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Political turmoil, Trump’s tariff pause and Wyoming’s Senate race lead
US political developments on 19 August included the aftermath of primary elections in Wyoming, Florida and Alaska, alongside a late intervention in the US-Canada trade dispute. In Wyoming, Republican Representative Harriet Hageman won her party’s nomination for the US Senate seat being vacated by Senator Cynthia Lummis. Her victory positioned her as the strong favourite…
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Lewes derailment: images show track defect before incident on hottest day
Network Rail and Southern owner GTR have apologised after an interim investigation into last week’s train derailment near Lewes, East Sussex, found that a “track geometry irregularity” existed on the approach to the crash site before the incident occurred. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) published CCTV imagery appearing to show the track had buckled,…
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Jah Wobble on covering the Beatles, London buses and why punk went wrong: ‘Being kind is seen as square’
The Guardian interviews Jah Wobble (John Wardle), the former Public Image Ltd bassist, ahead of a new Beatles covers album, discussing his post-punk legacy, his years working for Transport for London, and his spiritual and creative pursuits. Now 68, Wobble reflects on quitting PiL at the height of its influence, his subsequent struggles with addiction,…
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Wardogs Devs Reveal How Much It Costs to Have a Trailer in Huge Gaming Showcase
Bulkhead, the studio developing the first-person shooter Wardogs, revealed it was quoted around $300,000 for a single 60-second trailer slot in a major gaming showcase, prompting it to launch its own free event instead. Rather than pay the fee to appear alongside big-budget, celebrity-backed titles, CEO Joe Brammer and UI/UX designer Howard Philpott decided to…
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Jo Koy Sets Sixth Netflix Comedy Special ‘Blue In The Face’
Comedian Jo Koy has announced his sixth Netflix stand-up special, “Blue in the Face,” which will premiere globally on 15 September. The special was filmed before a sold-out crowd at Stockton Arena in California, a location with personal significance for Koy given the city’s strong Filipino American heritage. In the hour-long set, Koy recounts a…
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Bloomberg Media Sets Interview Series ‘Post Credits’ Hosted by Ian Schafer (EXCLUSIVE)
Bloomberg Media is launching a new interview series called “Post Credits,” hosted by Ian Schafer, co-founder and president of production company Ensemble, a Hoorae Media Company. The show will explore conversations with creators, executives, entrepreneurs and cultural figures at the intersection of the creator economy and Hollywood, reflecting Bloomberg’s push to expand its video and…
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Live updates: Trump delays new tariffs on Canada amid talks; Florida, Wyoming primaries yield upsets
President Trump announced late Tuesday he would pause the 50 percent tariffs on many Canadian goods for three days, saying the U.S. and Canada are finalizing a deal. The tariffs were expected to go into effect at midnight Wednesday. At the White House, the president will meet with crypto, prediction market and financial leaders, along…
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Live updates: Trump delays new tariffs on Canada amid talks; Florida, Wyoming primaries yield upsets
President Trump announced late Tuesday he would pause the 50 percent tariffs on many Canadian goods for three days, saying the U.S. and Canada are finalizing a deal. The tariffs were expected to go into effect at midnight Wednesday. At the White House, the president will meet with crypto, prediction market and financial leaders, along…
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Chinese carmaker Chery to set up UK research centre
Chery, the Chinese carmaker behind the Jaecoo and Omoda brands, is to open a new research and development centre in Bedfordshire this autumn, marking a further step in its rapid UK expansion. The move comes as Chery’s sales surge in Britain, with the company also progressing plans to manufacture cars domestically via a deal with…
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‘Lucky’ Bosses Break Down That Killer Finale, Necessary Book Changes — and If There Could Be a Season 2
Apple TV’s limited series “Lucky” concluded its seven-episode run with con artist Lucky (Anya Taylor-Joy) choosing to walk away alone from the stolen fortune at the centre of the season, a decision showrunner Jonathan Tropper says was always the plan for the character to achieve true freedom. Based on Marissa Stapley’s 2021 novel, the series…