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Future 'looking quite bleak' for Borough Market cafe
Bosses at a popular cafe say they have been left confused after being told their lease would not be renewed. Emma Layton said she wanted market bosses to explain why Maria's Market Cafe, which has been trading for 65 years, was being forced out of…
We may have been searching the wrong radio channel for alien signals
For more than 60 years, scientists have searched the skies for signs of intelligent life beyond Earth. Much of that search has focused on listening for radio signals that might have been created by advanced civilizations. But new research suggests…
Temper City's 'Self Aware' Officially Earns #1 At Alternative Radio
Temper City's buzzy “Self Aware” rises to #1 on the latest Mediabase alternative radio chart. Up place from last week's position, “Self Aware” earns #1 thanks to the ~2,673 spins it received during the July 19-25…
Kehlani & Usher's 'Shoulda Never' Officially Reaches #1 At Rhythmic Radio
Kehlani's “Shoulda Never (featuring Usher)” makes a big move to #1 on this week's Mediabase rhythmic radio chart. Played ~6,163 times during the July 19-25 tracking period, “Shoulda Never” rises two places to #1. The…
Sunday Brunch hailed 'classic TV' minutes into latest Channel 4 show
Channel 4 viewers were all left saying the same thing as they tuned into the latest episode of Sunday Brunch. Hosts Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer were back on televisions screens on Sunday (July 26) with a host of guests Gabriella Cilmi, Ricky…
The Chainsmokers & Oaks' 'Echo' Officially Reaches #1 On Dance Radio Chart
Last week, The Chainsmokers & Oaks' “Echo” appeared at #3 on the Mediabase dance radio chart. This week, it improves to #1. The song tops the chart thanks to the ~619 plays it received during the July 19-25 tracking period. The count…
Coi Leray & YoungBoy Never Broke Again's 'Better Than Yours' Reaches #1 At Urban Radio
Coi Leray & YoungBoy Never Broke Again's “Better Than Yours” makes a big jump on this week's Mediabase urban radio chart, rising six places to #1. The song received ~5,320 spins during the July 19-25 tracking period, besting last…
Morgan Wallen's 'Don't We' Officially Reaches #1 At Country Radio; Ella Langley Collaboration Claims #2
Country powerhouse Morgan Wallen adds to his collection of radio number ones this week, as “Don't We” reaches the pinnacle of the Mediabase country radio singles chart. In a rare chart feat, he also claims the #2 position, courtesy of…
The Rapture: Heatwave thriller resonates in today's world - Iwan Rheon
New psychological thriller The Rapture may have been set in a heatwave, but it certainly wasn't hot when actor Iwan Rheon was filming on location in south Wales last autumn. Rheon said make-up artists used heavy moisturiser to portray characters…
Trump takes latest swipe at Canada, suggesting a border wall to keep smoke out of US
President Donald Trump followed up his repeated threats to impose tariffs over Canadian wildfire smoke with a blast of social media hot air Saturday. Trump trolled America's northern neighbor by posting an AI slop image of a giant pleated air…
Tame Impala & Jennie's 'Dracula' Spends 4th Week As Pop Radio's #1 Song, 3rd Week As Hot Adult Contemporary Leader
The JENNIE remix of Tame Impala's “Dracula” continues its rule at the pop and hot adult contemporary radio formats. The smash spends a fourth consecutive week atop the Mediabase pop chart, while notching a third week as the #1 song on…
Alberta premier says she won't retaliate Trump's latest threats with alcohol ban
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she does not plan to retaliate against U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of a 50 per cent tariff on Canadian goods with an alcohol ban. She told her call-in radio show a ban is an extraordinary measure, and…
Recruiting Targets Provide Honest Insight Into USC Coach Anthony Jones
Anthony Jones is entering his third season as the USC Trojans' running back coach and has had a tremendous impact on the program. In his first season, Woody Marks became the team's first 1,000-yard rusher since 2017. Last season, he landed Waymond…
Alberta premier says she won't retaliate Trump's latest threats with alcohol ban
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Are you using the latest slang or are you just reheating nachos?
You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Mid-year, words nerds of the world tend to gather in rooms or Zoom, a chance to list what neologisms have emerged, or nominate old words wearing new…
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