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BBC director-general Matt Brittin has argued that BBC news should be available on streaming platforms and social media, including Netflix, YouTube and TikTok. He said wider distribution could help the corporation reach audiences and counter misinformation, while arguing that the current licence-fee model restricts its ability to adapt.…
Collider has compiled a ranking of eight greatest Calvin and Hobbes comic strips from the 1990s, the final decade of Bill Watterson's beloved syndicated comic before it ended on 31 December 1995. The article celebrates how the strip's quality never diminished throughout the decade and showcases examples that…
Out of the Park Baseball 27 is a text-based fantasy baseball simulation game that has captivated one reviewer for over 2,300 hours across multiple editions. Rather than offering graphical gameplay like MLB The Show, OOTP functions as an intricate spreadsheet where players assume the role of general manager…
Former Labour chief secretary Darren Jones has predicted that AI could enable most workers to move to a four-day week within the next decade. Speaking at a New Statesman event at Labour’s conference, he said people might gain more time for family and personal life, while stressing that…
Music start-up Thoughtful Things has launched a Kickstarter campaign for Engram, an audio sampler and groovebox that uses AI to transform recordings and generate unusual new sounds. The instrument is aimed at experimental sound design rather than producing polished, radio-ready songs, and is designed to let musicians explore…
James Trafford delivered an assured performance on his England debut against Spain in a Nations League opener, producing crucial saves that have cast doubt on Jordan Pickford's long-held position as the team's number one
The 42nd MTV Video Music Awards will take place on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 7:30pm ET from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Snoop Dogg will serve as host for the first time, with the ceremony marking the city's
Chelsea defeated Arsenal 1-0 in a fiercely contested Women's Super League encounter at Stamford Bridge, with Alyssa Thompson's first-half goal proving decisive. The result deals a significant blow to Arsenal's title aspirations after eight years without a Women's Super League crown, while Chelsea consolidate their position in a…
Bill Gates has advocated for mandatory safeguards and oversight mechanisms governing artificial intelligence systems, arguing that technology companies must embed controls to prevent exploitation by malicious actors. He
Kenny Loggins says he would want the words “He told the truth” on his tombstone, reflecting the value he places on honesty in his life and songwriting. The comment comes as he looks back on his career in the documentary *Kenny Loggins: Conviction of the Heart*. Loggins, 78,…
Rihanna shared photos and videos of her daughter Rocki on Instagram after the child’s first birthday, offering fans a glimpse of family life. The post drew attention for playful moments, including Rocki wearing a wig and hair curlers, using her mother’s make-up and briefly crying when Rihanna took…
NBC’s *The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins* is returning for a second season, less than two months from the article’s publication. The sitcom, which premiered in January 2026, follows a disgraced former American football star trying to rebuild his reputation, and has been praised as one of…
Mark Hoppus of Blink-182 has revealed that he recorded vocals for an unreleased Linkin Park song whilst visiting the band during studio sessions for their comeback album 'From Zero'. The disclosure came during a Q&A following the Los Angeles premiere of Linkin Park's documentary 'Unshatter' on 24 September,…
Madonna and Charli xcx's remix collaboration "Danceteria Afterhours" has won Billboard's weekly poll for best new music, securing 63% of the vote. The track, an "afterhours" remix of Madonna's original song from her July-released album Confessions II, was chosen by readers over releases from Taylor Swift, Tinashe, and…
Chelsea’s 1-0 win over Arsenal suggests they have recovered some of the resilience and confidence that faded when they lost the Women’s Super League title last season. The result extended their unbeaten league run to 12 matches and left them two points behind leaders Manchester City, making Chelsea…
Julia Egler, now 18, was sentenced to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to the second-degree murders of her mother, Kelly McCollom, and McCollom’s boyfriend, Matthew Szejnrok, in Florida in 2024. The killings followed disagreements over the relationship and, authorities said, McCollom’s disapproval of Egler’s gender transition;…
In 2012, Salma Hayek was exhausted by acting and had lost her passion for it after working on both the comedy *Puss in Boots* and the drama *As Luck Would Have It*. She said she had quit acting, but agreed to appear in Oliver Stone’s crime film *Savages*,…
Bill Gates urges mandatory artificial intelligence safety rules as Britain faces a brain drain of wealthy citizens fleeing ahead of tax rises. A major US immigration enforcement operation has meanwhile netted over 400 arrests.
Namco significantly truncated the Western release of Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere in 1999, cutting most of the game's story and narrative content to avoid localisation costs. This decision proved shortsighted, as Western audiences' enthusiasm for both Top Gun-style action films and anime entertainment should have made the ambitious…
Paul Simon said writing and performing ‘Homeward Bound’ marked one of the happiest periods of his life. The article presents the song as a bright, comforting pop tune from a time when Simon and Garfunkel were beginning to move beyond their folk roots and explore new musical directions.…