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The Intercept and the Freedom of the Press Foundation have sued Donald Trump, two aides and the executive office of the president over a paid Truth Social data service offering early access to posts by senior officials. They argue that selling faster access to potentially market-moving official information…
American Songwriter highlights three 1970s love songs presented as real-life apologies, linking their lyrics to personal jealousy, relationship breakdowns and guilt. The article argues that these songs feel especially sincere because they were rooted in genuine emotional situations rather than purely fictional romance. - “Jealous Guy” by John…
In October 1982, the closure of the diversion gates at the Itaipu hydroelectric project on the Paraná River began the rapid creation of a vast reservoir on the Brazil–Paraguay border. As water rose across forest and farmland, wild animals were forced on to shrinking patches of higher ground…
IGN’s review finds One Piece: Escape from Egghead a disappointing adaptation of the anime arc, describing it as overly reliant on luck and lacking meaningful player interaction or strategy. The reviewer argues that its rushed presentation, unclear rules and weak thematic links to the source material make it…
Angine de Poitrine will begin its first US tour in Denver on 12 August, supporting its latest album, Vol. II. The anonymous Canadian math-rock duo’s expanded itinerary signals growing demand after festival appearances and a well-attended Canadian run. The tour opens with two Denver dates before visiting western…
Brazil’s data protection authority has ordered Discord to suspend its livestreaming feature after a 13-year-old girl allegedly died by suicide following pressure from people in a private Discord server. The case has prompted scrutiny of Discord’s ability to protect minors and detect harmful activity during live broadcasts. The…
A 25-year-old bus driver has been named after being fatally shot outside a pub in Clapham, south London. The incident is being treated as a suspected case of mistaken identity, highlighting continuing concerns about serious violence in the capital. Police have arrested a 22-year-old suspect, who remains in…
Amazon Game Studios will stop publishing the online games Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty, continuing its retreat from game development and publishing. The handovers are intended to preserve players’ existing accounts and progress, but they mark another reduction in Amazon’s once-ambitious role in the MMO market. Throne…
Saturday Night Live has ended its relationship with Brian Siedlecker, the programme’s longtime music booker and producer. The decision matters because an SNL musical-guest slot remains a prominent mainstream platform for emerging and established artists, often signalling a significant career milestone. Siedlecker joined SNL as an intern in…