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Farage claims win as vindication but watchdog immediately restarts £5m gift probe as Tories call by-election a pointless farce
Nigel Farage hailed a by-election victory as a vindication for Reform UK, while Conservatives dismissed the contest as a “pointless farce”. The result matters because it may strengthen Farage’s claim that Reform can challenge the established parties, but it has also renewed scrutiny of the party’s finances. The Electoral Commission immediately resumed its investigation into…
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Matthew McConaughey In ‘The Rivals Of Amziah King’; Green Day-Inspired Road Trip Comedy ‘Nimrods’ — Specialty Preview
Deadline previews a busy independent-film release weekend led by Matthew McConaughey’s crime thriller The Rivals of Amziah King and the Green Day-inspired road-trip comedy Nimrods. The releases matter because they are receiving relatively wide speciality launches, with both films backed by recognisable talent and positioned to draw audiences beyond the usual arthouse circuit. The Rivals…
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The “greatest speedrun accomplishment of all time” is in sight as two legendary Super Mario Bros runners compete for a time that once seemed impossible
Two leading Super Mario Bros speedrunners are nearing a run time once thought unattainable, turning a long-standing technical challenge into a close competition. The development matters to the speedrunning community because it could redefine the practical limit of one of gaming’s most studied and influential speedrun categories. The article describes the prospect as potentially the…
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Rosie O’Donnell Says Wynonna Judd Is the Only Trump Supporter She Talks To: ‘I Give Her Grace’ Despite His ‘Misogyny, Racism and Homophobia’
Rosie O’Donnell said country singer Wynonna Judd is the only supporter of Donald Trump with whom she still maintains a relationship, saying she can set politics aside because of their long friendship and Judd’s difficult personal history. The comments underline O’Donnell’s continuing opposition to Trump, with whom she has publicly clashed for decades, while showing…
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Breakaway closes its biggest year in Houston with Dom Dolla, GRiZ, Cloonee, and Tape B
Breakaway will conclude its largest-ever touring season with its first Houston festival, featuring Dom Dolla, GRiZ, Cloonee and Tape B as headliners. The event marks the final stop of the brand’s 13-city 2026 tour and reflects its expansion into three new markets: New York City, Salt Lake City and Houston. The festival will take place…
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Star Trek Is Officially Giving Seven of Nine the Adventure Fans Wanted
IDW Comics is launching a new Star Trek series that effectively continues the proposed Star Trek: Legacy storyline, placing Seven of Nine in command of the USS Enterprise-G. The comic gives fans the post-Star Trek: Picard adventure they had hoped to see on screen, after a television continuation failed to materialise despite support from its…
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The 7 Most Perfect Cozy Games Like Animal Crossing
Polygon recommends seven Nintendo Switch cosy games for players seeking an alternative to Animal Crossing, highlighting life simulation, decorating, farming and low-pressure exploration. The selections aim to suit different preferences while retaining the relaxed, social appeal associated with Animal Crossing. – Stardew Valley and similar farm games offer farming, relationships, decorating, cooking, adventure and customisation.…
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The classic 1967 Leonard Cohen song that everybody rejected: “So I called up Judy Collins”
People missed out. The post The classic 1967 Leonard Cohen song that everybody rejected: “So I called up Judy Collins” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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3 Country Groups From the 1980s Whose Melodies Still Echo Through the Decades
The article highlights three country acts from the 1980s whose music and influence have endured: Alabama, The Judds and The Desert Rose Band. It presents them as examples of groups that helped define country music in the decade, combining commercial success with distinctive harmonies and melodies that remain recognisable today. – Alabama is described as…
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Slipknot confirms Sid Wilson’s removal after 28 years
Slipknot have confirmed that turntablist Sid Wilson has been removed from the band after 28 years. The decision formalises earlier reports of his dismissal and marks the latest departure of a longstanding member from the metal group, though the band has not publicly explained its reasons. Slipknot briefly posted that it would no longer be…