2026 Rule of Law Report strengthens Europe\'s prosperity, security and democratic resilience

Today, the European Commission published its seventh annual Rule of Law Report, assessing the state of the rule of law across all EU Member States, as well as four candidate countries: Albania, Monten...

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Geno-Cost Congo (@Genocost) on X

OUR DIGNITY HAS NO PRICE! #genocost

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Review: The Boys of Dungeon Lane – Sir Paul McCartney Looks Homeward (2026)

Paul McCartney’s “The Boys of Dungeon Lane” is a heartfelt, personal album reflecting on his past, friendships, and parentage.

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Will you be wearing an exoskeleton in ten years? The tech that could change how we move

Robotic supports were once designed for clinical use, but researchers are now developing cheaper, smaller devices aimed at everyone — from people with ageing knees to 20-somethings seeking to climb mo...

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17 New Language Processing Regions in the Brain - Neuroscience News

A new study analyzes fMRI data from 772 people to uncover 17 new language regions across the cerebellum and hippocampus.

neurosciencenews.com

David Hearn, Olympian Canoeist, Is Indicted After Arrest at Trump’s Reflecting Pool

David Hearn, a former canoeist, is accused of vandalizing the algae-challenged pool, which President Trump has said he would repair and beautify with fresh sealant. But the algae returned and the paint peeled.

nyti.ms

New AI system pushes the time limits of generative video

A team of EPFL researchers has taken a major step towards resolving the problem of drift in generative video, which is what causes sequences to become incoherent after a handful of seconds. Their brea...

techxplore.com

Friday Retro Review: iDKNOW's “Gloom Division.” (2024)

Just recently seen in concert - so I'm looking forward to their next!

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Palantir under fire for X 'manifesto' from co-founder Alex Karp

The boss of the controversial tech company with UK government contracts published a 22-point plan on the future of the West.

bbc.co.uk

New open call for proposals under the Digital Europe Programme

Today, the Commission has opened the call for proposals “DIGITAL-2026-BESTUSE-AWARENESS - Common Research Framework for Situational Awareness on Information Integrity” for applications.

digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu

Wednesday Single Review: Duran Duran’s “Free To Love”, feat. Nile Rodgers (2006)

Bringing back Nile was such a great decision!

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Friday Retro Review: Sufjan Stevens’ Carrie & Lowell

Ok, a bit of a retro cheat, but the original album was released in 2015 😉

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DRC: Rampant ADF abuses against civilians ‘war crimes which the world must not continue to ignore’ – new report

Civilians in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are suffering a surge in human rights abuses committed by Allied Democratic Forces’ (ADF) fighters that amount to war crimes and crimes agai...

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Review: The Dream Machine – Fort Perch Rock (2026)

From the outset of Fort Perch Rock, The Dream Machine rejects conventional musical norms.

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Architect and Property Developer Ran Secret Rooftop Farm With 61 Animals in Central Athens for Five Years - iefimerida.gr

A 55-year-old architect and property development company founder is being sought by police after officers discovered an illegal rooftop farm.

iefimerida.gr

Concert Review: I DON’T KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME at the Paradise Rock Club, Boston, April 15th, 2026

By spring 2026, iDKHOW had become a clear reflection of Dallon Weekes’ vision.

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Wednesday Single Review: Panic Shack’s punk, “grin & bear it

“grin & bear it” feels like the sound of a track the group has been working toward for years.

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European Commission marks 20 years of .eu

.eu top level domain name is the symbol of European identity online and a cornerstone of Europe’s technological sovereignty.

digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu

Interview with Present Nature’s Jonny Woolnough regarding their opening debut and what’s next (2026).

The physical debut of Present Nature is July 10, 2026, but you can stream it from here: https://linktr.ee/presentnature

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Concert Review: Harry Styles – Wembley Stadium, London (26 June 2026)

Harry Styles has reached the point where stadiums seem almost too small for him.

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Wednesday Single Review: Beck’s haunting “Ride Lonesome” (2026)

It’s strangely comforting how Beck always returns to themes of heartbreak.

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At 100, Colonial Williamsburg Is the Show to See This Summer

Too often discounted as the domain of school children, Colonial Williamsburg can actually be a fascinating study in how to bring the distant past to life, one committed performance at a time

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The offer the PGA Tour simply must make to Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm if LIV Golf does fold

Liv Golf's future is seriously under threat.

thegolfinggazette.com

Maximum Effort: In Marketing — TLB Coaching & Events

While I was doing my Peloton ride yesterday, the instructor prompted us for "maximum effort". And, of course, it reminded me of Deadpool. And then that got me thinking, is the maximum effort we put…

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