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Bipartisan pair of senators urge Rubio to release aid to African women, children at risk of Ebola
Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski and Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen have urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to release family-planning aid for women and infants affected by an Ebola outbreak in East Africa. Their intervention highlights concerns that delayed humanitarian funding could worsen health risks for vulnerable communities during an outbreak. In a letter sent on…
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You could be taking way better photos on your phone
Modern smartphones can produce photos comparable with point-and-shoot cameras, but achieving better results often requires more effort than simply using the default camera app. The article argues that phones prioritise clear, easily shareable images over artistic depth, which can leave photographs looking flat, overly processed or washed out. Although camera sensors have become larger and…
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Anya Taylor-Joy Is the Official Queen of Streaming With 3 Concurrent Hits
Collider reports that Anya Taylor-Joy currently has three projects performing strongly on streaming services at the same time, reinforcing her growing commercial profile after the box-office disappointment of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. The article presents this as a notable turnaround ahead of her planned appearance in Dune: Part Three alongside Zendaya and Robert Pattinson.…
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The Leopard Takes Over Locarno Again – and It Is Different From Other Film Festival Animal Symbols
Locarno Film Festival will again fill the Swiss town with its leopard branding for its 79th edition, running from 5 to 15 August. The animal is both the festival’s mascot and the emblem of its awards, reflecting Locarno’s identity as a showcase for adventurous, varied cinema. The Golden Leopard has been the festival’s top prize…
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What if Stop Killing Games win? Anthem, SpaceCraft and Warframe devs on the “massive undertaking” of reverse engineering an always-online game
The article examines whether games such as Warframe could survive if their developers could no longer run their online services, amid the growing Stop Killing Games campaign for stronger preservation rights. It matters because many primarily solo or PvE games remain unusable without publisher-operated servers, leaving players dependent on companies that may eventually withdraw support.…
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New York City’s Flatiron building enters new era with $58.5m apartments
New York City’s Flatiron Building is being converted from commercial space into luxury homes, marking a major new phase for one of Manhattan’s best-known landmarks. The 1902 triangular Beaux-Arts building will open to residents this autumn after years behind scaffolding, with developers betting that its historic character and central location justify exceptionally high prices. The…
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The “great” musician David Gilmour would work with any time: “Makes you work very hard”
David Gilmour praised former Pink Floyd keyboardist Rick Wright, saying he would readily work with him again despite acknowledging that their collaboration could be demanding. The remarks underline Wright’s importance to Pink Floyd’s sound and Gilmour’s respect for his musical contribution. Gilmour said Wright could produce an effective chord sequence almost instantly and that his…
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Slipknot reportedly dismisses DJ Sid Wilson after 28 years
Slipknot has reportedly dismissed original DJ Sid Wilson after 28 years with the band, according to TMZ, which said he was informed on 31 July that his removal was permanent. Neither Wilson nor Slipknot has publicly commented, and no reason has been given for the decision, which follows a string of other high-profile exits from…
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On This Day in 1966, Merle Haggard Recorded His First No. 1 Hit—Written by Another Country Star’s Parents
On 1 August 1966, Merle Haggard recorded “The Fugitive”, released as “I’m a Lonesome Fugitive”, which became his first US country chart-topper. The song marked a turning point in his career, helping establish him as one of country music’s leading artists during the late 1960s. The song was written by Liz and Casey Anderson, the…