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The Guardian view on The Lord of the Rings: not a weapon in the culture wars

Editorial: The lack of diversity in the latest film is a backwards step. Adaptations of Tolkien’s epic must reflect our times

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17

If Your Hydrangea Blooms Have Turned Brown, Here Are 5 Common Causes and Exactly How to Revive Them

Mid-season browning is a sign of plant stress

Homes & Gardens · Jul 17

Amazon Web Services customers receive bills for up to $1.5tn after global glitch

One UK man whose bill is usually less than £1 says he ‘almost had a heart attack’ when he saw £5.8bn invoice

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17

Robot vacuum flaw lets one stolen certificate run root commands on other Shark robovacs in the same AWS region — unpatched flaw exposes live camera feeds, stored home maps, and Wi-Fi credentials (Updated)

The problem is an over-permissive AWS IoT policy.

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 17

Aldi and Lidl both have £70 Ninja Creami lookalikes – but I’d still spend £10 more on this foldaway ice cream maker I tested last year for my small kitchen

This alternative is much more small space friendly

Ideal Home · Jul 17

ICE arrests human rights lawyer who fled Chinese crackdown

Arrest in Pennsylvania of Wu Shaoping, who is awaiting asylum decision, raises fears of deportation and persecution

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17

Why You Should Start 'Grasscycling' This Week – It's the Secret to a Hydrated Summer Lawn

Grass clippings are free, natural mulch for your lawn – here's when (and when not) to leave them

Homes & Gardens · Jul 17

Global Market: AI chip rally faces valuation test as investors rotate towards hyperscalers

AI chipmaker stock rallies are losing momentum as investors reassess valuations. Hyperscaler capital expenditure growth is projected to slow sharply after this year. Fund managers are rotating capital into hyperscalers and AI-benefiting sectors. Financing AI expansion faces greater scrutiny with softening bond demand. Despite volatility, long-term AI optimism remains intact…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

Ring Spotlight Cam Pro (2nd gen) review: a first-class security camera for keeping eyes on your property

This could be the best Ring camera yet – but a couple of issues mean it's not quite a perfect piece of hardware.

T3 · Jul 17

Experts say these 5 living mulch plants will help you water your garden less – and suppress weeds, too

Experts say they're full of benefits!

Ideal Home · Jul 17