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Smug Brothers Announce New Album Pinhole To Vortex: Hear “Extra All The Time” & “Bingo Diagram”
Dayton/Columbus indie-rock quartet Smug Brothers have announced their new album, Pinhole To Vortex, due next month. The release follows 2025’s Stuck On Beta and is significant as the band begins its rollout with two contrasting new tracks, “Extra All The Time” and its B-side “Bingo Diagram”. “Extra All The Time” is described as bright and…
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Rideshare Stimulator Outlines AI Usage After Contentious Exchange With Ex-Writer
After Saber Interactive unveiled its upcoming title Rideshare Stimulater, former lead writer Stella Sacco came forward and said that she had been replaced by ChatGPT during development. Saber CEO Matthew Karch denied Sacco’s allegation that she had been replaced by AI, but the company has now shared previously undisclosed details about Rideshare Stimulator’s AI usage.…
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The 1976 song written in 12/8 time that defined Rory Gallagher’s genius
Unstoppable. The post The 1976 song written in 12/8 time that defined Rory Gallagher’s genius first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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US Senate launches investigation into Roblox: ‘Children on your platform are hurting. Congress will not look the other way’
US Senators Josh Hawley and Dick Durbin have opened an investigation into Roblox’s child-safety practices, alleging that the platform may have put revenue and user engagement ahead of children’s wellbeing. The inquiry increases congressional pressure on a major online gaming and social platform used by young people, amid wider concern over online grooming and exploitation.…
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What we know about the alleged Iranian hacks on U.S. water utilities
A series of cyberattacks has reportedly affected water utilities across the United States since late July, raising concerns about the security of critical infrastructure. Although the US government has not publicly attributed the incidents, Iranian state-backed hackers are the leading suspects, and the scale of the campaign may represent an escalation beyond previous opportunistic attacks.…
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Amplified Ups Kris Chesnokova & Christina Wachter To Manager
Amplified has promoted former assistants Kris Chesnokova and Christina Wachter to manager, marking the first assistant class at the talent-management company to reach that level. The promotions expand the firm’s representation team and reflect its effort to develop talent internally as entertainment careers increasingly span film, television and creator-led projects. Chesnokova, who was born in…
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The Reytons score Number One album “without a single play on mainstream radio”
The Reytons have secured their second UK Number One album with their self-released fourth record, ‘A Love Letter To A Broken Town’. The Rotherham band said the result demonstrated the strength of its independent, community-led following, with frontman Jonny Yerrell noting that the album received no mainstream radio plays. The album also topped the Official…
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Trump’s callous response as US sailors throw themselves overboard in Iran war as grim photos of food emerge
Donald Trump has dismissed growing concern over conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, as the aircraft carrier’s record-breaking deployment supporting the war with Iran continues to strain its crew. Navy families report collapsing morale and suicidal ideation among sailors, with at least one confirmed incident of a crew member entering rough seas in what officials…
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Best players for FC 26 Passing Focus Evolution
FC 26’s Passing Focus Evolution is now available, allowing players to substantially improve an eligible Ultimate Team card’s passing attributes. It is particularly suited to midfielders, although it has no positional requirement beyond excluding goalkeepers. – Eligible cards must be rated 96 overall or lower and cannot be goalkeepers. – Level 1 adds up to…
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Wolves v Blackburn: Championship opener – live
Wolves host Blackburn Rovers at Molineux in the opening match of the Championship season, with kick-off at 8pm BST. Both clubs begin under new managers: César Peixoto takes charge of promotion-tipped Wolves, while Tony Mowbray returns to Blackburn hoping to avoid another relegation battle. Wolves have retained many key players after relegation and are favourites…