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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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The War on Literature Depicted in ’The Librarians’ Is Still Being Waged
The documentary The Librarians, recently nominated for an Emmy, follows US librarians resisting efforts to remove books from school libraries. Director Kim Snyder says its subject remains urgent as similar measures are being proposed nationally, with supporters describing them as safeguards against inappropriate material and critics calling them politically driven censorship. The film began after…
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How Americans deceive ourselves about slavery
Clint Smith’s How the Word Is Passed explores how slavery is — and isn’t — taught. And Above Ground includes poems to his children about what their ancestors endured and escaped. He spoke with Fresh Air in 2021 and 2023.
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Tokyo’s Summer Sonic Festival Teases Radiohead For 2027
Tokyo’s Summer Sonic Festival has teased a possible Radiohead appearance in 2027, showing concert footage of the band followed by the words “TOKYO 2027” on festival screens. The hint matters because it suggests Radiohead may resume international live performances after returning to the stage in late 2025 following a seven-year absence. Radiohead previously headlined Summer…
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Watch live: Trump touts federal crackdown on crime at New York rally
President Trump will deliver remarks Friday from Long Island, N.Y., where he is expected to tout his administration’s efforts to combat violent crime. The appearance comes as the Trump administration ramps up its focus on crime in Democratic-led cities, including extending the National Guard deployment to Washington, D.C. The president has defended the federal crackdown,…
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Colts coach gets wiped out on sideline during preseason game in painful scene
Indianapolis Colts special teams co-ordinator Brian Mason was injured on the sideline during the final play of the team’s 13-13 preseason draw against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. The incident mattered because the Colts’ most notable injury from the match appeared to involve a coach rather than a player. Mason, 39, was hit…
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Emergency Alert sent to all phones in England and Wales warning residents amid massive wildfires
An emergency alert is being issued to mobile phones across England and Wales as the government responds to widespread wildfires during extreme heat. Residents are being told not to use potential ignition sources such as barbecues, campfires or fireworks, and to call 999 immediately if they spot a fire; the move reflects concern about risks…
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Trump: USS Abraham Lincoln family members not concerned about conditions
President Trump on Friday disputed the idea that family members of sailors and troops aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are concerned about the conditions on the aircraft carrier as scrutiny over the issue has intensified in recent days. “No, they’re not,” the president told reporters when asked about the news reports that have shed light…
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Mexican Disco-Funk Band Midnight Generation Channel Daft Punk in “Almost My Own” Video: Watch
Mexican disco-funk band Midnight Generation have released a video for their new single, “Almost My Own”, drawing on Daft Punk-style electronic sounds and a retro vision of domestic life. The release coincides with the group’s North American support tour, extending their momentum after a sold-out arena show in Mexico City. The video shows the Chihuahua…
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Massachusetts mayor charged with wire fraud in $1.5M COVID relief scheme
Lawrence Mayor Brian DePeña, who leads the Massachusetts city north of Boston, has been charged federally with wire fraud and money laundering in connection with an alleged scheme involving COVID-era relief funding. The case matters because it alleges that an elected local official exploited programmes intended to support people and businesses during the pandemic. Prosecutors…