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Memory chip maker Samsung says the component shortage will continue to get worse in 2027, while earning a pretty penny from it
Samsung, which supplies around a third of the world’s memory chips, has warned that the global memory shortage will worsen through 2027 and persist until at least 2028, according to comments made during its latest earnings call. The forecast is driven by surging demand from AI companies, which are locking in long-term supply contracts, leaving…
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Willie Nelson Turned Down What Became One of Kenny Rogers’ Signature Songs in 1978
Country singer Willie Nelson has revealed he turned down the chance to record “The Gambler”, the Don Schlitz-penned track that went on to become one of Kenny Rogers’ signature hits and spawned a series of TV films. Rogers, a close friend, personally pitched the song to Nelson before recording it himself, making the revelation a…
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Jade Goody’s widower Jack Tweed banned from driving after getting behind wheel of VW Golf while three times over cannabis limit
Jack Tweed, the widower of the late reality TV star Jade Goody, has been banned from driving after he was caught behind the wheel of a Volkswagen Golf while roughly three times over the legal limit for cannabis. The case adds to Tweed’s long history of run-ins with the law, and highlights the risks and…
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Lil Uzi Vert misses Lollapalooza birthday set but joins Major Lazer and shares surprise EP
Lil Uzi Vert had their planned Lollapalooza set cancelled due to severe weather, missing what would have been a headline-worthy performance on their 31st birthday. Despite the setback, the Philadelphia rapper made an unannounced appearance at the Chicago festival and marked the occasion by surprise-releasing a new EP, continuing their tradition of dropping music on…
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Domestic violence victim, 44, suffers devastating blow at the hands of new ‘widow’s tax’ – despite Jim Chalmers saying he would get rid of it
A 44-year-old Australian domestic violence victim has reportedly been hit hard by a so-called “widow’s tax”, a reference to changes linked to negative gearing rules, despite Treasurer Jim Chalmers previously indicating the measure would be scrapped. The case highlights concerns that vulnerable individuals, including survivors of domestic abuse, are being unexpectedly caught out by tax…
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Riley Gaines says Target Center staffer tried to shut down her Sophie Cunningham sign
Women’s sports activist Riley Gaines says a Target Center staff member tried to stop her holding up a small sign supporting Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham during a WNBA game in Minnesota. The incident highlights the ongoing, often heated debate within the WNBA over transgender participation in women’s sports, a row in which Cunningham has…
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UK manufacturing growth picks up as Trump tariff chaos eases
UK manufacturing output grew for a fourth consecutive month in July, expanding at its fastest pace in almost two years, according to a closely watched industry survey. The S&P Global purchasing managers’ index (PMI) showed factories in an upbeat mood, buoyed by rising domestic and export orders, even as they remained wary of a prolonged…
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Rail firm launches crackdown on fare dodgers using loophole to get cheap tickets into London
South Western Railway has launched a crackdown on commuters exploiting a ticketing loophole known as “short faring” or “short ticketing” to travel into London more cheaply than they should. The scheme involves passengers buying a digital barcode ticket covering only the final leg of their journey, then using it to scan out at their actual…
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Serj Tankian suggests System of a Down bandmate John Dolmayan is no longer a Donald Trump supporter
Serj Tankian, frontman of System of a Down, has reportedly implied that his bandmate John Dolmayan may no longer support US President Donald Trump. Dolmayan has previously been notable among rock musicians for his outspoken conservative views and vocal backing of Trump, making any shift in his political stance notable given the tension it has…
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First showdown in race for Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat puts GOP hopefuls to the test
South Carolina Republicans will hold their first primary debate on Monday in the contest to fill the Senate seat left vacant by the late Lindsey Graham, giving nearly ten declared candidates their first chance to distinguish themselves before voters. The race has drawn a mix of sitting lawmakers seeking a promotion and lesser-known hopefuls, but…