Trump says Burnham will ‘open up North Sea’ for oil drilling
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has told Donald Trump that he would “open up the North Sea” for oil drilling, the US president has said.
Outcry after sweltering Florida city bans schoolgirls from wearing LEGGINGS
Hillsborough County Public Schools introduced the new policy last week to the surprise and outrage of parents, who have started a petition to reverse it that has garnered around 2,200 signatures so far.
Kevin Costner’s Prime Video 8-Part Civil War Series Officially Gets Season 2 Update
Kevin Costner's Prime Video Civil War drama "The Gray House" has attracted a strong audience since premiering in February, and star Keith David has expressed hope that the eight-part miniseries will return for a second season. Costner, who executive produces alongside Morgan Freeman, has built a reputation for…
Trump loses ground with GOP as approval sinks to 32 percent: Quinnipiac Poll
As public criticism of President Trump’s job performance persists amid the monthslong Iran war and resulting strains on the U.S. economy, the president is losing support from some voters in his own party, according to a new survey released on Wednesday. The latest Quinnipiac University National Poll found…
Spider-Man: Brand New Day took ‘a lot of finishing moves’ directly from Insomniac’s games, Tom Holland reveals
We've come full circle. The post Spider-Man: Brand New Day took ‘a lot of finishing moves’ directly from Insomniac’s games, Tom Holland reveals appeared first on Destructoid.
Rachel Chinouriri announces new LP ft Lucy Dacus & shows, shares “One Song Away From Crying”
’I think I spoke too soon’ is Rachel’s second LP and is out in October.
Three Chords And The Truth About Lies In Country Music
Country music continues to draw on lying, cheating and heartbreak because dishonesty creates emotional conflict that listeners recognise. Billboard argues that a renewed cluster of hit songs about lies reflects both the genre’s enduring themes and wider cultural anxieties about truth and trust. Recent examples include The Band…
FLO Explain Why Their Second Album Is Called ‘Therapy In the Club,’ Talk Hanging With KATSEYE & Their Love For Ariana Grande | Billboard News
British girl group FLO discussed their forthcoming second album, ‘Therapy at the Club’, in a Billboard News interview. They said its title and concept emerged from a song by their friend and songwriter Lauren Keen, and that the album reflects their personal growth and a more involved creative…
Pentagon: New casualty category for renewed Iran fighting tied to end of Operation Epic Fury
The Pentagon said its new category for the number of U.S. casualties and injuries to service members for renewed fighting with Iran is tied to the end of Operation Epic Fury. The department removed the four service members who died and dozens of those injured in the recent…
Schumer urges Fetterman not to leave Senate Democratic caucus
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) on Wednesday urged Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) to stay in the Senate Democratic Conference and praised him as a “very good” member of Congress, despite growing tensions between Fetterman and the progressive Democratic base. Asked if he wants Fetterman to remain a…
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‘Tony’s Coming-of-Age Kitchen Dramedy Beats ‘The Bear’ At Its Own Game | Review
A24’s Tony portrays a fictionalised, coming-of-age summer in the early life of Anthony Bourdain, focusing on the period before he became a celebrated chef, writer and television presenter. The review argues that the kitchen dramedy offers a sincere and authentic perspective on Bourdain’s formative years, while acknowledging the…
Halo: Campaign Evolved patch notes – July 29 update
Download and suit up. The post Halo: Campaign Evolved patch notes – July 29 update appeared first on Destructoid.
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My boys album out now go grab a copy @tokenhiphop
This YouTube Short comes from Token, tagged in the caption as @tokenhiphop, sharing a quick clip to flag up a new album release. The caption reads "My boys album out now go grab a copy", pointing followers towards the freshly released project. The short-form clip appears to serve…
The US government’s robot ban also includes vacuums
The US Federal Communications Commission's new ban on foreign-made "advanced robotic devices" reportedly extends beyond humanoid-style robots to include robot vacuum cleaners, according to a report from The Verge citing FCC statements. This matters because it could disrupt a market dominated by Chinese manufacturers, potentially limiting choice and…
Senator’s F-bomb bashing of Fauci rocks Internet: ‘High-heat fastball!’
Senator Bernie Moreno, a Republican from Ohio, sharply criticised Dr Anthony Fauci during a congressional hearing on Wednesday, using an expletive while challenging his role in COVID-19 policy. The exchange drew widespread online attention and reflects continuing political anger over pandemic-era public-health guidance and Fauci’s conduct in office.…
TMZ’s Levin backs ‘amazing public servant’ Fauci following hearing
TMZ founder Harvey Levin is sticking up for Dr. Anthony Fauci as the nation's former top infectious disease expert was hit with attacks from Republicans during a contentious Senate hearing Wednesday. "I have not used TMZ's YouTube channel to vent personal feelings, but I am going to today,"…
Waymos are starting to run on freeways again
Waymo has begun restoring freeway access for its robotaxis, starting with Phoenix, after suspending the feature in May 2026 following incidents in which its self-driving vehicles entered sections of expressway closed for roadworks. The Alphabet-owned company says it will "soon" extend the resumption to Miami, Los Angeles and…
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The notorious 1972 movie scene Clint Eastwood called “one of the most frightening ever filmed”
He doesn't scare easily. The post The notorious 1972 movie scene Clint Eastwood called “one of the most frightening ever filmed” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
The Hugging Face AI break-in, as told through an increasingly committed bear metaphor
Another way to think about the whole thing is to picture a bear at a campsite. (Really, we are going there.)
Scandal of SNP’s £22 million tax blunder
SNP ministers failed to consult their own independent tax advisors before hiking the top rate so high it may have cost the public purse £22 million, it was claimed yesterday.