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Combat vet senator chokes up over fallen friend in fiery floor speech about Iran war: ‘We will finish it’
Republican Senator Tim Sheehy of Montana became emotional during a Senate speech on the Iran conflict, referring to a bracelet commemorating a friend killed by an Iranian explosively formed penetrator while serving in combat. He argued that the United States should respond forcefully to what he described as decades of Iranian-backed attacks, declaring that the…
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Panetta on Iran war: US ‘in deep trouble’
Former US defence secretary and CIA director Leon Panetta said the United States is in “deep trouble” in its war with Iran, comparing the conflict with the prolonged Vietnam War. He argued that the Trump administration lacks a clear objective and is continuing military action despite intelligence suggesting it will not force Iran to change…
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Democrats approve new primary election calendar, putting South Carolina first
Democrats’ rules committee has approved a proposed 2028 presidential primary calendar that again puts South Carolina first, extending the party’s move away from Iowa’s long-held opening role. The decision gives early influence to a more racially diverse set of states and signals the party’s intention to foreground Black voters, who are central to its electoral…
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In Canada: The Inside Story Behind Angine de Poitrine’s Unprecedented Global Breakthrough
Angine de Poitrine, a Canadian instrumental microtonal math-rock band, have experienced an unexpected global breakthrough after a KEXP performance video went viral in February 2026. Their success matters because it suggests a broad audience exists for technically complex and unconventional heavy music, with the band attracting fans across ages and beyond its usual genre base.…
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Trump threatens further EU tariffs over US tech fines
Donald Trump has threatened the EU with further “substantial” tariffs in response to fines imposed on major US technology companies. The warning, prompted by a €890m penalty against Google, links US trade policy to European competition enforcement and raises the prospect of renewed transatlantic tensions. Trump accused Brussels of targeting Apple, Meta, Amazon and Google,…
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Carney: Canada ready to respond if new Trump tariffs enacted
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada is prepared to respond if the Trump administration introduces new tariffs. The statement signals that trade tensions between the two countries could escalate, potentially affecting cross-border commerce and bilateral relations. The available text does not provide details of the proposed tariffs, their scope or Canada’s potential countermeasures. It…
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Anthropic’s Opus 5 is about token efficiency, not a capability leap
Anthropic has launched Opus 5, an updated AI model aimed particularly at coding and software development. The article argues that the release is chiefly significant for improving token efficiency and value rather than delivering a major new leap in capability, reflecting growing pressure on AI providers to reduce costs as cheaper and open-weight alternatives improve.…
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Trump calls LeBron James racist and favours Michael Jordan
Donald Trump said LeBron James was “maybe a racist” during a White House press conference when asked to choose between James and Michael Jordan. He said he preferred Jordan, citing their friendship and adding that he only likes people who like him, bringing a personal political dispute into the long-running debate over basketball’s greatest player.…
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One of Telluride Film Fest’s Marquee Venues Significantly Damaged by Flash Flood, But Fest Believes It Will Be Operational by Labor Day Weekend
A flash flood in Telluride, Colorado, severely damaged the Michael D. Palm Theatre, a major venue for the Telluride Film Festival, after water and mud entered through a damaged loading dock door. The disruption matters because the 667-seat theatre hosts some of the festival’s highest-profile screenings, yet organisers believe it can still operate when the…