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‘Techno in a monastery – are you ready?’ The Greek priest whose doom metal album is the year’s hippest record

  • Ordained Greek Orthodox priest releases experimental album combining doom metal, Christmas carols, and religious dubstep
  • Pitchfork awarded the work a higher critical score than prior albums by Aphex Twin and Daft Punk
  • Priest's music publicly challenges his church's traditional stance against electric instruments as spiritually harmful

His church thinks electric guitars are the devil’s work. But Father Tabakis is on a mission to change that – with Paradise Metal, a religious dubstep album that outdid Daft Punk and Aphex Twin‘The guitar was made by God,” says Father Dionysios Tabakis, sitting in the living room…

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5 Years Later, Christopher Walken’s 3-Part Crime Thriller Is Already Considered a Classic

  • 'The Outlaws' has achieved lasting acclaim five years after its premiere as a television classic
  • The three-season crime drama blends procedural elements with comedy and character study, following seven community-service participants who discover dangerous stolen money
  • Christopher Walken anchors a strong ensemble cast, delivering nuanced performances that evolve between humorous and poignant moments

Five years later, The Outlaws has earned modern-classic status thanks to Christopher Walken, brilliant writing, and unforgettable characters.

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Aussie woman avoids jail after ‘wicked’ abuse of a one-year-old puppy for chewing her stuff after she is caught on camera

  • Perth woman Lani Beattie received a suspended jail sentence after being filmed strangling her puppy over destructive behaviour
  • A bystander recorded the October 2025 incident involving one-year-old dog Roxy and alerted police and the RSPCA
  • The case reflects Australia's prosecutorial response to documented animal cruelty with non-custodial sentencing

Lani Beattie, 23, was filmed by a passerby standing over 'lifeless' Roxy in the backyard of her Beckenham home on October 13 last year.

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Accused Aussie killer’s wrathful encounter with a woman after a motorbike accident weeks before he allegedly strangled Thai teen: ‘King Kong’

  • 45-year-old Australian arrested at Bangkok airport whilst allegedly attempting to flee Thailand on a connecting flight to Perth
  • Teenager's remains were found inside luggage placed beside railway tracks in the coastal tourist area of Pattaya
  • Suspect had violent interaction with separate woman roughly three weeks earlier following a motorcycle collision

A woman said she crossed paths with the alleged killer on June 5 when they were involved in a motorbike accident outside an apartment complex.

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19 Years Later, ‘The Sopranos’ New Release Adds Another Layer to the Classic Series

  • The Sopranos is receiving a 4K restoration of all six seasons with extensive bonus material and a two-part documentary
  • Creator David Chase's influences and the show's original conception are explored in new supplementary content
  • Physical media release preserves the landmark series as home video releases become less common

The Sopranos' 4K restoration not only features new bonus material but also ensures that this classic series is preserved for future generations.

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Balogun scores & sees red as USA beat Bosnia

  • USA defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 in World Cup play, securing progression to the knockout rounds
  • Folarin Balogun netted the opening goal but was later sent off with a red card
  • Bosnia-Herzegovina struggled throughout and offered little resistance in Santa Clara

Folarin Balogun scores and is later sent off as the United States advance past a lacklustre Bosnia-Herzegovina in Santa Clara to reach the last 16 of the World Cup.

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Italian Tech Turnaround Firm Bending Spoons Debuts on Nasdaq at $18B Valuation, Surging 40%

  • Bending Spoons IPO'd on Nasdaq at ~$18B valuation with shares surging 40% in first-day trading
  • The Italian firm specializes in acquiring and operationally revamping struggling legacy internet brands including AOL, Evernote, and Meetup
  • Founders credit success to strategic discipline and lessons learned from prior startup failures, rather than luck

Bending Spoons, a Milan-based investment company, launched its initial public offering on Nasdaq and saw shares climb 40% on its first day of trading, closing at $40.50. The $18B IPO represents a major milestone for a fi

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