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Wireless Festival loses another sponsor over Kanye West booking
Drinks giant Diageo follow Pepsi in withdrawing funding from the festival over West's history of anti-SemitismThe post Wireless Festival loses another sponsor over Kanye West booking appeared first on NME.
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Starfield's Huge Update Arrives On Xbox This Week, And Here Are The Release Times
For both the Free Lanes and Terran Armada content.The game is getting its first (and probably biggest) major update of 2026 this week with the arrival of the Free Lanes and Terran Armada content, the former of which is free and the latter of which is paid.Back in March, we covered the specifics of this content in more detail elsewhere on Pure Xbox:Read the full article on purexbox.com
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Sajid Javid “certain” the Home Secretary will block Kanye West from coming to UK if Wireless don’t cancel his upcoming shows
"Organisers have a small window to still do the right thing and disinvite him"The post Sajid Javid “certain” the Home Secretary will block Kanye West from coming to UK if Wireless don’t cancel his upcoming shows appeared first on NME.
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The best videogame characters who came back from the dead
Today is a bank holiday in the UK, which means we are probably asleep, but we've scraped together a little themed conversation piece article to comfort you in our absence.Specifically, it is Easter Monday, which isn't a bad time to talk about resurrection - for 'twas on Easter that the worshippers rolled back the chocolate egg from the Cave of Character Creation and discovered that the Easter Bunny had started New Game Plus.No, you are not allowed to object that technically, every videogame character who isn't subject to permadeath counts as resurrected, providing the player fails at least once.
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Lifeguard get playful in exclusive ‘Rhymes With Lifeguard’ playlist to accompany The Cover
The playlist features only songs where the titles rhyme with the Chicago trio’s band name, including tracks by Lou Reed, SOPHIE and Pulp The post Lifeguard get playful in exclusive ‘Rhymes With Lifeguard’ playlist to accompany The Cover appeared first on NME.
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Charli XCX’s team address Sky Ferreira’s claims about ‘Wuthering Heights’ soundtrack: “She always shares credits fairly and appropriately”
It comes after Ferreira alleged her old demos were used on the soundtrack album without creditThe post Charli XCX’s team address Sky Ferreira’s claims about ‘Wuthering Heights’ soundtrack: “She always shares credits fairly and appropriately” appeared first on NME.
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RightNow AI Releases AutoKernel: An Open-Source Framework that Applies an Autonomous Agent Loop to GPU Kernel Optimization for Arbitrary PyTorch Models
Researchers from RightNow AI want to automate it entirely.The RightNow AI research team has released AutoKernel, an open-source framework that applies an autonomous LLM agent loop to GPU kernel optimization for arbitrary PyTorch models.The approach is straightforward: give […]
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Private DNS and Hub–Spoke Networking for Enterprise AI Workloads on Azure
During a recent production deployment of a private, enterprise-grade AI workload on Azure, several issues surfaced that initially appeared to be platform or service instability.Closer analysis revealed the real cause: gaps in network and DNS design.This post shares a real-world technical walkthrough of the problem, root causes, resolution steps, and key lessons that now form a reusable blueprint for running AI workloads reliably in private Azure environments.
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Azure SQL Audit Columns missing? Understanding AzureDiagnostics 500-Column Limit and Spill
This is one of the more silent and confusing behaviors of the AzureDiagnostics table in Azure Monitor Log Analytics, and it doesn't just affect one specific column — it can affect any column, including commonly queried ones like data_sensitivity_information_s, deadlock_xml_s, query_hash_s, error_message_s, and others.Here's a real-world example from a customer case involving Azure SQL audit logs and data sensitivity classification.Because of this design, the AzureDiagnostics table enforces a hard limit of 500 columns per workspace.
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The Epicenter of Global Tourism Trade: Istanbul Tourism Fair (ITF 2026)
The global tourism industry has evolved far beyond the search for holiday destinations; it is now a massive economy shaped by technology, sustainability, and strategic partnerships. At the heart of this economic momentum, Istanbul is preparing to host one of the sector’s most prestigious gatherings: the Istanbul Tourism Fair (ITF). Scheduled for September 24-25, 2026, this major organization brings tourism professionals together under a single strategic roof at the crossroads of continents.
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Shamwari Private Game Reserve Joins Rare Finds by Kerzner International
Shamwari Private Game Reserve, a 25,000-hectare wilderness sanctuary in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, enters a new era as a Rare Finds Resort under the management of Kerzner International (“Kerzner”) on 1 April 2026. Owned by Investment Corporation of Dubai (“ICD”), the Game Reserve’s Hospitality Division and sales for Shamwari Air, the property’s dedicated private aviation service is now managed by Kerzner, inviting guests to experience the coveted Big 5 wildlife for an unparalleled experience.
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Hyatt & Brigade Group Announce Plans for Grand Hyatt Chennai ECR & Hyatt House Bengaluru Devanahalli
Hyatt Hotels Corporation have announced the signing of management agreements with Brigade Hotel Ventures Limited (BHVL) and BCV Developers Private Limited, part of the Brigade Group, for two properties with Hyatt in India, Grand Hyatt Chennai ECR and Hyatt House Bengaluru Devanahalli, respectively.
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Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord Season 1, Episodes 1-8 Review
Though it faces some early growing pains, Maul: Shadow Lord proves to be another strong addition to the Star Wars canon, and one that prioritizes more than just the iconic Sith Lord himself. Read our spoiler-free review of the show's first eight episodes.
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The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has some impressive add-ons that make snapping photos really fun
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra gives you a ton of options to play around with images, including preset filters and hardware add-ons.
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How to Track Changes in Microsoft 365 Groups
An old PowerShell script tracked changes to Office 365 Groups. The techniques from 2016 wouldn't be used today because features like the unified audit log didn’t exist then. We show what’s possible now by creating a new version of a Microsoft 365 Groups Change Report script to track additions, deletions, and changes for Microsoft 365 groups in a tenant.
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Building MCP servers with Entra ID and pre-authorized clients
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) gives AI agents a standard way to call external tools, but things get more complicated when those tools need to know who the user is.In this post, I’ll show how to build an MCP server with the Python FastMCP package that authenticates users with Microsoft Entra ID when they connect from a pre-authorized client such as VS Code."""Add a new expense to Cosmos DB."""
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The Standard Is Coming To Austin
The Standard brand is set to debut its first Texas outpost withThe Standard, Austin,opening Spring 2027 as a vibrant reimagining of the beloved South Congress Hotel.As The Standard brand’s first U.S. opening in more than a decade, the project places Austin within the brand’s growing constellation of global destinations, from London and Ibiza to Bangkok and Brussels, with locations in Lisbon and Mexico City expected to open later this year.The Standard, Austin will be a conversion and renovation of the existing South Congress Hotel located at 1603 South Congress Ave, Austin, Texas 78704.
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Hyatt Regency Niagara Falls Fallsview Opens Overlooking The Natural Wonder of Niagara Falls
Hyatt Hotels Corporation introduces Hyatt Regency Niagara Falls Fallsview to World of Hyatt as the latest addition to the Classics Portfolio.As the first Hyatt hotel in Niagara Falls and the closest Canadian hotel to the Falls, guests and World of Hyatt members can experience welcoming service alongside the best views of the natural wonder, with newly renovated rooms and suites available.Beyond leisure travel, the hotel is also a premier destination for meetings, conferences, and milestone gatherings, offering an inspiring setting where business events, celebrations, and unforgettable guest experiences come together. Hyatt Regency Niagara Falls Fallsview will contribute to Hyatt’s continued brand growth in Canada and strengthen Niagara Falls’ presence as a world-class destination.
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Miraval Resorts & Spas and Humin Set New Standard for the Future of Measurable Wellness
In a world driven by relentless pace and constant pressure, many of today’s wellness travelers are seeking more than a momentary escape and are demanding experiences that deliver lasting, measurable impact.Miraval Resorts & Spas, a pioneer in the destination wellness space for over 30 years has revealed results from a groundbreaking third-party research study that suggests immersive wellness retreats like those at Miraval resorts are positively correlated with reduced perceived stress, strengthened mindfulness, and reported wellbeing benefits lasting even months after a stay1.The study was led by Humin (formerly Healthy Minds Innovations), a global nonprofit leader in wellbeing science, founded by renowned neuroscientist Dr. Richard J. Davidson.
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Women’s Rugby Takes Centre Stage as IHG Hotels & Resorts Unveils Emily Scarratt as its ‘Fancierge’
As fans across Europe, the UK and Ireland eagerly anticipate what’s set to be the biggest Guinness Women’s Six Nations ever, IHG Hotels & Resorts - official hotel partner of the Championships - reveals 92% of sports fans agree that watching the Guinness Women’s Six Nations live is an inclusive and entertaining experience with nearly half (46%) stating they’d consider a weekend away to watch a Guinness women’s Six Nations match.
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IHG Introduces Garner Hotels to Greater China
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) announced the official debut of Garner hotels, its 14th brand in Greater China, further strengthening its portfolio in the region.Garner offers a highly adaptable, conversion-friendly model that enables owners to unlock value with efficient and practical solutions.As the midscale to upper-midscale segment continues to evolve and demand for upgrading existing hotels accelerates, Garner offers a compelling new option for owners, combining efficiency with flexibility.
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IHG Hotels & Resorts to bring luxury hospitality to the heart of Delhi
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with Eros Group (Nehru Place Hotels Pvt Ltd) to open InterContinental Eros New Delhi Nehru Place. Slated to open under the InterContinental brand post renovation, which is expected to be completed in 2029, the new addition is in line with IHG’s strategy to expand its luxury and lifestyle portfolio across key locations in India.
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A Sunset Strip Icon Reemerges as The Valorian Los Angeles, Curio Collection by Hilton
A new chapter begins on the Sunset Strip as Mondrian Los Angeles reemerges as The Valorian Los Angeles, Curio Collection by Hilton. The relaunch introduces a refined new identity that honors its cultural legacy while ushering the property into a new era in West Hollywood.
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Building Cost-Aware Azure Infrastructure Pipelines: Estimate Costs Before You Deploy
Step 2: Map Resources to Pricing with the Retail Prices API"""Query the Azure Retail Prices API for a Linux VM's pay-as-you-go hourly rate."""By integrating cost estimation into your pull request workflow, you give every developer on the team visibility into the financial impact of their changes — before a single resource is deployed.
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Creating a More Sustainable Stay: Hilton Properties Championing Travel with Purpose
Every time a Hilton hotel opens their doors to their guests, they’re also opening doors to their communities and destinations. While working to create a great stay for travelers around the world, Hilton team members are also working to advance responsible travel, support growth opportunities and remain good stewards of the destinations they call home.
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Hilton Accelerates Sub‑Saharan Africa Growth with Record Deal Signings
Hilton have announced accelerated growth across Africa, signing a record 29 deals in 2025 across 15 countries.The global hospitality company is set to open more than 100 hotels across the continent, creating over 20,000 job opportunities and bringing Hilton’s total Africa footprint to more than 180 hotels trading and in the pipeline.The news coincides with the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Africa taking place in Nairobi this week.
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The ‘Coach Carter’ Speech: Unpacking “Our Deepest Fear”
In a move unusual for a coach, he demands that the team members sign a contract in which they agree and promise to not only fulfill the required attendance but also sit in the front rows in all their classes, maintain a GPA of at least 2.3, and submit progress reports on grades and attendance.However, when Carter discovers that some players are failing academically, he locks the gym and offers to open only when the team players deliver on their contract’s terms.The Source: Marianne Williamson’s “A Return to Love”This detail is kind of surprising to most readers.
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More Than a Threat: The "No-Nonsense" Irony of the "3 Coffins" Gag in ‘A Fistful of Dollars’
But when he walks in and auditions for the role of the town’s apex predator, with a tinge of dry humor, that stands out.Instead, he deploys an unusual weapon, his dry wit, to “announce” that his opponents are already dead.Sergio Leone flips the script on this one and makes Joe the one who sets the terms of engagement.
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The Calm Before the Storm: Analyzing Don Vito’s Lethal “No” That Ignites ‘The Godfather’
The SceneThe scene takes place half an hour into the movie, immediately after Don Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando) and Tom Hagen (Robert Duvall) take care of the stubborn Hollywood producer, Jack Woltz (John Marley).Virgil “The Turk” Sollozzo (Al Lettieri), a drug kingpin, meets Vito and his team for a business proposition.For what it’s worth, it may have started a mafia war, but it highlighted the moral backbone of The Godfather.
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The Incredible ‘Apocalypse Now’ Scene Francis Ford Coppola Reconsidered Years Later
Years after the movie was first released, Coppola added what is believed to be just under 30 minutes of additional footage that wasn’t part of the original.Summing It UpWhen Francis Ford Coppola reintroduced the plantation sequence in Apocalypse Now Redux, he added a deeper perspective to the film’s core ambition.Which is your favorite Francis Ford Coppola film?