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“I was there when U2 played the opening night and was awestruck, inspired, energized.” Lars Ulrich is excited at the idea of Metallica “conquering” the “intimidating” Las Vegas Sphere
Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich has spoken of his excitement ahead of the band’s residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas, describing the high-tech venue as “intimidating” but expressing confidence in “conquering” it. The residency, titled Life Burns Faster, begins on 1 October and follows the completion of the band’s M72 World Tour, which has now…
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Hilariously woke Bluesky post warns the phrase ‘Canadian wildfire smoke’ is OFFENSIVE and calls for this phrase to be used instead
A social media post on Bluesky claiming that the phrase “Canadian wildfire smoke” is offensive has drawn mockery online, with the Daily Mail reporting on the backlash to the post’s suggested alternative wording. The story fits a familiar media pattern of viral posts perceived as excessively politically correct being highlighted and ridiculed, generating engagement through…
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Magnitude 7.3 earthquake quake strikes off Mexico coast
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off the southern coast of Mexico on Friday, prompting a tsunami warning for parts of the Pacific coastline, though no fatalities or significant damage were reported in Mexico or Guatemala. The quake was also felt in El Salvador, where buildings shook and residents were evacuated, underlining the widespread reach of…
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Cordae & Jonquel Jones Open Up About Therapy, Pressure & Finding Balance
Billboard, in partnership with mental health platform BetterHelp, released a video interview featuring rapper Cordae and New York Liberty basketball star Jonquel Jones discussing therapy and the mental toll of success in their respective fields. The conversation, part of Billboard’s “Like Minded by BetterHelp” series, sees the two high-profile figures speak candidly about coping with…
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Born in Tennessee 62 Years Ago, the Army Ranger and Real-Life Hero Who Rose to Fame After Singing Demos To Make Ends Meet
Craig Morgan, the American country singer and former US Army Ranger, was born on 17 July 1964 in Kingston Springs, Tennessee. He served nearly two decades in the military before breaking into music, and this milestone birthday highlights how his career combines commercial country success with a well-documented record of military service and civilian heroism.…
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Diablo 4 Season 14’s Worst Mythic Change Is No More: “Not Every Idea Lands”
Blizzard has removed Diablo 4 Season 14’s restriction that allowed players to equip only one crafted Mythic item, responding to widespread criticism from players and creators. The change lets players use multiple Mythics they have crafted, making the game’s endgame equipment system less restrictive and signalling that Blizzard is prepared to alter seasonal experiments after…
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Nintendo of America was so poor in the ’80s that it was “bartering” for 2am TV commercials while employees had to dodge “snakes and rats in the bathroom”
A retrospective piece recounts how financially strapped Nintendo of America was during the 1980s, before the company became a video game giant. According to accounts referenced in the article, the US arm of Nintendo had to resort to unconventional, low-budget methods just to keep operating and market its early products, reflecting how uncertain the company’s…
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Blue Harbor & Variance Take U.S. To Sundance Pic ‘The Musical’ Starring Rob Lowe, Will Brill & Gillian Jacobs
Blue Harbor Entertainment and Variance Films have acquired US rights to “The Musical,” a comedy that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, with a nationwide theatrical release set for 18 September 2026. The film marks the feature directorial debut of actress-turned-filmmaker Giselle Bonilla and stars Will Brill, Rob Lowe and Gillian Jacobs, giving the distributors…
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Wildfire smoke is invading more than 20 states — doctors reveal who should worry most
Wildfire smoke drifting south from Canada has triggered air quality alerts across more than 20 US states and Washington, D.C., with doctors warning that even healthy people can suffer effects from prolonged exposure to polluted air. Nearly 850 wildfires are currently burning across Canada, with more than 180 in Ontario alone, sending plumes into the…