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Astronomers discover a dead star spinning every 8 minutes and sending mysterious radio pulses
The discovery was made by researchers at the Curtin University branch of the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR). Their findings reveal a previously unseen combination of stars producing radio pulses and offer new clues about…
Babis media bill sparks mass Prague protest over Czech TV and radio independence
Tens of thousands of Czechs rallied in Prague on Sunday against a government plan to cut a public media fee and move funding to the state budget — a policy critics say would dent the broadcasters' independence and viability. Organizers said…
New Zealand radio host has meltdown after 'worst ever All Blacks performance
New Zealand radio personality Mark Watson has compared New Zealand's defeat to 'international minnows' Wales to a 'death in the family'. Steve Tandy's side defeated the All Blacks 35-28 in Cardiff on Saturday, ending a 73-year wait for a win over…
Future's 'Konnichiwa' Jumps To #1 On Urban Radio Chart
The #5 song on last week's Mediabase urban radio airplay chart, Future's “Konnichiwa” soars to #1 on this week's listing. “Konnichiwa” received ~5,389 spins during the November 8-14 tracking period, reflecting a…
Live: Unions, industry join forces to call for passage of gas reservation scheme
Choose what information you see below by using filters While the government looks for support for its gas reservation scheme one things is for certain: it's not entertaining a push for a tax on exports. The idea has been pushed by independent David…
Belly Gang Kushington & 21 Savage's 'WTF GOIN' Reaches #1 On Rhythmic Radio Chart
Rhythmic radio has a new #1, and it comes from Belly Gang Kushington. The artist's “WTF GOIN (featuring 21 Savage)” ascends one spot to the peak position on this week's Mediabase airplay chart for the format. The song received ~5,591…
Teddy Swims' 'Mr. Know It All' Spends 2nd Week As Pop Radio's #1 Song
Teddy Swims' “Mr. Know It All” spends a second week as pop radio's biggest song. Played ~15,110 times during the November 8-14 tracking period, “Mr. Know It All” remains atop the Mediabase pop radio airplay chart. The…
DAVID MARCUS: What big tech's weekend from hell means for the future of data centers
The last several days have not been good for big tech. On Thursday, Microsoft Outlook, which handles most of the business email in America, suddenly shut down. Then, on Friday, the FAA grounded every flight in the country, apparently because of…
Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' Reaches #1 At Hot Adult Contemporary Radio, 'Loving Life Again' Stays Atop Country Chart
Ella Langley's dominant 2026 continues with another big week at radio. The artist reaches #1 on the Mediabase hot adult contemporary radio chart with “Choosin' Texas,” while spending a second week atop the Mediabase country listing…
Owain Wyn Evans to feature in new BBC documentary after cycle challenge
Owain Wyn Evans has broken his social media silence following the completion of his Children In Need challenge, sharing a heartfelt message with his followers alongside an exciting announcement. The Welshman was greeted by hundreds of fans in…
Grammy-winning singer Richard Sterban, who sang with Elvis, dies
Richard Sterban has died aged 83. The Grammy Award-winning artist was best known as a bass vocalist in quartet the Oak Ridge Boys, which was hugely successful and bagged 17 number ones and five Grammys. Sterban died in Hendersonville, Tennessee…
Photography students focus on Hartlepool street for exhibition
A street's past and present is the focus of a photography exhibition as the area shapes up to become part of a hub for the screen industry. Degree students from the Northern School of Art in Hartlepool have been documenting the town's Church…
Protest in Prague over media freedom expected to be one of biggest in Czechia's history
Hundreds of thousands of Czechs are expected to rally in Prague on Sunday to protest against what they say is a government attempt to stifle media freedom. The gathering to save the mandatory licence fees that fund Czechia's public broadcasters…
Hannah Fry feels 'unbelievably lucky' after 'terrifying' diagnosis
Hannah Fry has spoken of her terror at facing the 'sheer terrifying drop of the end of my existence' following her cervical cancer diagnosis. The mathematician and broadcaster, 42, recently took part in the second series of The Celebrity Traitors…
HK commerce chief questions whether AI boom will subside, urges new trade networks
Algernon Yau Ying-wah, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, said Hong Kong's economic growth will be heavily weighed on re-export trade, warning against over-reliance on the AI boom and urging the city to explore new trade corridors.
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