Film Finances and Media Guarantors merge to dominate completion bond market

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Film Finances and Media Guarantors merge to dominate completion bond market

Film Services International, the parent of Film Finances and a sister company of STX Entertainment, is acquiring Media Guarantors from insurance brokerage CAC Group. The merger creates a leading global completion bond firm serving independent film productions. The completion bond market has only a handful of key players, making this consolidation a major shift in the industry.

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Microsoft signs multi-billion dollar deal with France's Mistral AI for Europe

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Microsoft signs multi-billion dollar deal with France's Mistral AI for Europe

Microsoft has signed a multi-billion dollar deal with French AI firm Mistral to use its infrastructure across Europe, AFP reported Tuesday citing an official statement released after signing. The agreement underscores Microsoft's push to expand its AI footprint on the continent.

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Faintest exoplanet ever seen from Earth identified as Beta Pictoris d

Astronomers have detected Beta Pictoris d, the faintest exoplanet ever observed from Earth, which had been hiding in plain sight near its host star. The novel detection method used in the discovery could open the door to spotting other extremely dim exoplanets. The findings were published online on 21 July 2026 in Nature.

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Nature · 5min ago · Source ↗

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"King of the Hill" showrunner clarifies why John Redcorn's story changed in season 15

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"King of the Hill" showrunner clarifies why John Redcorn's story changed in season 15

The showrunner of the revived "King of the Hill" has clarified that Jonathan Joss's death was not the reason for John Redcorn's storyline change in season 15. The show returned after a 15-year hiatus, and season 14 saw Nancy Gribble secretly resuming her affair with Redcorn. The decision to alter that storyline in the new season was made for separate creative reasons, the showrunner says.

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Polygon · 5min ago · Source ↗

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Jimothy the viral Seattle raccoon gets mods in Skyrim and Stardew Valley

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Jimothy the viral Seattle raccoon gets mods in Skyrim and Stardew Valley

Jimothy, a Seattle-based raccoon who went viral on Instagram for his unusual gait, has made his way into video games thanks to devoted fans. Modders have added the celebrity trash panda to both The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Stardew Valley. The raccoon has become a full-blown internet phenomenon, spawning memes and fan art worldwide.

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Polygon · 6min ago · Source ↗

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Czech government considers letting trained civilians shoot down unauthorized drones

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Czech government considers letting trained civilians shoot down unauthorized drones

The Czech government is considering expanding regulations to allow trained civilians to neutralise unauthorized drones flying over critical infrastructure. The proposed changes are a response to a growing number of drone incidents near key facilities in the country. Specific details of the planned legislation have not yet been announced.

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Wirtualna Polska · 7min ago · Source ↗

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Did evangelical Christianity hurt Brazil's World Cup performance? The debate explained

Following Brazil's elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, some fans blamed the team's poor showing on the evangelical Christian beliefs of several players. The controversy has sparked a heated national debate in Brazil about religion's influence on football culture. Supporters and critics of the players are divided over whether faith helps or hinders performance on the pitch.

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The Independent World · 10min ago · Source ↗

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Polish tourists on all-inclusive holidays: "They thought they'd bought the staff"

Agnieszka, who worked as an entertainer at five-star hotels in Turkey, Egypt and Greece, describes the behaviour of Polish tourists on all-inclusive holidays. Some arrived drunk, queued for free alcohol before even getting their room key, and treated staff as though they had purchased them. The phenomenon was notable among wealthier guests who felt entitled to everything included in their package.

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Trump threatens Iran with strikes, warns it would need 25 years to rebuild

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Trump threatens Iran with strikes, warns it would need 25 years to rebuild

President Donald Trump warned Tuesday that US forces would strike "pretty soon" at a location where Iran is believed to store uranium stockpiles, adding that Iran would need 25 years to rebuild after American strikes. He also threatened a US response if Houthi rebels blockade the Red Sea.

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Movement Labs files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy following MOVE token scandal

Movement Labs has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy following months of upheaval. The firm faced a controversial market-making agreement, an internal investigation into its MOVE token launch, a Binance ban linked to its market maker, and a last-ditch pivot away from Ethereum scaling toward cross-border payments. The combination of scandals and strategic failures has now culminated in the bankruptcy filing.

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CoinDesk · 11min ago · Source ↗

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Polish labour and social security inspectors probe Pyszne.pl over mass layoff reports

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Polish labour and social security inspectors probe Pyszne.pl over mass layoff reports

Poland's State Labour Inspectorate and Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) have launched inspections at food delivery platform Pyszne.pl, the Ministry of Family announced Tuesday. The probe follows reports that the company plans mass layoffs and intends to rehire workers under worse conditions.

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Bankier.pl · 17min ago · Source ↗

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2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Proves Its Worth on Long Road Trips

Automotive journalists put the 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid through its paces on an extended road trip, finding it a capable and comfortable family SUV. The hybrid powertrain performed solidly in real-world driving conditions. The review highlights the vehicle's suitability for long-distance family travel.

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Car and Driver · 49min ago · Source ↗

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Szczecin Hospital Deploys Nursing Robots Funded by Poland's Recovery Plan

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Szczecin Hospital Deploys Nursing Robots Funded by Poland's Recovery Plan

The University Clinical Hospital No. 2 in Szczecin has introduced nursing robots into daily operations, becoming one of the first hospitals in Poland to do so. The devices assist staff with patient education, post-operative pain monitoring, rehabilitation and internal transport of materials. The project was funded under Poland's National Recovery Plan (KPO), and the hospital stresses the robots are not replacing human staff.

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Polsat News · 52min ago · Source ↗

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Parting and Ears: The Spots You're Missing When Applying SPF Sunscreen

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Parting and Ears: The Spots You're Missing When Applying SPF Sunscreen

Cosmetologist Małgorzata Misiejuk of BasicLab highlights the body areas most commonly missed when applying SPF sunscreen: the hair parting, ears, eyelids and hairline. The parting is especially vulnerable because the skin there is delicate and fully exposed to UV radiation. She recommends using a spray sunscreen on the scalp or covering the parting with a hat.

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Train from Przemyśl to Frankfurt for Just 48 PLN — Leo Express Launches New Route

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Train from Przemyśl to Frankfurt for Just 48 PLN — Leo Express Launches New Route

Leo Express is launching a full rail connection from Przemyśl to Frankfurt am Main, with tickets starting from just 48 PLN. The journey takes 19 hours. Previously, passengers on the Polish section of the route had to rely on replacement bus services.

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"The Daily Show" to launch its first microdrama spoofing U.S. politics

Comedy Central has announced that "The Daily Show" will release its first vertical microdrama, spoofing both the current state of U.S. politics and the overwrought microdrama format itself. The production will feature a sleepy president, billionaires and a love triangle. No premiere date has been confirmed yet.

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The Hollywood Reporter · 5min ago · Source ↗

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Arka Gdynia signs Slovenian midfielder Elian Demirović on two-year deal

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Arka Gdynia signs Slovenian midfielder Elian Demirović on two-year deal

Elian Demirović, a 26-year-old Slovenian central midfielder, has signed a two-year contract with Arka Gdynia, with an option to extend for a further season. The signing represents a new reinforcement for the Gdynia-based club ahead of the upcoming campaign.

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AI-generated slop mods are flooding Skyrim — even the adult ones

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AI-generated slop mods are flooding Skyrim — even the adult ones

Skyrim's modding community is being swamped by AI-generated mods produced using LLM "vibe coding" tools. The mods feature polished thumbnails and confident descriptions but frequently fail to work at all once downloaded. The wave of low-quality AI content has reached even the adult modding scene, traditionally the domain of dedicated creators.

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Polygon · 11min ago · Source ↗

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OpenAI launches small business program, touts 10M ChatGPT Work and Codex users

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OpenAI launches small business program, touts 10M ChatGPT Work and Codex users

OpenAI has launched a new "ChatGPT for small business" programme aimed at helping smaller companies adopt AI tools. The company simultaneously announced it has reached 10 million users across ChatGPT Work and Codex. The initiative marks a further push to commercialise its AI products beyond the consumer market.

Do AI tools like ChatGPT genuinely benefit small businesses?

9to5Mac · 15min ago · Source ↗

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Archaeologists uncover Roman military camp and soldiers' remains in south-west Slovakia

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Archaeologists uncover Roman military camp and soldiers' remains in south-west Slovakia

Archaeologists excavating in south-western Slovakia have uncovered a Roman military camp together with the remains of Roman soldiers. The find provides rare, concrete evidence of Roman legions operating in this part of Central Europe. The discovery offers new data on the extent of Roman imperial expansion north of the Danube.

Should archaeological discoveries take priority over planned construction projects?

Focus.pl · 15min ago · Source ↗

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Germany records over 17,000 child sexual abuse cases in a single year

Germany's Federal Criminal Police Office recorded more than 17,000 cases of sexual violence against children over the past year. The figures highlight the serious scale of the problem in the country. Organisations such as Zartbitter provide counselling and support to victims and their families.

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DW News · 16min ago · Source ↗

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Russia legalises retail crypto trading with 300,000-ruble annual cap

Russia's State Duma has passed a landmark crypto bill legalising regulated retail trading in digital assets. Non-qualified investors face an annual purchase cap of 300,000 rubles (roughly $3,300). The law represents Russia's broadest regulation of the cryptocurrency market to date.

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The Block · 17min ago · Source ↗

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