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X-Men comics debut new name for Gambit
Marvel’s Uncanny X-Men #32 gives Gambit, also known as Remy LeBeau, the new codename Wyvern after he transforms into a dragon-like creature during an alien attack. The change matters because it marks a rare departure from the name he has used since 1990 and advances a storyline in which a magical theft has left him…
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Trump says Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit US on Sept 24
President Donald Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the United States on 24 September, with artificial intelligence expected to feature prominently in their discussions. The proposed meeting would signal continued high-level engagement between Washington and Beijing on a strategically important technology issue. Trump announced the visit during remarks at the Environmental Protection Agency…
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Is there a murder at the centre of a 1969 Neil Young classic?
Neil Young’s 1969 song ‘Down by the River’ appears to describe a man shooting his lover, leading many listeners to regard it as a murder ballad. However, Young said at the time that no literal murder was intended, describing the song instead as a desperate expression of a relationship breaking down; the ambiguity remains central…
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Stephen Malkmus announces US solo tour
Stephen Malkmus has announced a US solo tour, marking a return to live dates under his own name. The run will give fans a chance to hear material from across his solo catalogue, alongside the work for which he is best known with Pavement. The article’s accessible text does not include the tour itinerary, venues,…
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OpenAI once again makes the case for giving ChatGPT your health records
OpenAI is rolling out ChatGPT Health to US users aged 18 and over, allowing the chatbot to draw on linked medical records during ordinary conversations. The feature is intended to help users understand appointments, test results and health trends, but it raises concerns because ChatGPT can make confident errors and is not a substitute for…
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US Navy restricting press access to sailors’ service history
The US Navy is restricting journalists’ access to sailors’ service histories, limiting information that has traditionally helped the press scrutinise military personnel and leadership. The change matters because it could make it harder to verify officials’ records, investigate misconduct or assess the experience of those involved in major events. The available article text does not…
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Claude’s voice mode is now available for Opus and Sonnet
Anthropic has expanded Claude’s voice mode beyond its faster Haiku model to include the more capable Sonnet and Opus models. The move matters because it enables users to handle more complex work through spoken conversations, with Claude able to provide deeper analysis and carry out tasks such as drafting a pitch or rearranging calendar appointments.…
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L.A. Production Volume Down Slightly, as Recovery Continues to Sputter
Los Angeles filming activity fell slightly in the second quarter of 2026, underlining the industry’s uneven recovery despite expanded California tax incentives. The decline matters because local production supports a large union workforce, while the continuing slump has become an issue in the city’s mayoral race. Total TV, film and commercial shoot days fell 3.1%…
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TIM ‘RIPPER’ OWENS: ‘I Think I Sing As Good Now As, If Not Better Than, I Ever Have’
Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens says he believes his singing is as strong as, or stronger than, at any previous point in his career, despite recent comments about vocal difficulties. The former Judas Priest singer said the issue has mainly been the need to warm up before shows, rather than an inability to perform, and he remains…