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Spain and France clash in World Cup semi-final showdown

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  • Spain and France met in a key World Cup semi-final.
  • The article mainly explained US viewing options.
  • Fox, Fox One and Telemundo carried the match.

Spain and France were scheduled to meet in a 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, in one of the tournament’s decisive matches to determine who would reach the final. The fixture mattered because it brought together two leading European sides with star players including…

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Reading & Leeds boss talks biggest-ever arena overhaul and “strength of UK and Irish music” on line-up: “We’re buzzing with ideas for the future”

  • Festival undertakes its largest structural renovation with new creative leadership team overseeing design changes at both Reading and Leeds sites
  • 2026 programming emphasises UK and Irish talent alongside international headliners, with newly designed performance spaces
  • Event runs August 27-30 with location-exclusive artists and fresh venue concepts including The Grid, Gallery, and Ballroom

"I'm as excited about Reading & Leeds as I've ever been," said Melvin Benn, who also told NME what Charli XCX will bring to her headline show, teased a potential four full days of music in the years to come, and revealed the fate of Wireless Festival after…

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Lily Seabird – “Portal To The Past”

  • Lily Seabird releases 'Portal To The Past', a seven-minute alt-country single from her forthcoming album 'Lightspheres On Their Way'
  • The track explores themes of memory and temporal perception, inspired by a vivid dream Seabird experienced whilst in New Orleans
  • Album arrives physically 4 September and digitally 2 October via Lame-O Records

A seven-minute-long alt-country dirge, let's go. "Portal To The Past" is the newest single from Lily Seabird's highly anticipated upcoming album, Lightspheres On Their Way. Seabird's previous tracks — the non-album loosie "Demon In Me" and lead single "Election Day" — both made our lists of the best…

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Iron Maiden sells stake in music rights to Pophouse

  • Iron Maiden sold 50% of key rights to Pophouse
  • Deal includes music rights and Eddie-related branding
  • Partnership aims to fund films, experiences and digital projects

Iron Maiden have sold a 50% stake in their publishing and master rights, along with name, image and likeness rights, to Pophouse Entertainment, the investment firm co-founded by ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus. The agreement also covers the band’s long-running mascot, Eddie, and is intended to help fund new creative…

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England-Argentina World Cup semi-final in Atlanta prompts joint security operation

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  • Atlanta is increasing security for England v Argentina.
  • Authorities fear fan clashes at a high-risk semi-final.
  • FIFA, police and federal agencies are involved.

A joint security operation is being put in place in Atlanta ahead of England’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina because officials believe the fixture carries an unusually high risk of disorder. The match is seen as sensitive because of the long-running football rivalry between the two countries, recent…

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BBC finances strain despite hit shows as licence base declines

  • Falling licence fee payments are straining BBC finances.
  • Hit programmes have not offset the funding pressure.
  • The BBC faces cuts and possible funding reform.

The BBC says its finances are under growing pressure even though some of its programmes continue to perform strongly, because the number of households paying the TV licence fee is falling. That matters because the licence fee remains the corporation’s main source of income, so a shrinking payer…

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Bectu Union Boss Philippa Childs Stepping Down After Nearly 10 Years

  • Philippa Childs, Bectu's first female leader, is stepping down next year after nearly a decade steering the UK broadcasting union through industry crises
  • She expanded the union by 10,000 members, championed workplace safety standards, and advocated against harassment—now her successor from parent union Prospect will be named

The head of the UK broadcasting union is stepping down after almost a decade in post. Philippa Childs, Bectu’s first female boss, will exit at the start of next year. Her successor will be unveiled by Bectu’s parent union Prospect soon. Childs has been running Bectu, which represents…

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New York enacts first US ban on data center construction

  • New York became the first US state to pause large data center permits (50MW+) for up to one year whilst officials develop new protective regulations
  • Governor Hochul reversed her initial opposition to data centre bans after mounting public concerns about utility costs and environmental impact
  • Multiple other states are pursuing similar restrictions as opposition to data centre expansion grows nationally

New York has become the first US state to place a moratorium on the construction of data centers.

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Will Ferrell bombs during MLB Home Run Derby as baseball fans torch Netflix’s broadcast

  • Will Ferrell's comedy appearance at Netflix's MLB Home Run Derby broadcast fell flat with viewers, marking a departure from his typically well-received cameos
  • The streaming network's coverage suffered from technical difficulties and hosting choices that compounded audience dissatisfaction with the overall event quality

Will Ferrell's Home Run Derby commentary drew brutal X reactions, with fans calling his routine cringe and begging for a mute button all night.

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