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Art spans visual culture, film, music, design and the objects people make and collect. It includes creative work and the institutions that preserve and present it, as well as the people, businesses and public funding that shape what audiences can see.

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One of Britain’s ‘most dangerous paedophiles’ jailed for abusing girls after being caught in police sting

  • Man jailed after police sting exposed abuse of girls
  • Undercover policing led to the conviction
  • No sentencing or victim details were supplied

The article reports that a British man, described in its headline as a highly dangerous child sex offender, has been jailed after a police sting uncovered his abuse of girls. The case highlights the role of undercover policing in identifying and prosecuting suspected child sexual offenders. The supplied…

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If You Were a Teen in 1979, These Songs Defined Your Young Romances

  • Three songs are presented as 1979 teenage-romance favourites.
  • Peaches & Herb’s “Reunited” remained popular after its 1978 release.
  • The selection spans pop and country music.

The article highlights three popular songs associated with teenage romance in 1979, presenting them as likely soundtracks to first dates, school-day separations and young relationships. It is a nostalgic, opinion-led selection rather than a definitive account of the year’s music. - “Reunited” by Peaches & Herb, released in…

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ABC filmmaker finally apologises after making a vile on-air attack about Gina Rinehart that Leigh Sales described as ‘nasty’

  • ABC filmmaker apologises over remarks about Gina Rinehart
  • Leigh Sales reportedly called the comments “nasty”
  • Available text lacks further details

An ABC filmmaker has apologised after making on-air remarks about mining billionaire Gina Rinehart that were widely criticised. The incident matters because it prompted concerns about standards of conduct and tone in public broadcasting. The available material identifies veteran ABC journalist Leigh Sales as describing the remarks as…

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Senate ‘YOLO Caucus’ bucks Trump on Blanche: What to know

  • Two Republican senators delayed Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination.
  • They demand written changes to a Trump-related IRS settlement.
  • Their votes could block the nomination in committee.

Two Republican senators, John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, have withheld support for Todd Blanche’s nomination to become US attorney general, delaying a planned Senate Judiciary Committee vote. Their stance illustrates the influence of the informal “YOLO Caucus” — Republicans with less electoral pressure who have shown greater willingness…

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Indiana’s Curt Cignetti roasts the SEC as ESPN starts their promotional campaign already: ‘we don’t whine’

  • Cignetti mocked SEC complaints over scheduling and selection.
  • The SEC will play nine conference games in 2026.
  • Scheduling debates are already shaping college football messaging.

Indiana coach Curt Cignetti criticised the SEC’s perceived tendency to complain about scheduling and playoff selection, saying his programme does not “whine”. His remarks come as debate over college football scheduling and conference strength begins well before the 2026 season, highlighting the ongoing rivalry between the SEC and…

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Commerce takes new equity stakes in 7 firms

  • Commerce reportedly took stakes in seven firms.
  • The article text was inaccessible.
  • Key financial details were not available.

The article’s text was unavailable because access to the page was denied, so its specific claims cannot be independently summarised. From the headline, it appears to report that the US Commerce Department has taken new equity stakes in seven companies. Such investments could matter for government industrial policy…

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The Partnership: Quinta Brunson and Tyler James Williams Look Back On Five Years Of ‘Abbott’ Life – Will There Be A Season 6 Engagement?

  • Brunson and Williams credit trust for their Abbott partnership.
  • Janine and Gregory may face an engagement in Season 6.
  • Their collaboration began on A Black Lady Sketch Show.

Quinta Brunson and Tyler James Williams reflect on the working relationship that has underpinned five years of Abbott Elementary, from their first sketch together to playing central couple Janine Teagues and Gregory Eddie. Brunson says their trust as scene partners helped shape the series, while both actors emphasise…

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Xbox CEO says the team has one year to start growing again

  • Xbox has set a deadline of June 2027 to resume growth.
  • The plan follows layoffs and a broad restructuring.
  • Console, major franchises, King and Minecraft are central priorities.

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has told staff the business has one year to return to player and revenue growth, following a major restructuring involving thousands of redundancies and the spin-off of four studios. The target, set for the end of fiscal year 2027 in June next year, is…

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Saudi Arabia set to complete $55bn Electronic Arts acquisition next week

  • Saudi Arabia reportedly completes $55bn EA takeover next week.
  • Deal would be among gaming’s largest acquisitions.
  • Further transaction details are not supplied.

Saudi Arabia is reportedly set to complete its $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts next week, marking one of the largest takeovers in the video games industry. The deal would place the publisher behind franchises such as EA Sports FC, The Sims and Battlefield under Saudi ownership, intensifying…

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Don’t Date Brandon review – this lazy true-crime show doesn’t start to do justice to these women’s horrors

  • Review says the series mishandles a serious story of alleged coercive deception.
  • Two ex-wives uncover fabricated messages, false illness claims and an affair.
  • Key revelations are rushed, weakening the programme’s impact.

The review criticises Channel 4’s Don’t Date Brandon as a poorly constructed true-crime series that fails to convey the psychological harm experienced by the women involved. Although the story could illuminate coercive control and deception, the reviewer argues that its thin treatment makes it feel voyeuristic and misguided…

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