, reached a court settlement with district authorities. He had sued claiming police officers violated his First Amendment right to free speech. The financial terms of the settlement were not disclosed in the article.
Adrafinil is a new macOS utility that prevents a MacBook from sleeping when the lid is closed, but only while an AI agent such as Claude Code or Codex is actively running. It uses the pmset disablesleep 1 command and installs hooks to detect agent activity. The active status is shown in the menu bar, avoiding battery drain when no agent is working.
A month ago there was a wave of posts and tweets about engineers walking around cafes and parks with their MacBooks propped half-open, as fully closing the lid forces sleep that stops their AI agents. Some people made snarky comments about using tmux or Amphetamine, and some defended their choice with “but I only need it sometimes, and forgetting to disable Amphetamine and finding my laptop discharged in my bag is worse.”This is a solution to this problem. Unlike caffeinate, it will prevent your MacBook from sleeping even with the lid closed, with no external power or display, using pmset disablesleep 1. Unlike other sleep-preventing apps, Adrafinil only activates when there’s an agent actively doing something. It detects agent activity through hooks it installs into Claude Code, Codex, and others. To reassure you it’s working, the app shows the active status in the menu bar, and it plays a chime when you close the lid.Once the agent is done, Adrafinil detects it and lets the laptop go to sleep by setting pmset disablesleep back to 0. It will also let it sleep in case of overheating. And if you want to manually toggle it, you can install an optional MCP and tell your agent to keep the MacBook awake for a specific time.It has four binaries, one of which is a root helper exposing a single setSleepBlocked call. All the logic and policy live in the unprivileged parts. They’re all notarized, and the app is fully open source (MIT). Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48701512 Points: 6 # Comments: 2
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