Inbreeding probably didn't cause Neanderthal extinction in Western Europe, study finds

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Inbreeding probably didn't cause Neanderthal extinction in Western Europe, study finds

A new study suggests that Neanderthals living in what is now Belgium and France shortly before the species vanished were genetically diverse and healthy, unlike their Siberian counterparts. This implies that inbreeding was probably not responsible for their extinction in northwestern Europe. The actual cause of their disappearance in the region remains unknown.

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Smithsonian Magazine · 2h ago · Source ↗

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McLaren unveils 1966-inspired heritage livery for British Grand Prix

McLaren has revealed a special heritage-inspired livery for this weekend's British Grand Prix at Silverstone, drawing design cues from their 1966 Formula 1 car. The retro colour scheme is a tribute to the team's racing history.

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Jerry O'Connell joins Big Brother: Unlocked panel on CBS

Actor Jerry O'Connell has been cast on the panel of Big Brother companion series Big Brother: Unlocked, premiering Friday, July 10 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+. The former The Talk co-host will join Big Brother champions Taylor Hale and Derric Levasseur. The series accompanies the main Big Brother reality show.

Deadline · 3min ago · Source ↗

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Prince of Persia creator Jordan Mechner launches Revolutionary War spy graphic novel on Kickstarter

Jordan Mechner, creator of the original Prince of Persia video game, has launched a Kickstarter campaign for a graphic novel published by Oni Press and Magnetic Press. The book focuses on unsung Revolutionary War spies, shedding light on lesser-known figures who helped secure American independence. The release coincides with the United States' 250th birthday celebrations this weekend.

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Overdoing it at the gym landed one man in hospital with rhabdomyolysis

A man was hospitalised in January 2025 after his first bootcamp class due to exertional rhabdomyolysis, a condition where overworked muscles release proteins that can damage the kidneys. The condition is becoming more common as high-intensity workouts grow in popularity. Doctors warn that sudden, extreme exercise without adequate preparation is especially dangerous.

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Kenneth Arnold's 1947 sighting that launched America's UFO craze

In June 1947, pilot Kenneth Arnold reported seeing unidentified objects over Washington State, sparking a national UFO craze in the United States. Although widely regarded as the first major sighting in American history, unexplained lights in the sky had been reported long before Arnold's account. His observation cemented the term "flying saucer" in popular culture.

Should governments fully declassify all UFO sighting documents?

Mental Floss · 3min ago · Source ↗

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Josh Wakely's Grace Games signs with CAA for representation

Josh Wakely's interactive label Grace Games, part of his production banner Grace: A Storytelling Company, has signed with talent agency CAA for representation across all areas. The New York-based studio focuses on building premium game titles rooted in globally recognised artists and cultural icons. Several projects are currently in development, though no specific titles have been announced yet.

Variety · 3min ago · Source ↗

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Doctors warn massage guns must never be used near the eyes

Doctors are warning that massage guns should never be used near the eyes, as the powerful percussive vibrations safe for muscles can cause serious and potentially irreversible damage to the eye's delicate structures. Medical specialists are urging users to follow instructions carefully and keep the devices away from the face. The warning comes amid the growing popularity of massage guns as home recovery tools.

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Wimbledon Wednesday: Djokovic, Sinner, Sabalenka and Osaka in action

Wednesday's Wimbledon singles order of play features top names including Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka. All four are among the leading contenders in the tournament at the All England Club. It promises to be one of the most high-profile days of the Championships so far.

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Sky Sports Football · 7min ago · Source ↗

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California AG Bonta denies pushing Paramount to sell CNN amid merger probe

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has denied that his office is seeking to force Paramount to sell CNN as a condition of the proposed Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery merger. Bonta said he has "no idea" where that speculation comes from. David Ellison's Paramount Skydance is hoping to close the megamerger within the next several months despite ongoing legal scrutiny from Democratic attorneys general.

Should the Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery merger be blocked?

Variety · 35min ago · Source ↗

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AtomForm Palette 300 wins Gold at 2026 London Design Awards

AtomForm won Gold at the 2026 London Design Awards for its Palette 300 desktop 3D printing system. The awards, run by the International Awards Association (IAA), are known for rigorous judging across thousands of global entries. The Palette 300 stood out for its multi-colour, multi-material printing capabilities and clean design. The win provides independent validation of AtomForm's engineering and commercial direction.

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Android Authority · 38min ago · Source ↗

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How Ukraine's military has adapted after four years of war with Russia

Former Pentagon official Mara Karlin discusses what she observed during a recent trip to Ukraine on the podcast "The Break Out." After four years of full-scale war with Russia, Ukraine's military has significantly adapted its tactics and organisation. Karlin shares her firsthand insights into how the armed forces have evolved on the front lines.

Is Ukraine's military more effective today than at the start of the war?

Breaking Defense · 42min ago · Source ↗

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Czech SPD party calls for stripping Zelensky of the Order of the White Lion

Jundrich Rajchl, head of the parliamentary group of the Czech ruling party SPD, has announced he will ask President Petr Pavel to strip Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of the Order of the White Lion, the Czech Republic's highest state honour. Rajchl cited a similar earlier decision by Polish President Karol Nawrocki as a precedent. The Czech news agency CTK quoted Rajchl as saying: "We cannot stay silent."

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Polsat News · 43min ago · Source ↗

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First complete papyrus scroll from Herculaneum library fully deciphered

For the first time, researchers have fully deciphered a papyrus scroll from the ancient library of Herculaneum, the Roman city destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. The Herculaneum scrolls had long been considered impossible to unroll without damage due to their carbonisation. The breakthrough represents a major advance in the study of surviving ancient texts.

Should digital decipherment methods replace physical archaeological examination of ancient scrolls?

PAP Nauka · 43min ago · Source ↗

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Iga from "Married at First Sight Poland" had ear surgery and found love

Iga Śmiechowicz, a participant in the Polish edition of "Married at First Sight", has undergone ear plastic surgery and looks noticeably different from her time on the show. After facing a wave of public criticism following the broadcast, she stepped away from television and found a new partner. Photos show a clear change in her appearance.

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Most hamburger beef for 4th of July BBQs in the US is imported

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No AC in your hotel room? UOKiK explains your consumer rights

When air conditioning fails in a hotel and room temperatures exceed 30°C, guests have concrete consumer rights. Poland's UOKiK consumer watchdog highlighted these rights following a widely discussed visit by Książulo to the Hotel Gołębiewski in Pobierowo. Guests can demand a reduced rate or compensation for the hotel's failure to meet its advertised service standards.

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Visa, Stripe and Coinbase Join Open USD Stablecoin Sharing Reserve Revenue

Visa, Stripe, Coinbase and other major companies have joined the Open USD stablecoin project, which will share reserve revenue with ecosystem participants. Expected to launch later this year, businesses will be able to mint and redeem Open USD without fees or volume limits, according to Open Standard. The partnership represents one of the largest industry consortiums yet in the stablecoin space.

Does Open USD have what it takes to become the dominant stablecoin?

The Block · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Why is Leclerc struggling this F1 season?

Charles Leclerc endured another difficult race at the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday, continuing a run of poor form. Analyst Palmer points to setup issues and a lack of confidence mid-corner as the root causes. Recovering his pace will require Ferrari and Leclerc to work together on finding better car balance.

Is Ferrari primarily responsible for Leclerc's poor form this season?

Formula 1 · 3min ago · Source ↗

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Netflix uses AI to recreate Gene Wilder's voice in Willy Wonka reality show premiering Sept. 23

Netflix has set a September 23 premiere date for The Golden Ticket, a Willy Wonka-themed reality competition series. The streamer used artificial intelligence to recreate the voice of the late actor Gene Wilder for the show. The series arrives 55 years after Roald Dahl's Charlie & the Chocolate Factory was first adapted for the screen.

Should Netflix use AI to recreate the voices of deceased actors?

Deadline · 3min ago · Source ↗

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Brook: England Test captaincy would be 'great honour' after Stokes' retirement

Harry Brook has expressed that leading the England Test cricket side would be a "great honour" following Ben Stokes' abrupt retirement from international cricket. Brook is considered one of the leading candidates to take over the captaincy. The England and Wales Cricket Board is yet to name Stokes' successor.

Should Harry Brook be named England's next Test captain?

Sky Sports Football · 14min ago · Source ↗

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CD Projekt dev: Cyberpunk 2077 scenes were far harder to make than Witcher 3's

A developer working on Cyberpunk 2 has revealed that creating first-person perspective (FPP) scenes is radically more complex than third-person (TPP) ones. Scenes in Cyberpunk 2077 were extremely more difficult to produce than equivalent ones in The Witcher 3. The difference stems from the need to perfect every detail visible directly from the player's viewpoint.

Is first-person perspective better for RPGs than third-person?

GRYOnline · 22min ago · Source ↗

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