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How The Matrix was nearly ruined by right-wing incels

Sci-fi classic predicted modern AI anxiety - while conspiracy theorists have tried to co-opt its ‘wake up’ message. No wonder we're still talking about it 25 years later

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Brat is Charli XCX's most vulnerable album yet

The world's biggest cult pop star laces her ravey hyperpop with poignancy and regret