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EU calls Putin’s peace theater; Windows 11 crawls as algorithms run retail and robots get an eye; Monster Hunter sharpens claws; NJ seeks 2017 extradition; scarecrow wedding, Lapland caper; escaped serval killed
Scarecrows Plan a Wedding, Cue the Drama
First look at Julia Donaldson's joyful love story introduces two devoted scarecrows meticulously planning a perfect wedding, until a rival blows in to menace their happily ever after. Even in a cornfield, love attracts pests.
Guz Khan's Christmas Caper Heads to Lapland
Guz Khan's new comedy lands this Christmas, following the Farooqi family as a surprise bonus bankrolls a misadventure to Lapland. Expect reindeer, snow, and maximum seasonal chaos, proof that nothing melts a windfall faster than holiday spirit.
Robotic Eye Aims to Stop Robots From Walking Into Furniture
A dedicated robotic eye promises sharper, more reliable vision for embodied AI that must sense, plan, and act. Better image understanding could mean smarter decisions, machines that might finally see what they are about to crash into, a modest victory for vision and a major relief for coffee tables.
Europe Accuses Putin of Posturing on Peace
European officials allege Vladimir Putin feigned interest in peace after five hours of talks with U.S. envoys produced no breakthrough. Ukraine and its European allies say the Kremlin is signaling, not negotiating, while the war grinds on.
Windows 11 Inches Ahead, Users Shrug
Windows 11 only slightly surpasses Windows 10 despite end of support nudges, with Statcounter showing the gap barely moving. Many users are sticking with older hardware and familiar workflows, a reminder that countdown clocks do not upgrade CPUs or make a split taskbar lovable.
Retail's New Manager Is an Algorithm
AI is quietly reshaping shopping, from app recommendations and flickering digital shelf labels to the logistics that stock aisles. The algorithm now curates what you see, primes what you buy, and choreographs the supply chain, efficient and just intrusive enough to change the price while you are still choosing a cereal.
Escaped Serval Killed by Car in Pennsylvania
Wildlife officials say the last of three African servals that escaped a Berks County enclosure after a windstorm has been fatally struck by a vehicle. Two were recovered earlier and returned to the Cricket Wildlife Center in Alburtis. A somber end that underscores the risks of exotic escapes and the dangers wildlife face near roads.
Monster Hunter Wins Big, Devs Promise Sharper Claws
Monster Hunter Wilds bagged the Grand Award and Users' Choice at the PlayStation Partner Awards 2025 Japan Asia in Tokyo, and the team says the series will continue. Director Yuya Tokuda acknowledged harsh launch feedback, apologized for thin content and soft difficulty, and credited players for updates that raised the challenge. For the 20th year they eased early hurdles to help newcomers, a choice now being re spiced patch by patch. Producer Ryozo Tsujimoto promised more Wilds updates and hinted at expansions beyond games, proof that the hunt is not ending, it is expanding, and yes, they actually listened.
New Jersey Governor Seeks Extradition in 2017 Murders
Governor Phil Murphy called for the extradition of Nazeer Hameed, an Indian national accused in the 2017 killings of a Burlington County mother and her 6 year old son, urging that he be returned to face charges. A sober demand in a harrowing case.
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