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Fusion power darling Commonwealth Fusion Systems raises another $1B

  • CFS raised $1 billion to advance fusion-power commercialisation.
  • Its Sparc reactor targets scientific breakeven in 2027.
  • Google has committed to half of Arc’s planned output.

Commonwealth Fusion Systems has raised a further $1 billion, reinforcing its position as the most heavily funded fusion-energy start-up. The funding will support efforts to commercialise fusion power as the company builds its Sparc demonstration reactor and completes designs for its first commercial plant, Arc; however, the technology…

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Indonesia’s Biggest Comedian Sold Out Arenas While Pissing Off the Government. Now He’s Starting Over in America

  • Indonesian star Pandji Pragiwaksono is rebuilding his career in English.
  • He has swapped arena shows for New York open mics.
  • His new tour begins in Australia on 26 August.

Indonesian comedian Pandji Pragiwaksono, long known for arena-sized shows and outspoken political satire, has moved to New York to rebuild his career in English. The move matters because it has forced a nationally prominent performer to begin again on small open-mic stages while adapting his material for a…

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FF7 Revelation Director Really Wants You To Have A Physical Edition For The Game

  • The director wants a physical Revelation edition but cannot promise one.
  • Square Enix is still deciding the game’s formats.
  • Platform storage limits may shape any boxed release.

Final Fantasy VII Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi says he is trying to secure some form of physical edition for the game, although Square Enix has not made a final decision. The issue matters to fans and collectors as the industry increasingly moves towards downloads, potentially leaving the final…

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On This Day in 1983, George Jones Earned His Final No. 1 by Dethroning the Legend Who Wrote the Song

  • George Jones earned his final solo number one in July 1983.
  • The song was co-written by Merle Haggard.
  • It followed Jones’s early-1980s career revival.

On 30 July 1983, George Jones reached the top of the US Hot Country Songs chart with “I Always Get Lucky with You”, his ninth and final solo number one. The achievement was notable because the song had been co-written and previously recorded by Merle Haggard, who had…

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Challenging times ahead for Newcastle – Shearer

  • Shearer calls Howe a Newcastle legend after the Carabao Cup triumph.
  • He fears player sales and failed transfers signal tougher times.
  • Howe’s late pre-season exit increases uncertainty around Newcastle.

Alan Shearer says Eddie Howe’s departure leaves Newcastle facing a difficult period, despite the manager’s transformative achievements since taking charge in 2021. He credits Howe with keeping the club in the Premier League, securing high league finishes and ending its long wait for a major trophy with the…

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3 Pop Duets from the 1970s That Captured a Lost Era

  • Three 1970s duets are celebrated for lasting appeal.
  • Grease combined theatre energy with pop success.
  • Streisand and Diamond’s duet followed a radio mash-up.

American Songwriter highlights three 1970s pop duets it argues retain their charm and emotional directness, presenting them as examples of an era whose crossover appeal and sincerity are less common in modern music. - “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” by Elton John and Kiki Dee is praised as…

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BECKY BALDWIN, Bassist On TONY IOMMI’s ‘From The Dark’ Solo Album: ‘I Am So Proud To Be A Part Of This’

  • Becky Baldwin plays bass on Tony Iommi’s new solo album.
  • “World Alone” is available before October’s album release.
  • Iommi praised Baldwin’s Geezer Butler-inspired playing.

Becky Baldwin has said she is proud to have recorded bass for Tony Iommi’s forthcoming solo album, “From The Dark”, calling the collaboration a major honour. The project reunites Iommi with a new line-up and marks a significant release from the Black Sabbath guitarist, with its first single,…

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Paul McCartney Is A First-Time Mercury Prize Nominee

  • McCartney receives his first Mercury Prize nomination.
  • Twelve albums compete across several musical genres.
  • The winner will be announced on 22 October.

Paul McCartney has received his first Mercury Prize nomination, despite his long career, numerous major awards and 11 solo albums released since the prize began in 1992. He is nominated for The Boys Of Dungeon Lane, making him reportedly the first member of The Beatles to be recognised…

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5 Things to Consider BEFORE Your VMware ELA Expiration Date

  • Plan VMware ELA decisions well before expiry.
  • Review costs, flexibility and actual capacity needs.
  • Compare alternatives alongside VMware Cloud Foundation.

This partner article outlines five considerations for organisations approaching the expiry of a VMware by Broadcom Enterprise Licence Agreement (ELA), urging them to begin planning early rather than renew by default. - Assess current VMware usage and future infrastructure needs. - Compare available licensing models for cost, flexibility…

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How Two Songwriters and Two Artists Turned “Almost Paradise” Into 80s Ballad Heaven

  • “Almost Paradise” became a major Footloose soundtrack hit.
  • Dean Pitchford and Eric Carmen wrote the song.
  • Mike Reno and Ann Wilson reached No. 7.

“Almost Paradise”, the romantic duet by Mike Reno and Ann Wilson, became a defining 1980s ballad after featuring in the 1984 film Footloose. The song’s success reflected both the film’s popularity and the era’s appetite for dramatic, emotionally direct duets, while also helping demonstrate Wilson’s suitability for the…

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