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The American dream now comes with a ZIP code: Here’s where starter homes are still within reach

  • Income needed for a US starter home rose over 80% since 2019
  • Buyers now need about $78,000 annually, up from $43,000
  • Some regions still offer more affordable starter-home options

A new Realtor.com report shows the income needed to afford a typical starter home in the US has surged by more than 80% since 2019, far outpacing wage growth and deepening concerns about housing affordability. The findings highlight how home prices have climbed sharply in recent years, pushing…

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Beastie Boys’ Mike D adds more UK dates to 2026 solo tour – including headlining Mutations alongside Fat Dog

  • Mike D adds UK autumn tour dates ahead of debut solo album 'Thank You'
  • Headlining Brighton's Mutations Festival alongside Fat Dog on 24 October
  • Also playing Glasgow, Manchester, London and European cities

Beastie Boys member Mike D has expanded his 2026 solo tour with additional UK dates, ahead of the release of his debut solo album 'Thank You' on 28 August. The new run includes a headline slot at Brighton's Mutations Festival, marking his first live appearance in the city…

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75 Songs to Celebrate Spain’s World Cup Victory: Rosalía, Quevedo, Enrique Iglesias & More

  • Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win the 2026 World Cup final
  • It is Spain's second World Cup title, after 2010
  • Billboard released a 75-song playlist celebrating the win

Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup, beating Argentina 1-0 in the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on 19 July, securing their second title after their 2010 triumph, which also ended 1-0 (against the Netherlands). To mark the victory, Billboard has put together a 75-track playlist…

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Nintendo Switch 2 to get Modern Warfare 4 open beta in August

  • Modern Warfare 4 open beta runs 28th August–1st September 2026 on Switch 2.
  • No purchase needed, just Nintendo Switch Online membership and account.
  • Game launches 23rd October 2026, Microsoft's first Nintendo Call of Duty entry.

Activision and Nintendo have confirmed that an open beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will run from 28th August to 1st September 2026, giving Nintendo Switch 2 owners an early chance to try the game before its full release. Participation requires only an active Nintendo Switch…

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The AirPods Max 2 Are $100 Off Right Now

  • AirPods Max 2 now $449 at Amazon, $100 off retail
  • One of the best discounts since April 2026 launch
  • Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) offered as a $369 alternative

Apple's second-generation AirPods Max are currently discounted to $449 at Amazon, $100 off their standard $549 price. The deal applies across all colour options and matters for shoppers weighing premium over-ear headphones, as it represents one of the best price cuts tracked since the model launched in April…

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Sauron Actor Charlie Vickers ‘Cried’ Stepping on Rings of Power Season 3 Set to Forge the One Ring

  • Rings of Power Season 3 will show Sauron forging the One Ring
  • Ring-forging scene took two weeks to film
  • Charlie Vickers cried filming Sauron's undisguised debut; Season 3 out November

Rings of Power co-showrunner Patrick McKay has confirmed that Season 3 of Amazon's fantasy series will finally depict Sauron forging the One Ring, in a sequence he described as the most ambitious and technically challenging the show has attempted. Speaking to Empire, McKay said the moment marks a…

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TRIVIUM’s COREY BEAULIEU On Upcoming Studio Album: ‘This Is A Whole New Chapter For The Band’

  • Trivium teases new album, first with drummer Alex Rüdinger
  • Release tentatively expected late 2026 or early 2027
  • Follows a five-year gap since 2021's "In The Court Of The Dragon"

Trivium guitarist Corey Beaulieu and bassist Paolo Gregoletto have discussed the band's upcoming studio album in a new interview with Czech outlet Metalshop TV, describing it as a fresh chapter for the group. The record will be Trivium's first to feature drummer Alex Rüdinger, formerly of Whitechapel, who…

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One of Netflix’s Best Teen Romances of All Time Ends With a Near-Perfect Movie

  • Heartstopper ends with finale film Heartstopper Forever on Netflix.
  • Nick and Charlie face uncertainty over their future together.
  • Film scores 93% critics, 92% audience on Rotten Tomatoes.

Netflix's acclaimed teen romance Heartstopper has concluded with a feature-length finale film, Heartstopper Forever, which has been met with strong critical and audience approval. The send-off for Alice Oseman's young-adult series arrived the same weekend as the box office debut of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, though it has…

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Minions & Monsters: The Hollywood Dream Turns Dark | Collider BTS

  • Collider BTS video features composer John Powell on his "Minions & Monsters" score
  • Powell calls it one of his most intricate animated scores
  • Published 20 July 2026 by Michael Zimmermann

Collider has published a behind-the-scenes video interview in which composer John Powell discusses the score he wrote for the animated film "Minions & Monsters", part of the outlet's ongoing BTS video series. The piece focuses on the creative process behind the music rather than the film's plot or…

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John Glacier – “Bond Girl”

  • John Glacier releases new single "Bond Girl"
  • Co-produced with Take A Daytrip, inspired by Detroit techno
  • Video directed by Léa Ceheivi accompanies the release

London-based musician John Glacier has released a new single called "Bond Girl", her first fresh material since collaborating with Blondshell and MJ Cole following last year's well-received debut album, Like A Ribbon. The release continues her steady output since that debut and comes accompanied by a music video,…

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