Democrat panic as socialist star is toppled by razor-thin vote after Republican cash boosted her rise
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley narrowly defeated Democratic socialist state representative Francesca Hong in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor. The result gives the party’s more moderate wing its preferred nominee in a pivotal swing state, where Crowley will face the Trump-endorsed Republican congressman Tom Tiffany in November. With…
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Olivia Rodrigo reveals Daisy Chain Fields stage times schedule with no overlapping sets
Olivia Rodrigo has announced the running order for her all-female Daisy Chain Fields festival in Irvine, California, confirming that its two stages will alternate throughout the day so no performances clash. The approach means attendees can watch all 14 scheduled sets, including appearances by Chappell Roan, Doechii, Mitski,…
Loved ones gather for Ann Widdecombe’s funeral as investigations into Rotherham man continue
The private service will allow friends and family to pay their respects to the long-standing British politician
Netflix’s Forgotten 10/10 Sci-Fi Series Officially Expands for Season 2
The Eternaut Season 2 is officially moving forward at Netflix, with the streamer teasing a much bigger story and the possibility of a third season.
X-Men ’97 Season 3 Confirmed? Plot, Potential Release Date, and Everything You Need to Know
Marvel has confirmed that X-Men ’97 will return for a third season in 2027, with production already complete and a fourth season in development. The announcement matters because the second-season finale left major political and anti-mutant threats unresolved, setting up a potentially darker continuation of the revived animated…
Reservoir raises $8M to make water heaters that people — and the grid — will actually want
Reservoir Climate has raised $8 million in seed funding to develop smarter, heat-pump water heaters designed to lower household energy use while helping electricity grids manage demand. The Boston-based company argues that water heaters are an overlooked but significant source of household costs and water damage, and aims…
Google Pixel 11 launch: Live updates as the company unveils new devices, AI features and more
Google is due to unveil its latest Pixel devices and AI features at a hardware launch event in New York on 12 August. The event matters because it should provide official confirmation of products that have already been teased and widely rumoured. Expected announcements include the Pixel 11,…
Suno licenses BMG recordings for new AI music models
Suno has struck a licensing agreement with BMG, adding another major music-company partner as it prepares AI models trained on licensed material. The deal is significant because it gives the music generator further industry backing while addressing allegations that it used copyrighted recordings without permission. Suno will pay…
Callum Turner’s unfortunate 2012 introduction to paid acting: “I get killed within 45 seconds”
Had to literally roll with the punches. The post Callum Turner’s unfortunate 2012 introduction to paid acting: “I get killed within 45 seconds” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
“It could be more amazing than U2’s triumph in Las Vegas. I think you could even blow that out the water”: Can Youth persuade David Gilmour to stage a live show with The Orb?
Producer Youth has suggested that David Gilmour could be persuaded to perform live with ambient electronic group The Orb, following their collaboration on Metallic Spheres. He believes such a concert could surpass the scale and impact of U2’s Las Vegas residency, though no performance has been announced. Youth,…
No Lindsey, No Stevie, and No Magic: Remembering When Fleetwood Mac Released an Album With Fill-Ins in 1995
Fleetwood Mac continued after the departures of Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks and other members, releasing the largely overlooked 1995 album *Time* with several replacement musicians. The record is remembered as an unsuccessful attempt to preserve the band’s identity, but it also preceded the return of its best-known line-up…
We don’t serve pies, but we do like a Pi
What would be your tip for this stricken device?
J.J Abrams confirms the connection between The End of Oak Street and the Cloverfield franchise, but it’s not what you think
Producer J.J. Abrams confirms The End of Oak Street isn't a Cloverfield movie after all
Power restored after 43 elderly residents left without electricity, gas and running water for five hours
A National Grid substation issue was blamed
Wisconsin result halts winning streak for Democratic Party’s left wing
David Crowley has narrowly won Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor, defeating the more left-wing Francesca Hong in a result that interrupts recent successes for insurgent progressive candidates across the US. The centrist Milwaukee County executive will face Republican congressman Tom Tiffany in November, in a contest likely to…
Why Nier: Automata has one of the best soundtracks ever
Nier: Automata is a game about robots and androids that want nothing more than to be human. That theme is revealed through the game's incredible soundtrack. Read more about Polygon's pick for the best games of 2017:
Iran war and high living costs fueling last-minute holiday bookings, Tui says
Geopolitics and cost of living crisis have cost Europe’s largest travel company €60m so far Holidaymakers are waiting until the last minute to book their trips because of the continuing uncertainty caused by the war in Iran and the cost of living crisis, according to Tui, Europe’s largest…
How to harvest an energetic bean in Disney Dreamlight Valley
Stitch is quite a big fan of these. The post How to harvest an energetic bean in Disney Dreamlight Valley appeared first on Destructoid.
Spotify announces new AI-labelling system for AI-generated artists and content
An “AI Persona” badge will be added to some profiles from next month, and music from AI personas will not be included in any editorial or algorithmic recommendations The post Spotify announces new AI-labelling system for AI-generated artists and content appeared first on NME.