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The musician Paul McCartney and John Lennon crowned as the best of the 1970s: “Huge influence”
An article for Far Out Magazine revisits how influence shifted in music as The Beatles broke up in 1970, arguing that Paul McCartney and John Lennon remained central figures even as David Bowie emerged as the era’s defining new voice. Rather than deliberately passing on a “torch,” the two former Beatles pursued solo careers while…
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Secretlab Launches Pokémon-Themed Gaming Chair ‘Skins’ Featuring the Original Three Starter Evolutions
Secretlab, maker of our favorite gaming chair, the Titan Evo, has launched a new Pokémon-Themed upgrade kit for its chairs. The new looks come in the form of Secretlab Skins, a kind of slip-cover for the Titan Evo line of chairs that let you customize their look without having to buy an entirely new chair.…
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South Africa plans new rules on ex-leaders’ foreign trips after Zuma’s visit to India
South Africa’s foreign minister has proposed new rules requiring greater transparency around foreign trips by former heads of state, after ex-President Jacob Zuma sparked controversy by meeting businessman Ajay Gupta during a visit to India last month. The Gupta brothers were at the centre of the “state capture” corruption scandal that contributed to Zuma’s downfall,…
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Celtic boss O’Neill in hospital after surgery
Celtic manager Martin O’Neill remains in hospital after undergoing what the club described as a “small procedure”, with no details given about the nature of the operation. The 74-year-old is expected to be discharged within a day or two, and Celtic have asked that his and his family’s privacy be respected while thanking fans for…
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Marvel Rivals Is About To Give Your SSD Some Much-Needed Breathing Room
It looks like Marvel Rivals has been playing around with Pym Particles, as it’s set to get much smaller on PC and console. As part of an update that will add super-evil supervillain manager The Hood to the game, developer NetEase announced that it has managed to shrink the install size by a considerable margin on…
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Stream Eev Frances’ Impressive IDM/Ambient Album i will hold You in my heart until I can hol d you in heaven
Philadelphia electronic producer Eev Frances has released a new album, “i will hold You in my heart until I can hol d you in heaven,” blending hyperactive IDM-inspired programming with more serene ambient passages. The release follows on from her well-received 2025 EP “Sometimes I Forget To Breathe,” continuing her exploration of Y2K-era IDM aesthetics…
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Marci – “Liquid Heartbeat”
Marta Cikojevic, a member of the Montreal band TOPS who also records solo as Marci, has released a new single titled “Liquid Heartbeat.” The track arrives ahead of her second Marci album, Mask Lady And Late Night Girl, continuing the rollout that began with the lead single “Butterfly Sticker,” and gives fans another taste of…
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El-Sayed’s victory sends tremors through Democratic Party
Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, defeating establishment-backed Congresswoman Haley Stevens in a result that has unsettled the wider Democratic Party. The victory of the progressive former Michigan health official, who campaigned on policies such as government-sponsored health insurance and campaign finance reform, sets up a closely watched general election battle against unopposed…
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No WSL experience but who is new Man Utd boss Olid?
Manchester United have appointed Eva Olid as their new women’s head coach on a two-year deal, with the option of a further year, replacing Marc Skinner who departed by mutual consent just a month before the new WSL season begins. The 40-year-old Spaniard arrives from Scottish side Hearts, whom she led from the bottom of…
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Disney+ Will Feature More Live Sports in Play for Bundle Subscribers
Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro says strengthening the ties between ESPN and other parts of the company deepens engagement.