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Count Binface—a satirical candidate famous for wearing a giant bin on his head—is now the second favorite to win the Clacton by-election, with bookmakers giving him 9/2 odds (around an 18% implied chance) after Britain’s major political parties refused to field candidates. The election was triggered after Nigel Farage resigned his seat only to immediately stand for it again, a move critics have called a political stunt. With Labour, the Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats and the Greens all boycotting the race, Binface has unexpectedly become the main alternative—and what started as a joke is now being taken surprisingly seriously. 🇬🇧🗑️

Bonnie Tyler, the legendary Welsh singer behind timeless hits including Total Eclipse of the Heart, Holding Out for a Hero, and It’s a Heartache, has died aged 75. Her family announced that she passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday night in a hospital in Portugal “as a result of the illness that she was being treated for.” Tyler’s powerful, distinctive voice made her one of the defining rock artists of the 1970s and 1980s, earning her worldwide acclaim and a lasting place in music history. She is survived by her husband, Robert Sullivan. Our thoughts are with her family, friends, and fans around the world. 🕊️ Rest in peace, Bonnie Tyler (1951–2026).

#BoycottSony is trending after Sony confirmed it will stop releasing new PlayStation games on physical discs from 2028. Many gamers say the move means less ownership, fewer resale options, and greater reliance on digital storefronts, while others believe it’s an inevitable step towards the future of gaming. Will you keep buying PlayStation games, or is this a deal-breaker?

📱 WhatsApp is finally getting usernames! Soon, you’ll be able to chat without sharing your phone number. Instead, you can reserve a unique @username, giving you a more private way to connect with friends, businesses, and new contacts.

Don’t worry, you aren’t just “lazy”. In 1980, the median US home cost $64,600 on an income of $17,710. Today it’s $420,300 on $83,730. Home prices: up 551%. Wages: up 373%. We’re not bad with money. The math just stopped mathing. 🔖 Save this for the next time someone says “just stop buying coffee.”

Science just confirmed what dog owners already knew 🐶 Cuddling your dog once a day can genuinely make you happier — researchers found that physical contact with a dog stimulates the part of your brain linked to positive emotions, reduced stress, and better social connection. Read the study (PLOS One): https://www.rd.com/article/cuddling-with-dog/