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Take an extra $100 off your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass: This week only!
TechCrunch is running a flash sale offering an extra $100 off passes for its Disrupt 2026 conference, on top of existing discounted pricing, available for founders, investors and general attendees. The discount is available until 11:59pm PT on Friday 7 August, after which prices rise again on 21 August, making this the last bonus discount…
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BMW’s in-car Spider-Man ad is villain behavior
BMW has confirmed it is running in-car advertisements for the film *Spider-Man: Brand New Day* on the Control Display of many of its vehicles, a move that has surprised and irritated owners who did not expect to see movie promotions on the dashboards of cars they have purchased. The practice is notable because BMW’s own…
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Buzz Osborne & JD Pinkus Launch New Supergroup Gatta Morta With Surprise EP Burn Witch Burn
Noise-rock veterans Buzz Osborne (Melvins) and Jeff “JD” Pinkus (Butthole Surfers) have launched a new supergroup called Gatta Morta, surprising fans with a debut EP that arrived alongside the announcement. The pairing brings together two of underground rock’s longest-serving figures, with Osborne saying the idea took shape while touring last autumn and that forming the…
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Talarico: Republican attacks on trans people ‘culture war fights designed to tear us apart’
Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico said Monday that Republican attacks on transgender people are “culture war fights designed to tear us apart.” “I mean, I don’t think we win by selling people out. And we’re refusing to do that in this campaign. This is a campaign of, by and for all Texans. And I…
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Appeals court blocks Trump from rescinding green bank funds
In a reversal, a federal appeals court has once again blocked the Trump administration from rescinding billions in climate funds issued under the Biden administration’s signature Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated part of a previous preliminary injunction that temporarily bars the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from clawing back billions…
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Promising girl, 17, met tragic end on terrifyingly narrow Oregon road while driving home from her second day at new job, dad’s $39m lawsuit claims
A father in Oregon has filed a $39 million lawsuit after his 17-year-old daughter died in a crash on a narrow road as she drove home from only her second day at a new job. The teenager was described as a promising young woman, and the case highlights concerns about the safety of the road…
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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’
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 of step with mainstream American values, feeding…
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Graham Hunt – “Getting Older”
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 his recent singles. The song follows two…
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Arsenal target Vinícius says Mourinho ‘wants me to be happy’ at Real Madrid
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 said to be locked in negotiations while…
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How to cancel your PlayStation Plus 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 cancel, including price increases, a rotating games…