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• Jake Paul stated he is targeting a return to the ring in late 2026 or early 2027 after recovering from a severe jaw injury sustained during his fight against Anthony Joshua. • Paul told Babcock this week that he is "finally feeling healthy again" and that his jaw is "definitely recovering," though he still requires medical clearance and testing before competing. • The boxer continues his rehabilitation process and has not ruled out further boxing ventures despite the significant injury, marking his next competitive timeline.

Described as the ‘must-have’ home accessory of 2026, sales of ‘posh’ matchboxes are up 121% at SelfridgesGoodbye Swan Vesta, hello Cartier. Matchboxes are the latest home accessory to get a luxury makeover – and some of the price tags are striking.At the upmarket department store chain Selfridges, sales of posh matchboxes are up 121% year-on-year and it said they were “the must-have home accessory for 2026”. The store has more than doubled its range to meet demand, selling over 100 styles at prices ranging from £5 to more than £230. Continue reading...

• The sci-fi adventure "Project Hail Mary," starring Ryan Gosling and directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller, earned $54.5 million in its second weekend, holding strongly with only a 32% dip from its opening. • The film has grossed $300.8 million worldwide in two weeks and marks the biggest hit of 2026 thus far, achieving the best non-franchise opening weekend since "Oppenheimer" in 2023. • Horror films are reaching saturation in the market, with "They Will Kill You" debuting as a disappointing new release with only $5 million for Warner Bros.

• Project Hail Mary debuted with $80.6 million at the US box office this weekend, marking the biggest opening of 2026 so far. • Starring Ryan Gosling and Sandra Hüller, the film achieved the largest opening ever for distributor Amazon MGM Studios. • The sci-fi adaptation of Andy Weir's novel highlights strong audience interest in major studio releases amid competitive weekend performance.

• Amazon MGM's 'Project Hail Mary,' starring Ryan Gosling, debuted at number one with $80.5 million in North American ticket sales, marking the best opening for a non-franchise film since 'Oppenheimer.' • The sci-fi epic, centered on Gosling's amnesiac astronaut racing to save the sun, drew about 5 million ticket buyers, with premium large format screens accounting for 56% of the gross and IMAX at 24%. • Amazon MGM Studios head Kevin Wilson stated, 'What we’re seeing in theaters — the energy, the exit scores, the word-of-mouth — is everything we believed this film would deliver.'

• Microsoft Xbox is set to introduce its Gaming Copilot AI assistant to current-generation consoles in 2026, per a GamesRadar report highlighted in tech news roundup. • The AI tool aims to enhance gaming experiences with intelligent assistance features. • This launch positions Xbox competitively in AI-driven gaming innovations amid industry race for smart tech integration.