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Nike plans prune thousands online distributors in China

Nike plans to phase out thousands of online distributors in China starting January, shifting its digital footprint to the company’s official site and app as well as its storefronts on Tmall, JD.com, and Douyin to curb fragmentation and regain pricing control. Executives say the move will provide a single, consistent brand experience and direct consumer journeys, though some analysts warn it could worsen near-term revenue in a region that has already seen declines.

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Goldman Sachs launches private markets platform for wealthy clients

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Substack launches AI detector across platform

Substack has launched an AI-detection tool developed with Pangram to estimate how much of a post was AI-written, available for content longer than 100 words on web and iOS with Android coming later; creators can also publish a 'How I make this' note and scan drafts. The move aims to boost transparency and reader trust amid concerns about AI-generated content, though critics note Pangram readings are not perfect and the feature invites scrutiny of practices such as 'Claudefishing.'

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Other Mommy trailer debuts; Universal sets October release

Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Atomic Monster unveiled the first trailer for Other Mommy, a Rob Savage-directed horror in which Jessica Chastain plays Bela's mother and the malevolent 'Other Mommy.' The film, based on Josh Malerman's Incidents Around the House, features a cast including Jay Duplass, Arabella Olivia Clark, Dichen Lachman, Arian Moayed and Karen Allen, with release set for October 9, 2026.

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Miscarriage of justice declared in Sallins train robbery

The Court of Appeal formally declared Osgur Breatnach’s 1976 Sallins train robbery conviction a miscarriage of justice, citing newly discovered alibi evidence and longstanding concerns over coercive confessions and state abuses. Human rights groups welcomed the ruling and called for an independent inquiry as Breatnach, now 75, seeks accountability decades after his conviction and acquittal.

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Tottenham Sign Alice Sombath in Club-Record Move

Tottenham Hotspur Women have signed France defender Alice Sombath from Lyonnes for a club-record fee, joining six new arrivals this summer as Spurs push to finalize their squad ahead of a full pre-season. The 22-year-old Champions League winner and Euro 2025 participant said the league is highly competitive and stressed that her qualities can help Spurs, who view her addition as part of a long-term building project under manager Martin Ho.

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Avalanche signs Georgii Merkulov to one-year contract

Colorado Avalanche signed forward Georgii Merkulov to a one-year contract, adding a prolific AHL scorer who led Providence in points and should bolster depth for the 2026-27 season. With 11 NHL games on his resume, Merkulov will compete for a depth role as the Avalanche reshape their forward group and look for NHL callups from their extended roster.

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Josh Lucas Joins Kidman, Fanning in Discretion

Josh Lucas has joined the cast of Paramount+'s Discretion, a eight-episode A24-produced legal drama opposite Nicole Kidman and Elle Fanning, with production set to begin in 2026. Heing plays Greg, a lawyer married to Kidman's powerful partner, entangled in the same network of non-disclosure agreements that drive the series' central conflict.

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NASA plans SpaceX Crew-13 briefings ahead of launch

NASA and international partners will hold two Aug. 3 news conferences at the Johnson Space Center to preview the SpaceX Crew-13 mission, marking its final media availability before the crew travels to Kennedy Space Center ahead of launch no earlier than mid-September. The crew comprises NASA's Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney, CSA's Joshua Kutryk, and Roscosmos' Sergey Teteryatnikov, with liftoff aboard a SpaceX Dragon on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral.

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France approves assisted dying bill awaiting review

France’s National Assembly approved a strict assisted-dying law for adults with incurable, life-threatening illnesses, sending the measure to a Constitutional Council review after a 291-241 vote and years of debate; the law allows self-administration of a lethal dose with medical safeguards, with doctors or nurses assisting only when a patient cannot act themselves. Eligibility requires adult citizenship or long-term residency, a verified serious condition with unbearable pain, and a formal process including a two-day reflection period, with the Senate having previously blocked the bill before the Assembly’s final say.

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Satechi launches color-matched MacBook Neo accessories

Satechi has unveiled a color-matched MacBook Neo accessory line—including the OntheGo 5-in-1 Multiport Adapter, USB-C Snap Hub, and Slim EX Wireless Mouse—designed to complement the Neo’s Citrus, Blush, Indigo, and Silver finishes. The hubs add HDMI 4K/60Hz output, SD/microSD readers, USB data ports, and USB-C passthrough charging, with the Snap Hub specifically built for the Neo’s asymmetric ports, while the trio expands Neo’s connectivity and appeal for this budget MacBook.

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