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Texas sterile fly facility set for spring opening
A sterile fly facility is set to open in Texas this spring amid a New World Screwworm (NWS) outbreak that has affected two states, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Monday. The USDA social media account dedicated to providing updates on the federal response to the NWS spread said the facility will open seven…
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MICHAEL GLACKIN: Forget Spitting Image and prepare for more Spewing Sycophancy. Why WON’T Fringe comics satirise the SNP?
Daily Mail columnist Michael Glackin criticises the Edinburgh Fringe comedy scene for what he sees as a reluctance among performers to satirise the SNP and Scottish nationalism, arguing that comedians are far more willing to mock Westminster, Donald Trump or Nigel Farage than Scotland’s own governing party. He frames this as a wider cultural problem,…
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Spotify Details Plan to Label AI Artists
Spotify has announced a new “AI Persona” badge that will be applied to artist profiles featuring music created using artificial intelligence, in a bid to help listeners distinguish real performers from AI-generated ones. The policy comes amid a marked rise in AI music on streaming platforms, with acts such as Sienna Rose and the Velvet…
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‘Summer House’ Star Bailey Taylor Signs With Gersh (Exclusive)
Bailey Taylor, one of the newest recurring cast members on Bravo’s “Summer House,” has signed with talent agency Gersh for representation across all areas. The move comes as Taylor’s profile rises following a scandal-hit season of the reality show that drew record viewership and earned the programme its first Emmy nomination. Beyond “Summer House,” Taylor…
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Lily Seabird – “The Afterglow”
Burlington singer-songwriter Lily Seabird has shared a new song, “The Afterglow,” a mellow acoustic return after leaning into louder territory on recent singles from her forthcoming record. The track was partly inspired by the death of folk legend Michael Hurley and reflects on loss and transition, themes Seabird says came together through a personal experience…
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More than 3,000 missing after Colombia earthquake as Trump administration provides $15.5 million in relief
More than 3,000 people have been reported missing in Colombia following a devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake, triggering a large-scale search-and-rescue operation across affected regions. The scale of the disaster prompted the Trump administration to pledge $15.5 million in relief aid, underscoring the severity of the destruction and the strain it has placed on Colombia’s emergency response…
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Framework to Debut in Miami During Art Basel: ‘More Requests to Bring What We Do to Different Markets’
Framework, the Southern California-based independent dance music event producer, is set to make its Miami debut on 4 December during Art Basel week, partnering with local promoter unKommon events for a show headlined by Dutch electronic duo ANOTR. The move reflects a wider expansion strategy for the company, which founder Kobi Danan says stems from…
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The Fleetwood Mac Song That Kirk Hammett Said Inspired Heavy Metal: “That Song Is So Incredibly Heavy”
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 20: Kirk Hammett of Metallica performs at Levi’s Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Steve Jennings/Getty Images) Kirk Hammett gave Fleetwood Mac’s Peter Green credit for inspiring him and his heavy metal peers with one particular song. The post The Fleetwood Mac Song That Kirk…
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Grand Slam Track athletes deny Johnson claim they have been paid
Athletes who competed in Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track (GST) series say they have still not received prize money and salaries they are owed, despite Johnson stating publicly that he had “got the athletes paid”. The discrepancy matters because it raises questions about the transparency of GST’s collapse, which saw its final Los Angeles event…
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FAA hires 2,000+ gamers to be air traffic controllers
Regardless of your age, chances are that you know at least one person in your life who loves video games, and a recent campaign by the U.S. Department of Transportation shows that those skills might be best served at your nearest airport.