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Selfie-hunting influencers spark chaos in the Dolomites as huge queues form to climb mountain for view of world-famous triple peak
Overcrowding has become a serious problem in Italy’s Dolomites as social media influencers flock to a popular mountain viewpoint to capture the perfect photo of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, the region’s famous triple-peaked rock formation. Huge queues have formed as visitors climb the mountain purely for a selfie opportunity, causing congestion and disruption in…
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GUS G. Is ‘Excited About Creating New Music’ With KING DIAMOND: ‘It’s A Big, Big Honor For Me’
Guitarist Gus G. has spoken publicly for the first time since being confirmed as King Diamond’s new guitarist, replacing longtime member Andy La Rocque. In a video message posted on 26 July, the 45-year-old Greek musician thanked fans for their support, acknowledged the shock some might feel given La Rocque’s legendary status, and said he…
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4 Forgotten Pop Hits From 1983 That Still Sound Fresh Today
An American Songwriter feature revisits four pop and synth-pop songs from 1983 that the author feels are unfairly overlooked compared with other hits from the era. The article argues these tracks still sound modern and deserve renewed appreciation, despite achieving strong chart success at the time. Each song is presented with its chart performance and…
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Save Us Share Pulsating New Track ‘Seraphim’
Save Us have released a new track, ‘Seraphim’, taken from their forthcoming album ‘Death To Something’. The song fuses metalcore aggression with drum and bass energy, reflecting the band’s aim to blur the boundaries between heavy and electronic music, and marks another step in the promotional build-up to the record’s release. Vocalist Miguel Owls described…
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NASA scientist who retrained as investment adviser before blowing clients’ cash on luxury holidays is ordered to repay £650,000
A former NASA scientist who retrained as an investment adviser has been ordered to repay £650,000 after defrauding clients and spending their money on luxury holidays. The case highlights how a career switch into financial advice, ostensibly lending credibility from a scientific background, was instead used to misappropriate client funds for personal gratification rather than…
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DCC, one of FTSE 100’s biggest energy firms, agrees £5.75bn takeover
DCC, one of the FTSE 100’s largest energy firms, has agreed to a £5.75bn takeover by US private equity groups KKR and Energy Capital Partners, despite objections from its founder and biggest shareholders. The deal marks the latest in a wave of London Stock Exchange departures, following similar moves by Mitie, Tate & Lyle and…
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Prime Video Picks Up 100-Plus Korean Dramas From CJ ENM in Multi-Year India Deal
Amazon’s Prime Video has struck a multi-year licensing deal with South Korean entertainment giant CJ ENM to bring more than 100 Korean drama titles to its Indian streaming service. The agreement, announced by Prime Video India on Monday, will see 26 new series roll out over the next two years alongside a large library of…
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Compounded GLP-1 drugs creating concern among doctors and FDA
Doctors and the Food and Drug Administration are raising concerns about compounded GLP-1 medicines, which are often sold as lower-cost alternatives to branded treatments for diabetes and weight loss. The issue matters because these versions are not FDA-approved, meaning their safety, quality and effectiveness are not reviewed in the same way as authorised medicines. Compounded…
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How ‘fire-generated thunderstorms’ make wildfires more deadly
Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated from the Gironde region around Bordeaux as firefighters battle wildfires that have generated an unprecedented “pyrocumulonimbus” cloud in France. These “fire-generated thunderstorms” form when intense heat from a blaze forces air to rise rapidly, carrying smoke, ash and water vapour high into the atmosphere, where it cools…