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The governor of Perm Krai has dismissed the head of Gornozavodsk urban district, with regional authorities also moving to take control of the heating situation in the town, suggesting problems with the local utility supply may have played a role. Separately, Krasnodar mayor Yevgeny Naumov has stepped down. People are discussing whether these dismissals signal a wider wave of reshuffles among Russian municipal leaders.
- 2Last Resort: the overlooked 2012 thriller from The Shield creator▼The Shield creator’s 2012 action series Last Resort is one of the best thrillers you never watched
Shawn Ryan's 2012 ABC action series Last Resort is being revisited as one of the best overlooked thrillers of its era. The show, about a nuclear submarine crew defying orders and taking over an island, lasted only one season despite critical praise. Writers argue it deserves rediscovery, pointing to Ryan's pedigree as creator of The Shield and the series' ambitious premise.
- 3NPR's Short Wave Offers Science-Backed Screen Time Guidance▼Science-backed guidance for healthy screen time : Short Wave
NPR's Short Wave has released science-backed guidance on healthy screen time. The segment distills research on how device use affects sleep, attention, and wellbeing, and offers practical advice on managing daily screen habits. The guidance is aimed at listeners looking for evidence-based answers amid ongoing public debate about phones, children, and digital wellbeing.
- 4Plasma Wave Clips Mix Satisfying Visuals With True Crime Talk●⚡ Flowing Plasma Waves · Golden Drift # satisfying # shorts 🌀 plasma — oddly satisfying ¿Y tú, qué habrías hecho? 👇 # Tr
Short clips of golden, flowing plasma waves marketed as 'oddly satisfying' content are circulating alongside Spanish-language true crime captions referencing corruption in Spain and asking viewers what they would have done. The videos pair relaxing abstract visuals with conversational hooks about criminal and corruption stories, a format popular on short-form feeds.
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A wave of heavy debt-fuelled spending by companies building out artificial intelligence infrastructure is unsettling US financial markets, according to Yahoo Finance. Investors are increasingly worried that the enormous borrowing behind data centres and chip purchases could strain balance sheets and leave the sector exposed if AI returns fall short of expectations, fuelling volatility across tech stocks and credit markets.
- 6Layoffs hit Hellblade studio Ninja Theory●Ninja Theory: Layoffs begin at “Hellblade” studio Employees of the “Hellblade” studio Ninja Theory are reporting their d
Employees at Ninja Theory, the Cambridge-based studio behind Hellblade, are reporting their dismissal amid a fresh round of job cuts. The news lands just months after parent company Microsoft grandly presented the studio's new game Senua in June. The layoffs add to a wave of cuts across the games industry, prompting criticism of Microsoft's treatment of acquired studios.
- 7Nine San Diego Wave FC Players Called Up for October FIFA Window●Nine San Diego Wave FC Players Called Up for October FIFA International Window
Nine San Diego Wave FC players have been called up to their respective national teams for the October FIFA international window. The club announced the selections, which affect a large share of its squad and will leave the team short-handed during upcoming NWSL fixtures. The call-ups span multiple countries, underlining the club's international depth.