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The songwriter Judy Collins knew she could never fall in love with: “He was generous to a fault”
“All bets were off.” The post The songwriter Judy Collins knew she could never fall in love with: “He was generous to a fault” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Brave’s Stubbs stars to slow Rockets’ march to final
Southern Brave produced a strong batting display to beat Trent Rockets by six wickets in a match in The Hundred, dealing a setback to the Rockets’ hopes of progressing towards the competition’s final. The result gives Brave a timely boost as the tournament’s business end approaches, while leaving the Rockets facing an anxious wait to…
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Canada flight cancelled after child refuses to wear seat belt
A Porter Airlines flight from Victoria to Toronto was cancelled after a young child refused to wear a seat belt, reigniting debate about how airlines and parents should handle disruptive or frightened children on planes. The flight had to return to the terminal when the child stood up and would not stay secured, and after…
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2,000 Fortnite Players Hired as Air Traffic Controllers by US Government
The US Department of Transportation has hired 2,000 people through a scheme that specifically recruited video gamers, particularly Fortnite players, to become air traffic controllers, US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on 9 August. The initiative addresses a chronic shortage of controllers as flight numbers rise, a gap that risks more delays, cancellations and safety…
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In Dangerous Times, There Is Progress on Munitions Procurement
The military has discovered that it can buy missiles in advance.
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Every Artist With 100 or More Billboard Hot 100 Hits
Billboard has identified every artist to have logged 100 or more entries on its Hot 100 singles chart, a milestone reached by just 23 acts since the chart began in August 1958. The list highlights how streaming-era chart methodology, which folds in streaming activity alongside radio airplay and sales, has made it far easier for…
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18 AAA games in 8 weeks: With the GTA 6 shadow looming, Gamescom suddenly feels like the most essential gaming event of 2026
GamesRadar argues that Gamescom’s Opening Night Live has become a particularly important event for the games industry in 2026, as a crowded release period precedes the expected arrival of Grand Theft Auto 6. The article suggests publishers may use Gamescom to secure attention for major titles before GTA 6 dominates player interest, media coverage and…
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July was hottest month on record in contiguous US: NOAA
July marked the hottest month on record in the contiguous U.S., according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Temperatures in the mainland 48 states and Washington, D.C., averaged 76.9 degrees Fahrenheit. That was roughly 0.1 to 0.2 degrees hotter than July 1936 and July 2012, according to the NOAA, which has records dating…
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Amazon backs power plant that may become top source of US climate pollution
Amazon is backing a large natural gas power plant in Texas to power an AI data centre, in a project that could become one of the biggest single sources of climate pollution in the United States. The move follows a broader trend among AI companies bypassing grid connections and permitting scrutiny by generating their own…
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Rockets face nervous wait after defeat by Brave
Trent Rockets suffered a six-wicket defeat by already-eliminated Southern Brave in The Hundred, leaving them facing a nervous wait to discover whether they will finish top of the table and qualify automatically for the final. The result matters because it opens the door for Sunrisers Leeds, who trail the Rockets by four points, to leapfrog…