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Dave Eggers told OpenAI staff that ChatGPT was ‘silencing an entire generation’
Author Dave Eggers used a talk hosted by OpenAI, at Sam Altman’s invitation, to sharply criticise the company over ChatGPT’s impact on education and young people’s writing abilities. Rather than offering career advice to the roughly 200 staff present, Eggers reportedly accused the company of making teachers’ lives “infinitely more difficult” and of enabling students…
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Dem Rep Henry Cuellar rejects DSA agenda, says socialists are trying to ‘use’ Democratic Party
Texas Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar has publicly distanced himself from the Democratic Socialists of America, warning that the organisation is “using” the Democratic Party as a temporary vehicle to advance what he described as a radical agenda. His comments, made during an appearance on Fox News’ “Saturday in America”, reflect ongoing tension within the Democratic…
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The Cure’s Robert Smith Slams FIFA’s World Cup Final Halftime Show: ‘Just F— Off’
Ahead of the first-ever halftime show at a FIFA World Cup final, the Cure’s frontman Robert Smith took to social media to blast the concept, sparking a wider online row about the decision to add a music spectacular to football’s showpiece match. Smith later clarified that his outburst was aimed at the idea of a…
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Martin Garrix Debuts U2 Collab ‘Fireflies’ With The Edge at Tomorrowland in Belgium
Martin Garrix surprised fans by debuting “Fireflies,” his previously unheard collaboration with U2, during his headlining set at Tomorrowland in Boom, Belgium, on Friday 17 July. U2 guitarist The Edge joined the Dutch DJ on stage to play the track live, while Bono’s vocals featured on the recording, marking the song’s live premiere ahead of…
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Only 5 Viola Davis Movies Are Perfect From Start to Finish
From Prisoners to The Woman King, these Viola Davis masterpieces showcase heartbreak, resilience, power, and unforgettable drama.
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4 One-Hit Wonders From the 1980s That Every Elder Millennial Can Still Sing Word for Word
1989: Congolese fashion model and singer Felly Kilingi of Belgian music group Technotronic. (Photo by BSR Agency/Gentle Look via Getty Images) If you’re an elder millennial, I know for a fact that you know these one-hit wonders word-for-word, decades after they were first released. The post 4 One-Hit Wonders From the 1980s That Every Elder…
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44 Years Ago Today, Willie Nelson Hit No. 1 With an Album Named After a Massive Hit Merle Haggard Turned Down
On 18 July 1982, Willie Nelson’s album “Always On My Mind” topped the Billboard country albums chart for the second time that year, cementing one of the most beloved recordings of his career. The title track, written by Wayne Carson with Johnny Christopher and Mark James, became so closely associated with Nelson that he named…
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‘I’m not particularly fond of DeChambeau’ – McIlroy
Rory McIlroy has criticised fellow golfer Bryson DeChambeau, accusing him of “holding the tournament hostage” during the second round of the 2026 Open Championship. McIlroy’s remarks came after DeChambeau received a two-stroke penalty, with subsequent discussions between DeChambeau and tournament officials delaying the release of the third round’s tee times, disrupting proceedings for other players…
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Watch Pavement play hilariously mangled ‘Stairway To Heaven’ cover in Oakland
Pavement kicked off their 2026 US tour with a loose, improvised cover of Led Zeppelin’s ‘Stairway To Heaven’ during a set in Oakland, California. The performance took place on 17 July at the official pre-party for the Mosswood Meltdown festival, marking the band’s first live appearance since a show in Mexico City the previous November.…
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Star Trek’s Most Iconic Character Was Born From a Budget Crisis
The character of Spock, one of the most enduring figures in science fiction, was reportedly shaped as much by budgetary constraints as by creative vision. Star Trek: The Original Series creator Gene Roddenberry wanted to depict an optimistic, multicultural future for humanity, including alien crew members serving alongside humans aboard the USS Enterprise, but the…