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    Electric vehicle sales slump raises niche market fears●Electric vehicle sales are plummeting. Will they soon become too niche?✉newsLifeAutos8 min ago

    Electric vehicle sales are falling sharply, prompting debate over whether the technology could slip into a niche market. The decline, reported globally, comes as automakers reassess production targets and pricing strategies. Commentators are weighing causes ranging from affordability concerns to charging infrastructure gaps, and what the slowdown means for the industry's long-term electrification plans.

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    Trump Predicts Oil Prices Will Plummet Amid Economic Push▼Trump Says Oil Prices Will ‘Come Plummeting Down’ as He Touts U.S. Economy✉newsBusinessEconomy4 d ago

    Donald Trump said oil prices will 'come plummeting down' while touting the strength of the U.S. economy. The remarks, reported by The Pavlovic Today, frame falling energy costs as a benchmark of his economic stewardship. Commentators are weighing the claim against current market conditions and how lower oil prices would affect consumers, producers and inflation.

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    A new survey of South Korean firms finds business sentiment improving, driven mainly by the semiconductor and cosmetics sectors, yet roughly six in ten companies still reported earnings falling short of expectations. The figures suggest optimism about chips and beauty exports is masking broader weakness across the rest of the corporate economy.

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    Europe's Winter Energy Outlook for 2026 Differs From 2022▼Europe’s Winter Arithmetic: Why 2026 Is Not a Rerun of 2022✉newsWorldDiplomacy3 d ago

    Analysis argues that Europe's energy situation heading into winter 2026 is materially different from the crisis winter of 2022, when Russian gas cuts forced emergency measures. The piece examines how changed supply arrangements, storage levels and policy adjustments alter the arithmetic of getting through the cold months this time around.

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    Kohli still dreams of missed World Cup final hundred●'Sometimes I get dreams about it': Virat Kohli regrets missing out on a big hundred in 2023 World Cup final✉newsSportCricket4 d ago

    Virat Kohli has revealed he still regrets not scoring a big hundred in India's 2023 World Cup final against Australia, saying he sometimes even dreams about the missed opportunity. India lost that final in Ahmedabad despite going into the match unbeaten, and Kohli's comments show the defeat and his personal dismissal in it still weigh on him more than a year later.

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    Avengers: Endgame retakes box office crown▼‘Avengers: Endgame’ retakes box office crown; Robert Pattinson drives sales for ‘Primetime’✉newsCultureEntertainment4 d ago

    Marvel's 'Avengers: Endgame' has reclaimed the top spot at the box office, according to a Seattle Times report. The same roundup notes that Robert Pattinson is driving ticket sales for the film 'Primetime'. No further figures or dates were given, so the scale of the comeback and the film's total earnings remain unclear.

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    Nike's plummeting stock tops sports business swings and misses▼Adding up sports’ swings and misses — including Nike’s plummeting stock✉newsSportSports5 d ago

    A New York Post column tallies recent failures across the sports world, singling out Nike's sharply falling share price as one of the biggest setbacks. The piece runs through a list of missteps by sports brands and organisations, with Nike's stock slump presented as a standout example of how far even the biggest names in sport can fall.

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    Avengers: Endgame Encore Tops Box Office, Pattinson's Primetime Hits $20 Million▼“Avengers: Endgame Encore” bows at No. 1, Robert Pattinson’s “Primetime” catches $20 million at global box office✉newsCultureEntertainment4 d ago

    A rerelease of Avengers: Endgame, titled "Avengers: Endgame Encore," has opened at No. 1 at the global box office. Meanwhile, Robert Pattinson's new film "Primetime" has earned $20 million worldwide. The results suggest strong audience appetite for both the Marvel rerelease and Pattinson's latest project, giving theaters a notable weekend at the international box office.

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    'Avengers: Endgame Encore' Tops Box Office With $26 Million▼Box Office: ‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’ Returns to No. 1 With $26 Million, ‘Primetime’ Scores Impressive $19 Million Debut✉newsCultureFilm4 d ago

    'Avengers: Endgame Encore' has returned to the top of the box office with $26 million, while new release 'Primetime' opened strongly with $19 million. The re-release outperforming fresh competition is drawing attention, with observers noting the enduring draw of the Marvel film and the solid start for the newcomer in a competitive weekend.

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    'Avengers: Endgame Encore' Opens at No. 1 Worldwide▼‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’ bows at No. 1, ‘Primetime’ catches $20 million globally✉newsCultureEntertainment4 d ago

    'Avengers: Endgame Encore' has debuted at No. 1 at the global box office, while new release 'Primetime' has earned around $20 million internationally. The re-release topping the chart underscores the enduring commercial strength of the Avengers franchise, while 'Primetime' posts a solid if unspectacular opening in international markets.

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    'Avengers: Endgame' retakes box office crown▼'Avengers: Endgame' retakes box office crown; Robert Pattinson drives sales for 'Primetime'✉newsCultureEntertainment4 d ago

    'Avengers: Endgame' has climbed back to the top of the box office, with Robert Pattinson also drawing strong sales for 'Primetime'. Outlets report that the Marvel blockbuster has regained its number-one spot in ticket sales, while Pattinson's star power is credited with boosting the other film's takings.

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    New documentary scrutinizes Chris Hansen's 'To Catch a Predator' legacy▼‘Primetime’ asks whether Chris Hansen is the predator. He’s sure of his answer.✉newsCultureFilm4 d ago

    A new documentary, 'Primetime,' examines Chris Hansen's career and asks whether the former 'To Catch a Predator' host behaved like the predators he pursued. Hansen, who became famous confronting suspected online predators on hidden-camera stings, rejects the film's portrayal, saying he is confident in his own answer to that question. The project has reignited debate over the ethics and conduct of the sting-show era.

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    'Atlanta' lands in NYT's top 10 TV shows of the century▼"Sometimes... the funniest comedy on TV and sometimes the spookiest drama": 'Atlanta' is one of the top 10 'Best TV shows of the 21st century', according to the New York Times✉newsCultureTelevision3 d ago

    Donald Glover's series 'Atlanta' has been named one of the 10 best TV shows of the 21st century by the New York Times. Fans are praising the show's range, noting it can be the funniest comedy on television one moment and the spookiest drama the next. The ranking has sparked fresh discussion about the series' blend of surreal humour and unsettling social commentary.

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    Lucy Hale Named Brand Ambassador for Grande Cosmetics▼EXCLUSIVE: Grande Cosmetics Names Lucy Hale Brand Ambassador✉newsCultureCelebrity3 d ago

    Grande Cosmetics has named actress Lucy Hale as its new brand ambassador, according to an exclusive report by WWD. The beauty brand announced the partnership, adding the Pretty Little Liars star to its roster as it continues to expand its presence in the lash and brow care market.

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    Lucy Hale Becomes Grande Cosmetics' First Celebrity Ambassador●Lucy Hale Named Grande Cosmetics First Celebrity Ambassador✉newsCultureCelebrity4 d ago

    Actress Lucy Hale has been named the first celebrity ambassador for beauty brand Grande Cosmetics, according to Women's Wear Daily. The partnership marks the brand's first move into celebrity representation, with Hale expected to front upcoming campaigns. Fans of the former Pretty Little Liars star have followed the announcement with interest.

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    Kevin Durant admits wavering motivation before 19th NBA season▼Kevin Durant talks about motivation ahead of his 19th NBA season: "Sometimes I don't want to do it"✉newsSportBasketball4 d ago

    Kevin Durant opened up about his mindset heading into his 19th NBA season, admitting candidly: "Sometimes I don't want to do it." The comments offer a rare look at how one of the league's most prolific scorers grapples with motivation so deep into a Hall of Fame career, as he prepares for another campaign at 37 years old.

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    Red Sox-Yankees Headline MLB Wild Card Coverage on NBC●NBC SPORTS NAMES ANNOUNCE TEAMS FOR MLB WILD CARD SERIES PRESENTED BY ABBVIE – HEADLINED BY RED SOX-YANKEES IN PRIMETIME – BEGINNING THIS TUES., SEPT. 29 ACROSS NBC, PEACOCK, AND NBCSN✉newsSportSports4 d ago

    NBC Sports has announced its broadcast teams and coverage plans for the MLB Wild Card Series presented by AbbVie, beginning Tuesday, September 29. The matchup headlining the coverage is a primetime Red Sox-Yankees series, one of baseball's most storied rivalries. Games will air across NBC, Peacock, and NBCSN, with commentators assigned across the wildcard round as the MLB postseason gets underway.

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    Mike Tomlin's 'aquarium building' quip makes the rounds●"sometimes buildings have themes and the theme of this one is aquarium" - Mike TomlinMmastodonSportFootball31 d ago

    A joke quote attributed to Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is circulating: "sometimes buildings have themes and the theme of this one is aquarium." The line is being shared as an absurdist one-liner, with people repeating it for its dry, deadpan delivery. Beyond the joke itself, no event or statement it refers to has been confirmed.

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    Robert Pattinson's 'Primetime' Takes On Reality TV Classic▼Robert Pattinson’s ‘Primetime’ questions a reality TV classic✉newsCultureFilm4 d ago

    Robert Pattinson's new project 'Primetime' examines a classic of reality television, prompting fresh discussion about the show's legacy and influence. Early coverage highlights how the film reconsiders the format's cultural impact, drawing attention from both film and TV fans as details about Pattinson's role and the production continue to emerge.

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    Avengers: Endgame Rakes In $26 Million in Surprise Box Office Return▼Box Office: "Avengers: Endgame" Roars Back from 2019 with $26 Mil Weekend, Brad's "Beast" Has Legs, Beating Robert Pattinson's "PrimeTime"✉newsCultureCelebrity4 d ago

    Avengers: Endgame has returned to theaters six years after its 2019 release, reportedly earning $26 million at the weekend box office. Brad Pitt's film 'Beast' is described as showing staying power, outperforming Robert Pattinson's 'PrimeTime'. The figures suggest strong audience appetite for the Marvel blockbuster's re-release alongside solid competition from newer titles.

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    Maker unveils quadruped robot built for rough terrain●Introduction The quadruped robot, dogsbod , represents a culmination of meticulous design, construction, and programmingMmastodonTechnologyRobotics21 d ago

    A hobbyist robotics project called dogsbod has been presented online: a homemade quadruped robot designed, built and programmed from scratch to walk across complex terrain. The writeup describes the design and construction process and cites the builder's long-standing fascination with four-legged robots as the motivation for the build.

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    Reclining Buddha at Chiang Mai temple captured against dramatic skies▼Sometimes the sky becomes part of the photograph. The reclining Buddha at Wat Phra That Doi Kham framed against the clouMmastodonTechnologyInternet142 d ago

    A photograph of the reclining Buddha at Wat Phra That Doi Kham in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, has drawn attention for framing the statue against clouds and blue sky. The image highlights the hilltop temple, a popular site for photographers and visitors, and the striking light often found in the region. Viewers are praising the composition, with the sky treated as an element of the picture rather than a backdrop.

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    Reflecting on nutrition choices not made in youth▼Sometimes I imagine how impressively fit and healthy I would have been, when I was young, if I'd done any serious nutritMmastodonHealthNutrition23 h ago

    A writer reflects on how fit and healthy they might have been in their youth had they tracked their nutrition seriously back then. They note that the nutritional arithmetic they now do routinely would have delivered far greater benefits at a younger age than it does now, when the payoffs are less noticeable. The musing taps into a common regret about health knowledge arriving too late to make the most of it.

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    Primetime review asks: That's Entertainment?▼Primetime Review: That’s Entertainment?✉newsCultureEntertainment2 d ago

    A new review titled 'That's Entertainment?' examines the current state of primetime television, questioning whether the evening lineup still delivers on its promise. The piece weighs the format's history against its present offerings, framing entertainment itself as the subject under scrutiny. No broader reactions or responses have been reported yet.

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    New film 'Primetime' draws reviewer attention▼Movie Review: ‘Primetime’✉newsCultureFilm19 min ago

    A new movie titled 'Primetime' has received a review from Catholic Review, a publication covering film from a faith-based perspective. The review marks the film's entry into current release coverage, though details of its plot, cast, and critical reception are not yet widely reported. Little beyond the review's publication is known at this stage.

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    Academics warn video games are becoming impossible to preserve▼Video games are getting harder, sometimes impossible, to preserve, academics say✉newsCultureGaming1 h ago

    Researchers say video games are increasingly difficult, and in some cases impossible, to preserve for future study. They cite technical barriers such as dying hardware, online-only games that shut down, digital rights management and licensing restrictions, all of which complicate archiving efforts. Academics are calling for stronger legal exemptions and institutional support so that gaming history is not lost as older titles and servers disappear.

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    Metinvest may scrap €3 billion steelworks project in Italy●Metinvest is considering quitting a project to build a €3 billion steelworks in Italy as Russian attacks on the company’𝕏xIT92 min ago

    Ukrainian steelmaker Metinvest is weighing whether to abandon plans for a €3 billion steel plant in Italy. Russian attacks on the company's facilities in Ukraine are straining its finances, putting the major Italian investment in doubt. The potential withdrawal is drawing attention to how the war is reshaping European industrial projects.

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    Utah Public Radio has aired a movie review of the film 'Primetime' with critic Casey T. Allen. Allen offers his assessment of the movie for public radio listeners, adding to the film's coverage as it reaches audiences. Little additional detail about the film's reception or plot is available from the item itself.

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    Passenger describes Israel flight plunge as 'rollercoaster'●Plummeting Israel flight like 'rollercoaster', says passenger https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cwm2r2v42vdeo?at_medium=MmastodonLifeTravel31 d ago

    A passenger on a flight to or from Israel has described the aircraft suddenly plummeting, comparing the experience to a rollercoaster ride. The account, reported by BBC News, has drawn attention amid heightened concern over air travel in Israeli airspace following recent missile and drone attacks in the region.

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    Journalist seeks Patreon support for 2026 US election coverage▼If you enjoy this thread, you can support my coverage of the 2026 elections on Patreon. https://www. patreon.com/cw/MetiMmastodonWorldPolitics31 d ago

    A journalist covering United States politics has begun soliciting financial support through Patreon to fund independent coverage of the 2026 elections. The appeal, shared alongside a thread of political reporting, underscores how reporters are increasingly relying on direct reader funding as media outlets cut newsroom staff and reduce resources for campaign coverage ahead of the midterms.

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    Slow Earthquakes May Be Triggered by Sun and Moon Tides●Slow Earthquakes Sometimes Come Before Big Ones. The Sun and Moon May Be Setting Them Off Tidal stresses are comparableMmastodonBusinessStartups222 h ago

    New research suggests slow earthquakes — gradual fault movements that can precede major quakes — may be set off by tidal stresses from the Sun and Moon. The forces are described as comparable to a slight push from a hand, but when timed with a fault already near failure, they can be enough to get it moving. The findings could improve understanding of when slow slip events might escalate into destructive earthquakes.

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    Readers share visceral reactions to Ayn Rand's prose▼Sometimes reading Ayn Rand feels like getting kicked in the chest. # quotes # reading # books # literature # bookstodonMmastodonCultureBooks61 d ago

    Readers on Mastodon are swapping reactions to Ayn Rand's writing, with one commenter noting that reading her can feel like getting kicked in the chest. The remark has struck a chord in book-loving circles, where Rand's blunt, ideologically charged prose tends to divide people between those shaken by its force and those exhausted by it.

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    Are museums just imperialist cultural games?●Museums may be seen as a form of ludic space in which sometimes aggressive, often imperialist cultural games are played.MmastodonEnvironment32 h ago

    A writer argues that museums can be understood as ludic spaces where sometimes aggressive, often imperialist cultural games are played, making them well suited to adaptation into computer games. The claim accompanies the release of 'The Silent Museum', an indie game exploring that idea. The framing taps ongoing debates about restitution, colonial collections and how cultural institutions shape what visitors learn.

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    Michael Strahan Opens Up on Parenting Adult Children▼Michael Strahan on Parenting Adult Children: "Sometimes I Don't Wanna Know"✉newsLifeParenting1 d ago

    Former NFL star and TV host Michael Strahan says parenting adult children comes with a new set of challenges, admitting that "sometimes I don't wanna know" what his grown kids are up to. His candid comments about stepping back and giving his children independence are drawing attention and resonating with other parents of adult children.

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    NFL Report Offers Primetime Preview for Thursday Night Football Week 4▼Primetime Preview for 'TNF' Week 4 | 'The NFL Report'✉newsSportFootball1 h ago

    NFL.com's 'The NFL Report' has released a primetime preview looking ahead to the Week 4 Thursday Night Football matchup. The segment breaks down the teams, storylines and key players to watch as the NFL season moves into its fourth week, giving fans analysis before kickoff on Thursday night.

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    Pakistani drama Raqaas draws huge audience with episode 7●Raqaas Ep 07 (Subtitle) 28 Sep 26 |Digitally Parley Cosmetics & Happilac Paints | Danyal Z - Komal M▶youtubeCultureEntertainment978.3K5 h ago

    Episode 7 of the Pakistani drama serial Raqaas aired on Green TV Entertainment on 28 September, drawing close to a million likes as viewers followed the story led by Danyal Zafar and Komal Meer. The episode, released with English subtitles for international audiences, is sponsored by Parley Cosmetics and Happilac Paints and is ranking among the most-watched entertainment releases globally this week.

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    Game developer jokes about being a top coder▼sometimes i feel like im among the best coders in the world ;) # gamedev # videogames # gamingMmastodonCultureGaming22 d ago

    A game developer quipped online that they sometimes feel like they are among the best coders in the world, adding a winking emoticon to signal the remark was tongue-in-cheek. The comment, tagged with gamedev and gaming hashtags, taps into the self-deprecating humor common among programmers, who often joke about the gap between how their code feels to write and how it actually performs.

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    Dartmouth-Hitchcock Raises Awareness About Anxiety Symptoms▼Do You Sometimes Suffer from Anxiety? | News & Stories | DHMC and Clinics✉newsHealthMental Health1 d ago

    Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics published a health piece asking readers whether they sometimes suffer from anxiety. The item addresses common symptoms and encourages people to recognize when anxious feelings may warrant medical attention. It forms part of the center's broader mental health news and stories content for patients and the general public.

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    Fantastic Fest Review: 'Primetime' Draws Attention▼Fantastic Fest Review: ‘Primetime’—What Did You Come Here to See?✉newsCultureFilm2 d ago

    A new review of the film 'Primetime' has been published following its screening at Fantastic Fest, the genre film festival held annually in Austin, Texas. The review, titled 'What Did You Come Here to See?', examines the film's themes and execution for festival audiences. Further details about the film's plot, cast, and reception are limited at this stage.

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    Why 'Primetime' Doesn't Look Like Any Movie You've Seen Before▼Why ‘Primetime’ Doesn’t Look Like Any Movie You’ve Seen Before✉newsCultureFilm2 d ago

    The film 'Primetime' is drawing attention for its unusual visual style, with critics highlighting that it looks unlike typical movies. Coverage from outlets including IndieWire frames the film as formally distinctive, though few details about its plot, cast or release are given in the available reports.