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New York Magazine severs ties with writer Ross Barkan, updates 67 columns following plagiarism probe
New York Magazine has ended its relationship with writer Ross Barkan after an internal plagiarism investigation found problems in his work. The magazine has updated 67 of his columns, signalling a substantial editorial correction and underscoring the reputational and professional consequences of breaches of journalistic standards. The changes affect Barkan’s published commentary for the outlet,…
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‘Heated Rivalry,’ ‘Hacks’ Top GALECA Dorian TV Awards Winners List
The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics has announced the winners of its 18th Dorian TV Awards, with Heated Rivalry and Hacks emerging as the leading honourees. Heated Rivalry won best TV drama and best LGBTQ TV show, while Hacks took best TV comedy and best written TV show, highlighting the awards’ recognition of both mainstream…
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SpaceX has officially acquired AI coding startup Cursor
SpaceX has completed its acquisition of Cursor, the AI coding startup, following an announcement in June and earlier collaboration on model training. The deal matters because Cursor says access to SpaceX’s extensive computing resources could let it develop stronger AI models while reducing costs for customers. SpaceX reportedly paid $60 billion and had already merged…
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Netflix Officially Says Goodbye to Vin Diesel’s 119-Minute Sci-Fi Epic
Netflix will remove Vin Diesel’s 2013 sci-fi film Riddick on 31 August, ending its current run on the service. The departure also affects the earlier films Pitch Black and The Chronicles of Riddick, meaning the full trilogy will no longer be available there and no replacement streaming service has been announced. Riddick, which runs for…
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Bolton v Preston, Middlesbrough v Lincoln, Bristol City v Millwall and more: football – live
Bolton led Preston 2-0 at half-time in the opening weekend of the 2026-27 Championship season, with Sam Dalby and Thierry Gale scoring for the newly promoted side. Elsewhere, Leicester led Notts County in League One, while Reading’s earlier 3-1 advantage over Luton had been overturned to 3-3. The live coverage also previewed Saturday’s 3pm Championship…
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3 of the Best First No. 1 Hits of 70s Glam Rock
This article highlights three glam rock singles that became landmark first UK number ones for their artists during the 1970s. It presents the songs as examples of the genre’s major hold on British pop culture, linking chart success to artists’ public images, musical influences and rivalries. – T. Rex’s “Hot Love” was the band’s first…
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Expensive earbuds: When and why it’s worth paying more
The article explains that spending more on earbuds can be worthwhile, but mainly for buyers with specific needs. Premium wired in-ear monitors (IEMs) prioritise detailed sound for audiophiles, musicians and audio engineers, while expensive true-wireless models focus more on convenience features such as noise cancellation and spatial audio. Cheap earbuds are generally far better than…
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Met apologises for exposing 143 email addresses of Mohamed Al Fayed victims
The Metropolitan Police has apologised after accidentally revealing the email addresses of 143 alleged victims of Mohamed Al Fayed in a group update on its investigation. The force described the breach as human error, referred itself to the Information Commissioner’s Office and said it was urgently reviewing its procedures, amid existing criticism of its treatment…
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Engadget review recap: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Dell XPS 13 and more
Engadget’s latest review roundup assesses five consumer technology products, finding a mixture of strong hardware and compromises around value or configuration. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is seen as falling short of its potential, while Dell’s updated XPS 13 is criticised in its entry-level form; Samsung’s QS90H soundbar and Insta360’s X6 action camera…
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Insomniac had to ditch Spider-Man’s open-world for Marvel’s Wolverine because Logan is “not somebody who has a friendly neighborhood”
Insomniac Games has said Marvel’s Wolverine will not use the same open-world structure as its Spider-Man games, because Wolverine’s character and story do not suit a single “friendly neighbourhood” setting. The decision signals a more focused, globe-trotting approach intended to fit Logan’s loner persona and violent adventures. Creative director Marcus Smith said the game follows…