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English Teacher on winning the Mercury: ‘We are proof that arts funding works’

The Leeds-based band – and first non-London act to win the prize for a decade – were quick to highlight the part that regional funding played and lamented recent cuts

The Guardian - UK

BepiColombo probe captures stunning Mercury images in closest flyby yet

BepiColombo made a close flyby of Mercury on Sept. 4, getting just 103 miles (165 kilometers) above the planet.

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“In terms of electric guitars, I’ve never used anything other than Fender in my life”: UK post-punk band English Teacher just won one of the most prestigious prizes in music – and it all started with Fender

Previous winners of the UK's esteemed Mercury Prize include Arctic Monkeys, PJ Harvey, Primal Scream, Arlo Parks and Franz Ferdinand

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“We didn’t really plan this far… We just thought we’d make a band. What do we do now?”: English Teacher’s This Could Be Texas takes home Mercury Prize

English Teacher wins 2024 Mercury Prize

MusicRadar

Mercury Rev: Born Horses review – a lush and serene return

With a half-new lineup, the US rock band’s first album of new material since 2015 finds them in dreamy, reflective mode

The Guardian - UK

Who are English Teacher? What to know about the Leeds-based winners of the Mercury Prize

They are the first act from outside London to win the prize in a decade

Evening Standard

“We didn’t really plan this far!” English Teacher win the 2024 Mercury Prize for debut album This Could Be Texas

Mercury Prize judges: “This Could Be Texas reveals new depths on every listen; the mark of a future classic”

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English Teacher are worthy Mercury winners – but the question of the prize’s future hangs heavy

The smart, strange Leeds quartet clearly have a bright future ahead of them. But with no sponsor and a straitened ceremony, the same can’t be said for the Mercury

The Guardian - UK

Leeds band English Teacher win 2024 Mercury Prize with debut album This Could Be Texas

Leeds-formed quartet appeared overwhelmed as they accepted their prize during a ceremony held at Abbey Road Studios

The Independent UK

Leeds indie band English Teacher win Mercury prize

The band take home the £25,000 prize for their debut album, This Could Be Texas, beating artists including Charli xcx and the Last Dinner Party

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: from Charli xcx to Cat Burns, who will win this year’s Mercury prize?

The ceremony will be broadcast live from Abbey Road studios. Plus: a throuple seek help in Couples Therapy. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Mercury Prize-shortlisted rapper Berwyn: ‘Immigrants are the go-to scapegoat in the UK’

The rapper’s outstanding debut album is shortlisted for the 2024 Mercury Prize, competing against projects by Charli XCX, The Last Dinner Party and Ghetts

The Independent UK

Corinne Bailey Rae: ‘I was seen as boring. Lily Allen started a campaign against me’

The ‘Put Your Records On’ singer tells Annabel Nugent why she swapped mellow Noughties soul for blistering political pop-rock that could win her a Mercury Prize

The Independent UK

You Must Wake Up Early Tomorrow to See Mercury — Here's Why

Everything you need to know about Mercury's greatest elongation west.

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Thruster issues delay BepiColombo probe's Mercury arrival until November 2026

A thruster glitch suffered this past April will delay the BepiColombo mission's arrival at Mercury by nearly a year, to November 2026.

The Guardian - UK

Jupiter’s moon Ganymede was struck by asteroid bigger than dinosaur-killing rock

Impact may have caused largest moon in solar system to swing on its axis, say scientists

USA Today Sports Media Group

Why is Phoenix Mercury guard Natasha Cloud suspended for 1 game? Here’s the answer.

Natasha Cloud will not suit up against the Atlanta Dream on September 3. Here's why.

Sports Illustrated

Diana Taurasi Had Three Words to Describe A'ja Wilson After Historic Performance

The all-time WNBA great was in awe after Wilson's 40-point double-double.

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The Guardian - UK

Starwatch: Mercury reaches its greatest western elongation

Early risers will get a prime opportunity to glimpse the planet as it moves to its furthest point west from the sun

USA Today Sports Media Group

Sophie Cunningham calls out WNBA refs over officiating following late-game ejection against the Lynx

"We get fined for a lot of stuff, but I think they need to be held accountable, too.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Sophie Cunningham’s 8 best pregame outfits from the 2024 WNBA season, including a cheeky Love Island-inspired look

Sophie Cunningham has rarely missed an opportunity to show off a fit.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Sydney’s hottest August day in seven years; census ‘division’; and a hidden letter in a pillar

Much of Australia’s east baked in temperatures more than 10C above average, with Sydney’s mercury topping 28C

Sports Illustrated

A Spinning Diana Taurasi Dropped Breathtaking No-Look Dime to Mercury Teammate

The 42-year-old veteran pulled off a vintage stunning pass to start the Mercury's fast break.

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Virgo Season 2024 & Mercury Retrograde Have Both Kicked Off, Here’s What That Means

Channel Virgo energy to spring clean your mess of a life.

The Independent UK

Mercury Prize 2024 announces winner reveal date and ceremony details

Charli XCX, Ghetts, Barry Can’t Swim and Corinne Bailey Rae are behind some of this year’s shortlisted albums

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