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The happiest song of all time, according to Tom Petty: “No piece of music can make you feel better”

  • Petty said “Here Comes the Sun” made him feel better than any other music.
  • He admired its optimism and emotional nuance.
  • Harrison was a close friend and mentor to Petty.

Tom Petty called George Harrison’s “Here Comes the Sun” the most uplifting song he knew, saying no music could make him feel better. His praise reflects both the song’s optimism and the lasting personal bond between the two musicians. Petty described the track as happy with “a little…

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In 1970, Paul Simon released one of his greatest songs. Even he couldn’t explain where it came from

  • Simon said the song’s inspiration arrived suddenly.
  • Garfunkel helped shape its three-verse arrangement.
  • Its title was inspired by a gospel lyric.

Paul Simon said he could not explain where the inspiration for ‘Bridge over Troubled Water’ came from, describing its arrival as sudden and startling. The song became one of Simon and Garfunkel’s best-known recordings, and its promise of comfort is central to its lasting impact. Simon wrote two…

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F1 star Lewis Hamilton visits Gaza border

  • Lewis Hamilton visited Egypt’s Rafah crossing and met Gaza aid workers.
  • Aid workers say far fewer than 600 daily aid lorries are entering Gaza.
  • Heavy rain has swept away tens of thousands of tents.

Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton visited Egypt’s Rafah border crossing on Tuesday and met aid workers supporting Gaza, according to an Egyptian government statement. The visit drew attention to efforts to deliver supplies as severe weather and the ongoing humanitarian crisis leave people in the territory…

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FC 27 Road to the Knockouts Challenge 2 SBC solutions and rewards

  • Complete one task to earn a Small Mixed Players Pack.
  • Club cards can help keep the challenge cheap.
  • The tradeable pack can be sold or used for future SBCs.

FC 27’s Road to the Knockouts Challenge 2 Squad Building Challenge is live, offering players a pack for completing a single task. It matters to players looking for a low-cost way to earn tradeable items and build resources for future challenges. The article says the requirements are manageable…

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Today’s Top Deals: Astro Bot, Logitech G PRO X Superlight 2 SE Mouse, and Star Wars Galactic Racer

  • PC version costs $46.99 with a checkout code.
  • PS5 Deluxe Edition is $8 off at two retailers.
  • The game combines anti-gravity racing with a roguelite campaign.

Star Wars: Galactic Racer for PC is discounted to $46.99 at Newegg, using the checkout code “SSF74449”. The deal gives buyers a Steam code after purchase, and the game’s fast anti-gravity racing and roguelite campaign may appeal to Star Wars fans. For PS5, the Deluxe Edition is $8…

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The first genre of music that Christine McVie connected with: “Never reached the pinnacle of his dreams”

  • Classical music was McVie’s earliest musical love.
  • Her father’s violin practice shaped her childhood.
  • She moved towards rock and roll as a teenager.

Christine McVie said her first musical love was classical music, shaped by growing up around her father’s violin playing. The revelation offers context for the melodic instincts she brought to Fleetwood Mac, whose creative identity was closely tied to her songwriting. In a 2017 interview, McVie recalled beginning…

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PS Plus Pulls Plug on PC Streaming After Fewer Than 1% Used It

  • PC streaming ends on 10 December.
  • Fewer than 0.4% of eligible Premium members used it.
  • Console and Portal streaming, plus Remote Play, are unchanged.

Sony will end PS Plus cloud streaming through its PC app on 10 December, saying fewer than 0.4% of eligible Premium subscribers used it. The move removes one way to play games from the subscription catalogue on a computer and comes as Sony shifts its focus towards services…

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Switch could overtake PlayStation 2 as top-selling console by 2028

  • PS2 leads with more than 160 million consoles shipped.
  • Switch sales have passed 156 million and are still ongoing.
  • Nintendo says the Switch could take the lead in 2028 at the earliest.

The PlayStation 2 remains the best-selling console, with more than 160 million units shipped, but Nintendo’s original Switch is closing in. Nintendo has shipped over 156 million Switch consoles, and expects to ship about two million more during the financial year ending in March 2027. If sales continue…

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Big Walk AI Controversy Is a GOTY Awards Twist Sparking a Bigger Debate

  • House House disclosed limited generative AI use in Big Walk.
  • Nineteen IGF jurors reject games using AI, including for code.
  • The case has raised questions about disclosure and awards.

House House disclosed that it used generative AI tools during development of Big Walk, prompting 19 Independent Game Festival jurors to say they would not vote for any game made with generative AI, including for coding. The dispute has put the well-reviewed game’s awards prospects under scrutiny and…

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Bill MacKay & Michael Zerang Announce New Album Scarlet Hour: Hear “New Song”

  • MacKay and Zerang’s *Scarlet Hour* arrives on 29 January 2027.
  • The eight tracks draw on four folk traditions.
  • “New Song” is out with a Michael Vallera-directed video.

Bill MacKay and Michael Zerang have announced *Scarlet Hour*, an eight-track album due out on 29 January 2027. The Chicago musicians draw on Arabian, Turkish, Indian and Iberian folk music, and have released “New Song” as the lead single, accompanied by a video directed by Michael Vallera. Recorded…

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