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Judge refuses to dismiss indie artist’s proposed class action against Suno, clearing AI output and stream-ripping claims for discovery
A US federal judge has allowed most of indie country artist Tony Justice’s proposed class action against AI music company Suno to continue into discovery. The ruling means the court will examine claims that Suno trained its system on artists’ YouTube recordings without permission and produced music that may unlawfully imitate protected works, an early…
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Dolly Parton’s Sister Stella Says Late Icon Offered to Test Experimental Drugs to Help Battle Cancer
Stella Parton says her sister Dolly, who reportedly died on Tuesday after a brief battle with cancer, was prepared to let doctors test experimental treatments if there was no hope of recovery. Stella presented this as evidence of Dolly Parton’s lifelong concern for others and urged people to honour her legacy through kindness and practical…
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Dolly Parton Would Have Taken Experimental Cancer Drugs ‘if There Was No Hope’: She Wanted to Help ‘Others in the Future’
Stella Parton says her sister Dolly Parton was willing to try experimental cancer treatments if her own prospects were hopeless, in the hope that the research might benefit future patients. The account portrays the singer’s concern for others as continuing through her final illness and has added to tributes following her reported death. Dolly Parton…
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Dolly Parton Wanted Her Doctors to ‘Try Experimental Drugs’ on Her ‘in the Hope of Helping Others,’ Sister Says
Stella Parton has said her sister Dolly Parton remained committed to helping others until the end of her life, including being willing to try experimental treatments if they could benefit future patients. The remarks followed Dolly Parton’s death aged 80 after a brief battle with cancer, and underline the generosity and public service for which…
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Government study uncovers link between transgender ideology and support for left-wing violence
A US Department of Health and Human Services-commissioned survey reported an association between stronger support for gender-affirming views, left-wing authoritarian attitudes and greater stated acceptance of certain political violence. The findings matter because they have entered a politically charged debate over gender identity, but the research measured opinions rather than violent behaviour and cannot show…
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Dolly Parton offered herself for experimental drugs as cancer battle turned dire, sister says
Dolly Parton’s sister Stella said the singer had privately offered to take experimental drugs if standard cancer treatments failed, hoping any medical findings could help future patients. The account presents this as an example of Parton’s generosity during a brief cancer battle before her reported death on 25 August. Stella recalled their regular early-morning telephone…
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Why did 1,000 Swiss citizens bury their underpants?
A Swiss citizen-science project asked 1,000 people to bury organic cotton underpants to measure soil health across the country. The study found that land use had the strongest influence on decomposition, highlighting how soil management affects fertility, nutrient cycling and wider ecosystem services. Volunteers buried two pairs of underpants and 12 tea bags, retrieving them…
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A Deep Dive Into ‘Possible Love’: Lee Chang-dong on His Searingly Acted Study of Class and Filmmaking
Lee Chang-dong’s Possible Love marks the acclaimed Korean director’s first film in eight years and explores class division, job insecurity and the ethics of representing suffering on screen. Developed over a decade, the drama follows two couples whose lives intersect after one is devastated by mass redundancies, using a filmmaker character to examine both contemporary…
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MORNING GLORY: Hasan Piker’s radical rhetoric is becoming Democrats’ 2026 brand
The article argues that commentator Hasan Piker’s increasingly provocative online statements could damage Democratic candidates and the party’s public image ahead of the 2026 midterms. It portrays Piker as a prominent figure on the US left, criticising his political rhetoric and claiming that Democratic leaders are distancing themselves from him. It cites Piker’s past remark…
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City Sign Bouaddi as US Targets Italy-Based Tech Group
Manchester City pay £85m for Lille teenager Ayyoub Bouaddi, as Washington designates A/I Collective a terrorist entity. Apple TV unveils heist drama 12 12 12, while Microsoft prices its anniversary Xbox at $899.