Don Iwerks, Disney Exec and Cinematic Innovator, Dies at 96

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Don Iwerks, Disney Exec and Cinematic Innovator, Dies at 96

Don Iwerks, former Disney executive and co-founder of Iwerks Entertainment, died peacefully on Thursday at Ojai Community Memorial Care Center, surrounded by family and friends. He was 96. Iwerks was celebrated for numerous cinematic and technical innovations he introduced throughout his long career in the film industry.

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Grbić names Poland squad for Liga Narodów final week in Chicago

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Grbić names Poland squad for Liga Narodów final week in Chicago

Coach Nikola Grbić has announced the Polish national volleyball squad for the third and final week of the Nations League group stage, to be held in Chicago. Poland heads into the event on the back of a friendly victory over Germany. The full squad list has been published ahead of the team's departure for the United States.

Does Poland have a realistic chance of winning the Volleyball Nations League?

WP SportoweFakty · 15min ago · Source ↗

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EU bans BPA in food-contact packaging from 20 July

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EU bans BPA in food-contact packaging from 20 July

From 20 July 2025, new EU regulations will ban the use of Bisphenol A (BPA) in packaging that comes into direct contact with food. BPA is a chemical linked to hormonal disruption and other health risks. The rules include some exceptions, but the vast majority of food-contact packaging will need to comply with the new requirements.

Does the EU's BPA ban adequately protect consumers?

Onet Wiadomości · 19min ago · Source ↗

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Lebanon asks US to press Israel over stalled ceasefire deal

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Lebanon asks US to press Israel over stalled ceasefire deal

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has asked US Ambassador Michel Issa to pressure Israel into honouring a framework peace agreement, which Beirut says has stalled. A US military delegation is expected to arrive in Lebanon in the coming days to support implementation of the deal, according to the Financial Times. The fragile ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel remains at risk.

Should the US pressure Israel to honour the Lebanon ceasefire deal?

Wirtualna Polska · 19min ago · Source ↗

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Milan family returns 40 kg of Sardinian beach sand after 50 years

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Milan family returns 40 kg of Sardinian beach sand after 50 years

A family from Milan has returned 40 kilograms of sand taken from the beach of Is Arutas in Sardinia roughly 50 years ago. The woman fulfilled her late mother's dying wish by returning the stolen sand to the island. Taking sand from Sardinian beaches is now strictly prohibited and can result in fines of several thousand euros.

Are heavy fines for taking beach sand justified?

Wirtualna Polska · 24min ago · Source ↗

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Bumblebees absorb more heavy metals than honeybees, Cambridge study finds

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Bumblebees absorb more heavy metals than honeybees, Cambridge study finds

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have found that bumblebees accumulate more toxic heavy metals than honeybees, even when foraging in the same environment. The scientists stress that bumblebees play a vital role in ecosystems as pollinators and should not be harmed. The findings highlight the need for better monitoring of environmental pollutants that affect insects.

Should bumblebee protection be a priority in EU environmental policy?

Rzeczpospolita · 25min ago · Source ↗

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Anthropic system glitch billed Korean free-plan user $16 million instead of nothing

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Anthropic system glitch billed Korean free-plan user $16 million instead of nothing

A Korean user on Claude's free plan received a notification of a failed transaction for $16 million, despite not having any paid subscription. Anthropic did not successfully charge the user — the transaction failed — but the incident caused significant alarm. The company has not publicly commented on the glitch.

Should payment glitches by AI companies trigger stricter regulation?

BitHub.pl · 28min ago · Source ↗

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Netherlands beat Germany to overtake Poland in Women's Nations League standings

Germany failed to win a single set against the Netherlands in the Women's Nations League, allowing the Dutch side to move ahead of Poland in the standings. With one round left in the group stage, the Netherlands now sit above Poland in the table. Poland will need a strong result in the final round to improve their position.

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Columnist jokes Poland deserves World Cup title just for showing up

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Columnist jokes Poland deserves World Cup title just for showing up

Columnist Katarzyna Kasia satirically comments on Poland's World Cup exit, joking that if she were president she would call FIFA chief Gianni Infantino and demand Poland be awarded the world title in compensation. The piece mocks both Poland's poor tournament showing and Donald Trump's reported calls to Infantino on football matters. It is a humorous op-ed, not a news report.

Newsweek Polska · 30min ago · Source ↗

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Robinhood to soon launch AI agent for crypto traders

Robinhood has announced that its AI agent feature will soon begin assisting cryptocurrency traders. Since the beta launch in late May, more than 70,000 agentic accounts have already been created by equities and options traders on the platform. The company is now expanding the AI tool to the crypto market.

Should AI agents be allowed to assist with cryptocurrency trading?

Cointelegraph · 32min ago · Source ↗

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Mum's perfumes make a comeback – Cacharel's Eden leads the nostalgia wave

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Mum's perfumes make a comeback – Cacharel's Eden leads the nostalgia wave

Fragrances associated with mothers' dressing tables are back in fashion, driven by millennial nostalgia. Cacharel's Eden, in its distinctive green-and-gold bottle, never truly went out of style and is once again gaining popularity. The trend for "mum's perfumes" encompasses 1990s classics that bridge generations and trigger powerful childhood memories.

Is childhood nostalgia the main reason retro perfumes are making a comeback?

Elle Polska · 35min ago · Source ↗

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Russia strikes Kyiv with missiles – casualties reported

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Russia strikes Kyiv with missiles – casualties reported

Russia carried out a missile strike on Kyiv overnight. Ukraine's Air Force Command confirmed the attack on the capital. Casualties were reported, with explosions heard across the city.

Do Western air defence systems adequately protect Kyiv?

Rzeczpospolita · 39min ago · Source ↗

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Blueberry pierogi with thin, elastic dough — homemade recipe

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Blueberry pierogi with thin, elastic dough — homemade recipe

This homemade blueberry pierogi recipe centres on thin, elastic dough that works best when prepared by hand. Fresh blueberries make the ideal summer filling. The key to success lies in proper kneading and careful shaping so the pierogi hold together during cooking.

Interia Kobieta · 50min ago · Source ↗

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Google Maps Bug Causes Wrong-Way Driving on S1 Expressway Near Węgierska Górka

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Google Maps Bug Causes Wrong-Way Driving on S1 Expressway Near Węgierska Górka

Four wrong-way driving incidents were recorded over nine months on the S1 expressway bypass near Węgierska Górka. The Katowice branch of GDDKiA says some drivers are following erroneous Google Maps instructions that suggest a U-turn in a prohibited zone after missing an exit. The authority warns this poses a serious safety risk on the high-speed road.

Should Google be held liable for accidents caused by navigation errors?

benchmark.pl · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Turlov's Freedom Holding Raises $300M for International Expansion

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Turlov's Freedom Holding Raises $300M for International Expansion

Freedom Holding Corp., owned by Kazakh billionaire Timur Turlov, raised $300 million through a share sale to fund its continued international expansion. The company is one of Kazakhstan's leading financial groups. Turlov is among the wealthiest entrepreneurs in Kazakhstan.

Will Freedom Holding successfully expand in international markets?

Bloomberg · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Atelier Yumia Switch 2 patch 1.6.1 improves frame rate and adds performance settings

Atelier Yumia has been updated to version 1.6.1 on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. The patch adds performance setting options and alleviates frame rate drops on Switch 2, while also fixing bugs across both versions. The game launched on Switch 2 last month, with a paid upgrade available for existing Switch owners.

Should players have to pay to upgrade a game they own for a newer console?

Nintendo Life · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Historian Kerri K. Greenidge Loses Tufts Post After Scrutiny of Her Book

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Historian Kerri K. Greenidge Loses Tufts Post After Scrutiny of Her Book

Historian Kerri K. Greenidge appears to have lost her professorship at Tufts University after scholars began scrutinizing her 2022 book "The Grimkes." The book has since been removed from its publisher's website, sparking wider debate about academic standards and the vetting of historical sources.

Was Tufts right to remove a professor over controversy surrounding her book?

NYT Arts · 5h ago · Source ↗

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The real history behind 'Little House on the Prairie's' brutal Hard Winter — now on Netflix

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The real history behind 'Little House on the Prairie's' brutal Hard Winter — now on Netflix

Laura Ingalls Wilder's book series depicts the real events of the 1880–81 "Hard Winter," when blizzards cut off prairie settlements from food supplies for months. A new Netflix adaptation has brought the story back into the spotlight. Conditions were so severe that many families survived only by grinding grain in hand-powered coffee mills.

Will Netflix do justice to Wilder's classic book series?

Mental Floss · 6h ago · Source ↗

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Right-wing UK politician murdered, suspect arrested

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Right-wing UK politician murdered, suspect arrested

A right-wing politician in the United Kingdom has been murdered, and a suspect has been arrested by police. The killing has sent shockwaves through the British political scene. Further details about the victim's identity and the circumstances of the attack have not been fully disclosed in available reports.

Are UK authorities doing enough to protect politicians from violence?

RMF24 · 21min ago · Source ↗

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Kamil Glik and his wife graduated from university — announced it in 2022

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Kamil Glik and his wife graduated from university — announced it in 2022

Kamil Glik, a 103-cap Poland international currently playing for Cracovia, completed his university degree alongside his wife in 2022, which the couple announced publicly. The defender balanced his football career with academic studies over the years. The qualification opens new paths for Glik as he approaches the end of his playing career.

Interia Sport · 25min ago · Source ↗

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Djokovic reveals how Queen Camilla behaves off-camera at Wimbledon

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Djokovic reveals how Queen Camilla behaves off-camera at Wimbledon

Queen Camilla visited the All England Club during Wimbledon and met with Novak Djokovic. The Serbian star spoke to the media about what happened behind the scenes and how the 78-year-old queen behaves when cameras are not around. Djokovic described her as natural and warm away from official protocol.

Interia Sport · 35min ago · Source ↗

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US housing bill banning Fed CBDC becomes law without Trump's signature

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US housing bill banning Fed CBDC becomes law without Trump's signature

The "21st Century ROAD to Housing Act," which includes a provision banning the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC), has become US law without President Trump's signature. The legislation marks a significant win for critics of government-issued digital currencies who fear state overreach into personal finances. The bill was primarily a housing measure but the CBDC ban was embedded as an additional provision.

Is banning the Fed from issuing a digital dollar the right decision?

The Block · 36min ago · Source ↗

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