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No one does privacy in the public eye quite like Tom Cruise. The ageless movie star—though he's 63, to get technical—had his usual blast this past spring as he toured the globe promoting Mission:…

Like many good stories, Apple TV+’s new historical drama “Chief of War” begins with an ancient prophecy: “A Star with a Feathered Cape will signal the rise of a great King, who will unite the kingdoms and end the age of war.” Taking place in the late 18th century, when the land that is presently called the Hawaiian Islands was untouched, the series focuses on four kingdoms that stood alone: the Kingdom of O’ahu, the Kingdom of Maui, the Kingdom of Kaua’i, and the Kingdom of Hawai’i. At the center of these islands is Kaʻiana (Jason Momoa), a warrior who,…

President Trump’s tariffs appear to be pushing prices higher. Inflation picked up in June, according to new data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index (PCEPI), which is the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation, grew at an annualized rate of 3.4 percent last month, up from 2.0 percent in May. It has averaged 2.5 percent over the last three months and 2.6 percent over the last year. Core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices but also places more weight on housing services prices, was a bit lower. According to the BEA, core…

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Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif showered praise on fast bowler Mohammed Siraj for his bowling performance during the ongoing fifth and final Test match against England at The Oval. Kaif stated that Siraj doesn’t receive the recognition he deserves and described him as a true champion for India. India reached 75 for 2 in their second innings at the end of Day 2 (Friday, August 1), leading by 52 runs with three days still to play. Earlier in the day, fast bowlers Siraj and Prasidh Krishna delivered impressive spells with the ball, taking four wickets each to bowl the hosts…

South Korean star Son Heung-Min has revealed his plan to leave Tottenham Hotspur this summer transfer window. Son revealed the plan during the London club’s press conference ahead of their friendly game in Korea Son Decided to Leave Tottenham Hotspur After spending 10 years with the Lilywhites, the South Korean captain has announced his plan to leave the club this summer. Son revealed his plan to leave Tottenham during their recent press conference in his home nation, ahead of their pre-season friendly clash against Newcastle United on Sunday. The 33-year-old has been struggling to maintain his starting spot in the…

Connor Zary, Calgary Flames contract talks going slowly Daniel Austin of the Calgary Sun: Calgary Flames GM Craig Conroy said that contract talks with RFA forward Connor Zary are going slow but the side are talking. “We’re talking. It’s been slow, though,” Flames GM Craig Conroy said Wednesday, shortly after it was announced that Martin Pospisil had been signed to a three-year extension. “Even with Pospisil, there comes a point where it heats up and you think ‘Now we’re close’ and then you’re able to get it done really quick. Pospisil was probably two, three months we were talking with (agent Dan…

A charity is offering free vegetable boxes for low income families who struggle to purchase fresh food.Growing Well will donate up to 30 of its weekly boxes for free to households across Mid Copeland in Cumbria.The mental health recovery charity said the areas covered include Thornhill, Haile, Calderbridge, Ponsonby, Beckermet, Seascale and Gosforth and the process is fully confidential.Harvested weekly, each box includes seven different seasonal vegetables which will be delivered to the recipients’ doors or can be collected from a nearby collection point.Hannah Wright, manager at Growing Well West Cumbria, said: “We know there are families, couples and individuals…

Peter Gillibrand and Srosh KhanBBC NewsbeatGetty ImagesSinger-songwriter Ejae co-wrote and performed number one single Golden One of the stars of animated sensation KPop Demon Hunters says the movie’s success “feels like a dream”.The film, about a fictional girl band who live a double life defending humanity from a supernatural threat, has become Netflix’s most-watched animated film ever since its release in June.Upbeat anthem Golden, one of the standout songs from its soundtrack, leapt three places to take the number one spot in the Official UK Singles Chart from Justin Bieber in this week’s top 40.Ejae, who co-wrote and performed the…

By April Foster, updated August 1, 2025Just two years ago, headlines proclaimed the “death” of NFTs. Prices of hyped digital collectibles plummeted, major celebrities quietly walked away from failed projects, and crypto skeptics felt vindicated. But here in 2025, the NFT market is far from dead — it’s been reinvented, reshaped by gaming, branding, and utility-first thinking. NFTs reinvented in 2025 now serve real use cases, from immersive gaming economies to brand-driven loyalty programs.Let’s dive into the new face of NFTs, the innovative formats dominating the space, and the platforms driving this unexpected resurgence.From JPEGs to Gameplay: The Rise of…