New Star Wars story retcons the controversial ending of The Rise of Skywalker

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New Star Wars story retcons the controversial ending of The Rise of Skywalker

A new Star Wars story is set to address the controversial ending of The Rise of Skywalker (2019), which drew widespread criticism from fans. The sequel trilogy, which began with The Force Awakens in 2015 and featured stars including Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac and Adam Driver alongside legacy cast members Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford, divided the fanbase. The new project aims to reinterpret or expand on storylines that many viewers found unsatisfying.

Can a new Star Wars story fix the mistakes of the sequel trilogy?

Polygon · 1h ago · Source ↗

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The Alters: Last Variable DLC hits 93% on Steam for under €12

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The Alters: Last Variable DLC hits 93% on Steam for under €12

The Alters: Last Variable DLC has launched on Steam to a 93% positive rating from players. The expansion offers at least 20 hours of gameplay for under 50 PLN (roughly €12). Despite the warm reception, the DLC has not triggered a significant revival of the base game's player numbers on Steam.

Is The Alters: Last Variable DLC worth its price?

GRYOnline · 9min ago · Source ↗

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NBP: May exports boosted by copper, silver and computers; automotive still falling

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NBP: May exports boosted by copper, silver and computers; automotive still falling

According to National Bank of Poland data, Poland's export growth in May 2025 was driven by sales of copper, silver and computer equipment. At the same time, the automotive sector continued to record declining export figures. The data points to a clear shift in the structure of Polish foreign sales.

Should Poland actively invest in sectors replacing automotive in its exports?

Bankier.pl · 11min ago · Source ↗

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DNA-shredding CRISPR enzyme selectively destroys cancer cells in mouse tests

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DNA-shredding CRISPR enzyme selectively destroys cancer cells in mouse tests

Researchers have repurposed a bacterial self-destruct enzyme using CRISPR technology to selectively shred the DNA of diseased cells, including tumour cells, in mouse cancer models. The mechanism targets only abnormal cells, sparing healthy tissue. The findings, published in Nature on 14 July 2026, could represent a new avenue for cancer therapy.

Should CRISPR-based therapies be fast-tracked to clinical trials?

Nature · 15min ago · Source ↗

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Reynolds and Branagh star in Cold War action comedy 'Mayday' – Apple TV+ premiere Sept 4

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Reynolds and Branagh star in Cold War action comedy 'Mayday' – Apple TV+ premiere Sept 4

Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh star in the Cold War action comedy Mayday, with Reynolds as a US Navy pilot and Branagh as a Soviet citizen who loves democracy and Top Gun. The two must team up to escape the Soviet Union and keep the Cold War from turning hot. The film premieres exclusively on Apple TV+ on September 4.

Is Apple TV+ a good home for big-budget feature films?

Collider · 15min ago · Source ↗

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New novel 'Star Wars: Legacy' bridges The Last Jedi and Rise of Skywalker gap

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New novel 'Star Wars: Legacy' bridges The Last Jedi and Rise of Skywalker gap

Nearly eight years after The Rise of Skywalker, author Madeleine Roux's new novel Star Wars: Legacy bridges the narrative gap between The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker. The book expands on underdeveloped storylines from the sequel trilogy, focusing on Rey and the Resistance. It is part of Lucasfilm's ongoing publishing initiative for the Star Wars franchise.

Should Star Wars: Legacy have been made as a film rather than a novel?

Collider · 15min ago · Source ↗

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Study: Listeners Prefer AI Audiobooks Over Human Narration

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Study: Listeners Prefer AI Audiobooks Over Human Narration

A new Edison Research study commissioned by AI audiobook company Spoken found that multi-voice AI productions scored higher favorability ratings than human-narrated audiobooks. The result is surprising given the recent backlash over an AI-voiced audiobook of Homer's "Odyssey" using a voice modelled on Michael Caine. Spoken specialises in AI-generated audiobook productions.

Can AI-narrated audiobooks be better than those with a human narrator?

Variety · 15min ago · Source ↗

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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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Hailey Bieber Launches $89 Denim Capsule Collection With Gap

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Hailey Bieber Launches $89 Denim Capsule Collection With Gap

Hailey Bieber is collaborating with Gap on a limited-edition denim capsule called "The Hailey Jean," inspired by her favourite vintage jeans and her birth year. The two-silhouette collection goes on sale on July 16 at 9 a.m. ET, priced at $89. The line reflects Bieber's signature oversized denim aesthetic from the 1990s.

Is Hailey Bieber's Gap denim collection worth the attention it's getting?

Variety · 15min ago · Source ↗

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Stephen Wolfram: objective reality exists only because others observe it too

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Stephen Wolfram: objective reality exists only because others observe it too

Physicist Stephen Wolfram argues that the universe is built from simple computational rules, with space forming a vast network of tiny "atoms of space" that constantly update to produce time, gravity and quantum mechanics. He introduces the concept of the Ruliad — the space of all possible computations. Wolfram concludes that objective reality may only exist because multiple observers share the same experience of it.

Could Wolfram's computational theory replace existing unified theories of physics?

Big Think · 15min ago · Source ↗

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Lamborghini hints at more Sterrato-inspired models in the pipeline

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Lamborghini hints at more Sterrato-inspired models in the pipeline

Lamborghini's Chief Marketing and Sales Officer Federico Foschini has hinted that the brand is planning more models inspired by the Sterrato concept, which blends supercar performance with off-road capability. No specific models or timelines were revealed.

Should Lamborghini expand its Sterrato off-road model lineup?

Motor1 · 15min ago · Source ↗

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Boundless expands its 4,000-GPU cluster from ZK proofs to AI compute

Distributed compute startup Boundless, which built a 4,000-GPU cluster to settle Ethereum and Base zero-knowledge proofs on Bitcoin, is now expanding into AI compute. The company is pivoting its decentralised infrastructure to serve the growing demand for AI processing power.

Should crypto infrastructure be repurposed for AI computing?

The Block · 15min ago · Source ↗

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Sabalenka Returns to Minsk After Wimbledon Exit — Welcomed as a Queen

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Sabalenka Returns to Minsk After Wimbledon Exit — Welcomed as a Queen

World tennis No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka returned to Belarus after an earlier-than-expected exit from Wimbledon. She was greeted with a rapturous, high-profile welcome in Minsk, with Belarusian media widely covering the homecoming. Like Iga Świątek, Sabalenka departed Wimbledon sooner than anticipated this year.

Is such a grand welcome for an athlete who lost a tournament justified?

Interia Sport · 18min ago · Source ↗

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Princess Mette-Marit Speaks Out After Lung Transplant in Oslo

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Princess Mette-Marit Speaks Out After Lung Transplant in Oslo

Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit underwent a lung transplant at Oslo University Hospital on 18 June. The wife of Crown Prince Haakon has now issued an official statement describing her recovery. The past month has been described as an extremely demanding period for the entire royal family.

WP Kobieta · 20min ago · Source ↗

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Canned Peaches Contain 23 Teaspoons of Sugar Per Can, Warns Expert

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Canned Peaches Contain 23 Teaspoons of Sugar Per Can, Warns Expert

Food journalist Katarzyna Bosacka warns that canned peaches — widely regarded as a healthy snack — contain as many as 23 teaspoons of sugar per can. The sugar comes not from the fruit itself but from the sweet syrup in which the peaches are packed. Despite this, the product remains extremely popular in Poland.

Should manufacturers be required to label sugar content more prominently on canned fruit?

WP Kobieta · 20min ago · Source ↗

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Ukraine smuggled drones into Russia in parts and assembled them on-site

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Ukraine smuggled drones into Russia in parts and assembled them on-site

Russian authorities claim that Ukraine has been smuggling disassembled drones into Russian territory and assembling them on-site before striking targets. Ukrainian drones have already been hitting targets hundreds of kilometres beyond the border. Russians describe the smuggling method as highly unconventional.

Is smuggling drones into enemy territory a legitimate method of warfare?

AntyWeb · 29min ago · Source ↗

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Schupfnudeln: Bavarian potato dumplings pan-fried with vegetables

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Schupfnudeln: Bavarian potato dumplings pan-fried with vegetables

Schupfnudeln are Bavarian potato dumplings, closely related to Polish kopytka and Italian gnocchi. Pan-fried with vegetables, they make a hearty and flavourful dish. The recipe is a simple way to bring a taste of German cuisine to everyday cooking.

Interia Kobieta · 32min ago · Source ↗

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Turkey cheapest holiday destination – goods basket 40% below EU average

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Turkey cheapest holiday destination – goods basket 40% below EU average

According to an analysis by Euronews, Turkey is one of the cheapest holiday destinations, with a basket of goods and services costing just €59.60 – 40.4% below the EU average. The comparison covers popular tourist destinations and ranks them by cost of living for visitors. Turkey stands out as the most affordable option among those surveyed.

Is Turkey the best holiday destination for budget travellers?

Rzeczpospolita · 41min ago · Source ↗

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Annapurna's D-topia is too nuanced to land its AI utopia message

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Annapurna's D-topia is too nuanced to land its AI utopia message

D-topia, a new puzzle adventure from Marumittu Games published by Annapurna Interactive, sidesteps sharp sci-fi arguments in favour of a meditative story about humanity's adaptability to utopia and AI. The game features manageable puzzles and clear decision-making. Critics find it well-meaning but too gentle to resonate in the current heated AI debate.

Are video games a good medium for discussing artificial intelligence?

Polygon · 15min ago · Source ↗

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YouTube duo Colin and Samir travel the US in a Lexus for new branded series

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YouTube duo Colin and Samir travel the US in a Lexus for new branded series

YouTube hosts Colin and Samir will travel across the United States in a Lexus as part of their new series Colin & Samir Start Over, produced in partnership with Lexus as a branded sponsor. The series is an extension of their existing Colin and Samir Show.

Does YouTube creator brand sponsorship undermine the credibility of their content?

The Hollywood Reporter · 15min ago · Source ↗

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Chevy Bolt wins Car and Driver's 2026 EV of the Year award

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Chevy Bolt wins Car and Driver's 2026 EV of the Year award

Car and Driver has named the Chevrolet Bolt its 2026 EV of the Year, praising it for delivering more value than its price tag suggests. The award highlights the affordable electric vehicle's strong overall package in a competitive field.

Does the Chevrolet Bolt deserve the 2026 EV of the Year title?

Car and Driver · 15min ago · Source ↗

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US Inflation Drops to 3.5% as Gasoline Prices Fall

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US Inflation Drops to 3.5% as Gasoline Prices Fall

US inflation fell to 3.5% in June, driven primarily by lower gasoline prices. Despite the positive reading, concerns are mounting that prices could rise again due to renewed conflict in the Middle East. Analysts warn that escalating geopolitical tensions could push oil prices higher and reverse the downward trend.

Is the drop in US inflation a lasting trend?

BBC Business · 15min ago · Source ↗

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