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Todd Blanche takes over US Justice Department, where there’s no escaping the Epstein files shadow
US President Donald Trump tapped the Deputy Attorney General to serve as interim head of the department after firing now-former Attorney General Pam Bondi.

Netflix’s Price Hikes Just Got Rejected by an Italian Court. Here’s Why It Matters Everywhere

It May Take a Year to Restore Abu Dhabi Aluminum Output, EGA Says

Italian Prime Minister Meloni makes surprise visit to Gulf region

San Francisco mayor says city in talks to bring pandas back to zoo ahead of trip to Asia

Raye tops album charts with This Music May Contain Hope
It is Raye's second number one this year, after her hugely popular single Where The Hell Is My Husband.

This $76 docking station adds dual 4K and 6 USB ports to your laptop
NOW 24% OFF 12-in-1 Baseus Spacemate Docking Station View Deal One of the most useful things you can have on your desk? A docking station for your laptop. This 12-in-1 Baseus Spacemate is a strong all-rounder option, especially now that it’s $76 at Amazon (24% off). This docking station is fantastic because it makes...

Wairarapa council hopes new anti-erosion tech will be 'magic bullet' to protect crucial road
Constructed out of interlocking hexagonal blocks filled with aggregate, it replaced boulders that frequently washed away.

We're living apart - are we subject to relationship property rules? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.

A brief history of mulled wine - from health tonic to festive treat
Before wine was known as mulled, drinking wine flavoured with spices had a long history.

This 27-inch LG OLED gaming monitor for $500 is hard to argue with
NOW 44% OFF 27-inch LG UltraGear 1440p OLED Monitor View Deal When there’s a chance to get your hands on one of the best monitors out there with a 44% discount, you jump on it. The 27-inch LG UltraGear OLED gaming monitor for $500 is an absolute dream, and you should move fast...

GigaOm names Check Point leader in app & API security
GigaOm names Check Point a third-year application security leader as its WAF posts strong detection rates and low false positives.

There are 10 weeks until the World Cup. You still haven’t seen the real All Whites yet
ANALYSIS: With less than three months to go until the tournament in North America, the next big set-piece is the naming of Darren Bazeley’s squad.

Iran searches for downed US jet crew, claims second plane hit
Iran has launched a hunt for a US pilot whose jet Iranian media said had been downed by the Islamic republic's air defence systems - the first such report in the war engulfing the region.

A Lone Wolf Outsmarted Hunters in the Black Forest and Then Vanished

Rapper Gucci Mane kidnapped and robbed by fellow artist, prosecutors say
Officials say the hip-hop star was forced to sign papers releasing a rapper known as Pooh Shiesty from his record contract.

This wire-free 2K+ security camera 2-pack dropped to $60 each
NOW 25% OFF Tapo MagCam 2K+ C425 Camera (2-pack) View Deal When I hear a weird noise at night, the first thing I do is grab my phone, pop open the camera app, and check my security cameras around the house. If you want the same peace of mind around the clock, you...

SpaceX's Reusable Rockets Changed the Space Industry. Now Its IPO Could Change the Stock Market.

DeepSeek's V4 model will run on Huawei chips, The Information reports

Iranian media says US jet shot down, bounty offered for pilot
Iran has launched a hunt for a US pilot whose jet Iranian media said had been downed by the Islamic republic's air defence systems - the first such report in the war engulfing the region.

Nvidia’s new AI tool is giving female game characters a makeover - and gamers are pushing back
Described by critics as a "beauty filter", DLSS-5 is raising concerns about AI being given creative control.

Lenovo Legion Go prices have jumped by up to $650 in six months
If you’re tired of hearing how expensive PC components are getting because of the “AI” RAM crunch, imagine how tired I am of writing about it. But it looks like it isn’t going anywhere soon. Lenovo’s Legion Go handheld series, which stretches from nominally affordable on the Legion Go S...

Single-stick RAM tested: Fine for some games, a disaster for others
Modern desktop PC memory modules are supposed to come in pairs. The reasons why are complex, but basically they work better that way—kind of like how internal combustion engines often come with even numbers of cylinders. But with RAM prices skyrocketing, you might be tempted to buck the conventional wisdom...