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US military disables Panama-flagged tanker in violation of blockade in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military disabled a Panama-flagged cargo tanker on Tuesday attempting to transit the Gulf of Oman in violation of the U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command (Centcom), which oversees the action of U.S. forces in the Middle East, announced. The U.S. Navy MH-60 helicopter fired two Hellfire missiles into…
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Perennial – “Ready! Steady! Go!”
Perennial, a trio from New England, have released a new single titled “Ready! Steady! Go!” as part of the rollout for their forthcoming album Modernism. The track follows two earlier singles from the record, “What’s New On The Beat Scene” and “Modernism,” continuing the band’s run of upbeat, danceable releases ahead of the album’s launch.…
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Trump says Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax for million dollar homes a ‘dangerous political experiment’
President Trump on Tuesday went after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s (D) attempt to tax second homes worth over $5 million. Trump called the proposed “pied-à-terre” tax a “dangerous political ‘experiment'” in a Tuesday Truth Social post. The president’s comments came after a Staten Island, N.Y., judge temporarily halted the tax’s rollout, also ordering…
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India’s Biggest Fantasy Epic Since ‘Baahubali’ Is One of the Most Ambitious Movies of 2026
Sony has acquired global distribution rights for “Ramayana,” director Nitesh Tiwari’s big-budget Hindu fantasy epic, marking what producer Namit Malhotra calls the first film ever to receive a mainstream worldwide theatrical release through a partnership between a Hollywood studio and an Indian production. The deal, announced at San Diego Comic-Con alongside the debut trailer, is…
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‘House of the Dragon’ Star Officially Breaks Silence About Season 4
House of the Dragon star Steve Toussaint has spoken about Corlys Velaryon’s brutal arc in the show’s third season, which saw the character lose his castle, much of his fleet, and several family members before being taken hostage during the Battle of Tumbleton. In an interview with Polygon following the season finale, Toussaint discussed Corlys’s…
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NYPD’s legendary ‘Hip-Hop Cop’ Derrick Parker, who investigated rap’s biggest stars and murders, dead at 65
Derrick Parker, the former New York Police Department detective known as the “Hip-Hop Cop”, has died at the age of 65. Parker built a reputation within the NYPD for his cold-case investigative work and his deep involvement in probing crimes linked to the rap and hip-hop industry, including cases involving some of the genre’s biggest…
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Ann Hui Named Camellia Award Recipient at Busan Film Festival – Global Bulletin
Hong Kong director Ann Hui will receive the 2026 Camellia Award at the Busan International Film Festival’s opening ceremony on 6 October, honouring her decades-long contribution to advancing women in cinema. The award, created by BIFF with Chanel, recognises Hui as a defining figure of the Hong Kong New Wave whose career spans 27 feature…
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Jurors to be anonymous in state Luigi Mangione trial, slated for September
Luigi Mangione is set to be tried by 12 anonymous jurors following the notoriety the case and trial has received in the two years since his alleged murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. On Tuesday, Justice Gregory Carro ordered for the jury to remain completely anonymous throughout the duration of the trial. The decision to…
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The “weeping“ 1973 number one that defined Kris Kristofferson: “A profound religious experience”
A beautiful and honest track. The post The “weeping“ 1973 number one that defined Kris Kristofferson: “A profound religious experience” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Review
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls has received a strongly positive review from IGN, which calls it one of the most complete fighting games since Street Fighter 6. The reviewer praises its excellent mechanics, teaching tools and netcode, alongside modes for both hardcore and casual players, arguing it can appeal to newcomers and experienced fighting-game fans alike.…