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News 02/03/26

The expansion of Donald Trump's war against Iran to a British base in Cyprus is being described as a serious challenge for the UK, which has limited air defences and only a small capacity to respond. Sir Keir Starmer says the military has bolstered forces in the Middle East, including a squadron of Typhoon jets in Qatar and six F‑35s operating from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus. However, both aircraft have […]

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The Albums That Still Live in Your Car

The records Gen X can’t skip Some albums don’t fade. Some tracks still hit you like they did decades ago. For Gen X, certain records are more than just music—they are memories on vinyl, cassette, or CD that never lost their power, no matter how many times you’ve played them. Take Jagged Little Pill. Its raw honesty and catchy hooks made it a must‑have, blasting through car stereos and bedrooms […]

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News 01/03/26

Brent crude, the international oil benchmark, has climbed eight percent over the past month as concerns grow over potential disruption to supplies amid the ongoing conflict. While Iran is not a major oil producer due to Western sanctions, its position controlling the Strait of Hormuz is crucial. The narrow shipping corridor accounts for around a fifth of global oil supplies, so missile and drone activity in the area poses a […]

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The TV Moments Everyone Talked About on Monday Morning

When episodes became watercooler events Before binge-watching and streaming, television had a different kind of magic. There was anticipation, appointment viewing, and the unmistakable thrill of everyone talking about that episode on Monday morning. For Gen X, TV moments were social glue as much as entertainment. Soap operas, dramas, and sitcoms ruled the week. Friends taught us about friendships and dating mishaps, while The X-Files had us glued to the […]

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News 28/02/26

Iran’s supreme leader has been killed in US Israeli strikes, according to a senior Israeli official speaking to Reuters. The official said Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who had ruled Iran since 1989, is dead and that his body has been found. His compound was said to have been extensively damaged in strikes today. Within minutes of the report, Iranian state media cited the supreme leader’s office as saying the enemy is […]

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Friday Night in 1995 – When the weekend really began

Friday in 1995 felt different. By the time you finished work, college or your YTS placement, the whole weekend stretched out in front of you. No group chats. No constant notifications. Just a plan, loosely agreed sometime that afternoon, and the promise of a good night. Maybe it started at home, getting ready with the radio on, hairspray in the air and someone arguing over what to wear. Then it […]

todayFebruary 27, 2026

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News 27/02/26

Paramount has agreed a 110 billion dollar deal to buy Warner Bros Discovery, after Netflix walked away from a bidding war. Netflix declined to match Paramount’s latest offer of 31 dollars per share, having previously proposed 27 dollars 75 cents per share for its studio and streaming assets. Paramount is led by David Ellison, son of billionaire Larry Ellison, and has deep political connections to Donald Trump’s administration. American singer […]

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