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A lightsaber wielded by Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in The Empire Strikes Back has sold for $3.75 million, establishing a new record for a piece of Star Wars memorabilia. The auction, held in Dallas, Texas, by Heritage Auctions, underscores the growing value of iconic film props as collectors continue to compete for items associated with......
Canadian authorities are preparing to evacuate the remote community of Fort Hope in northwestern Ontario as rapidly spreading wildfires threaten the area and send dense smoke across large parts of North America. The evacuation operation will involve the Canadian Armed Forces, which is deploying aircraft to transport approximately 600 residents......
US President Donald Trump has added his voice to the debate surrounding England’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, offering unsolicited tactical observations following the team's semi-final defeat to Argentina. Speaking at a reception in New York alongside Gianni Infantino, Trump questioned decisions made by England head......
The White House has reportedly opposed calls to suspend Argentina players ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, following controversy surrounding a post-match celebration after the team's semifinal victory over England. The debate emerged after several Argentina players displayed a banner referring to the Falkland Islands, a territory......
xAI, the artificial intelligence company founded by Elon Musk, has filed a federal lawsuit against a user accused of exploiting its AI chatbot Grok to generate illegal child sexual abuse material and non-consensual explicit deepfake content. According to the legal complaint filed in a U.S. federal court, the company alleges that the defendant......
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose additional tariffs on Canada, accusing the country of failing to properly manage its forests and allowing wildfire smoke to spread across the United States. In a statement shared on his social media platform, Trump criticized the recurring impact of Canadian wildfires on air quality in......
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has delivered record-breaking attendance across the United States, with stadiums reaching an average occupancy rate of 99.7%, underscoring the tournament's remarkable popularity among football fans. As the competition approaches its conclusion, tournament organizers have highlighted the overwhelming public response,......
The conflict between the United States and Iran has entered a new phase of escalation, marked by intensified military operations and expanded tensions across several countries in the Gulf and Levant. Despite the signing of a memorandum of understanding on June 17 aimed at paving the way for diplomatic discussions, clashes continue, raising......
Netflix faced a sharp decline in its share price after releasing its second-quarter 2026 financial results, despite reporting higher profits and continued revenue growth. Investors responded cautiously as the company's sales expanded at a slower pace than expected, raising concerns about future growth in an increasingly competitive streaming......
SpaceX called off the latest test launch of its Starship rocket just moments before liftoff after a technical issue affected several of the launch vehicle's engines, forcing the automated safety system to halt the countdown. The launch was scheduled to take place from Starbase, the company's launch facility in southern Texas. Although......
OpenAI has introduced its first dedicated hardware product, a compact AI-powered keyboard designed to enhance the coding experience for developers who rely on artificial intelligence tools in their daily workflows. Developed in collaboration with Work Louder, a company known for creating professional keyboards, the new Codex Micro is tailored......
U.S. authorities have revealed that they confiscated more than 700 drones that entered restricted airspace during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting the extensive security measures implemented throughout the tournament. According to U.S. officials, the operation was carried out by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in coordination......
Ford Motor Company has announced the recall of more than 288,000 vehicles in the United States after identifying a potential safety issue involving roof rail trim components that could detach while driving. According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the recall affects certain Ford Explorer SUVs from the......
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