The Feed September 23rd

Merge 104.8  |  23 September 2026

Ella Langley has made chart history in the US with her song “Choosin’ Texas,” which has now spent a record-breaking 23 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. The song has surpassed Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” which previously held the record after repeatedly topping the chart since 1994.

 

Emirates is developing AI-powered airport robots designed to streamline check-in and baggage handling. Expected to launch in the first quarter of 2027, the robots could use facial recognition to identify passengers, weigh luggage and attach baggage tags automatically. The project is part of Emirates Group’s wider investment in AI, robotics and automation across its operations.

 

Taylor Swift is set to release new music this Friday (September 25th), with her latest single, “Patient Zero,” expected to continue the story of her upcoming The Life of a Showgirl era. She has been dropping cryptic clues about the track, building anticipation among fans ahead of its release.