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I would never go so far as to say there’s no place for AI in music (I’m a fan of Holly Herndon, after all). But I generally find music made with generative AI to be offensively boring, especially the outputs of Suno. So I’m having a bit of a tough time processing the fact that I actually quite enjoy 1010Benja’s “Semiramis’ Dream.”Benja has been unapologetic about his use of generative AI on his latest EP, Time Has Nothing To Do With What You Choose… The other three tracks can’t quite hold a candle to what you find on 2024’s Ten…

Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, whose social media empire promoting wealth, male dominance and misogyny has made them among the world’s most polarizing internet personalities, were arrested Saturday in Miami as British authorities sought their extradition on rape and sex trafficking charges. The brothers were taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Service on a sealed warrant, agency spokesperson Brady McCarron told The Associated Press, placing the United States at the center of an international legal saga that has stretched from Romania to Britain.Britain is seeking their extradition on rape and trafficking chargesBritish prosecutors announced Saturday that they were…

WUHU, China, July 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — During this globally anticipated football season, for fans traveling with family and friends, the SOUEAST S08 DM offers a comprehensive mobility solution built around four key strengths: long range, low fuel consumption, fast charging and a flexible, spacious cabin. Cross-City Match Trips, Comfort at Every MileFor cross-city match trips, the S08 DM delivers a combined range of more than 1,000 km on a full tank and a full charge, enough to cover intercity travel and short urban transfers with greater confidence. Even when driven with a depleted battery, the vehicle achieves an…

By Marieke Glorieux-Stryckman The Canadian Press Posted July 19, 2026 11:52 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Protesters are set to gather today in front of a private college in Montreal to protest its closure after its permit was not renewed by the Quebec government. The Collège supérieur de Montréal is among four private colleges in the province that saw their permit suspended in recent weeks. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you’ll never miss the day’s top stories. Some students were weeks away from graduation when…

Canada is barring foreign nationals who visited the Democratic Republic of Congo in the past 21 days in its latest effort to prevent Ebola from entering and spreading in this country. The Public Health Agency of Canada made the announcement Sunday, with the new rule set to start on Monday at 11:59 p.m.As part of the move, commercial and private air carriers will also be required to not permit foreign nationals who visited the DRC to board a flight to Canada.“Limiting entry of foreign nationals who have been in the the DRC in the previous 21 days may reduce public…

Birdfy has kicked off a midyear sale, taking up to 40 percent off a range of its smart bird feeders. One of the best deals is on Netvue’s Birdfy Feeder AI-Powered Smart Bird Feeder with Camera, which has dropped to $149.99 at Birdfy and is its second-best price to date. The bundle, which includes a solar panel and lifetime AI bird identification at no extra cost, comes with a $259.99 list price, saving you $110.The feeder features a wide-angle 1080p camera with color night vision, allowing you to watch birds in clear detail day or night. It also sends real-time…

A wildfire raging northeast of Halifax is being held after seeing minimal growth, the Nova Scotia government said Sunday morning. The Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources said in a post on X the Mooseland Road fire was estimated at 1,447 hectares or 14 square kilometres. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won’t miss a trending story. Ground crews are expected to continue suppression efforts throughout the day using heavy equipment on site. Aircraft, though available, likely won’t be needed, officials said.Mooseland Road remains closed starting at its intersection with…

In 2017, I bought an old Magnus chord organ off Craigslist for $10. It’s one of my favorite music gear purchases. Electric chord organs let you play full chords with just a press of a button, making them perfect for aspiring singer-songwriters or fooling around at home. But chord organs largely fell out of favor in the ’80s, as digital keyboards like those from Casio grew in popularity.The Telepathic Instruments Orchid attempts to recapture some of that simple parlor instrument magic. Just like those vintage electric chord organs, the Orchid allows you to play rich chord progressions without having to…

Mumbai, India, July 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Motilal Oswal today announced the expansion of its IPO research coverage and investor information resources in response to increasing market interest in the Upcoming IPO in India segment. The initiative is designed to provide investors with broader access to company information, market insights, public filings, and research-based analysis related to current and forthcoming public offerings. The announcement comes as India’s primary market continues to attract attention from retail and institutional investors. Recent market activity has highlighted sustained interest in initial public offerings across sectors including technology, financial services, manufacturing, healthcare, consumer products,…

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 19, 2026 10:05 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Fans are gathering in Toronto and Vancouver today to watch the World Cup soccer final between Spain and defending champion Argentina, bringing Canada’s month-long tournament celebration to a close. Official FIFA Fan Festivals in both World Cup host cities are expected to draw thousands for public watch parties. Bars and restaurants along Vancouver’s Granville Street and in Toronto’s Liberty Village are also preparing for large crowds.Toronto hosted six matches and Vancouver seven during the first men’s World Cup…