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Your fall preview of new albums: What’s coming before the end of 2025? – National
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Your fall preview of new albums: What’s coming before the end of 2025? – National

Yes, I know Taylor Swift has a new album coming. Yes, I know she and Travis Kelsey are engaged. Yes, there are all kinds of speculation about the wedding date, the maid of honour and the best man. And yes, she’s currently the odds-on favourite to perform the Super Bowl halftime show. But believe it not, there are plenty of other albums coming out this fall. Here’s a round-up of what to expect beyond Sept. 1.September 5Big Thief, Double Infinity (4AD)Big Thief is an interesting band whose style is tough to categorize. This sixth album was recorded over just three weeks at Power Station, NYC’s famous studio.David Byrne, Who is the Sky? (Matador)A few weeks ago, David Byrne dashed everyone’s hopes about a Talking Heads reunion. No one in the group seems all that interested in getting back tog...
Hansal Mehta shares Gandhi BTS, notes filming transformation
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Hansal Mehta shares Gandhi BTS, notes filming transformation

Filmmaker Hansal Mehta is feeling nostalgic. On Wednesday, the filmmaker took to his Instagram and shared an array of BTS pictures from his upcoming streaming series `Gandhi`. The pictures show the filmmaker along with his crew taking a stroll around the location during breaktime. He can be seen wearing a protective gear to protect himself from rain and mist as he walks around the hill. Hansal shared the BTS pictures ahead of the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of `Gandhi`.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Hansal Mehta (@hansalmehta) He also penned a long note in the caption, as he wrote, "Exactly a year ago, we called it a wrap on the principal photography of #Gandhi...
Metals, sulphate particles in PM2.5 air pollution may worsen asthma: Study
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Metals, sulphate particles in PM2.5 air pollution may worsen asthma: Study

Metals, particularly nickel and vanadium, and sulphate particles -- components of fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) -- can worsen asthma and lead to hospitalisation, according to a new study. The study, published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, showed that for each decile increase in the pollutant mixture, asthma hospitalisations increased 10.6 per cent among children and 8 per cent among adults ages 19 to 64. Nickel, vanadium, sulfate, nitrate, bromine, and ammonium contributed the most weight to this association. "If we want to reduce asthma hospitalisations, these are the sources that need to be better controlled -- which we know how to do," said corresponding author Joel Schwartz, professor of environmental epidemiology at Harvard T.H. Chan Sc...
The Nebula Capsule Air Projector from Anker is 35% Off for Labor Day
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The Nebula Capsule Air Projector from Anker is 35% Off for Labor Day

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Labor Day sales are rolling in, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before they’re over. You can also subscribe to our shopping newsletter, Add to Cart, for the best sales sent to your inbox.It's Labor Day weekend, and tech sales are going strong, with deals on TVs, iPads, tablets, and some of headphones. If you’re looking to upgrade your movie nights, the Nebula Capsule Air Projector is now 35% off on Amazon. Perfect for an outdoor cinema moment in your backyard or on a camping trip, this soda can-sized mini projector from Anker is a space-saving alternative to a T...
Global cholera outbreaks and subsequent fatality rate surging, warns WHO
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Global cholera outbreaks and subsequent fatality rate surging, warns WHO

The global cholera situation is worsening, with outbreaks across 31 countries and a surging fatality rate, the World Health Organization said Friday. "Given the scale, severity, and interconnected nature of these outbreaks, the risk of further spread within and between countries is considered very high," it said. The UN health agency said the deteriorating outlook was "driven by conflict and poverty", with rural and flood-affected areas especially vulnerable to the disease -- an acute intestinal infection that spreads through food and water contaminated with bacteria, often from faeces. Between January 1 and August 17, the WHO tracked 409,222 cases and 4,738 deaths reported globally. While cases were down 20 percent on the same period last year, deaths were up 46 percent. Cholera is g...
George Clooney cancels Venice Film Festival appearances due to illness
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George Clooney cancels Venice Film Festival appearances due to illness

Actor and filmmaker George Clooney did not appear at several Venice Film Festival events due to illness, a representative for the star confirmed, according to People. Clooney was unable to attend a press junket promoting `Jay Kelly`, his new film directed by Noah Baumbach, and skipped a dinner with cast mates, including Adam Sandler and Laura Dern. The Hollywood Reporter was first to report the news. "Unfortunately, George has a sinus infection and, under doctor`s orders, he has had to scale back his activities today," said a Clooney rep, according to People. Clooney also missed the official press conference for the Netflix film. "As you may know, George Clooney is not going to be here because he has a bad sinus infection," the press conference`s moderator said. "We really hope, and I ...
The XGIMI MoGo 3 Pro Outdoor Projector Is Down to Its Lowest Price Ever
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The XGIMI MoGo 3 Pro Outdoor Projector Is Down to Its Lowest Price Ever

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Labor Day sales are in full force, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before they’re over. You can also subscribe to our shopping newsletter, Add to Cart, for the best sales sent to your inbox.I've been testing portable projectors for a bunch of different use cases, but few, if any, have come close to the complete package offered by the XGIMI MoGo 3 Pro. It's my favorite of the lot, and right now, you can get a sweet bundle with the XGIMI MoGo 3 Pro portable projector and the PowerBase Stand (which you do honestly need), a carrying case, and an optical filter for $...
Ultra-processed food may increase weight, harm sperm quality in men: Study
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Ultra-processed food may increase weight, harm sperm quality in men: Study

Even a small amount of ultra-processed foods can lead to increased weight, hormone disruption, and poor sperm quality in men, finds a study. An international team of scientists has now discovered that people gain more weight on an ultra-processed diet compared to a minimally processed diet, even when they eat the same number of calories. The study, published in the journal Cell Metabolism, in humans also revealed that a diet high in ultra-processed foods introduces higher levels of pollutants that are known to affect sperm quality. “Our results prove that ultra-processed foods harm our reproductive and metabolic health, even if they’re not eaten in excess. This indicates that it is the processed nature of these foods that makes them harmful,” said lead author Jessica Preston, at the Uni...
Neil Young goes after Trump in new protest song, ‘Big Crime’ – National
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Neil Young goes after Trump in new protest song, ‘Big Crime’ – National

Legendary Canadian rocker Neil Young debuted a new song this week, titled Big Crime, which not-so-subtly takes aim at U.S. President Donald Trump. Young played the new track criticizing the Trump administration at his show in Chicago with his band The Chrome Hearts on Wednesday, and later posted the song’s lyrics on his Neil Young Archives website.“There’s big crime in D.C. at the White House,” the 79-year-old rock icon sings in the chorus. Other lyrics aimed at Trump but not mentioning the president by name include “don’t need no fascist rules, don’t want no fascist schools, don’t want no soldiers walking on the streets.”“Got to get the fascists out, got to clean the White House out, don’t want soldiers on our streets,” Young sings.He also takes Trump’s signature slogan, “Make America Gre...
Every Samsung Galaxy S25 Is on Sale for Labor Day
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Every Samsung Galaxy S25 Is on Sale for Labor Day

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Labor Day sales are in full force, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before they’re over. You can also subscribe to our shopping newsletter, Add to Cart, for the best sales sent to your inbox.If you're on Android, there's a good chance you're using one of Samsung's Galaxy series phones. These phones are fast, reliable, get frequent updates and support, and depending on your model, pack best-in-class cameras. The latest Galaxy phones, at least if you're not counting the ones that fold, are from the Galaxy S25 series. These have the latest and greatest Samsung mobil...