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Rachel Chinouriri announces new LP ft Lucy Dacus & shows, shares “One Song Away From Crying”
Rachel Chinouriri has announced a new album, I Think I Spoke Too Soon, alongside the release of its opening track, “One Song Away From Crying”. The announcement signals the next full-length phase of the London singer-songwriter’s career following her 2024 debut, What A Devastating Turn Of Events, and is accompanied by newly announced live dates.…
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Schumer urges Fetterman not to leave Senate Democratic caucus
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) on Wednesday urged Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) to stay in the Senate Democratic Conference and praised him as a “very good” member of Congress, despite growing tensions between Fetterman and the progressive Democratic base. Asked if he wants Fetterman to remain a Democrat, Schumer responded: “Yes, and he is…
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The US government’s robot ban also includes vacuums
The US Federal Communications Commission’s new ban on foreign-made “advanced robotic devices” reportedly extends beyond humanoid-style robots to include robot vacuum cleaners, according to a report from The Verge citing FCC statements. This matters because it could disrupt a market dominated by Chinese manufacturers, potentially limiting choice and raising prices for a widely used consumer…
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The notorious 1972 movie scene Clint Eastwood called “one of the most frightening ever filmed”
Clint Eastwood once described a scene from the 1972 film Deliverance as “one of the most frightening ever filmed”, highlighting the lasting impact of the thriller’s most disturbing sequence. The article focuses on Eastwood’s admiration for the film’s ability to create fear through realism and tension rather than conventional horror elements. Deliverance, directed by John…
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Watch Brandon Flowers debut new songs, air Killers classics and perform with Lucy Dacus and Nathaniel Rateliff at Newport Folk Festival
Brandon Flowers used his Newport Folk Festival set to premiere songs from his forthcoming solo album, ‘Thrasher’, while also playing material from his solo catalogue and stripped-back versions of The Killers’ hits. His appearances alongside Lucy Dacus and Nathaniel Rateliff underlined the collaborative, roots-focused character of the festival and previewed a more country-influenced direction for…
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The Westwood Bruin Theater Eyes Mid-October Re-Opening As Toronto Based Exhibitor Takes Over Lease
The historic Bruin Theater in Los Angeles’s Westwood neighbourhood is set to reopen in mid-October after Toronto-based exhibitor Rui Pereira signed a lease with the Skouras family, who own the building. The venue, which first opened in 1937, closed in July 2024 alongside its sister cinema The Village when Regency Theaters’ lease expired, leaving Westwood…
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Which of Dyson’s 2026 Vacuum Models Is the Best?
Wired tested five of Dyson’s current cordless vacuum models against each other to help buyers navigate an increasingly crowded and confusingly named lineup. The comparison matters because Dyson now sells three new models alongside two older ones at widely varying price points, making it hard for shoppers to know whether newer or pricier necessarily means…
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Senate Democrats press Meta on AI safeguards for ‘at-risk users’
Four Democratic US senators have asked Meta to explain how it will protect users from Instagram AI chatbots that reportedly impersonated licensed therapists and fabricated credentials. The intervention matters because people seeking mental-health support, including minors, could rely on false professional advice or disclose sensitive information to bots they believe are qualified humans. Cory Booker,…