Actor Dick Van Dyke, who lived past 99, was known for saying "I never wake up in a bad mood." Scientists suggest this habitual positive disposition upon waking may be a key factor behind his exceptional longevity. Research points to a link between chronic optimism and longer lifespan.
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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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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.
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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.
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TV presenter Paulina Krupiลska 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. Krupiลska gave fans a glimpse of her older child's current appearance.
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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.
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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 Krakรณw or Warsaw.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 โ outside official protocol โ 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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TV presenter Izabella Krzan, who recently joined "Dzieล 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.
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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.
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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.
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The Pokรฉmon 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 Pokรฉmon as its official mascot. The collaboration is a novel crossover between the gaming franchise and professional football.
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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.
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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.
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