Culture
Sly Stone’s Political and Musical Awakening
In May of 1971, Marvin Gaye released what many consider to be his masterwork, “What’s Going On?” A song cycle told from the point of view…
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House Speaker Mike Johnson to address the Israeli parliament
House Speaker Mike Johnson will travel to Israel and address a special session of the Knesset on Sunday. Source link
Culture
How the Meanest Genre Got Nice
Two months ago, the world lost a gruff and burly guitar player named Al Barile. He was sixty-three when he died, after a battle with…
News
White House says rioters will not prevent deportation operations
The White House Wednesday said criminal rioters will not deter its deportation operations and that the administration will continue to…
Culture
Katherine Rundell’s Fantastic Four
Katherine Rundell grew up reading about mythical creatures—Minotaurs and trolls, dragons and unicorns—in books by writers like J. R. R.…
News
Trump surrogate hopes MAGA mania can infect Miami
Emilio Gonzalez may seem, to some, like an odd choice to preach the MAGA gospel. Source link
News
ICE commander says California isn't doing enough as judge weighs Trump's troop deployment
The top ICE official in Los Angeles told a federal judge on Wednesday that California law enforcement hasn't been able to stem the…
News
Modest rise in Consumer Price Index shows Trump tariffs affecting inflation less than expected
Inflation rose at a cooler-than-expected rate in May, contradicting the concerns of some economists who predicted a bigger rise in prices…
News
Tulsi Gabbard Bombs American History
Harry Truman made an entirely defensible decision. Basing our policies on denouncing him is a recipe for more tragedy, not less. Source link
News
Who Was Arthur A? Austrian School Shooter Killed Neighbor's Daughter During Rampage and Asked Mom to Take Care of His Beloved Cat
New details have emerged about the Austrian gunman who killed 10 people at his former school on Tuesday, revealing that one of his victims…
News
Police arrest more than 20 people on first night of curfew aimed at protests in downtown Los Angeles
Police arrested more than 20 people, mostly on curfew violations, on the first night of restrictions in downtown Los Angeles and used…
News
Who Is Emiliano Garduno-Galvez? Anti-ICE Protester Who Hurled Molotov Cocktail at Police Unmasked as Illegal Immigrant Who Was Deported Earlier
As the unrest from the Los Angeles riots carried on into Wednesday, authorities revealed that one of the protesters who attacked police…
News
No One Wants Another ‘Summer of Love,’ Right?
A combustible situation is set to unfold this weekend, and too many stakeholders have an interest in seeing it combust. Source link
Business
Oil Prices Hit 7-Week High on US-China Trade Optimism and Tightening of Supplies
Oil prices rose to nearly their highest level in two months on Wednesday. The rally followed news that U.S. President Donald Trump had…
Business
Gold Climbs on Softer Inflation Data as Fed Rate Cut Hopes Rise
A recent shift in sentiment across financial markets has offered some relief to investors who have been grappling with inflation concerns.…
Business
US: S&P 500, Nasdaq open near record levels after May inflation data
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq opened near record levels on Wednesday (Jun 11), as a cooler-than-expected inflation report calmed concerns around…
Fashion
Who Is Lia Anthony? Red Sox Top Prospect Roman Anthony's Smoking Hot Sister Steals the Shows During Tampa Bay Match
Baseball's No.1 prospect Roman Anthony celebrated his first-ever hit for the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday. However, it was his sister in the…
Business
Eating out loses its shine; some listed F&B players are in the red on wilting demand, high costs
As listed food and beverage (F&B) operators cite a drop in demand for restaurant meals amid high rental rates and operating costs,…
Business
AI bets that fuelled Big Tech’s surge now threaten rich profits
Some investors are questioning the amount of cash Big Tech is throwing at artificial intelligence, fuelling concerns for profit margins…
Business
‘Ridiculous and frustrating’: Jetstar Asia staff blindsided by abrupt layoff notice
Jetstar Asia employees were only informed of their retrenchment at 7 am on Wednesday (Jun 11) – the same morning the public announcement…
News
Singaporean Man, 58, Sentenced to 31 years' Jail for Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering; Avoids Death Penalty by 0.01g
A 58-year-old Singaporean man was sentenced to 31 years in prison for drug trafficking and drug money laundering offences, avoiding the…
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SMRT Files Police Report Over Viral Social Media Video Shot from MRT Tracks
SMRT, the train operator, has filed a police investigation after footage purportedly obtained from an MRT track circulated on social media…
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Don’t Overlook the Union Factor in California’s Chaos
The arrest of state SEIU president David Huerta spotlights the intersection of union dollars, Democratic power, and illegal immigration.…