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10 Classic Fantasy Books You Must Read in 2026
Fantasy classics like A Wizard of Earthsea, The Once and Future King, and A Game of Thrones are among the books that you simply must read in 2026.
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More than 800 Canadian wildfires burning as air quality alerts extend to US
More than 800 wildfires are currently burning across Canada, sending smoke southwards and triggering air quality alerts across large parts of the northern United States. The blazes, most of which are out of control, have made air quality “hazardous” in states including Michigan and Minnesota, with residents advised to stay indoors, while Detroit was ranked…
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XPeng’s New ‘Budget’ EV Looks Like the Ferrari Luce
Chinese EV maker XPeng has unveiled its first global model, the L03, launching in 60 countries across Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, in a bid to establish itself as a serious international competitor. Positioned as a “budget” car priced below its own G6 and rivals such as the Tesla Model Y, the…
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STEELHEART Shares Official Music Video For Cover Of BADFINGER’s ‘Without You’
STEELHEART have released the official music video for their cover of Badfinger’s classic “Without You”, marking the return of a recording frontman Miljenko Matijevic made 30 years ago but had never shared. The release taps into renewed nostalgia for the song, made famous worldwide by Mariah Carey’s 1994 version, while also feeding into the band’s…
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Google ordered to open Android and Search to rivals in Europe
The European Union has ordered Google to open up key parts of Android and Google Search to rival companies, in a move that could significantly weaken its grip on two of the most important platforms in tech. The decisions, issued under the bloc’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), require Google to give competing AI assistants and…
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Reservoir Acquires Catalogs of Latin Indie Label Nacional Records, Publisher Canciones Nacionales
Reservoir Media has acquired independent Latin music label Nacional Records along with the publishing assets of its sister company, Canciones Nacionales, Billboard reported on 16 July. The deal, which also establishes a joint venture to sign and develop new recording artists and songwriters, marks a significant expansion of Reservoir’s presence in the Latin music market…
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Raindance Film Festival, Israeli AI Platform IMGN Launch New Film Fund and Development Hub for Indie Filmmakers (EXCLUSIVE)
The Raindance Film Festival has partnered with Israeli AI creative development platform IMGN to launch a new film fund and development hub aimed at supporting independent writers and filmmakers. Announced at the 34th Raindance Film Festival in London, the initiative is designed to give emerging talent practical, low-cost production-planning support without compromising creative ownership, and…
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‘Romería,’ ‘The Blood Countess,’ ‘Resurrection’ Set for Costa Rica Film Festival as Event Focuses on Afro-Caribbean Cinema and Female Filmmakers
The Costa Rica Film Festival (CRFF) returns for its 14th edition, running in San José from 23 July to 1 August, with a programme that highlights Afro-Caribbean cinema and female filmmakers. Under the theme “Cinema That Unites Us,” the event opens with Allan Deberton’s Berlin-winning “Gugu’s World” and introduces a dedicated Afro-Caribbean section aimed at…
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The Secret Garden review – thoughtful adaptation takes root in the imagination
The Egg theatre in Bath marks its 20th anniversary with a puppetry adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic novel The Secret Garden, written by Tom Wentworth and directed by Stephanie Kempson. The production is praised for its craft and imaginative staging, with animal puppets moving through the audience and evocative design bringing the Yorkshire Moors…
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4 Songs by Sheryl Crow That Instantly Put Me in a Good Mood
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – DECEMBER 31: Sheryl Crow performs on NEW YEARS EVE LIVE: NASHVILLES BIG BASH, a star-studded entertainment special hosted by country music stars and GRAMMY®-nominated artists Jimmie Allen and Elle King and ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHTs Rachel Smith, airing LIVE from Music City, Saturday, Dec. 31 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT; 10:30 PM-1:30 AM, ET/PT) on the…