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HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 - Caught on Camera

Friday essay: how societies evolved into fear-dominated goliaths – then collapsed

We think of ancient civilisations as operating very differently from the way our economy works today. Yet the Bronze Age Assyrians living in Mesopotamia, around 4,000 to 3,000 years ago, began the basis of modern capitalism, in a region spanning most of modern-day Iraq, eastern Syria and southeastern Turkey. The…

The Conversation

Gezora wins Breeders’ Cup 2025 after Ethical Diamond’s triumph for Willie Mullins

The 28-1 success of Ethical Diamond for Willie Mullins was the highlight of a memorable afternoon at Del Mar

The Guardian - UK

Not All Heroes Wear Iron: 8 Comics Where Tony Stark Was Evil

“Evil Tony Stark” is sometimes the baseline personality of Tony Stark in the comic books. While 80% of MCU fans, who don’t read comic books, see RDJ as Tony Stark, the character in the comics has deep personality flaws. These flaws reveal him as human, but not always as a…

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I won’t apologise for The Lost King – Leicester University’s treatment of Philippa Langley is a profound injustice

I was sued over my film that gave a voice to the committed ‘amateur’ whose pivotal role in the search for the remains of Richard III was drowned out by louder voices in academia

The Guardian - UK

'Bloody hard': teary Titmus on rivalries, golden truth

Ariarne Titmus knows nothing she does in her post-swimming career will compare to the satisfaction of defending an Olympic title, but she's okay with that.

AAP

The Agony of Defeat, Not Winning, Is What Makes Sports Exciting

Plus: MLB’s labor showdown, and maybe referees really are biased for the Chiefs

Reason

‘Self-termination is most likely’: the history and future of societal collapse

An epic analysis of 5,000 years of civilisation argues that a global collapse is coming unless inequality is vanquished

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‘A defining moment’: UN court to deliver historic ruling on countries’ climate obligations

The case has been dubbed a ‘David versus Goliath’ battle, with vulnerable nations pushing for a more robust legal framework for climate action.

Euronews

David Vs Goliath: Inside The Legal Battle To Help Trump's Deportees In El Salvador

A small group of overstretched and outmatched lawyers is fighting for the rights of men deported by the Trump administration and held in a notorious Salvadoran prison -- a David vs.

International Business Times

Katherine Legge knocks 23XI’s Corey Heim out of Chicago Cup start in shock upset

Entering the Chicago race weekend, five open entries were entered for the final four spots on the grid. While Shane van Gisbergen earned an impressive pole position, it was a David vs. Goliath battle for the last spot in the field with the No. 78 Live Fast Motorsports Chevrolet up…

Motorsport

Virgin by Lorde is a layered work of performance art – her smartest references explained

With her latest album, Virgin, Lorde is stretching the concept of the virgin beyond the common definition. Some may consider the album’s title and its cover art – an X-ray of Lorde’s pelvis showing an IUD – to be contradictory.

The Conversation

Wallaby vent: 'Coaches change every freaking two years'

A Test stalwart has unleashed on Rugby Australia to highlight the David-versus-Goliath challenge the Wallabies face against the British and Irish Lions.

AAP

The Fiduciary Firewall: An Expert's Five-Step Guide to Honest Financial Planning

Armed with education and awareness, you can avoid unethical people in the financial industry by seeking fee-only fiduciaries and sharing your knowledge with others.

Kiplinger

Six great reads: tradwives v radwives, hollowed-out London and the last musical genius?

Need something brilliant to read this weekend? Here are six of our favourite pieces from the last seven days

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135-year-old tortoise becomes a father for the first time

A tortoise at a Miami zoo marked a double milestone on Sunday (15 June) - turning 135 years old and celebrating his first Father’s Day.

The Independent UK

Giant tortoise celebrates his 135th birthday - and first Father’s Day - at Miami Zoo

Miami Zoo said Goliath’s story was ‘an inspiration to never give up hope!’

The Guardian - US

Ben Ainslie’s choppy seas: SailGP, the America’s Cup and a split with Ineos

The Olympic great is rebuilding after a messy divorce with billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, all while trying to bring SailGP to the masses and win the sport’s ultimate prize

GamesRadar

"It was not 'one guy', look at the dang in-game credits": Balatro's Localthunk joins team size discourse after Geoff Keighley fumbled it at Summer Game Fest by saying Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was made by "under 30" people

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Evening Standard

Chelsea: Manuel Pellegrini reveals prophetic Enzo Maresca message in Conference League final claim

Real Betis boss insists Wednesday’s Wroclaw showpiece is not a clash between ‘David and Goliath’

PC Gamer

Parries and timed blocks are the future of action games—and they've got a place in turn-based RPGs like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, too

Choose the right moment, and you can topple gods.

AAP

A 'David and Goliath battle' ends in Nationals upset

The National Party has suffered a symbolic defeat in a key rural seat, with a party defector claiming victory after a hard-fought grassroots campaign.

Evening Standard

Rightmove launches 'David and Goliath' trademark battle against London-based agency Right Room

Rightmove sent the owner of London-based Right Room a cease and desist letter claiming the agency’s name and house-style logo were too similar to its own

Fortune

OnlyFans founder and a crypto foundation submit a last ditch effort to buy TikTok in a ‘David vs. Goliath’ attempt

The intent to bid was made by Zoop, another social media platform from the adult-content platform founder.

Tom’s Guide

Prime Video top 10 shows — here’s the 3 worth watching right now

Our guide on the three best shows to watch in the Prime Video top 10, including the final season of "Bosch: Legacy"

PC Gamer

People expecting Inzoi to be some sort of Sims killer are going to be very disappointed

It's an exciting time to be a Sims lover/hater, but let's not get ahead of ourselves.

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