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One dead, 6 injured after gunfire erupts at unsanctioned California party that drew hundreds: sheriff
At least one person was killed and six others injured after gunfire broke out at a large, unsanctioned party in Morgan Hill, California, on Saturday night, prompting hundreds of attendees to flee the scene. The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office said the shooting occurred shortly after 10pm local time at the gathering, which took place…
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Nanoleaf’s monitor stand is an all-in-one setup that brightens up your desk space
Nanoleaf has launched the Smart LED Monitor Stand, a multi-purpose desk accessory that combines ergonomic height adjustment with built-in ambient lighting. The device is designed to raise a display closer to natural eye level, promoting better posture, while also doubling as a lighting fixture, marking a departure from Nanoleaf’s usual standalone lighting products. The stand…
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SNP MSP faces criticism over Cairngorms wildfire response as major incident declared
A major wildfire incident in the Scottish Cairngorms has prompted scrutiny of the government’s response, with particular focus on how officials handled the emergency. Neil Gray, an SNP MSP, has drawn criticism from those
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This ’60s Western Masterpiece Is Perfect from Start to Finish
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, the first on-screen pairing of John Wayne and James Stewart, is now streaming free on Tubi, prompting renewed appreciation for John Ford’s 1962 black-and-white Western. The film is notable both as a landmark collaboration between two of Hollywood’s biggest stars and as a reflective work that seemed to anticipate…
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Charli xcx shares B-side companion tracks for new album
Charli xcx has released a collection of B-sides to accompany her album ‘Music, Fashion, Film’, pairing an extra track with each song on the record. The release came shortly after the album’s launch, which drew considerable international attention, including a 9/10 review from Clash magazine praising its “unsettling brilliance”. The bonus material gives fans further…
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Prime Video’s 2-Part Superhero Series Is So Good, It Officially Went Beyond the Comics
Prime Video’s superhero drama Gen V has concluded its run, and critics argue it ultimately proved a stronger adaptation than its parent series, The Boys, by moving beyond Garth Ennis’s original comics. Where The Boys was increasingly hemmed in by its source material and real-world headlines, Gen V used its setting at Godolkin University School…
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The guitarist who always belonged in The Traveling Wilburys: “I was intimidated”
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Angry PlayStation Fans Propose PS5 Blackout in Protest of Sony’s Disc Decision
A group of PlayStation fans is organising a week-long “blackout” of PS5 consoles from 23 to 30 August, urging players to unplug or log out in protest at Sony’s decision to phase out physical discs. The action is designed to hit metrics Sony values highly, such as active player numbers, and reflects wider frustration among…
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‘Hadestown: The Musical’ Sings With $9.7M Debut, No. 4 Spot, ‘Motor City’ Powers Up As Indies Fuel Top Ten – Specialty Box Office
Bleecker Street’s “Hadestown: The Musical” opened to a strong $9.7 million at the specialty box office, marking the second-biggest opening for a live-performance capture since “Hamilton” and landing at No. 4 overall. The debut helped push five independent films into the domestic top ten, underlining continued audience appetite for filmed stage productions and specialty releases…
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The US is charging an American citizen for wiping his phone at the border
The US government is prosecuting American citizen Sam Tunick after he allegedly gave federal agents a fake “duress password” that wiped his phone when they attempted to seize it at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson airport. Prosecutors are relying on a rarely-used statute that criminalises destroying or damaging property to prevent its lawful seizure, in a case that…