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The Los Angeles Lakers came back from a seven-point half-time deficit to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 124-118 at Crypto.com Arena. Luka Dončić led the rally with a season-high 53 points, extending his remarkable scoring run. The Lakers missed their first 15 three-point attempts and made just three…
A new group of mostly British artists are making music described as “laptop twee”, combining wonky, do-it-yourself electronic production with intimate vocals, sing-song melodies and deliberately awkward lyrics. The sound is drawing attention beyond online niches, offering an unusual and divisive new direction in a music scene the…
Brooklyn trio Medium spoke about their music and influences in a quick-fire interview, describing a sound that blends lo-fi new wave and punk with theatrical gothic horror. The piece introduces the band’s dark, B-movie-inspired style and their striking visual presentation, alongside recent releases including the single ‘Bad Omen’.…
Houston Mayor John Whitmire has directed police to stop contacting federal immigration authorities about people encountered over non-violent offences, reversing a policy he had previously revised after pressure from Texas Republicans. The decision came after Democratic gains in the state elections and, Whitmire said, aims to reduce anxiety…
Forecast models suggest a three-day cold spell could bring sub-zero daytime temperatures to 24 counties across Scotland, Wales and northern England from next week. The Met Office says colder conditions may spread south from the north late in the week, with brief wintry showers possible in northern areas;…
The BBC’s archive is the focus of a music programme featuring standout performances from artists including David Bowie, Bob Marley, Kate Bush, Amy Winehouse and Stormzy. It highlights the range of music captured across the corporation’s 90-year history, from *Top of the Pops* and *The Old Grey Whistle…
Céline Dion was filmed enthusiastically mimicking Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo during the band’s Sphere residency in Las Vegas. Her appearance drew attention because she is best known for pop ballads, while also showing her long-standing appreciation for Metallica. The moment came during the “Kirk and Rob Doodle” instrumental…
Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen named several riffs that have stayed with him, including AC/DC’s “Back in Black” and “Highway to Hell”, Guns N’ Roses’ “Welcome to the Jungle”, Aerosmith’s “Walk This Way” and the Rolling Stones’ “Start Me Up”. He singled out Deep Purple’s “Smoke on the…
The article argues that fantasy films that failed at the box office can later be valued as imaginative, well-made films, helped by home releases, word of mouth and streaming. It focuses on titles whose creative strengths were overlooked at the time, though the supplied text ends before the…
Cody Bellinger won the American League Platinum Glove, recognising him as the league’s top defensive player, after already receiving a Gold Glove earlier in the week. The award adds to a standout season for the Yankees outfielder and makes him the second Yankee to earn the honour. The…