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John Lennon’s son ‘feels like history is repeating’ in US politics Sean Ono Lennon, the youngest son of The Beatles guitarist John Lennon, has said "it all feels like history is repeating", when comparing the political times of the US in the early 1970s to today. Talking about a new documentary about his father's activism, Sean noted the "uncanny" personalities of US President Donald Trump and former President Richard Nixon and "the polarisation politically" in the country. But he said the world is now missing "thought leaders like my dad who believed in peace and love."

John Lennon’s son ‘feels like history is repeating’ in US politics

Sean Ono Lennon, the youngest son of The Beatles guitarist John Lennon, has said "it all feels like history is repeating", when comparing the political times of the US in the early 1970s to today. Talking about a new documentary…

Testing Kevin Parker’s Music Knowledge Kevin Parker of Tame Impala stopped by the music game show to test his ear and talk about the sounds that shaped him. He shared the bands that first got him into music, his dream concert to attend, the Australian legends he grew up on, and the artists making waves today. What would you add to this playlist? This Episode's Track List:

Testing Kevin Parker’s Music Knowledge

Kevin Parker of Tame Impala stopped by the music game show to test his ear and talk about the sounds that shaped him. He shared the bands that first got him into music, his dream concert to attend, the Australian legends he grew up on, and the artists making…

Udo Kier’s Criterion Closet Picks The prolific German actor recalls the time he met Paul Morrissey on a plane, the festival encounter that led to his first film shot in the United States, and his experience working with Lars von Trier.

Udo Kier’s Criterion Closet Picks

The prolific German actor recalls the time he met Paul Morrissey on a plane, the festival encounter that led to his first film shot in the United States, and his experience working with Lars von Trier.

Evan Parker – solo saxophone, Cambridge November 2025 Evan Parker - solo saxophoneQueens' College Chapel, CambridgeSaturday 15th November 2025 Concert organized by Soundhunt (Dominic Lash and N.O. Moore) Audio recorded by Dominic Lash, Chris Joynes, Liam Chapman, and Souparna Mondalvideo recorded by Liam Chapman and Souparna Mondalvideo wizardry by Louis Jeeves Video editing and sound mixing by Dominic Lash Artwork by Benjamin Varney Thanks to Kate Hendry, Revd Anna Jones, Simon Payne, Anglia Ruskin University, and the Cambridge Jazz Festival

Evan Parker – solo saxophone, Cambridge November 2025

Evan Parker - solo saxophoneQueens' College Chapel, CambridgeSaturday 15th November 2025 Concert organized by Soundhunt (Dominic Lash and N.O. Moore) Audio recorded by Dominic Lash, Chris Joynes, Liam Chapman, and Souparna Mondalvideo recorded…

Rolling Stone Short Film: Yello – Oh Yeah This is the story of how Yello’s 1980s hit “Oh Yeah” became one of the most recognizable songs in American pop culture. From its Swiss avant-garde origins to ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ and beyond, the film examines how a single song can become a cultural touchstone.

Rolling Stone Short Film: Yello – Oh Yeah

This is the story of how Yello’s 1980s hit “Oh Yeah” became one of the most recognizable songs in American pop culture. From its Swiss avant-garde origins to ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ and beyond, the film examines how a single song can become a cultural…

Toronto’s Lost Multicultural Neighbourhood It might be hard to imagine now, but the corner of Bay Street and Dundas Street used to be the centre of ‘The Ward’ By the late 1800s, it was a thriving, diverse working-class community. The first stop for non-Anglo immigration. East Europeans and Italians came and went. Formerly-enslaved Americans mixed with Russians.Black and Jewish businesses thrived side by side. And, it was the home of the original Chinatown.

Toronto’s Lost Multicultural Neighbourhood

It might be hard to imagine now, but the corner of Bay Street and Dundas Street used to be the centre of ‘The Ward’ By the late 1800s, it was a thriving, diverse working-class community. The first stop for non-Anglo immigration. East Europeans and…

Why the World’s Wealthiest Are Sending Their Gold to Singapore As gold prices surge to a record $4,000, more of the world’s wealthiest from places like Europe, the U.S. and Australia are storing their gold in Singapore in vaults like The Reserve. Located near Changi Airport, this massive vault can store up to 500 tons of gold, worth about $64 billion. But why are people increasingly turning towards Singapore to store their wealth?

Why the World’s Wealthiest Are Sending Their Gold to Singapore

As gold prices surge to a record $4,000, more of the world’s wealthiest from places like Europe, the U.S. and Australia are storing their gold in Singapore in vaults like The Reserve. Located near Changi Airport, this massive vault can…

Costco Japan brings steady income to rural homes The Japanese mayor of the rural town of Meiwa has welcomed the benefits a newly opened Costco has brought to the local economy. The US big-box discounter has been offering higher pay than the prefecture’s minimum wage, and has attracted over 10,000 visitors to the area daily. But small businesses have been struggling to keep up with Costco’s competitive pay, amid rising inflation in the country.

Costco Japan brings steady income to rural homes

The Japanese mayor of the rural town of Meiwa has welcomed the benefits a newly opened Costco has brought to the local economy. The US big-box discounter has been offering higher pay than the prefecture’s minimum wage, and has attracted over 10,000…

EYES WIDE SHUT: Recreating New York with Stanley Kubrick In an illuminating interview for the new Criterion 4K edition EYES WIDE SHUT (1999), Lisa Leone talks about her close collaboration with Stanley Kubrick and the unorthodox way she became involved in the making of the film — first as photographer and then as researcher, set director, second-unit director, and first-time actor.

EYES WIDE SHUT: Recreating New York with Stanley Kubrick

In an illuminating interview for the new Criterion 4K edition EYES WIDE SHUT (1999), Lisa Leone talks about her close collaboration with Stanley Kubrick and the unorthodox way she became involved in the making of the film — first as…

Thomas Müller in Vancouver – One of the most beautiful cities Before my transfer from FC Bayern München to the Vancouver Whitecaps I have heard that Vancouver is one of the world's most beautiful cities. Due to its unique combination of natural beauty and urban charm, with majestic mountain backdrops, stunning ocean views and fantastic parks like Stanley Park. Here are my impressions from Vancouver. What do you think?

Thomas Müller in Vancouver – One of the most beautiful cities

Before my transfer from FC Bayern München to the Vancouver Whitecaps I have heard that Vancouver is one of the world's most beautiful cities. Due to its unique combination of natural beauty and urban charm, with majestic mountain…

Focus On: Jamie Vardy – a “Robin Hood” in Cremona From England’s non-league pitches to the Premier League, from the Leicester fairytale to Serie A: Jamie Vardy begins a new chapter with Cremonese. Hailed as the most iconic signing in the club’s history, Vardy brings hunger, humility, and a winning mentality. Alongside Davide Nicola and Bonazzoli, he forms a surprising attacking trio as the Grigiorossi chase another sporting miracle. A story of pride, sweat, and second chances | Serie A 2025/26

Focus On: Jamie Vardy – a “Robin Hood” in Cremona

From England’s non-league pitches to the Premier League, from the Leicester fairytale to Serie A: Jamie Vardy begins a new chapter with Cremonese. Hailed as the most iconic signing in the club’s history, Vardy brings hunger, humility, and a winning…

Groceries in the US versus the EU "GMA" takes a closer look at groceries in America compared to those in Europe, measuring the quality of ingredients and more.

Groceries in the US versus the EU

"GMA" takes a closer look at groceries in America compared to those in Europe, measuring the quality of ingredients and more.

What is Chengdu’s secret to happiness? Chengdu has been named one of China’s happiest cities for the 16th year in a row. What is its secret, and does reality match the reputation?

What is Chengdu’s secret to happiness?

Chengdu has been named one of China’s happiest cities for the 16th year in a row. What is its secret, and does reality match the reputation?

How Alibaba Quietly Became a Leader in AI Alibaba is transforming itself from an e-commerce giant into a global AI powerhouse. The Chinese tech giant has pledged tens of billions of dollars in investment in AI and cloud infrastructure, fueling the development of its own Qwen language models, the Quark AI assistant and ModelScope, an open platform for developers. Strategic partnerships with brands such as BMW and Apple showcase its ambitions beyond China, while AI integration across e-commerce, logistics, finance and media drives growth.

How Alibaba Quietly Became a Leader in AI

Alibaba is transforming itself from an e-commerce giant into a global AI powerhouse. The Chinese tech giant has pledged tens of billions of dollars in investment in AI and cloud infrastructure, fueling the development of its own Qwen language models, the…

How to get sick less | Lab Muffin Beauty Science ve become a bit of an airborne transmission nerd during the pandemic. Every once in a while I'll share some of the tools I use on social media, and I've realised quite a lot of other people are also…

😷 "To avoid getting sick, you want to focus on breathing less of other people’s lung air."

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First coronavirus, now cancer: The technology used for new cancer vaccines Scientists project that by 2026 the results of clinical trials being conducted in 25 countries, including Spain, will be approved

👩‍🔬👨‍🔬🧫🔬 "To develop a new cancer vaccine, advances in three areas are coming together: vaccine technology, genetic sequencing, and artificial intelligence."

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👘 In 1968, a young Japanese lady seen in a miniskirt with her mother in a kimono, and her sister in more formal wear, Ginza, Tokyo, Japan.

🍸 "Stolichnaya" vodka ad. Photo by Valery Plotnikov, USSR, 1973.

🎞️ World premiere: June 5, 2025.

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🇨🇳 From material sourcing to AI-powered design and intelligent production, digital transformation is propelling China's garment industry up the value chain, shifting from low-cost manufacturing to innovation-driven, high-value development.

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China braces for strong winds with millions told to stay indoors State media is warning that people weighing less than 50kg (110lbs) may be "easily blown away".

💨 "Hashtags about the strong winds, and the warning that those weighing less than 50kg could be swept away, have been trending on Chinese social media. One Weibo user quipped: "I eat so much all the time, just for this day."

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🛏️ Children bouncing on worn-out mattresses. England, 1980s. 😲

🎹📝 The Yamaha CS50 synthesizer that Midge Ure (Visage, Ultravox) sold in 2017 with a letter of provenance.

🇺🇸 The Columbia-Princeton Electronic Music Center was the first electronic music center to be established in the US. From 1959 to the late 70s it was one of the premier sound facilities in the world and helped composers such as Vladimir Ussachevsky, Otto Luening and Milton Babbitt usher in a new age.

🇯🇵 Michael Jackson and students from Nagatacho Elementary School when he visited Japan in 1987.

🛫 Meet Zhao Chunling, the chief designer of China's C929 wide-body aircraft at COMAC. As the first woman to lead a major national aircraft program, she has shattered ceilings and inspired many. With decades of experience, she played key roles in the #C909 and #C919 projects before leading the #C929.

🎭 Pablo Picasso and his muse Sylvette David in 1954. She was the subject of over 40 of his paintings, drawings and sculptures.

🇬🇧 "I didn't have anywhere to live at times, couldn't afford to eat, I went hungry."

Jason Williamson of Nottingham band Sleaford Mods has been volunteering at a homeless centre, and says people who use the service are "completely overlooked" by society.

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🇬🇧 'I think it’s a really good idea, you go places like Paris and the atmosphere is amazing – but it’s whether they can logistically do it'.

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🐕 Last picture of #Hachiko, the faithful dog who waited for over 9 years outside #Shibuya Station for his master to return even after he had passed away. (1935, #Japan). Backstory and more photos: wp.me/p49trd-7Cc