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Denzel Curry and Kenneth Blume reveal second collaborative album ii
Denzel Curry and Kenneth Blume, formerly known as Kenny Beats, have announced their second collaborative album, ii, to be released on 21 August via Loma Vista. The project reunites the pair six years after Unlocked and continues their rap-focused partnership, despite Curry recently exploring other musical directions. The nine-track album was reportedly shaped by creative…
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Stranger gets shockingly light sentence after he bundled Florida girl into his car and subjected her to horrific rapes
The article reports that a stranger in Florida received a sentence widely criticised as lenient after abducting a girl by forcing her into his car and sexually assaulting her. The case has prompted concern about whether the punishment properly reflects the gravity of the crimes and the harm caused to the victim. The article describes…
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New MAGA ‘It’ girl reveals truth about those viral rumors as Oval Office controversy explodes
Jayme Leagh Franklin, a conservative media entrepreneur and former Trump White House official, denied online rumours that she used a device to keep Donald Trump awake during an Oval Office event. The speculation arose after footage of Trump appearing tired while signing a vaccination-related executive order went viral, with viewers focusing on Franklin’s movements behind…
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After Chaos Of Cruise Vs Pitt AI Deepfakes, Seedance 2.5 Is Now Blocking Hollywood Rip-Offs
ByteDance’s updated AI video generator, Seedance 2.5, is reportedly blocking most attempts to recreate Hollywood characters and other copyrighted material after its predecessor triggered industry anger over deepfake and imitation videos. The change matters because studios including Disney and Netflix had complained that Seedance 2.0 enabled unauthorised uses of major franchises, prompting cease-and-desist letters and…
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WATCH: Neighbor’s double take helped police identify accused wildfire arsonist as flames raced nearby
A neighbour’s observations helped police identify Aaron Forrest Farinacci, who is accused of starting the Old Trails Fire near Spokane, Washington. Paul Child said he saw an unfamiliar man near railway tracks and watched smoke rise shortly afterwards, prompting him to alert authorities and later assist with the identification. Child reportedly drove past the man…
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You’re Thinking About Online Trends All Wrong
NYU researcher Ruby Thelot argues that online virality is no longer a reliable guide to whether a cultural trend is meaningful or durable. Social media’s fragmented audiences can make niche phenomena appear widespread, while content is increasingly designed to maximise views rather than offer lasting value; this matters because public discussion, businesses and media may…
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In The Room | Count Binface vs Farage: Flakes, Ferraris and the Clacton by-election
Independent TV’s *In The Room* features Count Binface, the novelty candidate standing against Nigel Farage in Clacton, shortly before the by-election. The discussion uses humour to explore his manifesto while considering whether his public profile could translate into votes and what the contest indicates about Farage, Reform UK and British politics. Binface promotes proposals including…
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Drum ‘n’ bass DJ Bou goes viral with track sampling flight attendant dealing with irate passenger, then brings her on stage in Las Vegas
Drum ’n’ bass DJ Bou turned a British Airways flight attendant’s warning to a disruptive passenger into a track after filming an incident on a Heathrow-to-Las Vegas flight. The clip and song gained attention online, and Bou later invited the attendant, Sophie Turner, on stage during his Las Vegas set, turning an unsettling onboard incident…
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How to burn up the Big Ghost in PEAK — Exorcist Badge
To earn PEAK’s Exorcist badge, players must burn a large ghost in the GLOOM biome using a nearby source of light or fire. The task is significant because the swamp area is obscured by mist, contains Crows and inflicts continuous sleep damage, making ghost encounters potentially hazardous. Players can use a randomly found Candlestick, activating…
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How affordable are Edinburgh’s festivals?
Edinburgh’s summer festivals are becoming increasingly expensive for both audiences and performers, with accommodation, food, drink and ticket costs creating barriers to participation. The issue matters because the city’s cultural events rely on being accessible to local residents, visitors, artists and the workers who support them. A regular Fringe attendee said a full day can…