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Entertainment

Yayoi Kusama – a life in pictures

The Japanese avant-garde artist, who was known for her giant polka dot artworks and mirrored infinity room installations, has died aged 97. Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist who became...

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Sep 14, 2026

Entertainment

Alex Winter: ‘Michael Winner was the most erudite sociopath I’ve ever met’

The Bill & Ted actor answers your questions about working with Keanu Reeves, whether there will be a fourth instalment and nights out in Brixton with the Death Wish director. You w...

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Sep 14, 2026

Entertainment

How Gillian Anderson opened her mind to desires that go far beyond a person's…

Gillian Anderson is known for her work in X-Files and The Crown. But her role in Sex Education convinced her that she wanted to encourage women to talk about the fantasies they've...

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Sep 14, 2026

Entertainment

Liam Gallagher's tambourine grin and Charli XCX says bye to Brat - Music…

Nominees for the Abbey Road awards captured some of the past year's best moments in music. Liam Gallagher's tambourine grin and Charli XCX says bye to Brat - Music Photography Awar...

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Sep 14, 2026

Science

Where Your Elements Came From (September 14, 2026)

NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day for 2026-09-14 is titled "Where Your Elements Came From." The release is published as a image and pairs imagery with an official science explainer...

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Sep 14, 2026

Technology

Popular navigation apps unlikely to ditch Mercator maps despite UN resolution

Nearly every country represented in the United Nations General Assembly recently voted in favor of promoting world maps that more accurately show the size of various continents. Bu...

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Sep 11, 2026

Technology

Tesla’s Cybercab has been deployed, and it’s already under investigation

Tesla’s Cybercab, a distinctive two-seater without a steering wheel or brake pedals, is set to start picking up members of the public in two states. But the vehicle is already unde...

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Sep 9, 2026

Technology

Panic passes Trump tariff refunds back to the Playdate customers who paid them

Panic, the indie game publishers behind the quirky, yellow crank-sporting Playdate gaming handheld, is issuing refunds to customers who had to shoulder the cost of inappropriate ta...

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Sep 8, 2026

Technology

Google announces Gemini 3.5 Transcribe for AI-powered speech-to-text

While we wait (possibly in vain) for Gemini 3.5 Pro to launch, Google is releasing a different model in the 3.5 branch. The company has announced Gemini 3.5 Transcribe, an AI model...

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Sep 3, 2026

World

US officials defend Venezuela oil deal amid questions over rebuilding plan

Government talks up pact but Venezuelan opposition alarmed that democracy yet to return after Maduro exitTrump administration officials on Tuesday defended a highly contentious dea...

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Sep 2, 2026

Science

Solar Eclipses and Culture (September 2, 2026)

NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day for 2026-09-02 is titled "Solar Eclipses and Culture." The release is published as a image and pairs imagery with an official science explainer fr...

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Sep 2, 2026

Politics

Repeal of Fossil Fuel Restrictions for New Federal Buildings and Major…

The Department of Energy (DOE) is reviewing its recent guidance related to the implementation of newly adopted provisions regarding Clean Energy for New Federal Buildings and Major...

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Sep 2, 2026