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US campaigns report millions in spending on artificial intelligence tools
US campaign finance disclosures show that political campaigns are increasingly paying for AI tools, despite candidates saying little publicly about their use. Since 2020, federal candidates and campaigns have reported at least $17m in spending with AI vendors, across 523 campaigns; the issue may be politically sensitive, as a 2025 Pew survey found more than…
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The NME Magazine September/October 2026 issue is coming – this is how to get your copy
NME’s September/October 2026 print issue goes on sale on Thursday 1 October, after previous editions reportedly sold out within minutes. The bi-monthly magazine, relaunched in 2023 after the weekly print edition ended in 2018, is aimed at showcasing new artists and covering music and other entertainment. The issue will be sold exclusively online through Dawsons…
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Prince’s 1987 double album distilled his restless musical experimentation
Prince’s 1987 double album *Sign o’ the Times* is presented as a defining record from the height of his creativity, bringing together his restless experimentation and wide musical range. A new book by John McKie examines how Prince channelled a period of personal and professional change into music, and why the album remains a landmark…
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Former Premier League star surprises customers at popular Sheffield restaurant
Former Premier League goalkeeper Mark Crossley visited Prithiraj, a popular Sheffield restaurant on Ecclesall Road, with the establishment sharing news of his visit on social media. The 57-year-old Welsh international, who played for Nottingham Forest, Sheffield Wednesday, and Fulham, appeared to enjoy his experience at the restaurant, which posted a goalkeeping-themed caption to mark the…
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April X falters as a missing-twin thriller amid trafficking plot
The film April X is a sci-fi thriller set in a dystopian future city that follows twins Baxter and April as they navigate criminal underworld dealings. When April goes missing and is subsequently discovered to have been cloned into sex workers, the narrative becomes an uncomfortable exploration of human trafficking and exploitation. The Guardian’s review…
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Game of Thrones Meets Star Wars in HBO Max’s Near-Perfect Space Opera
Denis Villeneuve’s Dune films on HBO Max represent a masterful blend of Game of Thrones and Star Wars, combining the world-building and political intrigue of both franchises into a modern space opera. The story follows Duke Leto Atreides, who is tasked with controlling the desert planet Arrakis—home to the vital spice mélange used for interstellar…
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Tokyo Film Festival to Honor Mohammad Rasoulof and Mipo O With Kurosawa Akira Award
The Tokyo International Film Festival will honour filmmakers Mohammad Rasoulof and Mipo O with its prestigious Kurosawa Akira Award at its 39th edition next month. The award, named after the renowned Japanese director, recognises filmmakers whose work has significantly impacted cinema and is expected to shape its future. The award was revived in 2022 after…
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Naughty Dog develops two new projects expanding The Last of Us canon
Naughty Dog says it is working on two new projects in the world of The Last of Us, both at a very early stage. Studio head Neil Druckmann said they would expand the series’ canon beyond Parts 1 and 2, but did not identify their format or confirm a third game; he said the studio…
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Reality star claims daughter, 20, ‘had fentanyl in her system’ in airport bodycam
Teresa Giudice claimed her daughter Milania had fentanyl in her system while explaining her behaviour during an encounter with officers at Tampa International Airport, according to bodycam footage obtained by Page Six. The video shows Milania arguing with officers and asking to speak to her mother; authorities said she would not be allowed on a…