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Country music star Wynonna Judd has announced a fall 2026 US tour, "The Hard Truth Tour," in support of her upcoming solo album of the same name, which is due out on 2 October via ANTI- Records. The 15-date run opens in New York City on 8 October…
Growing numbers of Cubans are seeking asylum in Brazil as the Trump administration has closed off most legal migration routes to the United States, reversing a long-standing pattern of northward migration. More than 41,000 Cubans applied for asylum in Brazil last year, a record figure, as severe economic…
Jimmy Fallon's "The Tonight Show" is currently the only regular late-night programme still producing new episodes, as rival shows take extended summer breaks amid a broader decline in the format's economics. NBC has begun what is expected to be a seven-week hiatus for Seth Meyers' "Late Night" —…
Street Fighter 6 received its long-awaited yearly balance update on 3 August, alongside the release of new character Yasmine, but the patch has drawn strong criticism from players. The update leaves the game's most contentious systems, Drive Rush and throw loops, unchanged despite years of complaints, while making…
Donald Trump has described the UK as a "bankrupt country" while urging Prime Minister Andy Burnham to reopen North Sea oil and gas drilling, claiming the country would become wealthy if it exploited the resource. Speaking at a press conference, Trump said Burnham had "sounded terrific" on the…
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith has spoken publicly about his arrest earlier this offseason for reckless driving, after first apologising privately to the team's ownership. Although the Eagles have indicated he is in the clear with the club, it remains unclear whether he will face any sanction under…
The US State Department has renewed and raised its travel advisory for Belgium, moving the country to Level 2, "Exercise Increased Caution," citing risks from crime, terrorism and civil unrest. The update serves as a reminder to American travellers heading to the popular European destination to remain vigilant,…
Serena and Venus Williams have been given a wildcard to play women's doubles together at the Cincinnati Open, marking their first pairing since the 2022 US Open. The reunion had originally been planned for Wimbledon in July, but Serena withdrew from that doubles appearance after suffering a knee…
This opinion piece, published ahead of the original Metroid's 40th anniversary on 6th August, argues that Nintendo's Metroid franchise is best served by sticking to its established identity rather than chasing broader mainstream appeal. The author contrasts this with series like Zelda, which successfully reinvented itself with Breath…
Roku City, the purple-hued screen saver that has run on Roku devices since 2017, has become a major branding and cultural touchpoint for the streaming platform, entertaining over 100 million viewers whilst quietly serving as an advertising space for brands, studios and celebrities. Its popularity stems largely from…