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Rangers chairman expects up to five more signings
Rangers chairman Andrew Cavenagh has said he expects between three and five more signings before the transfer window closes, while acknowledging that the club’s results so far this season have fallen short of expectations. Speaking to shareholders at an open forum in Glasgow, Cavenagh described the summer’s transfer business as “clunky” but insisted the club…
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Judas Priest get an almighty homecoming as they close out Bloodstock Festival 2026
Judas Priest closed out the final night of Bloodstock Festival 2026, delivering what was described as a triumphant homecoming show as the festival marked its 25th anniversary. Frontman Rob Halford, who grew up nearby in Walsall, made repeated nods to the band’s Black Country roots, including wearing a jacket bearing the regional flag, giving the…
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The first rival Android app store just arrived in the US Play Store
Google’s US Play Store has begun listing a third-party app store within its own app, marking the first time this has been possible without pre-installation or sideloading. Aptoide, a store that specialises in mobile games, is the first to appear, a significant shift given that rival storefronts on Android have previously only been reachable through…
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A California Program Is Bringing Down the Cost of Heat Pumps by Buying Bulk
A California scheme is using bulk-buying power to make heat pumps more affordable, as installers report a surge of interest during recent heatwaves. Only 54% of Californian homes have central air-conditioning, and heat pumps—which provide both heating and carbon-free cooling—typically cost more than standard air conditioners, which has slowed uptake. The “group-buy” model, launched last…
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A quiet rush for gold is sweeping the globe — here’s why countries are stockpiling it
Central banks around the world are quietly increasing their gold reserves at a rapid pace, driven by concerns over persistent inflation, mounting government debt and broader economic uncertainty. This trend reflects a growing desire among nations to diversify away from currencies such as the US dollar and hedge against potential instability in global financial markets,…
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America’s depleted weapons stockpiles undermine Trump’s leverage with Iran
America’s depleted arsenal of premier offensive and defensive weapons stockpiles is undermining President Trump’s leverage with Iran. The military’s supply of its premium long-range missiles and interceptors for key missile defense systems is nearly exhausted after more than five months of airstrikes against Iran, recent news reports revealed, constraining Trump in authorizing major combat operations against…
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WHATMORE Drop New Heater ‘Last Time’
NYC five-piece WHATMORE have released a new single, ‘Last Time’, continuing to build on the momentum of their self-titled debut album from last year. The release comes ahead of a busy live stretch for the band, including an appearance at Reading and Leeds Festival and a headline show in London, making it a notable moment…
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OpenAI slows down Astra development due to cybersecurity concerns
OpenAI has announced it is tightening security controls and slowing internal work on its upcoming model, codenamed Astra, after evaluations revealed advances in agentic coding and cybersecurity capabilities that it could not fully assess as safe. The company said it cannot rule out that Astra might meet its “Critical capability level” for cyber risk, a…
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Melbourne’s effe Shares Dreamy New ‘Solder’ EP
Melbourne-based artist effe has released her new EP ‘Solder’, a dreamy dream pop project shaped by her first experience of falling in love. The record, put together over roughly a year, marks a personal turning point for the singer, who has described learning to be vulnerable for the first time while writing it, giving the…
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Brazilian player falls down tunnel during goal celebration
Brazilian footballer Jacy Maranhão suffered an ankle injury after falling down a tunnel while celebrating a goal for Coritiba against Chapecoense in Brazil’s top flight. The defender headed the ball in during the 41st minute but, in his enthusiasm, vaulted an advertising board and disappeared down a passageway leading to the away team’s dressing room.…