Trump’s attorney general pick faces possible Republican roadblock

Todd Blanche, Trump’s former defence lawyer, has faced scrutiny over his alleged loyalty to the US president.

Interim United States Attorney General Todd Blanche is facing a possible roadblock from within the Republican Party as he faces a confirmation hearing to formally lead the Department of Justice.

Latest Palworld patch keeps Victor & Shadowbeak from accidentally teleporting out of existence, prevents Panthalus from breaking everything

Panthalus, a godly whale Pal in Palworld.
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While its 1.0 launch has delivered impressive and continued success to the tune of a few million additional players, Palworld is still a bit squirrelly—particularly when it comes to bosses, who have presented some frustrating bugginess for multiplayer users.

James Comey’s lawyers say US government distorted details in seashell case

The case centres on a social media post featuring a seashell message that prosecutors allege is a reference to killing US President Donald Trump.

Lawyers for James Comey — a former head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and longtime subject of President Donald Trump’s ire — have said that United States prosecutors omitted key details and falsified others in a case brought against their client.

New investigation shows how an Israeli settler escaped justice

A Palestinian rights’ group found that an Israeli settler killed Awdah Hathaleen but is still escaping justice.

Palestinian activist and father of three Awdah Hathaleen pulled out his mobile phone and started filming when an armed settler raided the village of Umm al-Khair in Masafer Yatta in the southern occupied West Bank on July 28, 2025.

FIFA Investigating Argentina Over Controversial Falklands Banner

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The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has opened an investigation into the Argentine Football Association for violating the agency’s rules against political demonstrations after its World Cup team unfurled a controversial banner claiming the Falkland Islands—a British overseas territory in the South Atlantic—"are Argentinian."

The US government's robot ban also includes vacuums - Engadget

Robots reportedly don't need to be bipedal to be caught up in the FCC's new foreign-made robot ban.

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The Federal Communications Commission's recently announced ban on foreign-made robots and power inverters also extends to robot vacuums, The Verge reports. Based on a statement provided to the publication by the FCC, the Commission's ban on robots covers new robot vacuum cleaners because they technically fit the ban's (admittedly broad) definition.

Crunchyroll reveals first-ever streaming bundle with a surprising partner

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Who says you can’t love both Spartacus and Bocchi the Rock?

Thorfinn from Vinland saga facing Spartacus/ Image: Mappa (Left), STARZ (Right)

Crunchyroll just announced its first-ever streaming bundle, and frankly, it’s a weird combo. The anime streamer is partnering with Starz for a new subscription bundle that's only available through Prime Video. Needless to say, it’s a bit unclear how much overlap there is between those interested in watching Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle and Outlander, but who knows?

Author Post: You’re Only Using Five Percent Of What AI Gives You — And That’s The Point

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Scientists and screenwriters alike estimate that they keep somewhere between one and five percent of what AI offers them.

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The machine is a tireless crane. In a single session, it hands us more material than any dissertation, annual report, or Hollywood script could ever use. I’m reminded of this every time I talk to scientists and screenwriters, who tell me — independently, almost word for word — that they keep somewhere between one and five percent of what the machine offers them.

Audi’s New SUV Is Bigger Than Mercedes and BMW Rivals, but It’s Not as Big as Cadillac’s Escalade

We already know that Audi’s new Q9 SUV is big, but how big is it, exactly? As Audi enters the full-size luxury SUV segment for the first time, we’re comparing this new model with its closest competitors, the BMW X7 and the Mercedes-Benz GLS-class, in terms of size, price, and powertrains.

Why This Nashville Indie-Rock Band Is Singing About ‘Jane Fonda’

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Lombardy are helping foster Music City’s indie scene with irreverent songs and an unpredictable live show

Nashville’s indie-rock scene is having a moment. Bands like New Translations, Flight Attendant, and Snooper, who just performed on Rolling Stone’s Rock Tour with Die Spitz, are yet again showing that Music City means all music — not just country. (Check out the rock takeover that happened during this year’s CMA Fest.)