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‘Buck Moon’ set to light up sky
The BBC reports that a “Buck Moon” will be visible in the night sky, with the full moon this month taking on the traditional nickname. The article is a short video piece encouraging stargazers to check the forecast for clear skies to catch the sight. Buck Moon is the name traditionally given to July’s full…
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Marina plans move forward after grant approval
Rotherham Council has approved £10,000 towards a feasibility study for restoring a nine-mile section of the Chesterfield Canal between Staveley and Kiveton Park. The study supports a long-term masterplan that could include a marina at Kiveton Waters, improved paths and restored canal infrastructure, advancing efforts to make the full canal route navigable. The wider Chesterfield…
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Rain returns for some parts of the UK
The BBC has reported that rain is set to return to some parts of the UK, offering a break from the recent spell of hot, dry weather. The update comes amid an ongoing period of heatwave conditions and drought concerns across parts of the country, making any rainfall notable for its potential to ease pressure…
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zayALLCAPS Breaks Down New Album My Uncle Told Me Some Real Ass Sh*t on the Phone Yesterday Track by Track: Exclusive
zayALLCAPS has discussed the making of his new album, My Uncle Told Me Some Real Ass Sh*t on the Phone Yesterday, describing it as his most ambitious and emotionally driven work to date. The Los Angeles-based artist says the record represents a culmination of years spent developing his abilities as a producer and vocalist, while…
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“It worked out for us that we’re all now in the midst of discovery, fear, confusion and glory”: It’s Rush, King Crimson, Sgt Pepper, Tom Waits and more. It’s the The Claypool Lennon Delirium’s personal AI hallucination
The Claypool Lennon Delirium have announced an elaborate new concept album, The Great Parrot-Ox And The Golden Egg Of Empathy, inspired by philosophical concerns about artificial intelligence. Les Claypool and Sean Ono Lennon use a whimsical prog-opera format to explore discovery, fear, confusion and wonder around AI, continuing the duo’s preference for ambitious and eccentric…
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The Cause FM: New Frequency Shines A Light On Community
The Cause FM: New Frequency, taking place on Saturday 25 July, is an event celebrating independent broadcasters, artists and music communities that support underground scenes. The article argues that, although streaming algorithms make global music discovery easier, human curators, venues and collectives remain vital because they take creative risks and build culture beyond commercial data.…
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Watch Arca premiere new music from ‘XXXXX’ on Daniel Sannwald-directed livestream
Arca premiered music from her forthcoming album ‘XXXXX’ during a two-hour livestream directed by Daniel Sannwald, staged in an abandoned Barcelona factory. The performance offered the first full public hearing of the record and underlined Arca’s continued focus on ambitious, experimental visual art alongside her music. The album is due on 31 July through XL…
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Shocking messages reveal that Covid scientists secretly suspected a lab leak
A report highlights newly revealed private messages in which scientists studying the origins of Covid-19 reportedly expressed suspicions that the virus may have leaked from a laboratory, even as public statements from parts of the scientific community downplayed or dismissed the lab-leak theory. The disclosure is significant because it reignites long-running debates about transparency in…
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GLP-1 drugs could reduce long-term sick leave: Study
The article’s full text is unavailable because access to the page was denied, so its specific findings cannot be independently summarised. Based on the headline, it reports on a study suggesting that GLP-1 medicines may reduce long-term sickness absence, potentially affecting both public health and labour-market participation. GLP-1 drugs are commonly used to treat type…