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Khanna argues economic concerns driving far-left primary victories
Representative Ro Khanna said recent primary wins by candidates on the Democratic left reflect voters’ frustration with economic pressures, rather than a simple ideological shift. He argued that concerns about living costs and economic inequality are helping candidates who promise more sweeping action, a development that could shape Democrats’ approach to the midterm elections. Khanna’s…
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“They called me the woman that was sent by Satan to destroy them.” Christian cults, boat orgies and terrorist accusations: Hawxx are screaming for liberation
Hawxx, a London-based punk band fronted by Annouli Papadimitriou, are the subject of a profile detailing the extreme personal experiences behind their music, including reported involvement with Christian cults and accusations of terrorism, one of which saw Papadimitriou labelled “the woman that was sent by Satan to destroy them.” The piece, published by Louder, explores…
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4 No. 2 Songs From 1969 That Should Have Gone One Spot Higher
The article looks back at the US pop charts of 1969 and picks out four songs that reached No. 2 but never claimed the top spot, arguing each deserved to go one place higher. It highlights how chance and competition can keep even outstanding singles from reaching No. 1, offering a lighter piece of music…
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Skylight’s smart calendars are up to $90 off during its back-to-school sale
Skylight is discounting its range of shared smart calendars by up to $90 as part of a back-to-school sale, aimed at helping families coordinate busy schedules covering school, extracurriculars and other commitments. The sale runs from 2 to 9 August, offering savings across the company’s three calendar sizes to suit different household needs and budgets.…
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‘Uncle Albert / Admiral Halsey’ is what happens when you let Paul McCartney be whimsical
This Far Out Magazine piece looks back at “Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey”, the whimsical 1971 song written by Paul McCartney, exploring it as an example of the creative freedom McCartney embraced once he was no longer bound by the conventions of The Beatles. The article frames the track as a showcase for McCartney’s playful, unstructured songwriting…
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SEBASTIAN BACH Takes ‘First Step’ Toward Beginning Work On New Solo Album
Sebastian Bach, former Skid Row frontman, has said he is beginning to prepare a follow-up to his 2024 solo album “Child Within The Man”. In a new interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, he described taking the “first step” by creating a shared Dropbox folder for his band to collect musical ideas, signalling early-stage work rather…
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Ancient Book of Revelation city gives up stunning secret buried for 1,500 years
Archaeologists have uncovered a well-preserved ancient mosaic in the ruins of Smyrna, an archaeological site beneath the modern Turkish city of İzmir, revealing new details about the settlement that has lain hidden for around 1,500 years. Smyrna holds particular religious and historical significance as it is one of the seven cities named in the Book…
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Flight 13 of Starship was (mostly) a triumph for SpaceX
SpaceX’s 13th full-scale Starship test flight was largely successful, marking a significant recovery after engine problems on the previous mission. The upgraded rocket reached space from Texas, while the Starship upper stage survived re-entry and made a controlled splashdown in the Indian Ocean, an important demonstration for SpaceX’s ambitions to make the system reusable. All…
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Southern university requires business suits, bans du-rags and other headwear in new dress code
Tuskegee University, one of the United States’ leading historically Black colleges, has introduced a new dress code requiring students to keep business attire on campus and dress professionally in classrooms and dining areas. The policy, brought in by president and chief executive Dr Mark Brown, a retired US Air Force major general, is intended to…
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Thousands of people under evacuation order from wildfires in Spokane, Wash.
Thousands of residents in Spokane, Washington, were forced to flee their homes on 2 August 2026 as multiple fast-moving wildfires broke out in and around the city, prompting large parts of the area to be placed under Level 3 “leave now” evacuation orders. The blazes come amid record-setting drought conditions across the state, with strong…