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RIP Magic – “Light Over There”

  • RIP Magic release new single “Light Over There”.
  • The song continues their dark electronic-pop approach.
  • Their recent releases have expanded their live profile.

London electronic-pop group RIP Magic have released a new single, “Light Over There”, continuing a run of regular releases that has raised their profile over the past year. The track reinforces the group’s increasingly distinctive sound, combining dark, claustrophobic production with brighter synth textures. RIP Magic comprise Marco…

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How Aria Vega Created a ‘Costeñita Core’ Movement & Went Viral: ‘My Legacy Is to Be a Bearer of My Culture’

  • Aria Vega made coastal Colombian pride into a viral music movement.
  • “Costeñita” helped define her Caribbean-rooted artistic identity.
  • Her Ryan Castro collaboration delivered her first Colombian number one.

Colombian singer-songwriter Aria Vega has become Billboard’s Latin Up-and-Comer Artist of the Month after turning her Caribbean coastal identity into the viral “Costeñita Core” movement. Her success matters because it shows how regional Colombian music, dance and cultural pride can reach a wide audience through social media while…

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Nicaragua’s legislature debates barring opposition from elections

  • Nicaragua may bar opposition parties from future elections.
  • Ortega’s remarks drew UN and US condemnation.
  • Critics fear a formal one-party system.

Nicaragua’s government-controlled National Assembly is debating measures that could prevent opposition parties from contesting future elections, with a vote expected in early August. The proposal follows President Daniel Ortega’s declaration that opposition groups would no longer be allowed to use elections to gain power, prompting condemnation from the…

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These are the Republicans who voted for the Iran War Powers resolution

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  • Title indicates Republican support for an Iran war-powers measure.
  • Vote details and names cannot be confirmed.

The article’s text was unavailable, so its contents cannot be summarised reliably. From the title, it appears to identify Republican House members who joined Democrats in supporting an Iran War Powers resolution, which would seek to limit or require congressional authorisation for US military action involving Iran. The…

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Japanese Charts: Rhythm Heaven Groove Maintains Its Solid Lead

  • Rhythm Heaven Groove again topped Japan’s boxed game chart.
  • Switch 2 led hardware sales despite lower weekly volumes.
  • Several new games debuted well behind Nintendo’s rhythm title.

Rhythm Heaven Groove remained Japan’s best-selling boxed game for the week of 13–19 July, selling 76,786 copies and extending its lead over several new releases. Its continued strength matters because it has now sold nearly 600,000 physical copies, while Nintendo’s Switch 2 also retained a commanding position in…

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On This Day in 1982, Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds Starred in a Controversial Musical Adaptation the Country Icon Later Regretted

  • Parton regretted making the commercially successful 1982 musical film.
  • The film faced controversy over its title and subject matter.
  • Production was disrupted by firings and personal pressures.

In 1982, Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds starred in *The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas*, a film adaptation of the successful Broadway musical. Although the film performed strongly, its provocative title and subject matter made distribution difficult in some American markets, while Parton later described the making of…

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Why part of Bramall Lane will be closed this season amid Dore training ground update – thestar.co.uk

  • Part of Bramall Lane's upper tier closed for several fixtures this season
  • Roof strengthening/repainting works ongoing; Dore training ground also upgraded
  • Championship season starts at home to Birmingham City, 15 August 2026

Sheffield United have confirmed that part of Bramall Lane's upper tier will be closed for several fixtures this season while renovation work continues, as the club carries out a wide-ranging summer refurbishment of its stadium and Dore training ground. The closures stem from roof strengthening and repainting work…

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“Wales and its legends are to be celebrated”: Mystery project Ysbrydnos is putting The Land Of Song on the black metal map

  • Ysbrydnos uses black metal to celebrate Welsh myths and landscapes.
  • Welsh Mythical Darkness links real places with fictionalised histories.
  • The project draws on Welsh supernatural and visionary literature.

Ysbrydnos, an anonymous Welsh black metal project, is using its latest album Welsh Mythical Darkness to foreground Wales, its landscape and its legends within a genre strongly associated with Nordic settings. Its creator, Ysbryd, presents the record as a declaration of cultural celebration and a means of forging…

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How far can Congress take its inherent contempt powers?  

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  • It concerns Congress’s inherent contempt powers.
  • Reliable detail requires the article itself.

The article text was unavailable because access to the webpage was denied, so its arguments and conclusions cannot be summarised reliably. The title indicates it concerns the limits of Congress’s constitutional power to enforce compliance through inherent contempt. Inherent contempt is a historic congressional mechanism for addressing defiance…

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The Roku Channel Expands Partnership With Create the Writers Room Initiative by Streaming ‘Five Film Fridays’ Selections

  • Roku will stream selected CTWR “Five Film Fridays” films.
  • The partnership aims to raise underrepresented filmmakers’ visibility.
  • CTWR now accepts feature-length film submissions.

The Roku Channel is expanding its partnership with Create the Writers Room (CTWR) by streaming selected films from its “Five Film Fridays” showcase. The move gives underrepresented filmmakers wider exposure while supporting CTWR’s wider aim of helping creatives build sustainable careers and retain control of their work. Founded…

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