Yesterday (April 20), a giant ice sculpture appeared in a Toronto car park, courtesy of Drake. The rapper promised that the release date for his endlessly teased ninth studio album, Iceman, was stowed away somewhere inside, and would be revealed once the ice had melted. Naturally, his fans responded by taking to the sculpture with
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Tom Waits has shared a taster of his new spoken word piece ‘The Fly’, the B-side to his Massive Attack collaboration ‘Boots On The Ground’. Last week, the two artists shared the surprise release, alongside a pointedly political film from Massive Attack and US photo artist thefinaleye. It was Waits’ first new music since his 2011 album ‘Bad As Me’ and it
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Anthropic is investigating potential “unauthorized access” to its Claude Mythos model that has been touted for its ability to find cybersecurity flaws, the company told Bloomberg. A group gained access to the model through a third-party contractor portal and by using internet sleuthing tools, according to the report. However, the group is only interested in
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USS Abraham Lincoln conducts U.S. blockade operations related to the Strait of Hormuz on April 16, 2026. Handout | Getty Images News | Getty Images Two cargo ships were attacked in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, authorities said Wednesday, after the U.S. extended the ceasefire and as diplomats seek to bring the U.S. and
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In December 2024 (adjusted for the present rate of dystopic acceleration, several eons ago), T. M. Brown published an essay in The Atlantic whose title “You Might Be Worried About the Wrong Algorithms,” could double as a subtitle for William Lessard’s /face. Therein, Brown argues that our tendency to depersonalize the algorithms feeding us recommendations—that
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MR PORTER’s exclusive Brunello Cucinelli high-summer capsule is built for movement—whether you’re jetting off for vacation or simply wanting to look and feel your best in the city. Easy, refined pieces that travel well and wear even better in the heat. Inspired by the sunbaked tones of the Moroccan landscape, the collection leans into breathable
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Illinois is rolling out a sustainability tax credit for films and TV shows, a first in the country. Productions that meet certain criteria designed to incentivize sustainable filmmaking practices are eligible for a five percent uplift, making the maximum tax incentive 45% of eligible costs. As Hollywood’s presence in Illinois grows, state lawmakers last year
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Kash Patel, director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), during a House Intelligence Committee hearing on worldwide threats in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Daniel Heuer | Bloomberg | Getty Images A Houston federal court judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit by FBI Director Kash Patel alleging that former FBI official
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A United Airlines plane approaches the runway at Denver International Airport on March 23, 2026. Al Drago | Getty Images United Airlines slashed its 2026 earnings outlook Tuesday as it grapples with a surge in jet fuel prices due to the Iran war. United said it could earn between $7 and $11 a share on
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Underscores isn’t the only musician thinking about U. Baauer’s first release in six years is also titled U, and it’s out June 10 on LuckyMe. You can listen to its first single, “Better”—which is packed with approximately four minutes of dopamine-boosting Eurodisco—below. Featuring collaborators Aluna, Kučka, Brazy, and Betsy, as well as Eli Teplin on
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The Strokes’ Julian Casablancas has called out the “white privilege” of “American Zionists”. His comments came during an appearance on the viral YouTube series SubwayTakes, hosted by Kareem Rahma, which premiered online earlier today (April 21). “Well, it’s been nice having a career,” he quipped, before setting out his position that “American Zionists get the benefits of white
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WASHINGTON — The Pentagon’s latest budget documents put numbers behind an ambitious plan to expand U.S. military spending, with space programs emerging as one of the clearest beneficiaries. Materials released April 21 confirm the defense topline the White House outlined earlier this month, cementing both the scale of the proposed increase and its unusual reliance
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Cash App, the banking and payments app run by Block, has added support for parent-managed kids accounts. The new accounts include key benefits from the service’s normal account, with an eye towards teaching financial literacy to younger users ages 6 to 12. Cash App first allowed teenage users on its platform in 2021. As part
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