Madonna's 'Confessions II' debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 after seven-year absence

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Madonna's 'Confessions II' debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 after seven-year absence

Madonna has returned with her first new album in seven years: "Confessions II" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 134,000 equivalent album units. That was enough to push her past a still-charting Olivia Rodrigo and claim the top spot. Ken Carson and Sienna Spiro also bowed in the top 10 with their respective new releases.

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Buying a Retired Marked Police Car Is Legal, But Driving It May Not Be

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Buying a Retired Marked Police Car Is Legal, But Driving It May Not Be

In the United States, purchasing a retired marked police car is generally legal, but driving one on public roads can lead to serious legal trouble. Laws vary by state, with many requiring police graphics to be removed before the vehicle is driven publicly. Operating a marked patrol car can be treated as impersonating a law enforcement officer.

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"Evil Dead Burn" Director on Real Fire, Practical Effects and the Post-Credits Scene

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"Evil Dead Burn" Director on Real Fire, Practical Effects and the Post-Credits Scene

The director of "Evil Dead Burn," now in theaters, explains his approach to the French horror film, which breaks the cinema rule of never killing the dog — justifying it as fitting for the notoriously extreme franchise. The production relied on real fire and practical effects rather than CGI. The interview also breaks down the film's post-credits scene, which contains major spoilers.

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Variety · 26min ago · Source ↗

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Sinner Wins Wimbledon: "I Sacrificed a Lot to Get Here"

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Sinner Wins Wimbledon: "I Sacrificed a Lot to Get Here"

Jannik Sinner won Wimbledon 2025, defeating Alexander Zverev 3-1 in sets. The victory came after Sinner's disappointment at Roland Garros, marking his return to the top of the tennis world. "I sacrificed a lot to get here, that's why I am so happy," he said after the match.

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WP SportoweFakty · 27min ago · Source ↗

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Pakistani Fatwa Bans Crypto, Sparking Debate on Digital Asset Rules

Pakistan's crypto regulator held talks with prominent Islamic scholar Mufti Taqi Usmani after he issued a fatwa declaring the purchase of cryptocurrencies impermissible under Islamic law. The ruling has ignited a broader debate about how Pakistan should regulate digital assets. The head of the regulatory body has also come under scrutiny as a result.

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Rockstar Rules Out Red Dead Redemption Live-Action Adaptation

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Rockstar Rules Out Red Dead Redemption Live-Action Adaptation

Rockstar Games has dismissed the idea of a Red Dead Redemption live-action adaptation — a series or film — stating there is no need to bring the western to the screen. Fans had been hoping for an adaptation following the massive success of Red Dead Redemption 2, released in 2010 and its sequel in 2018. For now, the franchise remains exclusive to video games.

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US Senator Lindsey Graham Dead at 71

US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, one of Washington's most prominent foreign policy hawks and a staunch ally of Israel, has died at the age of 71. Graham was a leading figure in American politics known for supporting US and Israeli military interventions. His office stated he died after a brief and sudden illness.

Al Jazeera · 38min ago · Source ↗

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China tests truck-mounted electromagnetic drone catapult that needs no runway

China's Beijing Institute of Technology released footage of three eight-wheeled trucks interlocking to form a road-mobile electromagnetic catapult capable of launching a propeller-driven drone without a runway. The system miniaturises the EMALS technology already used on China's newest aircraft carrier. Transported in standard shipping containers, it could theoretically be deployed anywhere in the world.

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Chromium 148 Math.tanh Bug Lets Sites Fingerprint Your Operating System

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Chromium 148 Math.tanh Bug Lets Sites Fingerprint Your Operating System

Since Chromium 148, the JavaScript function Math.tanh returns slightly different results depending on the underlying operating system, making it possible for websites to fingerprint users' browsers and identify their OS without consent. The discovery, reported by Scrapfly, poses a privacy risk by allowing user sessions to be linked across different websites. The variation stems from differences in low-level floating-point computation between operating systems.

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Trump allows Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles — what does it mean?

President Donald Trump has granted Ukraine permission to domestically produce Patriot missiles. Seth Jones of the Center for Strategic and International Studies told NPR this is a significant step that could reduce Ukraine's dependence on US arms deliveries and substantially strengthen its air defences. Local production would shorten resupply times and give Kyiv greater strategic autonomy.

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Amazon Names Alice Feeney's "His & Hers" Best Book of the Year So Far

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Amazon Names Alice Feeney's "His & Hers" Best Book of the Year So Far

Amazon has named Alice Feeney's 2020 mystery thriller "His & Hers" its best book of the year so far. The novel was adapted by Netflix into a series starring Jon Bernthal and Tessa Thompson, which became one of the platform's biggest hits of 2026. The show follows a twisting tale of murder and deceit told from two intertwined perspectives.

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China Tests Reusable Long March-10B Rocket, Recovers First Stage Booster

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China Tests Reusable Long March-10B Rocket, Recovers First Stage Booster

On Friday, July 10th, China successfully conducted the maiden test flight of the Long March-10B rocket, which included the recovery of its first stage booster. The mission marks a significant milestone in China's space programme and its pursuit of reusable rocket technology. China has been rapidly advancing its launch capabilities in recent years.

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Universe Today · 54min ago · Source ↗

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Expert: summer is the best time to lose weight – here's how

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Expert: summer is the best time to lose weight – here's how

Summer offers natural advantages for weight loss: heat reduces appetite, fresh produce is abundant and outdoor exercise is easier. A nutrition expert advises against giving in to seasonal temptations such as ice cream, fatty grilled foods and alcohol, which can cancel out those benefits. The key is eating regular light meals and staying well hydrated.

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Airbnb beats hotels in World Cup 2026 accommodation battle

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Airbnb beats hotels in World Cup 2026 accommodation battle

Data from the 2026 World Cup shows tourists overwhelmingly preferred Airbnb over traditional hotels during the tournament. Hotels reported lower-than-expected occupancy and revenues, while the short-term rental platform recorded record bookings. The trend signals an accelerating shift in travel accommodation preferences.

Is Airbnb a better choice than hotels during major sporting events?

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Butter yellow manicure for summer 2026 – 3 trendy nail looks

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Butter yellow manicure for summer 2026 – 3 trendy nail looks

Butter yellow – a soft, pastel shade of yellow – is one of the biggest nail trends for summer 2026. The most popular version is the butter yellow glazed manicure, which combines a light creamy polish with a pearlescent glazed-nails finish for a subtle, luminous effect. The shade suits both minimal and more decorative nail styles and complements a tan beautifully.

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Hundreds swim the Seine in Paris' first river race in nearly 80 years

Hundreds of swimmers plunged into the Seine near the Eiffel Tower for the Open Swim Harmonie Mutuelle, the first major organised river race in Paris in nearly 80 years. The event marks a historic return of open-water swimming to the city's iconic river after decades of prohibition.

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Euronews · 2h ago · Source ↗

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FIFA Suspends Baloguna's Ban, Raising Concerns About Its Own Independence

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FIFA Suspends Baloguna's Ban, Raising Concerns About Its Own Independence

FIFA's disciplinary committee suspended the execution of a ban imposed on US striker Folarin Balogun during the 2026 World Cup. The decision has sparked debate about the independence of FIFA's internal disciplinary bodies. Committee chairman Mohammad Al-Kamali has come under particular scrutiny over his role in the matter.

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Anne Hathaway's "Ocean's Eleven" Replacement Is a Netflix Hit

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Anne Hathaway's "Ocean's Eleven" Replacement Is a Netflix Hit

Anne Hathaway stepped in to replace Cate Blanchett in an Ocean's Eleven follow-up that has become a surprise Netflix hit. Hathaway has had a busy 2026, also appearing in "The Devil Wears Prada 2" alongside Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci. She will next star as Penelope in Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey," debuting July 17.

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Collider · 36min ago · Source ↗

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Bangkok Pub Fire Kills at Least 27 People

A massive fire engulfed a pub in Bangkok, Thailand, overnight, killing at least 27 people. Emergency services responded to the blaze and conducted search-and-rescue operations at the destroyed venue. The cause of the fire has not been stated in the available report.

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Russian volunteer commander: Putin planning autumn mobilisation, society expects disaster

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Russian volunteer commander: Putin planning autumn mobilisation, society expects disaster

Denis Kapustin, founder of the Russian Volunteer Corps fighting on Ukraine's side, says Russian society is living in anticipation of an approaching catastrophe. He claims social tensions in Russia are rising and that Putin intends to announce a new mobilisation in autumn 2026. Kapustin points to multiple signs of Kremlin military preparations as evidence.

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Venezuela Demands Gold From London, Citing Earthquake Relief Needs

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Venezuela Demands Gold From London, Citing Earthquake Relief Needs

Venezuelan authorities have demanded the return of gold reserves held in London, officially citing the need to fund relief for earthquake victims. Critics argue the disaster is merely a pretext, with the government's real motives being political and financial. Venezuela has been devastated by a series of earthquakes that have killed nearly 4,500 people.

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BitHub.pl · 51min ago · Source ↗

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Flash-MSA: sparse attention method for million-token AI model training

Researchers have published Flash-MSA, a method designed to accelerate the training of large language models on sequences of up to one million tokens using sparse attention kernels. The technique aims to reduce computational costs and training time for AI models that handle very long contexts. Technical details are available on the project's website.

Do AI models trained on million-token contexts have real-world everyday value?

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