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Music-Related Legislation Before Congress Right Now: Full List of Bills (UPDATING)
The article tracks music-related bills before the 119th US Congress and explains how they could affect artists, consumers and businesses, including through changes to songwriting, licensing, royalties, ticketing and live performances. It notes that several proposals have bipartisan backing and support from music-industry organisations and companies, while stressing that bills can face a lengthy process…
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French PM warns against escalation of school protests after 164 arrested
France is experiencing widespread school protests led by high school students demanding better education conditions, with Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu warning against further escalation after 164 arrests on Monday. The demonstrations, which began in the Paris region and have since spread across France, stem from student grievances including overcrowded classes and teacher shortages. However, the…
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Infantino signals support for increased funding to national associations
Gianni Infantino, FIFA president, has signalled his willingness to accede to demands from UEFA and Concacaf for increased financial payouts to member associations, drawing on FIFA’s $6bn cash reserves. This decision represents a significant shift following pressure from European and North American confederations over funding distribution, and comes after his controversial Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE)…
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In Leaked Audio, Hollywood Fixer Tells Billionaire Client of Plan to Smear Fiancée (Listen)
Leaked audio recordings obtained by The Hollywood Reporter reveal digital fixer Jed Wallace discussing plans with billionaire client Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio to smear Del Vecchio’s then-fiancée, model and actress Jessica Serfaty, following her public allegations of abuse that she subsequently retracted. The recordings provide rare insight into how covert smear campaigns operate within the…
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Woke pastor running for Kansas congressional seat once used sermon to implore locals to eat less BEEF
Adam Hamilton, a Democratic pastor running for a U.S. Senate seat in Kansas, has become the focus of political attack over a 2020 sermon in which he urged his congregation to eat less beef due to environmental concerns. The sermon, titled “What Would Jesus Say About Climate Change?”, prompted Hamilton to encourage his followers to…
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AI Data-Centre Boom Emerges as Unexpected Political and Climate Flashpoint
The rapid expansion of AI infrastructure has become a central concern at major industry forums, with data-centre proliferation dominating New York’s Climate Week. Climate-tech companies view the boom as both an investmen
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Julianne Moore to Receive Icon Award at SCAD Savannah Film Festival With ‘The Debut’ Set as Centerpiece Selection
The Savannah College of Art and Design is honouring Julianne Moore with its Icon Award at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival, with her latest film “The Debut”—a musical comedy written and directed by Jesse Eisenberg—serving as the festival’s centrepiece selection. This recognition caps off a remarkable year for Moore, following the announcement that Helen Mirren’s…
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The Beatles began their record-tying nine-week Hot 100 run with ‘Hey Jude
The Beatles’ “Hey Jude” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on 28 September 1968 and remained there for nine consecutive weeks. It was the band’s longest-running chart-topper and tied the record for the longest stay at No. 1, marking a major chart success. Paul McCartney wrote the song to comfort Julian Lennon during…
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AI safety platform launches whilst data centres fuel midterm election row
Nvidia releases OpenShell and Sentry monitoring tool as industry tackles AI limitations. Data centre costs and sprawl emerge as unexpected election flashpoint.
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Tragedy after Florida boy, 4, decided to look down barrel of gun he found in his mother’s purse
A tragic incident in Florida has resulted in the death of a four-year-old boy who accidentally discharged a loaded handgun retrieved from his mother’s purse on 21 June. The child climbed onto a kitchen stool and reached into the purse, which had been left on the kitchen island, extracting a .380 calibre Smith & Wesson…