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How Sunflower Bean’s Nick Kivlen Found a Mellow Psychedelic Groove of His Own
Nick Kivlen, the guitarist of acclaimed New York indie-rock band Sunflower Bean, has released his first solo album, Addicted to the Sunset, which he self-released on 7 July. The record marks a notable creative step for a musician who has spent more than a decade largely yielding the spotlight to bandmate and lead singer Julia…
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Parents, fans furious with puzzling decision that could make high school baseball far more dangerous
USA Baseball and the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) have announced that, from 2028, high school players in the United States will be permitted to use lighter bats with drop weights of -4, -5 and -6, rather than being restricted to the current -3 standard. The “drop weight” is the difference between…
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The Biggest Sci-Fi Sequel of 2026 Officially Arrives This November
Japanese studio Toho has released the first full trailer for Godzilla Minus Zero, confirming that the highly anticipated monster film will open in cinemas worldwide on 6 November 2026 with no delays. The film is a direct sequel to 2023’s Oscar-winning Godzilla Minus One, and is being touted as one of the most eagerly awaited…
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Fallout’s second season has been nominated for more Emmys, even if it’s significantly fewer than last time
Season two of Amazon’s live-action Fallout adaptation might have been a bit of a divisive one, but that hasn’t stopped it from being showered with another bunch of nominations ahead of this year’s prestigious Emmy Awards. In total, Fallout’s second TV outing has made it in nine categories – a decent clutch, even if it’s…
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New York is the first US state to ban smart glasses in all its courthouses
New York has become the first US state to impose a blanket ban on smart glasses across all its courthouses, with the rules taking effect on 20 July 2026. The measure is intended to prevent people from surreptitiously recording court proceedings, jurors or staff, and it reflects growing unease about wearable devices that can capture…
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With US unleashing attacks, Iranian official threatens that the Islamic Republic will deliver a ‘hard slap’
Two Iranian officials issued public threats against the United States after US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced a fresh round of military strikes on Iran, according to automatic translations of their Persian-language posts on X. Ebrahim Rezaei, a member of Iran’s Parliament, warned Americans to “await the hard slap from the Iranians”, while the parliamentary speaker,…
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Sam And Louise Sullivan – “Love & Devotion”
Folk-rock duo Sam and Louise Sullivan have released “Love & Devotion”, the title track and latest single from their forthcoming record of the same name. The song follows last month’s lead single “Down On Love” and continues the pair’s nostalgic, 1960s-inflected style, marking another step in the build-up to the album’s release. Sam Sullivan described…
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Reda Elazouar Joins Alex Pettyfer & Clive Owen In Action-Thriller ‘Scorpion’ With Filming Underway In Europe
British actor Reda Elazouar, known for The Family Plan 2 and Sex Education, has been cast in the lead role of the action-thriller Scorpion, joining Alex Pettyfer and Clive Owen. Principal photography is already underway, having begun in Cyprus on 6 July 2026 under director Richard Hughes, with the shoot due to move to Bulgaria…