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The musician Graham Nash called “the most intelligent”
Graham Nash reflected on David Crosby, describing his former Crosby, Stills & Nash bandmate as one of the most intelligent people he had known. The article presents the remark as part of Nash’s acknowledgement of Crosby’s exceptional musical ability and complicated personality, which remained central to their long creative partnership despite later estrangement. Nash and…
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Two US troops killed and one missing after Iranian attack in Jordan
Two US service members were killed and a third is missing following Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks on American forces in Jordan on Friday, US Central Command said. The deaths raise the US military toll in the escalating conflict with Iran to 16 and come as a preliminary ceasefire agreed in June has collapsed,…
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Kimi: Threat or menace?
Chinese AI company Moonshot AI released a new version of its Kimi model, Kimi K3, this week, prompting a fresh wave of debate about China’s progress in open-source artificial intelligence. Moonshot claims the model shows “frontier-level performance” and outperforms other tested systems, even while trailing top proprietary models such as Claude Fable 5 and GPT…
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Apple has banned home service content on upcoming Maps ads
The company may be trying to save ad space for local businesses.
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This Divisive Rock Figure Inspired Pete Townshend To Write The Who’s “Who Are You” One Day After Meeting Him
American Songwriter recounts how a fraught 1978 meeting with music business figure Allen Klein inspired Pete Townshend to write The Who’s hit single “Who Are You”. Klein, previously involved in The Beatles’ bitter break-up, had by then become entangled with The Who’s finances, and Townshend endured a gruelling encounter attempting to resolve his royalty payments.…
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Bill Maher argues canceled stars like Louis CK, Kevin Spacey should be let out of ‘show business jail’
Bill Maher has defended his decision to invite controversial comedian Louis C.K. to his Mark Twain Prize for American Humor ceremony, arguing that entertainers “cancelled” over past scandals, including Kevin Spacey, deserve a chance to return to their careers. Speaking on NPR’s “Newsmakers” podcast, Maher framed his stance as part of a broader objection to…
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$497M Historical Epic Rides ‘The Odyssey’s Coattails to Streaming Success
Christopher Nolan’s new film adaptation of Homer’s *The Odyssey*, starring Matt Damon, has vastly exceeded box-office expectations on its opening weekend, and the surge of interest has spilled over into renewed streaming popularity for 2004’s *Troy*, another film drawn from the same source material. The knock-on effect highlights how a high-profile blockbuster can revive interest…
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4 Best Walking Pads for Small Spaces and Standing Desks (2026)
Wired’s 2026 guide rounds up the best walking pads for people who want to keep active while working from a desk, sitting on the sofa or in tight living spaces. The reviewers argue these slim, foldable treadmills offer a quieter, more compact alternative to traditional treadmills, helping counter the health effects of prolonged sitting while…
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10 Sci-Fi Movies That Are Better the Second Time Around
Collider has published a listicle recommending ten science fiction films that reward a second viewing, arguing that the genre’s dense, high-concept storytelling often means key themes and plot details only click on a rewatch. The piece, written by senior writer Ryan Heffernan, frames these as either genre-defining classics that deepen with familiarity or underrated gems…
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‘Extensive damage’ after Barnsley house fire
Crews attend a fire in the roof space of two houses on Wood Lane in Carlton.