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FCC officially decides gigabit speeds are too good for you
The US Federal Communications Commission has scrapped long-term broadband speed targets set under the Biden administration, which had aimed to eventually bring gigabit download and half-gigabit upload speeds nationwide. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr followed through on a threat made in 2025 to abandon the goal, arguing it is “impossible to predict long-term technological developments and…
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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Says the ‘Optics’ at Marvel Are ‘Obvious’ After ‘Wonder Man’ and ‘Blade’ Canceled: ‘If I’m Disney, I Do Not Want to Be Attached To These Optics’
Actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II has criticised Marvel over the cancellation of his Emmy-nominated series “Wonder Man” and the studio’s prolonged failure to develop a “Blade” film starring Mahershala Ali, telling Vanity Fair that the “optics” of dropping two Black-led superhero projects are “obvious”. His remarks echo comments Ali made in July, when he also called…
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Beabadoobee – “Memories”
Beabadoobee (Beatrice Laus) has released “Memories,” the fourth single from her forthcoming album Pylon, continuing a run of tracks that suggest a creative step up for the already-established star. The dreamy, layered rock song follows previous singles “All I Did Was Dream Of You,” “Sun Has Set” and “Switchblade,” each showcasing a different side of…
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Entitled Democrat lawmaker who’s been arrested three times while in office demands enormous six-figure salary increase that’ll take her pay to $250,000
Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt, a Texas Democrat who has been arrested three times during her time in office, has formally requested a pay rise that would take her salary to $250,000 or more. The 79 per cent increase, filed through the county’s annual salary grievance process, comes as her office faces an ongoing effort…
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US Bank investigates LockBit’s claims as ransomware crims set pay-or-leak deadline
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Golden Axe animated comedy arrives on Paramount+ in September
Sega has released the first trailer for its animated comedy adaptation of Golden Axe, confirming the series will launch on Paramount+ on 16 September. The show reimagines the classic 1980s beat-’em-up arcade game as a self-aware, comedic take on its medieval fantasy setting, retaining nods to the original’s distinctive visual style and combat while leaning…
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Israeli defense minister puts NATO power on notice as Middle East tensions surge: ‘Dangerous adventures’
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz issued a stark warning to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, accusing him of dragging Turkey into “dangerous adventures” in Syria and cautioning him against testing Israel’s resolve. The comments come amid rising Middle East tensions and unease within NATO, as President Donald Trump insists the US relationship with Turkey is…
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Xavi Is First to Lead These 3 Latin Airplay Charts Simultaneously in 2026
Xavi’s single “Dosis” has simultaneously topped Billboard’s Latin Airplay, Latin Pop Airplay and Regional Mexican Airplay charts (dated 22 August), making him the first artist to achieve this triple feat in 2026. The achievement highlights the crossover appeal of the pop-leaning track, which has drawn strong support from both regional Mexican and pop radio formats…
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BUSH Celebrates 15th Anniversary Of ‘The Sea Of Memories’ With New Anniversary Edition Featuring Nine Bonus Tracks
BUSH are marking the 15th anniversary of their 2011 album “The Sea Of Memories” with a new definitive edition, due for release on 25 September via earMUSIC. The reissue features freshly remastered 2026 audio and nine previously unreleased bonus tracks, giving fans and new listeners alike a fuller picture of what the band describe as…
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Early Cerebras investor Adit Singh joins Mayfield as infrastructure partner
Adit Singh, an early investor in AI chip startup Cerebras, has joined venture capital firm Mayfield as an infrastructure partner. Singh made his name at Foundation Capital, where he helped source and co-lead Cerebras’s first funding round, a bet that paid off handsomely when the chipmaker went public in May 2026 at a valuation of…