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A black-and-white photograph titled 'Overshadowed', taken in Plamondon, Alberta, Canada, is circulating among film photography enthusiasts. The image was shot on a Rolleiflex SL66 medium format camera using Kodak Tri-X 400 film, capturing a fence, shadows and open prairie sky. It has drawn likes and engagement within the analog photography community, where medium format and monochrome film work continues to attract an audience.

Defense commentary outlets claim Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is pushing hard for an end to a blockade, while the United States publicly showcases its newest fighter jet. The reports suggest Washington's airpower display is being read in Tehran as mounting pressure, with the IRGC said to be anxious about the strategic and economic squeeze.

Claims are circulating that a blockade is squeezing Iran's so-called shadow fleet of tankers used to move sanctioned oil, putting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps under pressure, while the United States showcases a new fighter jet. Commentators frame the twin developments as a show of American leverage against Tehran, though official confirmation of a formal blockade is lacking and details on the aircraft remain limited.

A software engineer argues that DRY — the 'Don't Repeat Yourself' principle from The Pragmatic Programmer — is often applied reflexively rather than thoughtfully, causing developers to over-abstract code at the expense of readability. The post points out that the principle's second, less-quoted sentence clarifies its real intent, and it is prompting discussion about code quality and how classic programming advice is misused, especially as AI coding tools spread.

Posiflex has announced a new AI-powered SCO Series kiosk aimed at accelerating self-service adoption in retail. The company says the solution uses artificial intelligence to streamline checkout and improve the in-store customer experience. The launch, distributed via Business Wire and picked up by AFP, positions the point-of-sale maker to compete in the growing self-checkout market as retailers invest in automation.

Attention has turned to the Flex January 2027 105-dollar call option, with an interactive chart for the contract (ticker FLEX270115C00105000) circulating on Yahoo Finance. The long-dated contract gives holders the right to buy Flex shares at 105 dollars, and interest in it suggests traders are positioning for a significant move in the stock. No further details on volumes or driving news are given.

Men's Health has rounded up 32 of the best Amazon Prime Day deals, highlighting discounts on Apple, Beats, Shokz and Bowflex products. The list spans fitness and tech gear, with shoppers urged to act quickly while Prime Day offers last.

Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said the European Central Bank must remain flexible because the path of inflation is still uncertain. His comments add to debate over how quickly the ECB can ease interest rates, with policymakers divided on whether price pressures are durably returning to the 2% target. Investors are watching such remarks closely for hints about the timing of the next rate move.