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Decisions made by governments and major institutions can shape international relations, travel and economic conditions. This topic brings together those developments and their consequences for people across the region.

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In 1964 The Beatles visited the USA for the first time. Charles Mingus was not impressed

  • Mingus objected to The Beatles profiting from Black American musical influences.
  • The band covered American blues, R&B and Motown songs.
  • They acknowledged those influences, but Mingus remained critical.

Charles Mingus criticised The Beatles for making money in the United States from music rooted in Black American blues, R&B and soul. His complaint, voiced during the band’s first US visit in 1964, raised questions about who benefited financially when Black musical traditions shaped the sound of hugely…

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How Jeff Porcaro came to regret his signature shuffle: “That hurts my feelings”

  • Porcaro disliked being defined by his “Rosanna” shuffle.
  • The demanding groove tested his stamina.
  • He measured himself against drumming heroes.

Jeff Porcaro, Toto’s acclaimed drummer, felt frustrated that listeners so often identified him with the half-time shuffle he played on “Rosanna”. In a 1991 interview, he said the association hurt his feelings, reflecting his discomfort at being defined by one celebrated style. The article links that frustration to…

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Maine school official raises Muslim religious objections to classroom dogs as district weighs policy changes

  • Portland schools are reviewing their classroom pet policy.
  • An administrator cited religious concerns about dogs.
  • The committee discussed accommodations but took no vote.

A Portland, Maine, school committee is considering changes to its classroom pet policy after a teacher asked to foster puppies at Ocean Avenue Elementary. Assistant Superintendent Abdullahi Ahmed raised concerns that some Muslim students and families may object on religious grounds, prompting discussion of possible accommodations. Ahmed said…

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Centrist Democrats Would Rather Lose the Senate Than Win With El-Sayed

  • El-Sayed faced pressure after an advert criticised US support for Israel.
  • Haley Stevens made her support conditional on his response.
  • Party divisions could affect Democrats’ Senate prospects.

After defeating Haley Stevens in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, Abdul El-Sayed faced pressure from party moderates to condemn an advert linking rising prices to US military support for Israel. Though his campaign had no role in making or distributing it, El-Sayed’s team distanced itself from the advert; Stevens…

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Take a closer look at Warframe’s Tau star chart and frame 67, the undying Brysko

  • Warframe’s free Tau expansion is planned for December.
  • Tau starts with Perita and Fornax on a separate star chart.
  • Brysko can be revived by his Hound companion.

Digital Extremes has previewed Warframe’s free Tau expansion, due in December, showing two locations in its separate star chart and revealing the abilities of Brysko, the game’s 67th Warframe. Tau matters as a long-awaited new system that continues the story of The Old Peace and adds new places…

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How candy corn became a Halloween tradition, and why Americans still love to hate it

  • Candy corn was invented in Philadelphia in the 1880s.
  • Goelitz helped turn it into a Halloween sweet.
  • Around 35 million pounds are produced annually.

Candy corn began as a nature-inspired sweet in the 1880s, designed to resemble kernels of corn and first marketed as fake chicken feed. Its later association with Halloween grew as production became seasonal and Goelitz Confectionery, now Jelly Belly, helped sell it as a holiday treat. The layered…

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3 New Wave Songs From 1979 That Helped Invent the 1980s Sound

  • Three 1979 new wave hits anticipated the 1980s sound.
  • Gary Numan’s “Cars” reached No. 9 in the US.
  • The Buggles’ video later launched MTV’s music broadcasts.

Three 1979 new wave songs helped shape the sound and culture of the 1980s, particularly through their use of synthesizers, mechanical rhythms and futuristic themes. The article argues that these tracks anticipated electronic music and the rise of music videos. Tubeway Army’s “Are ‘Friends’ Electric?” reached No. 1…

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How to use Claude Duet when it rolls out to you

  • Claude Duet is in a limited US preview.
  • Pro and Max subscribers must join a waitlist.
  • The agent uses connected data to act proactively.

Anthropic has introduced Claude Duet, an always-on personal AI agent that can work in the background, use connected apps and a dedicated browser, and send users daily briefings or updates on delegated tasks. The service is in preview, and access is currently limited to eligible subscribers in the…

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McAvoy links Scotland’s drinking culture to treatment within UK

  • McAvoy linked Scotland’s drinking culture to its treatment within the UK.
  • A Scottish Conservative leader called his explanation “absurd”.
  • More than 1,000 people in Scotland died because of alcohol last year.

James McAvoy has argued that Scotland’s reputation for heavy drinking is linked to how Scotland and other Celtic nations have been treated within the UK, describing them as second-class citizens. His remarks, made in a US podcast interview, drew criticism from Scottish Conservative deputy leader Rachael Hamilton, who…

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Thomas Doherty and Emma Laird to star in killer romance adaptation

  • Thomas Doherty will play killer Rowan Kane.
  • Emma Laird co-stars as scientist Sloane Sutherland.
  • The adaptation starts filming in New York and Vancouver.

Scottish actor Thomas Doherty will lead the film adaptation of *Butcher and Blackbird*, playing Rowan Kane, a chef who becomes a vigilante serial killer. Fellow Scottish actress Emma Laird will play Sloane Sutherland, an American scientist and fellow killer; the story follows their flirtatious relationship and annual competition…

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