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Sheffield by-election fears, Cambridge plagiarism probe and Spotify’s AI labels
Sheffield was preparing for a by-election in Walkley after Green Party councillor Andy Davies resigned, three months after narrowly defeating the then council leader, Labour’s Tom Hunt, in May. Davies said his decision was due to mental-health and personal reasons and that he would step back from political activity. The contest, scheduled for 17 September,…
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Farage set for Count Binface showdown in Clacton by-election as he aims for Westminster return
Nigel Farage is seeking to regain the Clacton seat he resigned, having triggered a by-election amid scrutiny of financial support from donors. The contest matters because a victory would return the Reform UK leader to Westminster, while also allowing a paused parliamentary standards investigation to resume. The main Westminster parties are boycotting the vote, but…
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Travis Kelce shares first details from his wedding to Taylor Swift – ‘Best night of my life’
Travis Kelce has publicly reflected on his wedding to Taylor Swift for the first time, describing their private New York ceremony as “the best night of my life”. His remarks offer the clearest account yet from the couple following a closely guarded event that drew major celebrity attention and briefly disrupted part of the city.…
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Andy Cohen Calls Out Paul W. Downs Over ‘Hacks’ Joke At His Expense
Andy Cohen playfully challenged Hacks co-creator Paul W. Downs on Watch What Happens Live over a Season 5 joke that referred to Cohen. The exchange highlighted the show’s irreverent humour as its five-season run has now ended, while also drawing attention to its strong awards recognition. Cohen played a clip in which Jean Smart’s Deborah…
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Why are ‘human fridges’ being sold in Japan?
Japan is rolling out “human fridges”, enclosed cooling units intended to help people cool down during increasingly severe summer heat. The devices reflect concern over heatstroke as extreme temperatures create a growing public-health risk. More than 53,000 people in Japan have received heatstroke treatment in the past two months, with 79 deaths reported. The Do…
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Angela Rayner’s crackdown on zero-hours contracts could cost businesses £2.9 billion a year, Labour admits, sparking fears of ‘jobs horror show’
The article reports that Labour has acknowledged its planned restrictions on zero-hours contracts could cost businesses up to £2.9 billion annually. The measure is associated with Angela Rayner and forms part of wider employment-rights reforms, prompting concerns from critics that higher costs and reduced flexibility could harm hiring. The reported estimate focuses on the potential…
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Rybakina comeback knocks Osaka out of Canadian Open
Elena Rybakina recovered from a set and a break down to beat Naomi Osaka 4-6, 7-6 (7-5), 6-4 in the Canadian Open quarter-finals in Toronto. The victory sends Rybakina into the semi-finals, while Osaka’s defeat is followed by her withdrawal from the Cincinnati Open through fatigue ahead of the US Open. Osaka led 4-2 in…
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The ‘Verity’ Trailer Is Here, and It Embraces Colleen Hoover’s Most Disturbing Elements
The official trailer for *Verity*, adapted from Colleen Hoover’s 2018 bestseller, presents the film as a dark psychological thriller that leans into the novel’s disturbing and horror-inflected material. Dakota Johnson plays struggling writer Lowen Ashleigh, hired to complete paralysed author Verity Crawford’s work, before discovering a troubling manuscript at the Crawford home that makes her…
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Cats and dogs are missing meals after a popular smart feeder went down
A Petlibro service outage has stopped some connected pet devices from completing scheduled tasks, including dispensing food, raising concerns for owners who are away from home. The incident highlights the risk of relying on cloud-connected household devices for essential pet care when services fail. The outage began on Tuesday and affected smart feeders, water fountains…
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Nicky Jam Drops ‘La Foto’ With Cuban Newcomer El Shadow After Discovering Him on Instagram
Nicky Jam has released “La Foto”, a collaboration with Cuban newcomer El Shadow, alongside a music video premiered by Billboard. The song matters as it gives a relatively little-known independent artist from Cuba a high-profile partnership after Nicky Jam discovered his work through Instagram. Released through Plus Media and EMM, “La Foto” combines acoustic guitar…