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Federal judge blocks DOJ access to NJ voter rolls amid statewide controversy

  • Judge blocks DOJ access to unredacted New Jersey voter rolls
  • Ruling cites voter privacy concerns
  • Dispute coincides with scrutiny of automatic voter registration

A federal judge in New Jersey has blocked the US Justice Department from accessing the state’s unredacted voter rolls, citing potential privacy concerns for voters. The decision matters because it limits federal access to sensitive electoral data during an ongoing statewide dispute over voter registration and election oversight.…

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Hollywood’s Wildest Meat Party Is Back — and This Time Everyone’s Invited

  • Hollywood’s Beefsteak returns on 29 August.
  • Public tickets are available for the first time.
  • Tuscan butcher Dario Cecchini will supply the beef.

Hollywood’s annual Beefsteak feast will return to Vibiana in Los Angeles on 29 August for its 11th edition, with Simpsons showrunner Matt Selman again hosting. The traditionally meat-heavy, utensil-free event is significant because it has become an informal reunion for the comedy industry, but is opening ticket sales…

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NASA’s Curiosity rover found a ‘sea of polygons’ on Mars

  • Curiosity found its largest polygonal terrain field on Mars.
  • The formations may point to ancient water in Valle Grande.
  • Scientists are analysing how the honeycomb patterns formed.

NASA’s Curiosity rover has discovered its largest yet expanse of honeycomb-like polygonal fractures in Valle Grande on Mars. The finding matters because such patterns may preserve evidence about ancient environmental conditions, including whether water once existed in the valley. Curiosity photographed the “sea of polygons” in a 360-degree…

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Universal Music posts €3.3bn revenue, restricts India releases

  • UMG’s quarterly revenue rose 10.5% to €3.294 billion.
  • India releases will be paid-only for their first 72 hours.
  • Merchandise revenue declined 13% amid weaker touring-related income.

Universal Music Group reported strong second-quarter revenue growth while introducing a paid-streaming release window in India. The policy, which keeps new domestic and international music off free, advertising-supported tiers for 72 hours, is intended to encourage subscriptions in a market UMG considers under-monetised. Revenue rose 10.5% year on…

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San Diego Padres favored over Giants as Robbie Ray likely makes final start before trade deadline

  • Robbie Ray may make his final Giants start before the deadline.
  • Giants are expected to sell after a poor season.
  • Padres are still deciding whether to buy or sell.

The San Francisco Giants face the San Diego Padres with pitcher Robbie Ray expected to make what could be his final start for the club before the trade deadline. The game matters because it may signal the Giants’ willingness to sell players after a disappointing season, while the…

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Google is working on Chrome updates that don’t require restarts

  • Chrome may soon update without full restarts.
  • AI tools are increasing Chrome’s bug-fix volume.
  • Google plans more frequent security updates.

Google is developing a way to install Chrome updates without requiring a full browser restart, aiming to reduce disruption while keeping users protected. The move matters because faster, more frequent updates can narrow the window in which attackers exploit publicly disclosed flaws before users have installed the relevant…

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Saber announces eccentric passenger rideshare game for PS5 in 2026

  • Saber announces eccentric rideshare simulator for PS5.
  • Players build a business through fares, reviews and upgrades.
  • Rideshare “Stimulator” is due in 2026.

Saber Interactive has announced Rideshare “Stimulator” for PlayStation 5, an open-world driving game in which players build a rideshare business while transporting highly eccentric passengers. Its central premise is that customers bring conspiracy theories, bizarre anecdotes and disruptive behaviour into each journey, adding a comedic narrative layer to…

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Tournament Of Roses Organization And Its Rose Parade Sign With UTA

  • Rose Parade organisation signs with UTA for representation.
  • 2026 parade reached 34 million US viewers.
  • UTA may expand the event’s media and brand opportunities.

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses and its Rose Parade have signed with talent agency UTA for representation. The move could help the organisation develop and protect the parade’s brand, media presence and intellectual property as viewing habits change. The Rose Parade celebrated its 137th edition this year, featuring…

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Smashing Pumpkins Bring Out The Brady Bunch’s Barry Williams and Melissa Auf der Maur at Lollapalooza Pre-Show

  • Barry Williams sang a Brady Bunch song with Smashing Pumpkins.
  • Melissa Auf der Maur joined the closing song.
  • The band returns to Lollapalooza after 32 years.

Smashing Pumpkins brought actor Barry Williams, known for playing Greg Brady in The Brady Bunch, on stage during their Lollapalooza pre-show at Chicago’s Riviera Theatre. Williams joined the band for “It’s a Sunshine Day”, creating an intentionally incongruous moment against the group’s darker visual style; it also reflected…

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Watch live: Trump unveils ‘Freedom Haulers’ initiative to boost veteran hiring

  • US launches veteran recruitment drive for trucking jobs
  • Scheme follows immigrant-driver licence crackdown
  • Training and licence pathways are being expanded

The Trump administration has launched “Freedom Haulers”, a campaign to encourage US military veterans to take jobs in commercial trucking. It matters because the initiative links veteran employment policy to a wider federal crackdown on immigrant truck drivers and commercial licences, potentially reshaping the industry’s workforce. The Department…

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