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Morrissey and Johnny Marr have both worked on new rare vinyl release from The Smiths
Morrissey and Johnny Marr have both contributed to a new seven-inch single by The Smiths, to be included in Rough Trade Records’ upcoming boxset “Rough Trade 45s: Volume 2”, due for release on 30 October. The single pairs “The Headmaster Ritual” with “I Want The One I Can’t Have”, both from 1985’s “Meat Is Murder”,…
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Moment motorist collapses building after ploughing into takeaway while on his phone in crash
A 21-year-old driver in Stoke-on-Trent has been jailed after crashing his car into a takeaway shop while using his mobile phone, causing the front of the building to collapse. Daniel Mohammed lost control of his Ford Focus and ploughed into the Rose Fast takeaway in Burslem despite being warned by his passenger to slow down,…
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Authors face backlash for participation in 2022 Google AI study
Thirteen professional authors, including science-fiction writers Ken Liu and Robin Sloan, are facing online backlash after their participation in a 2022 Google research study resurfaced on social media. The Wordcraft Writers Workshop, run by Google’s DeepMind division, asked the writers to trial an AI-assisted editing tool built on the LaMDA language model, the predecessor to…
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Silent Hill Creature Designer Responds To Madonna Fans After Music Video Inspiration Remarks Spark Backlash
Silent Hill creature designer Masahiro Ito has clashed with Madonna fans after clarifying that his 1999 comments about the singer’s music video misinterpreted his design inspirations. Ito, known for creating monsters such as the Bubble Head Nurses and Pyramid Head, had long credited the Butoh-style dance movements seen in Madonna’s “Nothing Really Matters” video as…
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Vikings quarterback battle meets expected end as Kyler Murray beats out JJ McCarthy for starting job
The Minnesota Vikings have named Kyler Murray their starting quarterback, ending a competitive battle with second-year passer JJ McCarthy ahead of the new NFL season. The decision resolves uncertainty over the team’s quarterback plans and reflects a preference for Murray’s experience and track record over McCarthy’s more limited college and professional football exposure so far.…
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Jaissle ‘bit scared’ how refs will take ’emotional’ touchline style
Newcastle United’s new head coach, Matthias Jaissle, has said he will not tone down his animated touchline demeanour despite acknowledging it could put him at odds with Premier League referees. Speaking at his first extended news conference since taking charge earlier this month, the 38-year-old German described himself as calm off the pitch but “emotional”…
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Inside ‘Dreams in Nightmares,’ a Vibrant Reinvention of the American Road Movie
Filmmaker Shatara Michelle Ford’s second feature, “Dreams in Nightmares,” is finally reaching cinemas on 21 August via the small distributor Lunette Films, nearly two years after its acclaimed premiere at the BlackStar Film Festival in Philadelphia. Despite strong reviews and a notable cast, getting the follow-up to Ford’s celebrated debut “Test Pattern” into theatres proved…
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Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder to Perform One-Night-Only Stage Show as ‘Hacks’ Characters
Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder will reprise their “Hacks” roles of Deborah Vance and Ava for a one-off live stage show, timed to celebrate the sitcom’s record-breaking 24 Emmy nominations for its final season. The event, titled “Deborah Vance & Friends & Enemies LIVE!”, marks the first time the pair have appeared in character outside…
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The Guardian view on AI money in US politics: not the way to hold an urgent democratic debate | Editorial
Amid public concern over the impact of new technology, Silicon Valley’s use of its wealth to influence specific election races is an unwelcome development As the huge societal ramifications of artificial intelligence have become clear, some of the tech industry’s most senior figures have taken to writing thinkpieces on what comes next. The latest to…
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Halo: Campaign Evolved’s Biggest Competition Might Be Halo
Halo Campaign Evolved is a celebration of the franchise, but not many people are attending that party. New estimates peg sales at 1.2 million copies sold across PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5 so far, around $67 million in revenue, which isn’t the best start for this remake of the original Halo campaign. Also available…