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Poll: Republican voters want their party to talk more about the economy

• 64% of Republican voters surveyed wanted more talk about the economy and living costs.
• Voters saw a gap between their affordability concerns and the party’s priorities.
• The poll measures perceptions before the election, not voting outcomes.

A poll published on 3 November, the day of the US midterm elections, found a gap between what Republican voters wanted to hear and what they thought their party was emphasising. Among Republican voters surveyed, 44% named the cost of living and affordability as a leading concern in…

A new retro-inspired game based on Bill & Ted is in development

• A new arcade-style Bill & Ted game is in development.
• Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter will reprise their roles as voices.
• Its Backerkit campaign is planned for early 2027.

A retro-inspired Bill & Ted game is in development, bringing the film characters into a side-scrolling arcade-style adventure. Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter will voice Bill and Ted, and the game is planned for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch and PC. Made by Australian studio Art of Play…

From star births to The Black Dog: What to expect at Festival of the Mind 2026

• Sheffield’s free Festival of the Mind runs from 6 to 15 November.
• Its programme includes 43 projects linking research and the arts.
• Co-founder Vanessa Toulmin is stepping down after 15 years.

The University of Sheffield’s Festival of the Mind returns to city centre venues from 6 to 15 November 2026, bringing academic research together with artists and performers. Its free programme aims to make research accessible and engaging, with projects ranging from an immersive installation about star formation to…

CPS faces scrutiny, data centres threaten net zero, and scientists probe the zeptoverse

The bulletin also covers a David Bowie exhibition in Dundee, The Wiggles joining 5 Seconds of Summer onstage in Melbourne, and instrumental band Long Distance Runner’s rising profile.

3 Classic Rock Songs That Are Better Than Streaming a Podcast

• Three classic rock songs are pitched as alternatives to podcasts.
• Pink Floyd’s “Money” takes on the role of wealth in society.
• Heart’s “Barracuda” was sparked by an inappropriate question.

The article argues that three classic rock songs can entertain and inform listeners as well as, or better than, podcasts. It presents them as a way to reflect on the world, money and journalism through music. The songs are Bob Dylan’s unnamed track about seeing beyond life’s apparent…

Isabelle Fuhrman Set For Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Heartache’

• Isabelle Fuhrman is leading the sci-fi thriller *Heartache*.
• The film is shooting in Massachusetts.
• Beth Fletcher is making her feature directing debut.

Isabelle Fuhrman will lead *Heartache*, a science-fiction thriller about a near-future society where heartbreak is lethal. The film follows a woman seeking love as her pursuit of intimacy becomes entangled with obsession and control. The film is shooting in Massachusetts and marks the feature debut of filmmaker Beth…

BTS Plans to Add More ARIRANG Tour Dates & Work on New Music & Solo Projects in 2027

• BTS plans more ARIRANG tour dates into 2027.
• The group is preparing new group and solo projects.
• HYBE reported record third-quarter revenue and profit.

HYBE says BTS plans to extend its ARIRANG World Tour into the first half of 2027, with additional dates still to be announced. The group is also preparing new work together and individual projects after the tour, signalling that its current comeback will lead into further activity. The…

GTA 6 preload date and times confirmed

• PS5 preloading starts on 10 November at local midnight.
• Xbox preloading begins globally at a set time.
• The download may need up to 212 GB of storage.

Rockstar has confirmed preloading dates for GTA 6, giving players time to install the game before launch. The advance period matters because the download could take a while and requires substantial storage. Digital preloads on PS5 begin at midnight local time on Tuesday, 10 November. Xbox Series X…

Brenton Thwaites & Erin Moriarty Join Nicolas Cage In Cyber-Thriller ‘C.L.A.Y.’, Filming Underway In London

• Brenton Thwaites and Erin Moriarty join Nicolas Cage in C.L.A.Y.
• The cyber-thriller begins filming in London in November 2026.
• Its hacker collective’s online stunts draw real-world attention.

Brenton Thwaites and Erin Moriarty have joined Nicolas Cage and other previously announced actors in C.L.A.Y., a psychological cyber-thriller written, directed and produced by Simon Afram. Filming is due to take place on location in London from November 2026, as Afram makes his directorial debut. The story follows…