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Mark SavageMusic CorrespondentLive NationBlackpink are the first K-pop girl band to sell a million albums, and the first to headline Wembley Stadium.South Korean pop band Blackpink reasserted their position as the world’s biggest girl group, with a riotous two-and-a-half hour show at Wembley Stadium.The quartet – comprised of members Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé and Lisa – became the first K-pop girl band to headline the venue, following in the footsteps of Michael Jackson, Taylor Swift, BTS and Oasis.They rewarded fans with a high-voltage set, full of delirious hooks and crisp choreography, while highlighting their sisterly bond.”What an absolute honour to be…

By John Morris, updated August 15, 2025 As the cryptocurrency market continues to mature, staking has evolved from a niche concept to a mainstream investment strategy. According to industry estimates, more than $150 billion worth of assets are currently staked across proof-of-stake (PoS) networks, generating passive income for millions of holders. Staking yields face uncertainty, and a crucial question is emerging for the next two years: Will the future of staking favor fixed yields or dynamic, market-driven models? This debate is becoming increasingly relevant as blockchain protocols, DeFi platforms, and institutional players compete to attract staking capital. Let’s explore the…

Khalid Jamil is the first Indian to take charge of the National team since 2012 (Image via X/@IndianFootball) Khalid Jamil, in his first assignment as head coach of the Indian men’s national football team, has announced a 35-member list of probables for the upcoming CAFA Nations Cup 2025. The squad will begin its preparatory camp in Bengaluru on Friday, August 16, though only 22 players have reported so far. The remaining 13 are still with their clubs in the Durand Cup and will join later. The camp marks the start of Jamil’s tenure and comes at a crucial time, with…

The CSIR NET (Council of Scientific & Industrial Research National Eligibility Test) June 2025 exam was conducted on July 28, 2025, and the provisional answer key was released on August 1, 2025. Thousands of students appear for this test every year to qualify for Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) or Assistant Professor positions in colleges and research institutes. The exam is a major step for anyone aiming for a career in teaching or research in science subjects. Candidates are now eagerly waiting for the official results, which are expected to be announced soon.Subjects covered in CSIR NET examThe CSIR NET exam…

Jarett Dunn, a former developer at the Solana-based memecoin platform Pump.fun, has pleaded guilty to fraud by abuse of position and transfer of criminal property. He admitted to stealing nearly $2 million in SOL from the project shortly after joining the team. Dunn is currently being held in a London prison after breaching bail conditions. Bail Violations Landed Him Back in Custody Although Dunn initially pleaded guilty in 2023, he later tried to withdraw that plea in court. That effort didn’t work. His legal team stepped away, and the case stalled for months. Things got worse when Dunn moved to…

Enjoyed this article? Share it with your friends! Authorities in Texas have taken control of more than $2.8 million in cryptocurrency, along with $70,000 in cash and a luxury car, in a case linked to ransomware attacks. According to an August 14 press release, the seizures came after six federal warrants were made public in courts in Virginia, California, and Texas.The cryptocurrency was taken from a wallet said to be controlled by Ianis Aleksandrovich Antropenko. He is facing charges in Texas for conspiring to commit computer fraud, committing computer fraud, and conspiring to launder money. Did you know? Want to…

XAU/USD rises 0.17% to $3,340, trapped between $3,330 and $3,350 since late Thursday’s session.US Dollar fails to rally after in-line July Retail Sales and upward June revision; sentiment weakens, inflation expectations rise.US Dollar Index drops 0.37% to 97.83, while high Treasury yields cap Gold’s upside momentum.Gold price (XAU/USD) holds firm during the North American session as market participants await the outcome of the meeting between US President Donald Trump and his counterpart, Russian President Vladimir Putin. Traders shrugged off in-line US Retail Sales figures, which failed to propel the US Dollar. The XAU/USD trades at $3,340, up 0.17%.The golden metal…

Joan Baez was already her­ald­ed as the “Queen of Folk” by the time Robert Zim­mer­man aka Bob Dylan arrived in New York City. Many things brought him to the bur­geon­ing folk scene there, but Baez was the siren who called to a young Dylan through his tele­vi­sion set long before he met her. He was smit­ten. He would write much lat­er in Chron­i­cles, Vol. 1, that she had “A voice that drove out bad spir­its… she sang in a voice straight to God… Noth­ing she did didn’t work.” And for a cou­ple of years they became col­lab­o­ra­tors, part­ners, lovers, and…

The Life of a Showgirl: Meaning and Inspiration ExplainedWhile announcing her 12th album would arrive Oct. 3, 2025, Taylor said that she selected just 12 songs for The Life of a Showgirl to keep “the bar really high” and make the record “just right” with a holistic theme (so no, there won’t be more songs coming). The inspiration was about going “behind the curtain” of the Eras Tour. “This album was about what was going on behind the scenes in my inner life during this tour,” Taylor said, “which was so exuberant and electric and vibrant.” She continued, “It just…

Hoping to resurrect her late grandmother, Júlia, Catarina Ruivo combines family archives with rich visuals in a non-fiction film which successfully immortalises a cherished loved one. Old photographs of Júlia and her husband are printed out and carefully placed in beaches and forests; their black-and-white figures are cut out from the past and pasted into the present. Rita Durão reads Júlia’s personal letters aloud. While we watch Júlia’s friends and family speaking to her, making food for her, and even dancing with her, all in her absence — they speak to an empty bed, and receive no response — this narration gives Júlia a sort of voice through…