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George R.R. Martin’s Favorite Cancelled Sci-Fi Series Officially Dominates Streaming Charts
The Expanse, the acclaimed sci-fi drama once cancelled by Syfy, is now topping streaming charts on Prime Video, vindicating the enthusiastic support it long received from author George R.R. Martin. Martin praised the show as “the show that fandom has been waiting for since Firefly and Battlestar Galactica left the air” after its December 2015…
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Oregon’s iconic Painted Hills are closed after being CHARRED by wildfire
Oregon’s Painted Hills, a well-known scenic attraction within the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, have been closed to visitors after wildfire damage scorched the area. The closure affects one of the state’s most recognisable natural landmarks, known for its distinctive layered, multicoloured hillsides, and will disappoint tourists hoping to visit during the summer season.…
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Xbox revenue drops 10 percent as Microsoft’s cloud and AI business surges
Xbox recorded another weak quarter, with revenue from content and services such as Game Pass falling 10 percent and hardware sales dropping 13 percent, according to Microsoft’s fourth-quarter earnings report. The decline comes as Microsoft’s cloud and AI operations continue to expand rapidly, highlighting a growing divide between the struggling gaming division and the rest…
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On This Day in 1989, Reba McEntire Hit No. 1 With a Song First Made Famous by a Legendary Brother Duo Nearly Three Decades Earlier
On 29 July 1989, Reba McEntire reached number one on the US country chart with her cover of “Cathy’s Clown,” a song originally made famous by the Everly Brothers nearly 30 years earlier. The single, taken from her Platinum-selling album Sweet Sixteen, marked a notable chart success and stood out as the only one of…
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V.V. Lightbody Announces New Album Period Piece: Hear “Practice Smiling”
Chicago singer-songwriter V.V. Lightbody has announced her new album *Period Piece*, her first as sole lead producer, due out on 9 October via Egghunt Records. The announcement arrives alongside the album’s second single, “Practice Smiling,” accompanied by a video directed by Bobby Butterscotch, marking her first full-length release since 2020’s *Make A Shrine Or Burn…
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Meta Takes $2.4 Billion Charge for Legal Proceedings in Q2, Revenue Booms 28% to Over $60 Billion
Meta reported soaring second-quarter 2026 revenue but took a significant hit from legal charges and layoff-related costs, highlighting the tension between its booming core business and mounting regulatory pressures. The company, which owns Facebook and Instagram, said the results were dented by a $2.4 billion charge tied to unspecified legal proceedings, with CFO Susan Li…
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Japan Earthquake Kills 13; Russia Charges Telegram Founder; UK Government Reshuffles Tech Ministry
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, leaving at least 13 people dead as rescue teams continue searching for survivors in affected areas. The natural disaster dominated international headlines overnight. Ru
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Glen Powell’s ‘Chad Powers’ Season 2 Sets Release Date, Drops First Look Photos (TV News Roundup)
Glen Powell’s Hulu football comedy “Chad Powers” has been renewed for a second season, set to premiere on 3 September on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+. The announcement matters for fans of the show, which follows Powell’s character Russ Holliday posing as fictional player Chad Powers, as it confirms the series’ continuation and reveals plot…
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Trump unveils gleaming gold makeover of iconic DC horse statues
President Donald Trump has unveiled the newly regilded “Arts of War” statues in Washington, D.C., after crews removed the scaffolding that had concealed the golden horse sculptures during months of restoration work. Trump shared the reveal on Truth Social, giving Americans their first proper look at the refurbished monuments near the Lincoln Memorial. The sculptures,…
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Outcry after sweltering Florida city bans schoolgirls from wearing LEGGINGS
A dress code decision by schools in Hillsborough County, Florida, banning girls from wearing leggings has sparked anger among parents, who argue the rule is impractical given the area’s hot climate. Critics have launched a petition against the policy, saying it unfairly targets girls and ignores the discomfort of enforcing more restrictive clothing in sweltering…