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US trading partners rip new Trump tariffs: ‘Completely unjustified’
The Trump administration has imposed new tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners, prompting criticism from countries including Australia, China and New Zealand. The measures matter because they heighten trade tensions with major economies and could increase costs for businesses and consumers importing affected goods. The new duties, set at 10% or 12.5%, were introduced…
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Sleep Token’s Take Me Back To Eden officially goes platinum in the US with over two billion streams
Sleep Token’s 2023 album Take Me Back To Eden has been certified Platinum in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America. The milestone confirms the album’s role in turning the previously cult British band into a major international force in modern metal. Released through Spinefarm Records on 19 May 2023, the album’s…
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10 Most Ambitious TV Shows of All Time
Collider ranks television series noted for unusually ambitious storytelling, production scale or artistic intent, arguing that long-form TV can rival films and novels in scope. The article distinguishes ambition from simple quality, while noting that the two often overlap. – ‘Deadwood’ (2004–2006): praised as a richly written and performed Western-crime drama, using substantial HBO production…
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International Insider: Venice Lineup Analysis; Rebel Wilson Legal Victory; Lisa Nandy, Troublemaker-In-Chief
Venice has unveiled its 83rd festival line-up amid renewed discussion about the limited presence of major Hollywood studio films, continuing a pattern seen at Cannes and Berlin. Artistic director Alberto Barbera said he had pursued several high-profile titles but argued it was too soon to conclude that Hollywood had abandoned film festivals; the selection remains…
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Opetaia sues IBF to return cruiserweight world title
Australian boxer Jai Opetaia has sued the International Boxing Federation in the United States, seeking to have his cruiserweight world title restored after it was stripped following his first bout with Zuffa Boxing. The case matters because it challenges a governing body’s authority to withdraw a sanction shortly before a fight and alleges broader efforts…
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Phill Jupitus criticises David Byrne for excluding disabled fans at Edinburgh show: “Effectively shat on a minority”
Comedian Phill Jupitus has criticised David Byrne over claims that disabled fans were excluded from an Edinburgh performance, saying the situation had “effectively shat on a minority”. The dispute matters because it raises concerns about accessibility and equal access to live music events for disabled audience members. The available article text identifies Byrne as having…
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PSN Down with No Comment from Sony Yet
PlayStation Network appears to be experiencing a widespread outage, affecting users in several countries while Sony had not yet commented. The disruption matters because it is preventing access to core online features and, for some players, licence verification for digital games, underlining reliance on PSN services. Push Square reported a sharp rise in US outage…
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If Deadpool wants to be a true Marvel superhero, is it time he grew up and stopped joking around?
The article considers how Deadpool could be incorporated into Marvel’s main cinematic universe after succeeding by mocking it from the outside. With Ryan Reynolds reportedly developing another sequel and rumours linking the character to Avengers: Doomsday, the challenge is whether the irreverent antihero can become a meaningful team player without losing the humour that defines…
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BON JOVI Ends Madison Square Garden Concert Early Due To JON BON JOVI’s Sinus Infection
Bon Jovi ended its Madison Square Garden concert early on 23 July after Jon Bon Jovi said a sinus infection had left him unable to continue. The disruption matters because it occurred during the band’s return to touring after a four-year break prompted by the singer’s vocal problems. The show stopped around 90 minutes into…
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Robot snakes searched for Venezuela earthquake survivors in collapsed buildings
Robot “snakebots” from Carnegie Mellon University were deployed to Venezuela after two earthquakes on 24 June killed more than 5,000 people and injured 16,740. Their ability to move through narrow gaps in collapsed buildings gave rescuers a way to inspect dangerous areas beyond the reach of people and larger equipment. Each four-foot modular robot carries…