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Burnham bounce? Poll finds Labour neck-and-neck with Reform for the first time since April last year – as Farage struggles with row over £5m ‘gift’
A new poll shows Labour has drawn level with Reform UK for the first time since April last year, coinciding with what has been dubbed a “Burnham bounce” following Andy Burnham’s high-profile speech to the party. The findings come as Nigel Farage faces mounting scrutiny over a row concerning a reported £5 million “gift”, denting…
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The Cure’s Robert Smith expands on his “please just fuck off” post about Chris Martin’s World Cup halftime show
The Cure’s frontman Robert Smith has clarified his profanity-laden Instagram outburst criticising the first-ever official FIFA World Cup final halftime show, insisting his objection is to the concept itself rather than to Chris Martin, who is curating the performance. The show, taking place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, forms part of a broader row…
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MSG Sues Wired for Defamation Over Gay Celeb Surveillance Article: ‘Shockingly Unethical’
Madison Square Garden is suing Wired for defamation over a 9 July article that claimed the venue kept a database tracking hundreds of celebrities’ sexual orientation and gender identity. MSG’s lawyers, in a suit filed in Manhattan court on 16 July, called the story “shockingly unethical” and accused Wired of using stolen, hacked data to…
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id Software Disputes Reports of Severe Layoffs Following Xbox Cuts
Following last week’s substantial workforce reductions at Xbox, speculation emerged that id Software had suffered significant casualties. The DOOM developer has moved to counter these claims, asserting that rumours of be
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Fallout 3, New Vegas PS5 Remasters Confirmed by Bethesda
Bethesda has officially confirmed that remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas are in active development, ending years of speculation about the two beloved role-playing games from the PlayStation 3 era. The announcement came as part of a wider social media post outlining the studio’s future plans, marking a significant moment for fans who…
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Iconic bakery made famous by Sex and the City forced to close location after a dozen COCKROACHES were spotted scuttling close to its delicately-iced creations
The Magnolia Bakery, a Manhattan cake shop that gained global fame after appearing in Sex and the City, has been forced to close one of its locations after health inspectors found a dozen live cockroaches on the premises. The closure highlights how even celebrated, high-profile food businesses remain subject to routine hygiene enforcement, and raises…
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Brenda Fricker, first Irish woman to win an Oscar, dies aged 81
Brenda Fricker, the Irish actress who made history as the first woman from Ireland to win an Academy Award, has died at the age of 81 following a period of ill health. She won her Oscar in 1989 for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in “My Left Foot”, a career-defining achievement that brought her…
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Blackberry Crush – “Patterns”
Denver alt-rock outfit Blackberry Crush have released a new single called “Patterns,” a hazy, multi-part track that leans into shoegaze textures while remaining more direct than much of that genre. The release adds to the band’s growing catalogue and showcases their evolution from a Wyoming duo into a fully-fledged four-piece act, with their distinctive layered…
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Matt Berninger – “Martini Me Fatso”
Matt Berninger, frontman of The National, has released a new solo single titled “Martini Me Fatso,” continuing a run of solo activity that began with the rollout and touring for his album Get Sunk over a year ago. The track marks a stylistic departure, leaning towards jazz-rock or bluesy adult contemporary rather than his usual…
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‘Heartstopper Forever’ Is the Perfect Ending to the Beloved Netflix Series | Review
Netflix’s coming-of-age drama Heartstopper is drawing to a close with a feature-length finale, Heartstopper Forever, released two years after the third season. The film wraps up the story of teenage couple Nick (Kit Connor) and Charlie (Joe Locke), following their romance as they confront the fear and uncertainty of growing up and facing separation. The…