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Culture news — October 28, 2026

Culture publications published on October 28, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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  1. CultureEarthMusic

    Donnie Iris, 'Ah! Leah!' Singer, Dies at 83

    Donnie Iris, the powerhouse vocalist behind the 1980s rock staple “Ah! Leah!”, has died at 83. The Pennsylvania musician died Monday after years of treatment for bladder cancer. He had announced his retirement from live performances only 17 days earlier. Iris took his final bow on Sept. 28 in Pittsburgh, performing seated after undergoing radiation earlier in the day. Born Dominic Ierace, Iris rose to prominence with the Jaggerz, whose 1970s single “The Rapper” peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. He later joined Wild Cherry, where he met Mark Avsec, and together they established Donnie Iris and the Cruisers, producing a run of rock favorites.
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  2. CultureEuropeUnited KingdomHockey

    Stan Wawrinka Retires After Basel Loss

    Stan Wawrinka, the 41-year-old Swiss tennis player, has retired from professional tennis after losing in the first round of the Swiss Indoors in Basel. Wawrinka, a three-time Grand Slam champion, was defeated by Jiri Lehecka in straight sets. Known for his powerful one-handed backhand, Wawrinka won 16 tour-level titles in his 24-year career, including victories over the world number one in each of his Grand Slam finals. He also won Olympic gold in doubles with Roger Federer and helped Switzerland win the Davis Cup.
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  3. CultureSoftwareEnterprise ITSemiconductors

    Instagram Tests Long, Horizontal Videos to Compete with YouTube

    Instagram is testing the publication of long and horizontal videos, a move seen as a strategy to compete with YouTube's dominance in the video content market. The new format, called 'Features', allows users to upload horizontal videos up to 90 minutes long, marking a significant departure from Instagram's traditional focus on square and vertical videos. This test is currently limited to select creators in the US and Brazil.
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