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Hyperwoke Democrat running for Wisconsin governor suggests Thanksgiving should be CANCELED after previously calling ‘colonialist’ Holiday a threat to ‘Indigenous folx’

  • Wisconsin governor candidate Francesca Hong suggests cancelling Thanksgiving
  • She previously called the holiday "colonialist" and harmful to Indigenous people
  • Comments have drawn criticism amid her Democratic gubernatorial campaign

Francesca Hong, a Democratic candidate for governor of Wisconsin, has suggested that Thanksgiving should be cancelled, having previously described the holiday as a "colonialist" celebration that poses a threat to "Indigenous folx." The remarks have drawn criticism as an example of progressive politics seen by critics as out…

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Graham Hunt – “Getting Older”

  • Graham Hunt releases 'Getting Older,' third single from his upcoming album 'American Pyramid' (8/28 on Run For Cover)
  • Track features heartland rock production with prominent piano-guitar dynamics and introspective vocals
  • Album showcases Hunt's genre-blending indie rock approach across multiple musical styles

Wisconsin indie rock musician Graham Hunt has released "Getting Older," the third single from his forthcoming album American Pyramid. The propulsive heartland rock track showcases Hunt's weary melodies and features notable interplay between piano and lead guitar during its instrumental breaks, continuing the stylistic variety he's displayed across…

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Arsenal target Vinícius says Mourinho ‘wants me to be happy’ at Real Madrid

  • Vinícius praises new Real Madrid boss Mourinho amid Arsenal transfer speculation
  • He has one year left on his Bernabéu contract
  • Was Brazil's top scorer at the World Cup with four goals

Vinícius Júnior has struck an upbeat tone about life under Real Madrid's new manager José Mourinho, even as speculation continues over his future amid reported interest from Arsenal. The Brazil winger, 26, is entering the final year of his Real Madrid contract, and the club and player are…

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How to cancel your PlayStation Plus subscription

  • PlayStation Plus can be cancelled via web, app or console in minutes
  • Benefits continue until the current billing period ends
  • Reactivate before next payment date to avoid buying a new subscription

Engadget has published a short guide explaining how PlayStation users can cancel their PlayStation Plus subscription, noting that the process is quick regardless of whether it is done via a web browser, the PlayStation app, or a PlayStation console. The piece addresses common reasons subscribers may want to…

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“As a consumer myself, I feel your pain” – in a rare pro-consumer move, PC cooler brand Arctic passes US tariff refunds back to its customers with a “dedicated sales promotion”

  • Arctic is refunding US tariff savings to customers via a sales promotion.
  • The move is seen as a rare pro-consumer gesture in PC hardware.
  • A company rep said "As a consumer myself, I feel your pain."

Arctic, the German PC cooling and peripherals manufacturer, has said it will pass on refunds from US import tariffs directly to its customers through a dedicated sales promotion, a move that stands out in an industry where companies have more commonly passed rising tariff costs on to buyers…

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Susanna Hoffs Announces New Album The List Feat. Rufus Wainwright, Edie Brickell, Spencer Zahn, & More

  • Susanna Hoffs announces The List, her first originals album in 14 years
  • Features Rufus Wainwright, Edie Brickell, Spencer Zahn and others
  • Out 18 September; single "Casablanca" released today, tour follows

Susanna Hoffs, co-founder of the Bangles, has announced her first album of original material in 14 years. The List, co-produced with CJ Camerieri, follows her 2021 covers record Bright Lights and a 2024 release of a shelved older album, and marks a return to new songwriting for the…

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USMNT to face Mexico and Canada in friendlies to kick off 2030 World Cup cycle

  • USMNT to play four home friendlies from 26 September to 6 October
  • Opponents are Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada
  • First matches since Pochettino's new contract through 2030

The US men's national team will begin the road to the 2030 World Cup with four home friendlies against Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada, held over 11 days between 26 September and 6 October. The fixtures mark the team's first matches since reaching the last 16 at this…

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This Year’s EA Sports FC Is Definitely Different, and I’m Eager to See How It’s Received

  • EA Sports FC 27 adds "The Grounds", a new social sandbox mode, out 25th September.
  • Mode is next-gen exclusive, styled after NBA 2K's open-world hubs.
  • Reader poll shows most respondents sceptical or indifferent about the addition.

EA Sports invited Push Square to preview FC 27, ahead of its 25th September launch, with the standout addition being "The Grounds" — a new social sandbox mode exclusive to next-gen versions of the game. Unlike previous instalments, which have often faced criticism for feeling too similar to…

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‘Heated Rivalry’ To Fans: Don’t Crowd Us

  • Heated Rivalry producers ask fans not to crowd filming locations
  • Season two filming underway in Toronto this summer and autumn
  • New season adapts book six, "The Long Game"; out spring 2027

The producers of HBO Max/Crave series Heated Rivalry have asked fans to give the show's cast and crew space while filming its second season, after photos of stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie began circulating on social media. The plea, issued jointly by the show's official Instagram account…

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Maude Apatow Directorial Debut ‘Poetic License’ Lands at Sony Pictures Classics After Row K Debacle (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Sony Pictures Classics acquires Maude Apatow's debut film "Poetic License"
  • Deal follows collapse of original distributor Row K Entertainment
  • Film starring Leslie Mann and Cooper Hoffman releases in 2027

Maude Apatow's directorial debut, "Poetic License", has been acquired by Sony Pictures Classics, bringing a resolution to months of uncertainty after its original distributor, Row K Entertainment, collapsed under unpaid bills and staff departures earlier this year. The deal marks a strong vote of confidence in Apatow's first…

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