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Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar has died, prompting an outpouring of tributes from the film industry. Akshay Kumar, his co-star in the comedy 'Welcome', led the condolences, writing that it was hard to believe he was gone. Colleagues and fans have been sharing memories of the actor's decades-long career in Hindi and Marathi cinema.
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Sam McDowell, the hard-throwing left-hander known as 'Sudden Sam' who starred for the Cleveland Indians in the 1960s, has died at the age of 84. Cleveland.com reported the news, prompting tributes to the pitcher who was one of baseball's dominant strikeout artists of his era and later became known for his work helping players with addiction.
- 3Die Hard Christmas Movie Debate Refuses to Die●I still maintain that Die Hard is a X-mas movie. And that Jingle All the Way is not. That one is a "capitalism" movie. I
The annual argument over whether Die Hard qualifies as a Christmas movie is back, with one film fan insisting it does belong in the festive canon while dismissing Jingle All the Way as a satire of consumerism rather than a holiday film. The perennial dispute reliably resurfaces every December as viewers sort their seasonal viewing lists.
- 4Audiobook Listeners Outperform Non-Readers in Comprehension, Sparking Debate●If there’s any indication that audiobooks count as reading, take a hard look at the current reading is dying or is a los
A debate is circulating online about whether audiobooks count as reading, set against recurring claims that reading is dying or a lost art. Commenters point out that audiobook listeners show better reading comprehension than people who do not read at all, arguing that listening to books is a legitimate and valuable form of engaging with literature.
- 5German conservatives accused of normalising the far right●Die Trommler der Normalisierung Jahrelang wollte die Union unbedingt glauben, man könne dem rechten Rand Stimmen abjagen
A commentary in Germany argues that the Union, the country's centre-right Christian Democrats, spent years believing it could win back voters from the far right by chasing them with hard-line positions. The piece calls this strategy of accommodation a 'drumbeat of normalisation', citing moves by Hessian Minister-President Rhein and other Union politicians as examples of the party drifting toward right-wing talking points.
- 6Former MLB star Sam McDowell dies at 86▼Sam McDowell, six-time All-Star and B.A.T. advocate, passes away
Sam McDowell, the hard-throwing left-hander who made six All-Star teams as a pitcher, has died. He later became a prominent advocate for the Baseball Assistance Team (B.A.T.), helping former players in need after his own struggles with alcoholism. Tributes from across the baseball world are honoring his pitching career and his decades of work supporting others.
- 7Former Indians star pitcher Sam McDowell dies at 84▼Sudden Sam McDowell, strikeout artist who struggled with addiction, dies at 84 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7666521/
Sam McDowell, the hard-throwing Cleveland pitcher known as 'Sudden Sam' who led the American League in strikeouts five times, has died at 84. McDowell dominated hitters in the 1960s before his career was derailed by alcoholism, and he later became a prominent advocate for addiction recovery, helping players through treatment programs after retirement.
- 8Cleveland pitching legend Sam McDowell dies at 84●'A story of redemption': Cleveland baseball legend Sam McDowell dies at 84 https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.10tv .com/
Sam McDowell, the hard-throwing left-hander who starred for Cleveland's baseball team in the 1960s and later became known for his work on mental health and addiction recovery, has died at 84. Obituaries describe his life as 'a story of redemption', noting his Hall of Fame-calibre pitching career and his second act helping players after his own struggles with alcoholism.
- 9Sam McDowell, Cleveland pitching great, dies●Sam McDowell dies. He created Cleveland baseball legacy, achieved sobriety
Sam McDowell, the hard-throwing left-handed pitcher who starred for Cleveland's baseball team in the 1960s and later became known for his work on addiction recovery, has died. McDowell led the American League in strikeouts multiple times and built a lasting legacy in Cleveland before overcoming alcoholism and dedicating his later years to helping athletes with sobriety.
- 10Seven-year-old smartphone nears end of life, sparking debate on replacements●Une de mes réflexions actuelles : Quel sera mon prochain # smartphone ? Le mien aura 7 ans en décembre. Il est encore va
A French-speaking user is weighing which smartphone to buy next as their current device approaches its seventh birthday. The phone still works, but the operating system is no longer maintained and the battery is dying and hard to replace. The user wants a handset free of Google services, prompting discussion about repairability, software support and de-Googled alternatives like /e/OS, GrapheneOS or Fairphone.
- 11Sports would die without casual fans, columnist argues▼SPORTS OPINION | Sports would die without casual fans
A sports opinion piece argues that casual fans, not just die-hard followers, are the lifeblood of professional sports, and that leagues would collapse without their support. The writer makes the case that occasional viewers drive ratings, ticket sales and merchandise revenue, and that dismissing them alienates a critical part of the audience.
- 12Rockstar's $400 GTA VI Merch Box Ships Without the Game●This ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Swag Box Is $400 GTA Collector’s Item Without The Game
A $400 Grand Theft Auto VI swag box has drawn attention for being a pricey collector's item that includes branded merchandise but not the game itself. The offering is aimed at die-hard GTA fans willing to pay a premium for exclusive memorabilia tied to one of the most anticipated game releases in years, and reactions highlight ongoing debate over expensive video game merch.
- 13Mass Effect's Coldest Quote Still Resonates 14 Years On●14 Years Later, the Coldest Quote in Sci-Fi Gaming Still Hits Hard
Gaming media are revisiting one of science-fiction gaming's most memorable lines, 14 years after it first appeared. The quote most often cited is Mordin Solus's dying words in Mass Effect 3 — 'Had to be me. Someone else might have gotten it wrong' — which fans continue to praise as one of the most emotionally devastating moments in the genre. Discussion centres on the scene's writing and the sacrifice of the fan-favourite salarian scientist.