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A BBC sports presenter, a West End singer and a Star Wars star… just some of the talented women who made their made their screen debut on The Rose of Tralee
The Rose of Tralee, Ireland’s long-running international festival now in its 67th year, gets under way this weekend with 32 women from Ireland, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Texas and Toronto competing for the title. The five-day event culminates in the crowning of the winner, who takes on a year-long ambassadorial role, with the final…
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Kia’s EV3 will start under $31,000 in the US
Kia has announced that its compact EV3 electric SUV will start at $29,450 in the United States, or $30,945 including destination charges. The price makes it Kia’s cheapest EV and undercuts its earlier target of $35,000, offering a relatively affordable option as lower-cost electric vehicles have become harder to find in the US. The EV3…
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Self-driving trucks are officially testing on California highways
Aurora Innovation and Kodiak AI have received California permits to test self-driving heavy-duty trucks on public roads, with Kodiak already beginning limited trials near its Mountain View office. The development marks the first regulatory route for autonomous lorries to operate on California highways after the state lifted its previous restriction, though the move is facing…
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Johnson-Thompson struggles in 200m, but happy to be back competing
Katarina Johnson-Thompson said she was pleased to be competing again despite struggling in the 200m during the heptathlon at the European Athletics Championships. The British athlete explained that injury has limited her training, making her return to competition an important step in rebuilding form. Johnson-Thompson acknowledged she had been unable to complete the work she…
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Recording Academy reviews Asian pop Grammy award after BTS withdrawal
The Recording Academy is reconsidering its newly announced Asian pop Grammy category after BTS said it would not submit music for the 2027 awards, arguing that music should not be divided by region or language. The decision matters because it has renewed debate over whether specialist awards improve recognition or marginalise artists from the main…
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4 U2 Classics That Show off Their Mastery of the Slow Stuff
American Songwriter highlights four U2 ballads as examples of the band’s ability to move beyond its early, anthemic rock sound into slower and more emotionally direct material. The selections span different phases of U2’s career, showing how the group used arrangements, songwriting and Bono’s vocals to address longing, relationship breakdown and family grief. – ‘All…
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The Cradle Announce New Album Get Yourself A Man & Other Love Songs: Hear “Human Nature”
The Cradle, the project of singer-songwriter Paco Cathcart, has announced a new album, Get Yourself A Man & Other Love Songs, and released its lead single, “Human Nature”. The announcement marks Cathcart’s return to the Cradle name after releasing an album under their own name last year, and introduces a record described as combining songs…
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Disney touts ‘core pillar’ games like Kingdom Hearts and Marvel Rivals as crucial for its ‘next chapter’
Disney says its games business is now a central part of its growth strategy, helping it attract younger audiences and keep established fans engaged across its major franchises. Ahead of the D23 Expo, the company highlighted games such as Kingdom Hearts, Marvel Rivals and Fortnite collaborations as important to Disney’s next phase in interactive entertainment.…
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The 1964 opening scene Martin Scorsese calls cinema’s “ultimate” introduction: “Still the strongest”
Off on the right foot. The post The 1964 opening scene Martin Scorsese calls cinema’s “ultimate” introduction: “Still the strongest” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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wilt Announce Debut Album when no one’s watching, Share Music Video for “dent”: Stream
Los Angeles alt-rock quartet wilt have announced their debut album, when no one’s watching, due for release on 2 October through AWAL. The announcement is accompanied by the new single “dent” and a music video, marking a significant step for a band that has built attention through social media and live showcases. The 11-track album…