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Taylor Swift’s ‘Toy Story 5’ Tune Remains Triumphant on Top Movie Songs Chart
Taylor Swift’s “I Knew It, I Knew You”, from Toy Story 5, has remained at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Movie Songs chart for a second consecutive month. Its continued performance underlines the song’s strong commercial reception and the enduring impact of high-profile film soundtrack releases. The track recorded 82.5 million US streams and 16,000…
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Fan Petition and Tennessee Lawmaker Call on Nashville To Give Dolly Parton One of Its Biggest Honors Yet
A fan-led petition is calling for Nashville International Airport to be renamed Dolly Parton International Airport, with support from a Nashville councillor and a Tennessee state representative. Supporters argue that the change would recognise Parton’s cultural influence, charitable work and role in promoting Nashville internationally. The petition, launched by Lydia Popovich and Dan Dion, had…
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CivilGrid raises $26m to map underground infrastructure
CivilGrid, founded by former PG&E engineer Josh Mackanic, has raised $26 million to map underground infrastructure such as utility pipes and cables. The company aims to reduce costly and dangerous “utility strikes” by giving engineers, governments and utilities better visibility of assets beneath construction sites, where information is often fragmented between different owners. The Series…
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Jellyfish block filters, shutting Gravelines nuclear reactors
A large influx of jellyfish has forced the partial shutdown of the Gravelines nuclear power station in northern France after they blocked parts of its seawater filtration system. The disruption matters because Gravelines is one of France’s largest nuclear plants, and its cooling system depends on water drawn from a canal connected to the North…
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Rockstar to reveal Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay trailer
Rockstar is set to premiere an extended look at Grand Theft Auto 6 on Netflix, which could provide the first official view of its gameplay. The presentation matters because Rockstar’s previous trailers focused on cinematic footage, while the game remains one of the industry’s most anticipated releases. The trailer is scheduled for 8pm BST and…
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The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout audiobook review – brilliant portrait of an existential crisis
Elizabeth Strout’s Booker-longlisted novel The Things We Never Say follows Artie Dam, a popular history teacher in coastal Massachusetts whose personal loneliness and growing despair mirror the anxieties of his pupils and the wider political climate. The review argues that the novel compellingly links private grief, marital estrangement and fears about a divisive leader’s re-election,…
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Navy veteran trades military uniform for Miss Georgia sash following heartbreaking loss
Navy veteran Jade Kircus, 36, will represent Georgia at Miss USA in Miami after moving from eight years of military service into her first pageant competition. She says the experience reflects a new stage of life and hopes her story encourages others to pursue ambitions at any age. Kircus entered an open casting call after…
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Jill Scott, The Roots, Kehlani, Monaleo, LAILA!, Blacc Sam & Bino Rideaux to Participate in Billboard House at R&B Hip-Hop Week
Billboard has announced its Billboard House industry-panel programme for R&B Hip-Hop Week in New York City on 9 September. The event will bring established and emerging artists together for discussions and performances, underscoring Billboard’s effort to spotlight the continuing cultural influence of R&B, hip-hop and Caribbean music. The Roots and Jill Scott will take part…
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OpenAI’s executive exodus has one big winner
OpenAI cofounder and president Greg Brockman is reportedly consolidating operational control as senior executives leave, while chief executive Sam Altman focuses more on long-term strategy, a potential IPO and the company’s public profile. The shift matters because Brockman’s growing authority could strongly shape OpenAI’s product development, commercial priorities and ability to compete in consumer and…
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Son of former Chelsea footballer and friend died in 40C heat while hiking in UAE mountains, inquest told
Cassius Newton, 34, and Aran Martinson, 33, were found dead after setting out on a morning hike in Wadi Naqab, a mountainous desert valley in the UAE, during temperatures exceeding 40C. An inquest heard that heat stress and severe rises in body temperature were factors in their deaths, highlighting the risks of outdoor activity in…