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Thread: which song is the definitive 'Millennial' anthem?
musicThread: which song is the definitive 'Millennial' anthem?
A wide thread names contenders, 'Mr. Brightside,' 'Get Low,' 'Tubthumping,' 'Candle in the Wind (’97)', debating one single millennial song.
German defense minister visits Kyiv to discuss joint arms production
newsGerman defense minister visits Kyiv to discuss joint arms production
Boris Pistorius made an unannounced trip to Kyiv to negotiate joint production of drones and unmanned systems.
One U.S. passenger tests positive for Andes hantavirus, another has mild symptoms
scienceOne U.S. passenger tests positive for Andes hantavirus, another has mild symptoms
HHS says a repatriated passenger tested 'mildly positive' for Andes virus and a second passenger has mild symptoms.
reuters.com
Zack Polanski’s narrowboat may owe three years of council tax
financeZack Polanski’s narrowboat may owe three years of council tax
Report says Polanski treated his narrowboat as a main residence; likely Band A bill around £4,000 plus a possible £70 penalty.
EU’s Kaja Kallas rejects Gerhard Schröder as negotiator
newsEU’s Kaja Kallas rejects Gerhard Schröder as negotiator
Kaja Kallas says former German chancellor Gerhard Schröder is unfit to mediate EU‑Russia talks over Ukraine.
Polish ex‑minister Zbigniew Ziobro flees Hungary for the US
newsPolish ex‑minister Zbigniew Ziobro flees Hungary for the US
Zbigniew Ziobro left Hungary and reached the United States after PM Peter Magyar said Hungary would not shield people wanted abroad.
Project Hail Mary hits streaming after $655M box office run
moviesProject Hail Mary hits streaming after $655M box office run
Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s Project Hail Mary arrives on streaming as the Ryan Gosling film tops about $655 million worldwide.
Iran transfers jailed Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi to Tehran hospital
newsIran transfers jailed Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi to Tehran hospital
Mohammadi, 54, was moved from prison to a Tehran hospital after a sharp deterioration in her health, her foundation says.
Michael Pennington, Shakespearean actor, dies at 82
moviesMichael Pennington, Shakespearean actor, dies at 82
Veteran stage and screen actor known for landmark 1980 Hamlet performances and a Star Wars role has died aged 82.
the-independent.com
UCF commencement speaker Gloria Caulfield criticised over Tavistock ties
newsUCF commencement speaker Gloria Caulfield criticised over Tavistock ties
Gloria Caulfield, VP at Tavistock Development, drew criticism after speaking at University of Central Florida commencement.
Rock Band credited for making songs like 'Maps' mainstream
gamingRock Band credited for making songs like 'Maps' mainstream
Several posts credit Rock Band exposure for popularising tracks such as 'Maps' and shaping millennial listening habits.
Canadiens beat Sabres in Game 3, Alex Newhook scores
sportsCanadiens beat Sabres in Game 3, Alex Newhook scores
Montreal defeated Buffalo 6-2 in Game 3 as Alex Newhook continued his strong playoff run with a goal.
nhl.com
Art Fight tracing/reference rule triggers organizer backlash
artArt Fight tracing/reference rule triggers organizer backlash
New Art Fight rules on tracing and references have prompted widespread criticism and some creators say they’ll skip the event.
The Beatles to open official fan experience at 3 Savile Row
musicThe Beatles to open official fan experience at 3 Savile Row
Apple Corps will turn the band's former Savile Row headquarters into a multi‑floor Beatles fan attraction in London.
Sabrina Carpenter marks her 27th birthday
musicSabrina Carpenter marks her 27th birthday
Fans celebrate Sabrina Carpenter turning 27, sharing birthday messages and noting recent tracks like her Madonna collaboration.
Helluva Boss fan artists share new OC art and Mother's Day comics
tvHelluva Boss fan artists share new OC art and Mother's Day comics
Fandom artists posted original characters, cosplay shots and Mother's Day, themed strips from the Hellaverse.
Fleetwood Mac tracks shared in music threads
musicFleetwood Mac tracks shared in music threads
Fans post lyrics and live versions of Fleetwood Mac songs such as 'Say You Love Me' and 'Landslide' in listening threads.
Star Fox creator says Switch 2 redesign matches his original vision
gamingStar Fox creator says Switch 2 redesign matches his original vision
Takaya Imamura, the original Star Fox artist, says the Switch 2 character visuals are exactly what he had in mind back in the 1990s.
Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15 million over alleged image misuse
musicDua Lipa sues Samsung for $15 million over alleged image misuse
Dua Lipa alleges Samsung used her likeness on TV packaging without permission and is seeking at least $15 million in damages.
Zack Polanski’s narrowboat may owe three years of council tax
A report says Zack Polanski described his narrowboat as "home", which would make it his main residence for council tax purposes. If the boat counted as his main residence, local authorities could charge roughly three years of Band A council tax, about £4,000 in total, and impose a maximum penalty of £70 with no interest. If Polanski instead qualified as a continuous cruiser, Canal & River Trust rules require regular movement under a licence and failure to follow those terms can trigger enforcement or licence restrictions. The question matters because residency determinations affect personal finances and legal obligations such as voter registration and property liability.
Zack Polanski and his partner called their narrowboat their “amazing home” for three years. He registered to vote there. If it was his main residence, council tax was due. None was paid. His team says he stayed there only “occasionally” - if true, there's a very big problem.
AndroidMark33FWIW. I'm ok with people making an honest mistake, which this probably is, same with Rayner. So long as they correct it, which I'm sure they will. People of all party persuasions need to stop instantly calling for resignations over everything. V different to Tice, Farage et al
Dan Neidle30The Times reported last week that the Green Party leader and his partner “appear in recent years to have stayed on a narrowboat at a marina”.
Bettina Struff #Woke #FBPE #FBPR #NHS #RejoinEU28That the right-wing media are digging up non-events like this is just mind-boggling and indicative of their fear of the Greens. Angela Rayner was crucified over 40k. Now they're trying to crucify Polanski over 4k. And yet Farage receives 5 million just before the election and they don't care?
Kevin Thurston22I take it you’ve done Tice and Farage as well?
Pete Ambrose20A bigger problem than a £5 million undeclared gift? Keep a sense of perspective here please.
Rick Turner19I live on a boat. I do not pay council tax. I pay the Canal and River Trust for a continuous cruising licence instead. Do you know what kind of licence Zack has?
Steve17It's not a big problem. He owes council tax. That is all. It's not like he was gifted £5m and didn't declare it.
guskoettlitz.bsky.social15The next target, your time might be better spent looking at Farages, £millions.
Jay King12Obviously I don’t know this actual case, but I lived on a boat and there was a difference between permanent moorings, where you have an address & pay council tax and leisure moorings where you can’t live permanently anyway. As far as I know all the Lea Valley moorings are leisure moorings?
Andy Burge 🇬🇧🇪🇺11As an aside Dan (and I apologise if I've forgotten a previous answer to this), is the "gift" to Farage of £5m subject to tax and if so, has it been paid?
Coolhandluke10If Polanski is at fault, he better pay the tax and penalty quickly! What is it with politicians of all political stripes (Reform, Conservative, Labour, Lib Dem, Green) and paying tax? Far too many instances of this. What is the latest with Tice? taxpolicy.org.uk/2026/04/11/r...
Geoff Dunn 🐸6As a narrowboat owner I can categorically say this is tosh. I brave attempt by someone who knows nothing about how marinas operate.
The Spirit of 88/895I’d still like to know how a former waitress in a cocktail bar from a financially challenged family bought Farage a house in eastern England….
Barry Parmegiana5New week, new hearsay and innuendo aimed at destroying a disloyal Jew.
passionpants.bsky.social4It'll be on the front page if the Daily Fail for weeks.
The Delicious Legacy Podcast4If you're at a permanent mooring you should pay CT, but it might be paid by the marina as part of the fees.
Clarissa Oakes 🇺🇦3The Polanski Stans won't like you for this.
The Spectre Haunting Europe3If you'd done cursory research about this, rather than leaping at the chance to knife a prominent left-wing leader, you'd know that different types of mooring have different council tax liability. Is this a permanent, leisure or seasonal mooring? What is Mr. Polanski's waterways license? 2/10
sky2b.bsky.social3Thanks for investigating this. Meanwhile in the MSM Farage walks free. You couldn't write it .... harryeccles94.substack.com/p/farage-is-...
the wilk2Boats move, that's kind of the point of them, so the boat may have been his residence but he may only have stayed in the marina occasionally.
spraindsquirrel2Three years of council tax is probably going to amount to about £5k. Clearly Polanski's residential status was a bit complicated and easy to fudge (with or without intent). Is this a big issue? I mean, right-wing press will make it so. But it's small beer, really, isn't it?
