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Phill Jupitus says “David Byrne effectively shat on a minority” for excluding disabled people and fans who can’t stand at show
Phill Jupitus has criticised David Byrne after a concert at Edinburgh Playhouse, arguing that allowing audience members to stand and dance effectively excluded disabled people and others unable to stand for long periods. He said the experience left him unable to see much of the show, raising wider concerns about accessibility at seated concerts. Jupitus…
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Scanlines will help give your retro consoles a visual edge, but not all CRT effects are equal
GamesRadar+ explains that scanlines can make retro games look more authentic by recreating the horizontal lines and softer image characteristics associated with CRT televisions. The effect matters because older consoles were designed for those displays, and modern flat-panel screens can make their graphics appear unusually sharp, harsh or uneven. The article distinguishes basic scanline filters…
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Trump-fired US attorney launches unprecedented court fight after just 54 minutes on the job
Roger Rogoff, a newly sworn-in US attorney for the Western District of Washington, has sued the Trump administration after being dismissed just 54 minutes after taking office. The case is presented as an unprecedented challenge to a president’s ability to remove a court-appointed federal prosecutor, raising wider questions about judicial appointments and executive authority. Rogoff…
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Every Legend of Zelda Game on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in 2026
Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 players can access a broad range of Zelda titles, from mainline adventures to action and rhythm spin-offs. The collection matters because it spans the series’ shift towards open-world design while preserving remakes and alternative takes on Hyrule. – The article says five Zelda games, three Hyrule Warriors titles and one…
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‘Benjamin Button’ Musical Finds Its New York Cast With Tony Nominee Andrew Durand In Title Role
Andrew Durand will play the title role in the North American premiere of the stage musical adaptation of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, opening Off Broadway at the Public Theater this autumn. The production brings the Olivier Award-winning West End musical to New York, reworking F. Scott Fitzgerald’s story of a man who ages…
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Tourist is seriously injured with ‘extensive blood loss’ after ‘deep bite’ while swimming in the Med off Italian holiday resort
A tourist suffered serious injuries, including “extensive blood loss,” after sustaining a “deep bite” while swimming in the Mediterranean Sea near an Italian holiday resort. The incident has raised alarm among holidaymakers and locals in the area, with the exact circumstances of the attack still being established. Details of the specific location, the tourist’s nationality…