-
‘By the grace of jihad, Allah defeated them’: As Afghanistan celebrates ‘Freedom Day’ five years on from the fall of Kabul, DAVID PATRIKARAKOS takes to the streets where the Taliban brandish (American-made) spoils of war in triumph
The article reports on Taliban celebrations marking the fifth anniversary of Kabul’s fall, described by the group as “Freedom Day”. It depicts Taliban members publicly celebrating their return to power and presenting the US withdrawal as a military and religious victory, while highlighting the enduring symbolism of American equipment now in Taliban hands. The piece…
-
Old money Miami country club is so exclusive that Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez and Ivanka Trump have all been unable to join
The article alleges that Indian Creek Country Club in Miami is so selective that Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sánchez and Ivanka Trump have not been able to secure membership. It presents the club as an example of an established, ‘old money’ social institution whose admission standards can exclude even exceptionally wealthy and well-connected applicants. The supplied…
-
Five college football teams ranked outside the preseason top-10 that went on to win it all
Five college football teams have won national championships despite beginning the season outside the AP preseason top 10, illustrating the limits of early rankings. The examples show that teams can rapidly exceed expectations through strong coaching, experienced players and successful in-season development. – Colorado: ranked No. 20 in the 1990 preseason poll; won the national…
-
Olivia Dean Delivers Lessons in Love and One Hell of a Show at Madison Square Garden
Olivia Dean opened a run of four sold-out Madison Square Garden shows with a confident, emotionally direct performance that reinforced her rapid rise from support act to arena headliner. Rolling Stone’s review praises her presence, charisma and ability to turn songs about love, change and self-worth into a communal experience for a large New York…
-
Mayor faces Covid-loan fraud claims as stolen Picasso resurfaces
A Massachusetts mayor is reportedly arrested over alleged campaign-linked loan fraud, while a stolen Picasso is recovered. Spider-Man tops the North American box office and football’s star-player pull grows.
-
Seattle Seahawks make Devon Witherspoon NFL’s highest-paid CB of all time, but probably not for long
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon has agreed a new four-year contract that makes him the NFL’s highest-paid player at his position. The deal reflects the league’s tendency for elite players’ new contracts to reset salary records, though the article suggests the mark may soon be surpassed. The reported contract is worth $132 million over four…
-
Israeli Airstrikes On Southern Lebanon Kill 11 People
Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed at least 11 people on Saturday, marking the deadliest violence since an Israel-Hezbollah truce took effect on 20 June. The attacks risk further undermining a framework agreement intended to secure an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon and advance stability, while Hezbollah remains outside the deal and rejects direct talks.…
-
Phoebe Bridgers releases secret track featuring Isaac Wood, ‘Best Dressed’
A sneaky bonus track. The post Phoebe Bridgers releases secret track featuring Isaac Wood, ‘Best Dressed’ first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
-
‘Came alive’ – SWFC player ratings from opening day win at Leyton Orient – thestar.co.uk
The supplied text does not contain the news article itself; it is a Google consent and cookie notice. The headline indicates that The Star published Sheffield Wednesday player ratings after an opening-day win at Leyton Orient, but the match report and ratings are unavailable here. As a result, no reliable details can be given about…
-
Justice Thomas reveals this elite institution is ‘off limits’ to him: ‘That’s the world we’re in’
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas said that Stanford Law School and some other elite academic institutions are effectively “off limits” to him and other conservatives. Speaking with Peter Robinson at the Hoover Institution, he portrayed this as evidence of ideological exclusion within higher education, despite his position on the country’s highest court. The article reports…