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How to Watch the U.S Open Live Online
The U.S. Open tennis tournament is underway in New York, giving fans several ways to follow the action without a traditional cable subscription. ESPN holds exclusive US broadcast rights to the Grand Slam, with coverage spread across ESPN, ESPN2, ABC and ESPN Deportes, while every court is available to stream via the ESPN app for…
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West Virginia principal suspended after recording devices found in girls’ locker rooms
A West Virginia high school principal has been suspended and arrested after recording devices were reportedly discovered hidden in girls’ locker rooms at the school. Eric James, 53, headed Brooke High School in Wellsburg until the criminal investigation came to light, prompting the school system to remove him from his post and alert students, parents…
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TED NUGENT Shares Full Video Of His ‘Michigan Outdoor Hall Of Fame’ Induction Speech
Ted Nugent has been inducted into the 2026 Michigan Outdoor Hall of Fame by the Michigan Outdoor Writers Association, which recognised him for decades of promoting hunting, gun ownership and the outdoor lifestyle. The rock musician has shared a full video of his induction speech, in which he paid tribute to his father and bowhunting…
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GoPro says it’s still committed ‘to your collective stoke’
GoPro chief executive Nick Woodman has written to customers reassuring them that camera-making remains the company’s “core DNA,” following the announcement of a proposed $285 million acquisition by Starman. The letter comes amid concern among fans about whether GoPro will keep prioritising consumer and professional cameras post-merger, especially after the original deal announcement mentioned working…
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System of a Down Unveil Toxicity 25th Anniversary Reissue and Merch Capsule
System of a Down have released a 25th anniversary reissue of their landmark album Toxicity, alongside a dedicated merchandise capsule, to mark a quarter-century since the record’s release. The reissue matters to fans not just as a nostalgic milestone but for correcting a long-standing piece of album trivia and unearthing rare material previously reserved for…
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Roland is getting into generative AI music with Melody Flip
Roland has entered the generative AI music space with Melody Flip, a plug-in for digital audio workstations that generates short musical loops rather than complete songs. Unlike tools such as Suno or Udio, which produce fully polished tracks with vocals and arrangements, Melody Flip is designed to spark creativity by offering raw melodic, chordal, bass…
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How Alliance Entertainment Is Helping Drive the Physical Music Boom
Physical music sales in the US are booming, with the RIAA’s mid-year 2026 report showing revenue from vinyl and CDs up 25.9% on the first half of 2025, even as streaming still accounts for 82% of overall industry revenue. Alliance Entertainment, the largest independent distributor and wholesaler of physical music in the country, says it…
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Beyoncé’s 30 Biggest Solo Hits on the Billboard Hot 100, From ‘Crazy in Love’ to ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’
Billboard has ranked Beyoncé’s 30 biggest solo hits on the Hot 100, tracing her chart history from her 2003 solo debut through to her most recent country crossover. The list, updated through September 2026, uses an inverse points system weighting weeks spent at each chart position, and highlights how Beyoncé has consistently topped the charts…
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AGI is whatever you want it to be
This week’s episode of The Vergecast tackles OpenAI’s claim that “the AGI era” has arrived alongside the launch of its new model, GPT-6 Astra, with senior AI reporter Hayden Field joining to unpack what that actually means and to discuss Nvidia’s acquisition of Hugging Face. The panel also turns to Apple, with Joanna Stern discussing…
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Reform UK Conference Disrupted by Security Scare, Greenpeace Stunt, and Multiple Donation Scandals
A new dispute has broken out within Reform UK, this time at the party-led North East Lincolnshire Council, after West Marsh councillor Tanya Brasted quit the party following her removal from the cabinet over allegations of financial mismanagement. Council leader Oliver Freeston said discrepancies emerged over the profits of a Reform Christmas Ball organised by…