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Belmont University to House Johnny Cash’s Personal Archives
Belmont University in Nashville is to become the permanent home of Johnny Cash’s personal archives, following an agreement between the late singer’s family, the John R. Cash Revocable Trust and the university. The collection will anchor a new Johnny Cash Learning Center within the Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business’s upcoming building on…
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US teen drops Meta lawsuit on social media addiction days before trial
A 15-year-old Florida boy known as RKC has withdrawn his lawsuit against Meta days before the case was due to go to trial in Los Angeles, in a claim that alleged Instagram had contributed to his depression and anxiety. The withdrawal is a win for Meta, which had faced a wave of litigation accusing it…
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6 Democrats cross aisle, join GOP to back annual defense policy bill
The US House of Representatives passed a nearly $1.15 trillion annual defence policy bill by 216 votes to 212, with six Democrats joining most Republicans. The narrow cross-party vote was significant because Democratic leaders opposed the measure, leaving its prospects uncertain in the Senate. The National Defense Authorization Act sets defence policy and authorises Pentagon…
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Fox News Poll: Voters want major change amid economic and political discontent
A new Fox News poll finds that American voters are broadly discontented with the state of politics and the economy, and are seeking major change ahead of the November midterm elections. The findings point to a difficult political environment for President Donald Trump and Republicans, with his approval rating remaining near a record low and…
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Migrant allegedly kills 3 apartment building staffers over parking lot contract dispute
A migrant from Africa has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting dead three property management staff at his apartment building in St Paul, Minnesota, in a dispute over a monthly parking contract. The case has drawn national attention as another example of extreme violence stemming from a seemingly minor grievance, raising questions about workplace…
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Noah Kahan, Aimee Mann, Dropkick Murphys Push For Ticket Price Caps on Resale in Massachusetts
A coalition of 16 New England musicians, including Noah Kahan, Aimee Mann, The Pixies, Goose and Dropkick Murphys, have written an open letter urging Massachusetts lawmakers to pass a bill capping the prices at which scalpers can resell concert tickets. The artists argue that live performance “should not be a luxury” and that resellers who…
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Hello Sunshine’s Head of TV and Film on 10 Years of Reese Witherspoon’s Production Company, ‘Big Little Lies’ Season 3, Apple’s ‘Lucky’ and More ‘Elle’
Hello Sunshine, Reese Witherspoon’s production company, is enjoying a busy period as it approaches its 10th anniversary this autumn, with head of TV and film Lauren Neustadter discussing the slate in a new interview. The company has back-to-back high-profile releases this July: the “Legally Blonde” prequel series “Elle” on Amazon Prime Video and the Anya…
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MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls Official Blade Character Gameplay Guide
GameSpot has published an official gameplay guide video showcasing the character Blade in the upcoming fighting game MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls. The video forms part of a series of character-focused guides intended to help players learn move sets and combat techniques ahead of or following the game’s release, reflecting the broader promotional push around the…
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Why Lettuce Is Always Making People Sick
A widening outbreak of cyclosporiasis linked to iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms has sickened more than 7,100 people in Michigan alone, reviving scrutiny of why leafy greens so frequently cause foodborne illness in the US. The article explains that lettuce’s popularity, the way it is grown and processed, and the fact that it is…