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Village is hit by 5ft wall of water forcing residents to evacuate their homes after ‘mini-earthquake’ explosion at nearby quarry

  • Quarry explosion reportedly triggered severe flooding in a village.
  • Residents were forced to evacuate their homes.
  • The blast was compared to a “mini-earthquake”.

A village was reportedly struck by a five-foot wall of water after an explosion at a nearby quarry, forcing residents to leave their homes. The incident matters because it caused sudden flooding and raised concerns about the safety and effects of quarry operations near residential areas. The explosion…

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$9,145 and counting for a cartridge: Long-lost Pokémon fishing game causes feeding frenzy on eBay

  • A rare Pokémon event game has resurfaced on eBay.
  • Bidding exceeded $9,100 amid preservation concerns.
  • Archivists question whether the listing contains the full game.

A previously download-only Pokémon fishing game, PokéPark Fishing Contest DS, has appeared in an eBay auction, prompting intense interest from collectors and game preservationists. The game matters because it was distributed only at Pokémon events and deleted itself shortly after download, leaving little surviving evidence beyond videos and…

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From Universal Music’s $3.83B quarter to Suno’s German court defeat… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-up

  • UMG and Sony reported another strong quarter.
  • Suno lost a significant German copyright case.
  • Labels proposed AI music chart rules.

This week’s music industry headlines focused on strong financial results for major companies and growing efforts to regulate generative AI’s role in music. - Universal Music Group reported €3.294 billion ($3.83 billion) in second-quarter revenue, up 13.3% year on year at constant currency. - A German court ruled…

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3 Folk Songs From the 1960s With Melodies That Still Echo Decades Later

  • Three enduring folk songs from the 1960s are selected.
  • The choices span Peter, Paul and Mary, Baez and Guthrie.
  • Each is praised for distinctive melody and storytelling.

Three 1960s folk songs are highlighted for melodies the article says have retained cultural resonance over time. - “Puff, the Magic Dragon” by Peter, Paul and Mary, from 1963, is presented as a seemingly childlike song with an unsettling undertone. - “Farewell, Angelina”, written by Bob Dylan and…

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The 1967 Pink Floyd song Roger Waters never needed to play again: “I wouldn’t want to go back”

  • Waters would not revisit ‘Interstellar Overdrive’.
  • The song represents Pink Floyd’s Syd Barrett-era sound.
  • It appeared on the band’s 1967 debut album.

Roger Waters said he had no desire to return to performing Pink Floyd’s early song ‘Interstellar Overdrive’, reflecting his view that the band’s original psychedelic period belonged to a different era. The comments underline how far Pink Floyd moved from its experimental beginnings towards the more structured, politically…

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Has Raiders Left You Craving A Splatfest? Splatoon 3’s Got You Covered Next Month

  • Splatoon 3’s Summer Nights Splatfest returns on 22 August.
  • Players will choose Palace, Theme Park or Beach.
  • UK start time is 1am BST.

Nintendo has announced that Splatoon 3’s Summer Nights Splatfest will return from 22 to 24 August, giving players another limited-time competitive event. The announcement matters because it confirms continued seasonal support for the game despite attention shifting towards Splatoon Raiders. Players will choose between Palace, Theme Park and…

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CBS suspends Tony Romo following suspected drink-driving arrest

  • CBS has suspended Tony Romo after a suspected drink-driving arrest.
  • Romo is due in court on 21 September.
  • JJ Watt and Tracy Wolfson will cover his absence.

CBS Sports has placed Tony Romo on leave until further notice after he was arrested in Milwaukee on suspicion of drink-driving. The decision could remove the network’s lead NFL analyst from broadcasts at the start of the 2026 season, affecting its coverage alongside long-time commentary partner Jim Nantz.…

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day is already off to a record-breaking start at the box office, beating Avengers: Endgame

  • Spider-Man breaks Mexico’s opening-day record.
  • It reportedly earned $8.3 million.
  • Avengers: Endgame previously held the record.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has reportedly made a record-breaking start at the Mexican box office, surpassing Avengers: Endgame’s previous opening-day benchmark. The result suggests strong early demand for the latest Tom Holland-led Marvel film, although it represents one market and not its overall global performance. The film is…

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DAVID MARCUS: America needs a museum for COVID madness

  • Columnist calls for a US museum examining COVID lockdowns.
  • He links the proposal to renewed scrutiny of Anthony Fauci.
  • The article argues pandemic restrictions deserve public remembrance.

The columnist argues that the United States should create a museum dedicated to the COVID-19 lockdowns, arguing that the period’s restrictions, decisions and human consequences need to be remembered and examined. He frames the idea as a way to help the public make sense of what happened, drawing…

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Jane Remover Shares New Venturing EP Nowhere

  • Jane Remover releases Venturing EP Nowhere
  • The EP features three new songs
  • Vinyl edition arrives in October

Jane Remover has released a new three-track EP, Nowhere, under the rock-focused alias Venturing. The release extends the project’s guitar-led sound following last year’s debut album Ghostholding, blending melodic hooks and emotional songwriting with lo-fi, retro-futuristic production. The EP contains “Songs about leaving”, “Drunk Lullaby” and “Downtown”; a…

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