Versant Media to acquire golf simulator firm Full Swing for $530 million

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Versant Media to acquire golf simulator firm Full Swing for $530 million

Versant Media announced plans on Monday to acquire Full Swing, a sports technology company behind golf simulators, for $530 million. The deal follows a broader trend of media companies diversifying beyond traditional revenue streams, similar to the New York Times expanding into games and Disney into theme parks. Full Swing's technology is used by golfers, coaches and customers for simulation-based training.

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Variety · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Pekao promo: 300 PLN welcome bonus and 5.7% savings rate

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Pekao promo: 300 PLN welcome bonus and 5.7% savings rate

Bank Pekao S.A. has launched a promotion for new customers offering a 300 PLN welcome bonus and a 5.7% interest rate on a savings account. The full offer includes up to 2,700 PLN in total bonuses, free ATM withdrawals worldwide, and extra cash rewards for everyday purchases made with the bank's gold card.

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Bankier.pl · 10min ago · Source ↗

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Minecraft's end credits hide a secret message after 70 minutes of waiting

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Minecraft's end credits hide a secret message after 70 minutes of waiting

Minecraft's end credits run for over 70 minutes and contain a hidden message that very few players have ever seen. To discover it, players must sit through the entire credit sequence without skipping. The story reportedly has an additional layer of meaning beneath the surface.

Is it worth sitting through 70 minutes of Minecraft end credits for a hidden message?

GRYOnline · 12min ago · Source ↗

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Noah Wyle: 'The Pitt' Could Be a Blueprint for Bringing Production Back to L.A.

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Noah Wyle: 'The Pitt' Could Be a Blueprint for Bringing Production Back to L.A.

Actor Noah Wyle argues that his series "The Pitt," filmed in Los Angeles, could serve as a replicable model to attract other productions back to California. Film and TV production in L.A. has sharply declined in recent years, despite California raising its annual tax incentive programme to $750 million. The issue has become a major topic in both the L.A. mayoral race and the California gubernatorial campaign.

Are tax incentives enough to bring film production back to Los Angeles?

Deadline · 20min ago · Source ↗

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Paulina Krupińska Holidays in Mazury with 10-Year-Old Daughter Antonina

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Paulina Krupińska Holidays in Mazury with 10-Year-Old Daughter Antonina

TV presenter Paulina Krupińska spent the first week of her summer holiday in the Mazury lake district, sharing photos of the forests and lakes. Among the images was a snapshot with her 10-year-old daughter Antonina. Krupińska gave fans a glimpse of her older child's current appearance.

Pudelek · 20min ago · Source ↗

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Ukraine drones hit two tankers and fuel base in Kerch on Azov Sea

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Ukraine drones hit two tankers and fuel base in Kerch on Azov Sea

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces attacked two shadow-fleet tankers carrying petrol from Taganrog to Crimea on the Sea of Azov. Simultaneously, strikes on land destroyed two S-400 Triumf air-defence systems and a fuel depot in Kerch. The operation was announced by SBS commander Robert "Madiar" Browdi.

Do attacks on Russia's shadow fleet effectively limit its capabilities?

Bankier.pl · 20min ago · Source ↗

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Children's Oncology Merger in Zabrze Leaves Brain Tumour Patients Without Specialist

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Children's Oncology Merger in Zabrze Leaves Brain Tumour Patients Without Specialist

The hospital in Zabrze has written to parents warning that following the merger of its children's oncology ward with the one in Katowice, it cannot accommodate all young patients. The facility currently lacks a specialist with the necessary experience in treating childhood brain tumours. Parents of affected children will likely be referred to hospitals in Kraków or Warsaw.

Was merging the children's oncology wards in Zabrze and Katowice a mistake?

TVN24 · 21min ago · Source ↗

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Norway Stuns Brazil at World Cup — Haaland and Nyland Hailed as Heroes

Norway pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the World Cup by eliminating Brazil in the round of 16. Erling Haaland scored twice and goalkeeper Orjan Nyland was outstanding, with both players hailed as national heroes by Norwegian media. Coach Stale Solbakken's squad has written itself into football history, according to unanimous local coverage.

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Khamenei's Burial Delayed for Months, Breaking Islamic Custom

The remains of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei were preserved for several months rather than buried promptly, contradicting Islamic custom that requires swift interment. Iran's government confirmed the delay, while Islamic scholars suggest it was driven by political and security considerations. The case has sparked debate about the intersection of political power and religious practice in Iran.

Were Iranian authorities justified in delaying Khamenei's burial for political reasons?

NYT World · 22min ago · Source ↗

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Apple Extends Broadcom Chip Deal to 2031 as Own Modem Switch Still Years Away

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Apple Extends Broadcom Chip Deal to 2031 as Own Modem Switch Still Years Away

Apple has signed a deal extending its partnership with Broadcom for radio chips through 2031. This indicates the company's full switch to its own cellular modems will take at least five more years, even though the first in-house chips are expected to debut in the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra. The new agreement suggests Apple does not expect to complete the transition before 2031.

Should Apple move faster to become independent from external chip suppliers?

9to5Mac · 24min ago · Source ↗

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1995 Stillen SMZ 300ZX Review: Nissan's Z Upgraded by Millen

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1995 Stillen SMZ 300ZX Review: Nissan's Z Upgraded by Millen

The 1995 Stillen SMZ is a tuned version of the Nissan 300ZX, built by racing driver Steve Millen's aftermarket company. The package adds suspension, bodywork and exhaust upgrades aimed at boosting performance and aesthetics. The road test evaluates whether Millen's modifications genuinely improve on Nissan's already capable sports coupe.

Does a factory-tuned variant offer better value than the standard model?

Car and Driver · 25min ago · Source ↗

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Russia's Sberbank Plans Crypto Wallet in Its App by Early December

Russia's largest bank, Sberbank, is targeting an early December 2025 launch for a crypto wallet and digital depository integrated into its Sber apps. The rollout is contingent on Russia passing new digital asset legislation. The move reflects a broader Russian push to regulate and institutionalise cryptocurrency use.

Should a Russian state bank be allowed to offer crypto wallet services?

The Block · 30min ago · Source ↗

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France Formally Request FIFA Cancel Olise's Yellow Card at World Cup

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France Formally Request FIFA Cancel Olise's Yellow Card at World Cup

France have formally asked FIFA to annul the yellow card shown to Michael Olise at the World Cup. The French federation believes their chances are strong, particularly given that FIFA previously cancelled — outside official protocol — a red card given to US player Folarin Balogun, creating a problematic precedent. The case is fuelling debate about consistency in FIFA's disciplinary decisions during the tournament.

Should FIFA cancel Michael Olise's yellow card?

Interia Sport · 30min ago · Source ↗

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China's Tianwen-2 Probe Reaches Earth's Quasi-Moon Asteroid Kamo'oalewa

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China's Tianwen-2 Probe Reaches Earth's Quasi-Moon Asteroid Kamo'oalewa

China's Tianwen-2 probe has reached the asteroid Kamo'oalewa, classified as a quasi-moon of Earth due to its unique orbital path near our planet. The mission aims to collect samples from the asteroid's surface to shed light on its history and on how small bodies form in the Solar System. The findings could provide new insights into the early history of the Solar System.

Will China become the leader in space exploration?

TVN24 · 36min ago · Source ↗

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Airline crew left 100 passengers' luggage behind to save fuel on Egypt flight

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Airline crew left 100 passengers' luggage behind to save fuel on Egypt flight

The crew of a flight returning from Egypt deliberately left the luggage of all 100 passengers behind at the airport without warning them, citing insufficient fuel for a safe flight with the extra weight. Passengers only discovered what had happened after landing at their home airport.

Is leaving passengers' luggage behind without warning an acceptable crew decision?

WP Turystyka · 1h ago · Source ↗

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How the Gospels were written: decades of tradition, editing and debate, not four eyewitnesses

For centuries it was believed that the four Gospels were written by direct eyewitnesses to Jesus's life. Modern historians and biblical scholars now describe a far more complex process involving oral tradition, decades of editing and doctrinal disputes before the texts were fixed. Researchers stress they are not undermining the value of the Gospels but revealing the remarkable history behind their creation.

Do academic studies on the Gospels' origins undermine their religious credibility?

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Izabella Krzan Denies Romance Rumours and Aesthetic Medicine Claims

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Izabella Krzan Denies Romance Rumours and Aesthetic Medicine Claims

TV presenter Izabella Krzan, who recently joined "Dzień Dobry TVN," addressed online rumours in an interview with Onet. She denied reports that she has used aesthetic medicine, acknowledging that such speculation appears regularly. She also responded to romance allegations that have been circulating online for months.

Should media verify rumours about public figures before publishing them?

WP Kobieta · 22min ago · Source ↗

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Trump to Ring NYSE Opening Bell from White House, Launches $1,000 Baby Investment Accounts

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Trump to Ring NYSE Opening Bell from White House, Launches $1,000 Baby Investment Accounts

President Donald Trump will ring the NYSE opening bell from the White House in an unprecedented event joined by a number of top CEOs. He is simultaneously launching "Trump Accounts," a programme that provides a one-time $1,000 contribution from the U.S. Treasury for every baby born in the United States between 2025 and 2028. The initiative aims to encourage long-term investing among Americans.

Is the Trump Accounts $1,000 baby investment programme a good idea?

CNBC · 23min ago · Source ↗

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Want to Rejuvenate Your Brain? Don't Rely on AI — Train It Yourself

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Want to Rejuvenate Your Brain? Don't Rely on AI — Train It Yourself

Relying too heavily on artificial intelligence for everyday cognitive tasks may weaken brain function rather than help it. Independently solving problems, learning new skills and engaging in mental effort are key factors in keeping the brain healthy and youthful. Offloading mental tasks to AI could undermine the cognitive exercise the brain needs to stay sharp.

Does daily use of AI weaken our cognitive abilities?

RMF24 · 24min ago · Source ↗

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Pokémon Assigned as Mascot to All 60 J. League Soccer Clubs

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Pokémon Assigned as Mascot to All 60 J. League Soccer Clubs

The Pokémon Company has struck an official partnership with Japan's J. League, which oversees the country's top three professional soccer divisions. Each of the 60 clubs has been assigned a unique Pokémon as its official mascot. The collaboration is a novel crossover between the gaming franchise and professional football.

Is a Pokémon-soccer league mascot partnership a good marketing idea?

Polygon · 27min ago · Source ↗

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Russia Downgrades Fuel to Euro-3 Standard, Triggering Wave of Engine Failures

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Russia Downgrades Fuel to Euro-3 Standard, Triggering Wave of Engine Failures

Russian authorities have downgraded the country's petrol standard to Euro-3, triggering a widespread wave of engine failures reported across the country. Drivers are flocking to repair shops with mechanical problems caused by the lower-quality fuel. The move is described as an unintended side-effect of drone strikes targeting Russian fuel infrastructure.

Is degrading Russia's fuel supply an acceptable wartime tactic?

Onet Wiadomości · 29min ago · Source ↗

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Belgium Appeals Balogun Suspension Decision Ahead of USMNT Clash

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Belgium Appeals Balogun Suspension Decision Ahead of USMNT Clash

The Belgian FA has been granted the right to appeal a decision regarding Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension, with the appeal filed just hours before kickoff. The case centres on whether Balogun's suspension can be reinstated during the ongoing tournament. The outcome of the appeal could directly affect the USMNT's available squad for the match.

Should Balogun's World Cup suspension be reinstated on appeal?

CBS Sports · 37min ago

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