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A.I. wants to bring John Lennon back to stage

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3 years ago

August 3, 2023

Paul McCartney, preparing for his upcoming Australian tour later this year, shared insights into his creative process and the profound impact of working with John Lennon.

Reflecting on their collaboration as the iconic Beatles, McCartney expressed how he still wonders what Lennon would think of his new music and how he misses Lennon’s input when composing songs.

The trust and synergy they shared allowed them to work together effortlessly, bouncing ideas and quickly resolving creative challenges.

Beatles’ break-up

In 2021, the narrative around the Beatles’ break-up shifted with the release of Peter Jackson’s “The Beatles: Get Back” documentary, showing never-before-seen footage of the band recording their album “Let it be.”

The documentary dispelled the notion that McCartney was solely responsible for the break-up, bringing a sense of relief and validation to him.

For his upcoming tour, McCartney will be joined by Lennon through a piece of technological magic used in the documentary.

Lennon’s voice will be isolated and projected alongside McCartney on stage, allowing them to perform together once more. McCartney described the experience as magical, as it feels like he is truly singing with his old buddy again, evoking deep emotions during their performances. For audiences, it’s a nostalgic journey back in time, witnessing the magic of one of music’s greatest duos.

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Iran live updates: Rubio warns hardest US strikes yet to come as toll rises

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1 hour ago

March 3, 2026

Ahron Young

What’s happening in the Middle East?

President Donald Trump says Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed, with Iran now entering a transitional period under a three man leadership council
Trump says U.S. strikes on Iran could last four to five weeks, outlining objectives including destroying missile capabilities, dismantling Iran’s navy and preventing it from obtaining a nuclear weapon
The U.S. military confirms four American service members have been killed, and the White House says U.S. forces have destroyed and sunk nine Iranian naval ships
Iran says it sees “no limit” to its right to self defence and will not negotiate, as missile and drone attacks continue across Israel and Gulf states
More than 500 Iranians have been killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes, with additional deaths reported in Lebanon, Israel and the UAE
Shipping, aviation and energy markets have been disrupted, Qatar has halted LNG production, UAE stock markets have closed temporarily, and oil and gas prices have surged

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Oil prices surge amid rising Middle East conflict risks

Crude oil surges 7% amid fears of Middle East conflict; Strait of Hormuz disruptions may push Brent over $100.

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2 hours ago

March 3, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Crude oil surges 7% amid fears of Middle East conflict; Strait of Hormuz disruptions may push Brent over $100.

Crude oil prices spiked dramatically as investors react to the growing risk of a wider conflict in the Middle East. U.S. crude surged 7.2 percent, trading near $71.84 a barrel, signalling heightened concern across energy markets.

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping chokepoint, has come under intense scrutiny. Rising war-risk insurance premiums and suspended tanker traffic are already slowing the movement of oil, creating ripple effects in global supply chains.

JPMorgan has warned that prolonged disruptions over three weeks could force Gulf producers to reduce output, potentially pushing Brent crude prices to between $100 and $120 a barrel. Markets are closely watching for developments that could reshape global energy pricing.

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Trump warns of last opportunity to hit Iran as conflict escalates

Trump declares final chance to strike Iran, aiming to dismantle missile systems and prevent nuclear weapons amid U.S. troop losses.

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2 hours ago

March 3, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Trump declares final chance to strike Iran, aiming to dismantle missile systems and prevent nuclear weapons amid U.S. troop losses.

President Trump has declared this is the final opportunity to strike Iran as conflict intensifies across the Middle East, outlining four key military objectives including dismantling Iran’s missile capabilities and targeting its navy.

The U.S. says its mission is to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and to halt its alleged support for terrorist groups abroad, signalling a potentially prolonged campaign in the region.

Four U.S. troops have already been killed, with officials warning further casualties are possible as operations continue.

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