Brad Parks came up with the idea for an entirely new sport during a family picnic 50 years ago. His remarkable life also included playing tennis with the actor who played Willy Wonka. Parks's story is an unusual tale of accidental invention that grew into a recognised sporting discipline.
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Court documents reveal that Xbox Game Pass has reached around 34 million subscribers, falling well short of Microsoft's ambitious internal targets. The company appears to have badly miscalculated its strategy of making the subscription model the primary growth engine for its gaming division.
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The British pound climbed to its highest level since June 2024, marking a notable rebound. The euro, meanwhile, remains locked in a spring-summer consolidation range with little directional movement. The zloty held steady against major currencies.
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced in Ankara plans to launch a strategic transport fleet of A400M aircraft, along with one additional A330 MRTT tanker and transport plane. The Alliance will also acquire new drones and AWACS early-warning aircraft as part of a broader military capability build-up. The announcements were made on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Turkey.
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The new vivo X Fold 6 challenges the long-held assumption that booklet foldables must accept smaller batteries, throttled performance and weaker cameras compared to traditional flagship smartphones. The device delivers impressive battery life and strong specs that rival โ or beat โ ultra-premium non-folding phones costing $500 less than a typical $1,700 foldable. The phone highlights a growing gap between US foldable offerings and Asian competitors.
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba โ The Movie: Infinity Castle is now available to watch at home on Crunchyroll. Released in 2025, the film became the highest-grossing anime film of all time and the 7th-highest-grossing film of 2025 globally. Fans can now revisit the movie after months of waiting for its home streaming debut.
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Lando Norris finished fourth at the British Grand Prix but admitted McLaren's pace compared to rivals was "pretty shocking." The British driver said the team has "a hell of a lot to improve" despite the solid points finish. McLaren acknowledged the scale of the gap to their competitors was a serious concern.
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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 Adidas BW Army LUX is a new premium take on the iconic military jacket, part of a long trend of workwear and military garments crossing over into streetwear fashion. The model draws on the original BW Army design and is priced at over 400 PLN. The release is drawing attention from streetwear fans and military-aesthetic enthusiasts alike.
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Russia is recording a record number of vehicle breakdowns, with poor-quality fuel identified as the primary cause. Low-grade petrol is damaging engines on a mass scale. The problem is growing as Russia's fuel sector faces deepening difficulties.
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Explosions occurred in the Syrian capital Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron's official visit. Syrian state television reported that the Syrian president had received Macron at the presidential palace. Macron was safe. No details about the source of the blasts were given.
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Google is planning to release millions of specially engineered mosquitoes as part of a biological initiative aimed at curbing the spread of deadly mosquito-borne diseases. The move marks a surprising expansion for a company best known for its search engine, AI and online advertising.
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A dermatologist explains that collagen applied topically in creams and masks cannot penetrate the skin barrier in active form โ the molecules are too large. Oral collagen supplements may supply amino acids, but there is no guarantee they will reach the skin specifically. Sun protection, adequate hydration and a healthy lifestyle are the most decisive factors for skin condition.
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Two traders have filed a lawsuit against prediction market platform Polymarket, alleging it wrongly resolved a market concerning Strategy's sale of bitcoin as "No." The plaintiffs argue that Strategy's SEC filing clearly disclosed the sale of 32 BTC between May 26 and May 31, making the "No" resolution incorrect. The case raises broader questions about dispute resolution on decentralised prediction markets.
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The eruption of Mount Etna in Sicily forced the suspension of all flights at Catania Fontanarossa International Airport until 2 p.m. on Tuesday. The closure was initially expected to last until 10 a.m. but was extended. Polish tourists travelling to or from Sicily are among those affected by the disruption.
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Classic tiramisu gets a summer upgrade with the addition of a blueberry layer, giving it a fruity twist and an impressive presentation. The blueberries add colour and flavour to the beloved Italian dessert. A video recipe with a full ingredient list accompanies the feature.
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BBC Director General Matt Brittin will make his first major industry appearance at the Edinburgh Television Festival in August, participating in an "In Conversation" session about his early months leading the BBC. Brittin took over as Director General on 18 May 2025, succeeding Tim Davie. The festival will be the last Edinburgh TV Festival in its current format.
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UK-based factual media group Zinc Media has launched a new AI-focused production label called Cicada. In 2025, Zinc generated several million pounds in AI-related revenue from industry trade, AI-powered TV commercials and other work. Cicada will focus on what the company describes as "creativity that makes people stop scrolling."
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Microsoft has announced the most radical restructuring in Xbox's history, cutting 3,200 jobs across the division. The company cited an overgrown administration, an underperforming portfolio and an unprecedented hardware component market crisis as driving factors. The restructuring plan also involves parting ways with several game development studios.
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The United States were eliminated from the World Cup after a 1-4 loss to Belgium in the quarter-final playoff, but the controversy over the eligibility of Folarin Balogun โ pushed through at the urging of President Donald Trump โ continues to reverberate. Polish politician Przemysลaw Czarnek of PiS, asked about Trump's intervention on the programme "Graffiti", dismissed it with a single word: "Disgraceful."
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Ukrainian air forces struck and destroyed the base of Russia's elite "Rubikon" formation in the Pokrovsk region. At least a dozen Russian operators were killed in the attack. The strike targeted one of the more specialised units of the Russian army.
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The "pill box nails" trend divides the nail into two distinct sections painted in contrasting colours, creating a capsule-like effect. The style draws on 1990s aesthetics and is described as graphic, playful and easy to do. Google search data cited by Fresha shows searches for "pill nails" surged 84% over the past three months.
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