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Likely Platner replacement’s resurfaced posts on ‘democracy’ come back to bite him: ‘Hypocritical socialist’

  • Troy Jackson set to replace Graham Platner as Maine's Democratic Senate nominee.
  • Critics say his past "democracy" posts clash with an uncontested nomination.
  • He would likely face Republican Senator Susan Collins in November.

Troy Jackson, the former Maine Senate President who is set to become the Democratic nominee for the state's US Senate seat, is facing accusations of hypocrisy after old social media posts in which he championed the importance of democracy resurfaced online. Jackson is poised to take over the…

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Key Principles for Ethical AI Use in Music Creation

  • Lawyer proposes ethical principles for AI music licensing deals
  • Calls for mandatory artist/songwriter consent and fair compensation
  • Cites UMG-Spotify opt-in deal as a positive model

A lawyer specialising in entertainment law has set out principles for ethical use of artificial intelligence in music creation, arguing that licensing deals between rightsholders and AI firms must be built on artists' consent, fair pay and transparency. Writing in an opinion piece, John Meller of Manatt, Phelps…

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Illegal immigrant who brutally murdered Michigan woman SUES Trump and demands $75 million, an apology and US citizenship

  • Convicted murderer Brandon Ortiz-Vite sues Trump from prison.
  • Demands $75 million, an apology and US citizenship.
  • Case tied to his illegal immigration status and Michigan murder conviction.

An illegal immigrant convicted of brutally murdering a woman in Michigan has filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump, demanding $75 million in damages, a formal apology, and US citizenship. The case is notable both for the severity of the underlying crime and for the unusual nature of the…

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25 Years Later, ‘Harry Potter’ Is Heading Back to Hogwarts in a Major Way Ahead of HBO Reboot

  • HBO's Harry Potter reboot arrives in December 2026.
  • "Back to Hogwarts" celebrations begin 1 September across social media, shops and theme parks.
  • Philosopher's Stone gets a 25th-anniversary cinema re-release, leading a full film series rerun.

Harry Potter is set for a major revival this September with a "Back to Hogwarts" celebration, timed ahead of the franchise's HBO reboot due in December. Despite ongoing controversy surrounding author J.K. Rowling and reported production difficulties, Warner Bros. is pressing ahead with a wide-ranging promotional push spanning…

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Dem’s cognitive decline crackdown wins rare conservative praise: ‘Extremely based’

  • Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez pushes cognitive competency standards for Congress members.
  • Move wins praise from both Democrats and conservatives.
  • She also criticised fellow Democrat Rep. Chuy Garcia over election conduct.

Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington has drawn unusual bipartisan praise for pushing to address cognitive decline among members of Congress, an issue that has gained traction amid growing concerns over the age and fitness of many senior lawmakers. Her campaign, which calls for basic competency standards…

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Democrat rejects Mamdani as member of party, accuses socialists of attempting to ‘hijack’ message

  • Gottheimer says Mamdani is a socialist, not a true Democrat.
  • Dispute centres on Mamdani's Netanyahu and ICE comments.
  • Highlights wider Democratic Party rift between centrists and socialists.

Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) has publicly declared that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is a socialist rather than a genuine Democrat, accusing socialist-aligned figures of trying to "hijack" the Democratic Party's message. His comments come amid growing friction within the party over Mamdani's positions, including his controversial…

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Sony Imposes ‘Strictest Ever Social Media Guidelines’ on Staff Due to PS5 Disc Debacle

  • Sony reportedly imposed unusually strict staff gag rules amid PS5 disc backlash.
  • Sony is discontinuing PS5 disc manufacturing from January 2028.
  • Austria disc plant reportedly being repurposed for AI-related microlens production.

Sony has reportedly issued its "strictest ever" internal social media guidelines to staff following the huge backlash over its decision to end PS5 physical disc manufacturing by January 2028. According to former Santa Monica Studio writer Alanah Pearce, Sony anticipated the scale of the negative reaction and told…

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Inside the Gen Z Film Publicity Stunt That Had Manosphere Poster Boy Kyle University Stationed Outside L.A., London Studios (Exclusive)

  • "Manosphere" star Kyle University was secretly a satirical film marketing stunt.
  • Director Noah Caplan used it to promote his debut film, Impressionable.
  • Costumed "Kyles" targeted top studios and agencies in LA and London this week.

A viral social media character called Kyle University, a hyper-masculine "manosphere" figure who amassed over 60 million views and 30,000 Instagram followers before being banned from TikTok, has been revealed as an elaborate publicity stunt. The Hollywood Reporter can exclusively confirm the persona, played by US bodybuilder Mike…

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WATCH: Squad Democrat speaks out after teen found shot dead at husband’s Boston property

  • Teen found shot dead in Boston home owned by Rep. Pressley's husband
  • Family identifies victim as Yoseliani Marte, 18, citing domestic violence
  • Pressley says she's "centering the victim" amid questions

Democratic congresswoman Ayanna Pressley has spoken out after an 18-year-old woman was found shot dead at a rental property in Boston owned by her husband. The case has drawn national attention partly because of Pressley's prominence as a member of the progressive "Squad" of Democratic lawmakers, and because…

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Oasis Break Beatles’ Chart Record, Return To Hot 100, Inspire Travis Scott’s New Sound

  • Oasis's Morning Glory? overtakes Beatles as UK's top studio album
  • "Wonderwall" re-enters Hot 100 via England World Cup anthem status
  • Travis Scott cites Oasis as an influence on his new musical direction

Oasis's 1995 album (What's The Story) Morning Glory? has been named the biggest studio album in UK chart history, overtaking the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, according to a new list marking 70 years of the Official Charts Company. The milestone reflects the band's ongoing reunion…

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