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A judge has ordered the Canadian government to release records about Nazi war criminals who settled in Canada after the Second World War. The ruling could shed light on how such individuals entered and remained in the country despite their wartime records, reviving a long-running debate in Canada over war criminals who immigrated undetected and why successive governments kept the files secret.

Speedrun.com, the main hub for video game speedrunning records, has rolled out new terms of service, and the tracking site TheRun.gg has published a blog post examining how the changes affect leaderboards. The update is drawing attention from speedrunners who rely on the platform to verify runs and rank records, with questions about moderation, data use and leaderboard access at the centre of the discussion.

Eminem is teaming up with streetwear brand NERDS Clothing on an original video game and a new apparel collaboration, announced out of New York Comic Con in an exclusive report by Variety. The project pairs the rapper with the gaming-focused fashion label for an as-yet undetailed game plus a merchandise line tied to the convention.

A new online personality quiz asks participants to pick 13 random words and then claims to reveal their celebrity crush with what it calls 'scary accuracy'. Quizzes of this kind circulate widely as light entertainment, letting readers share their results and compare them with friends.

A Hacker News post is discussing a retrospective look at the origin of Apple Card, the credit card Apple launched in partnership with Goldman Sachs, as seen fifteen years on from the events described. The article recounts the backstory of how the card came to be. Comments and post activity are limited, so the specific reactions of readers are not clear from the available evidence, but the piece has drawn notable engagement on the site.

The October 1988 issue of Archives, the journal of the British Records Association, edited by John Warner-Davies, is being highlighted in a book-of-the-day style feature. Volume XVIII, No 80 covers topics including archivists, cricket and gardens. It is one of a numbered series of posts drawing attention to historical publications and archival records from the association's London catalogue.

Burlington Files has published its regular end-of-week digest of espionage news, compiling ten of the most read and noteworthy intelligence-related articles from the past seven days. Each entry comes with a heading, source, summary and verified link. The roundup is drawing attention across multiple countries, ranking highly in the US, Russia, Italy, China, Spain and the UK.

NBA.com has released its fantasy basketball rankings for small forwards in category leagues, a format where players are scored across statistical categories like points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and shooting percentages rather than a single points total. The rankings give fantasy managers a reference for drafting and evaluating wing players as league play continues.

Bub Carrington said the Washington Wizards were tanking in pursuit of top draft prospect AJ Dybantsa, but the NBA is reportedly not expected to punish him for the comment. The remark has drawn attention because it put blunt words on long-standing fan suspicions about losing on purpose to improve draft odds.

Broward County deputies say an employee at a Deerfield Beach sports card store stole roughly $17,000 worth of rare trading cards. The alleged theft comes as collectible card values have surged in recent years, making high-grade sports cards a frequent target for theft. Deputies have not detailed how the theft was discovered or the employee's identity.

The Spokesman-Review's 'A Grip on Sports' column looks ahead to this weekend's sports schedule, offering readers a short preview of the games and storylines to watch. The piece frames the coming days of competition with a couple of defining words, in the paper's regular sports commentary format aimed at local readers planning their viewing.

The US military's Inspector General reviews will now include checks on how units are implementing the new fitness standards. The move signals that compliance with updated physical fitness requirements will be formally monitored rather than left to individual units. Details on which service branches are affected and when the reviews begin were not immediately clear.

A runner in Scotland noticed three symmetric shapes resembling birds on a power line during a lunchtime run, then found them still there on the way back. On closer inspection, they turned out to be new additions to the power line rather than real birds. The anecdote is being shared as a light personal observation.

Ten NHS staff members are under investigation in connection with access to the medical records of Noah Woods, according to Sky News. The inquiry concerns whether staff improperly viewed or handled the child's confidential health information. Details about the individuals involved, the nature of the suspected breaches, and the potential consequences have not yet been made public.