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Life under the Taliban’s iron fist: Five years to the day since the fall of Kabul, DAVID PATRIKARAKOS travels to Afghanistan where he meets AK-47 toting officials as well as the men and women abandoned by the West
The article follows reporter David Patrikarakos’s visit to Afghanistan five years after Kabul fell to the Taliban, portraying daily life under the group’s strict rule. It argues that the country’s people—particularly men and women affected by the Taliban’s restrictions—have been left behind following the West’s withdrawal. The report describes encounters with armed Taliban officials carrying…
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Reagan National Airport makes drastic change following deadly 2025 midair collision
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has installed a new surface-movement radar system following the January 2025 midair collision that killed 67 people. The upgrade is intended to give air traffic controllers better visibility of aircraft and vehicles on runways and taxiways, addressing safety concerns raised by the crash and wider scrutiny of aviation systems. Transportation…
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‘Disney Dreamlight Valley’ Reveals Details on Next Expansion, Including Oogie Boogie, Lilo, Hannah Montana and More
Disney Dreamlight Valley has outlined its next wave of content at D23, including a fourth expansion, seasonal events and character additions from Disney properties. The announcements matter because they extend the life-simulation game’s crossover roster and give players new story content, cosmetics and time-limited activities through the end of 2026. A Hannah Montana and Lizzie…
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The “beautiful” singer Glenn Frey never wanted to forget: “A bit underrated”
Vocal tone that never goes out of style. The post The “beautiful” singer Glenn Frey never wanted to forget: “A bit underrated” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Rakim, Kurupt, & Masta Killa Announce New Album The Godbody: Hear “Goin Down”
Rakim, Kurupt and Masta Killa have announced a collaborative album, The Godbody, and released its opening single, “Goin Down”, featuring Kokane. The project brings together three veteran rappers from different hip-hop traditions and follows Rakim’s recent return to releasing albums after a lengthy hiatus. The Godbody is due on 18 September and contains 16 tracks,…
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Ridley Scott Is Officially a “Cinematic Hero” in New Sci-Fi Movie Sneak Peek
A new featurette for Ridley Scott’s upcoming sci-fi film *The Dog Stars* highlights the director’s unusual multi-camera shooting method, presenting him as a major creative force behind the production. The preview matters because Scott’s approach has divided collaborators in the past, while the film’s cast portray it as a highly controlled and distinctive way of…
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Google’s best new camera feature is only for the Pixel 11 series
Google has introduced Camera Looks, a new Pixel 11 camera feature that applies image processing at the sensor level to create less conventionally “smartphone-like” photographs. It matters because the feature is being positioned as one of the new phones’ most distinctive camera tools, but is currently unavailable to owners of older Pixel devices. One example,…
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‘Practical Magic 2’ Inspires Wave of Witchy Merch, Including Gemstone Jewelry, Retro Tees and ‘Midnight Margaritas Club’ Aprons
Warner Bros. Discovery has launched the first official “Practical Magic” merchandise range as it promotes the forthcoming sequel, “Practical Magic 2”, which reunites Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. The collection draws on both the 1998 film and its follow-up, showing the studio’s effort to turn long-standing fan interest into retail sales ahead of the new…
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Trump sends the US Navy back to the steam age
President Trump has ordered the US Navy to prepare plans to replace electromagnetic launch and weapons-lift systems on the future USS Doris Miller with older steam and hydraulic technology. The move reflects concerns about reliability problems on the Ford-class carrier programme and forms part of a wider effort to accelerate and reform US naval shipbuilding.…