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Sam Altman’s biometric startup World raises $52.5 million via crypto sale

  • World raised $52.5 million through a locked-up WLD token sale.
  • Funding will support expansion of its biometric human-verification network.
  • The company still faces adoption challenges and recently cut jobs.

World, the biometric identity startup co-founded by OpenAI’s Sam Altman, has raised $52.5 million by selling its WLD cryptocurrency token to strategic investors under a 12-month lock-up. The funding matters because it supports World’s attempt to build widely used online “proof of human” verification as AI-generated content and…

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Country music’s biggest star Morgan Wallen releases ‘Been By Now’ as his latest hit song

  • Morgan Wallen releases new single "Been By Now".
  • Comes as he wraps up his "I'm the Problem" album era.
  • More new music expected from Wallen soon.

Country singer Morgan Wallen has released a new single, "Been By Now", continuing his run as one of the biggest names in contemporary country music. The release comes as Wallen builds on the momentum of his recent album era, cementing his position as the genre's dominant commercial force…

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Blizzard fire World Of Warcraft developer over use of forbidden magicks to insta-kill bosses for regular players during dungeon run

  • Blizzard fired one developer over live-server tool abuse.
  • Development spells instantly killed Mythic+ dungeon bosses.
  • Complicit player accounts will also face action.

Blizzard has dismissed a World of Warcraft developer after they used development-only abilities on live servers to instantly kill Mythic+ dungeon bosses for a group of ordinary players. The incident mattered because it gave the group an unfair advantage in a competitive game mode where completion times and…

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George R.R. Martin’s New ‘Game of Thrones’ Project Officially Hit With Cancellation

  • Four preview performances were cancelled without explanation.
  • The July 25 performance is still expected to proceed.
  • The prequel explores Aerys II’s reign before Robert’s Rebellion.

Four preview performances of George R.R. Martin’s new Game of Thrones stage prequel, The Mad King, have been cancelled shortly before its planned debut at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. The Royal Shakespeare Company gave no reason for the cancellations, but said the July 25 performance would…

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The 1969 Beatles song George Martin struggled to play: “I would make more mistakes”

  • George Martin struggled with ‘The Long and Winding Road’ piano part.
  • The difficult recording came during the Beatles’ final period.
  • Martin remained closely involved in shaping the song.

George Martin, the Beatles’ longtime producer, found the piano part on ‘The Long and Winding Road’ difficult to play during the band’s 1969 recording sessions. His admission highlights the demanding nature of the song’s arrangement despite its slow, restrained sound, and reflects Martin’s important hands-on role in shaping…

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Scoff at cheaper bus fares and No 10 North if you like, but Andy Burnham knows what he’s doing | Jonathan Freedland

  • Burnham will cap single bus fares at £2 across England.
  • Freedland says practical policies can create enduring voter support.
  • Badenoch’s criticism is portrayed as misunderstanding local political strengths.

Andy Burnham’s new government has announced a £2 cap on single bus fares across England from January, presenting it as an immediate measure to ease pressure on household budgets. Jonathan Freedland argues that such practical, easily understood policies can build lasting public support, drawing a comparison with Ken…

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Corridos del Rey Signs Management Deal With VHR Music

  • Corridos del Rey has signed a co-management deal with VHR Music.
  • The deal follows major viral success for “Ayer Hablé con Diós”.
  • Managers aim to expand his Latin music career internationally.

Colombian música mexicana newcomer Corridos del Rey has signed a co-management deal with VHR Music, joining his longstanding manager Gustavo Ariza with VHR chief executive Víctor Ruiz. The agreement aims to build on the masked artist’s recent viral momentum and broaden his reach while retaining the faith-based corridos…

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Owl Screenwriting Workshop Taking Submissions For 2027 Program Via The Black List & Athens Film Office

  • Applications open for Athens-based 2027 Owl Screenwriting Workshop.
  • Up to 10 professional writers will receive industry mentoring.
  • Deadline for submissions is 2 October.

The Black List and Athens Film Office have opened submissions for the 2027 Owl Screenwriting Workshop, an intensive residential programme in Athens for early-career writers with professional credits. The initiative aims to help writers develop feature-film and television projects for international audiences by connecting them with producers, executives…

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Mick Rochford Shares Heartrending Single ‘Sticks and Stones’

  • Mick Rochford releases anti-bullying single ‘Sticks and Stones’.
  • The song combines personal and observed experiences.
  • It precedes his debut album, ‘I’ve Got Something to Say’.

Irish singer-songwriter Mick Rochford has released ‘Sticks and Stones’, a new single addressing the enduring harm caused by bullying. Blending pop-rock and folk influences, the track aims to encourage discussion while emphasising resilience, empathy and hope for people affected by bullying. Rochford said the song draws on his…

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HyperX Pulsefire Saga gaming mouse review: modular parts win hearts

  • Modular parts make this £30 wired mouse notably comfortable.
  • Magnetic components are easy to swap and securely fitted.
  • Sensor, wheel and weight prevent it being exceptional.

The HyperX Pulsefire Saga is praised as an affordable wired gaming mouse whose magnetic modular design makes it easy to tailor the click buttons, palm rest and thumb buttons to individual comfort. This matters because the customisation is unusually useful at its £30 price point, offering a practical…

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