Folk Music
Marisa Anderson’s (Tunefully) Un-American Activities
The guitarist mined the scholar Harry Smith’s LP collection, recording her takes on songs rooted in regions the United States has been in conflict with since 1970.
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Menopause
Creatine for Menopause: Can Supplements Help With Symptoms?
Influencers are promoting the supplement, long popular among athletes, for help with midlife muscle loss and memory.
Australian music
Ecca Vandal, the genre-defying punk-rap star on getting offline and having tea with Flea: ‘It constantly spins me out’
The Australian singer’s new album, Looking For People to Unfollow, is a punchy rejection of ‘faux-sincerity’ and music being reduced to TikTok-able snippetsOn the first Friday in May, a procession…
Football
The Premier League title is Arsenal’s to lose. But pressure does strange things to teams | Jonathan Wilson
The Gunners seemingly have the easier end-of-season schedule, but Manchester City are clinging to hope that anything can happenSign up for the World Behind The Cup newsletterThe title race should…
Politics
Taiwan’s Special Defense Budget Cut Will Cost Its Drone Capabilities
The special budget passed by the Legislative Yuan ends all new domestic defense drone procurement at a critical moment in the industry's development.
Arts
Sydney Sweeney Wrangles a Python in Nothing but Nude Thong in Shocking Topless ‘Euphoria’ Scene – instyle.com
Sydney Sweeney Wrangles a Python in Nothing but Nude Thong in Shocking Topless 'Euphoria' Scene instyle.comSydney Sweeney wrangles python nearly nude in 'Euphoria' as fans blast 'snooze fest' season Fox NewsSydney Sweeney’s…
Donald Trump
Donald Trump’s approval rating sinks to lowest point of second term
US president’s approval rating falls to 37% days after he said Americans’ financial situation is not motivating him to broker deal with IranDonald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to its…
Food poverty
Rural Britain is becoming ‘food desert’ for lower-income families, study finds
Closure of local shops and poor public transport leave households struggling to access healthy and affordable food‘Absolutely beautiful’ but no shops for miles: the Cotswolds’ rural food desertsRural Britain is…
World
Sorry, Europe, Russia Isn’t Satanic Enough for Eurovision
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov claimed that “the criteria that now define Eurovision contestants... are honestly nothing short of outright Satanism.”
Shakira
Shakira Is Found Not Guilty of Tax Fraud in Spain
A Spanish court ruled that the pop star was not a tax resident of Spain in 2011 and ordered the country’s tax authorities to return tens of millions of dollars…
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Rugby Union Weekly
The team are joined by Andy Nicol to remember Scott Hastings, who died over the weekend.
United States Defense and Military Forces
U.S. Airstrikes Kill ISIS Fighters in Nigeria, Officials Say
U.S. military launched attack in coordination with Nigerian forces days after President Trump said a joint operation had killed Islamic State’s global leader.
Politics
At SCO Security Heads Meeting, Russia Stakes Out ‘Full-fledged Partnership’ With Taliban-ruled Afghanistan
Russia's Sergei Shoigu also said that "a return of third-country military infrastructure to Afghanistan or the deployment of new military facilities in neighboring states" would be "unacceptable."
Classical Music
Requiem for America review – Brent Michael Davids gives the invisible a voice in his urgent new work
Barbican, LondonThe BBC Symphony Orchestra and conductor Teddy Abrams performed the world premiere of Davids’ sombre and powerful new work that tells of the colonisation of North AmericaAmid the celebrations…
Global health
Infectious diseases such as hantavirus and Ebola becoming more frequent and damaging, say experts
Pandemic report warns of growing global threat as health teams in Africa move to contain Ebola outbreak The world is becoming less resilient to outbreaks of infectious diseases, experts have…
Local
Brides Are No Longer Tossing the Bouquet. They’re Keeping It.
Some newlyweds, rethinking an old custom that puts a premium on marriage, are making more sustainable arrangements.
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US, Nigeria strike ISIS fighters again from the air after killing senior leader
U.S. and Nigerian forces struck ISIS targets in Nigeria days after President Trump announced the killing of global ISIS leader Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.
Movies
Comparing ‘The Devil Wears Prada,’ Then and Now
The “before” and “after” versions of the cast are just the beginning.
Travel
Tell us about your favourite family summer holiday
Share a tip on your most memorable family break in the UK and Europe – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays breakWhat makes the perfect family holiday? Whether…
Science & Tech
The 3 things you need to know about protein, according to an expert
Why have so many people become fixated on protein? Donald Layman is one of the people behind the research showing the benefits of getting more protein in your diet, but…
World
Purple pain: backlash over Mexico City’s ‘axolotlisation’ for World Cup
Mayor’s attempt to beautify the city with murals of mascot and plum paint jobs criticised as waste of resourcesThe giant purple axolotl peered up at Manuel Martínez from the black…
World
Man in 60s dies following tractor crash
The single-vehicle incident happened on the L3355 near Mullaghycullen, Drumcong, on Sunday.
World
LISTED: Italy’s top supermarket loyalty programmes
With living costs in Italy rapidly on the rise, here’s how residents can save on essentials at major supermarket chains by collecting points, claiming discounts and cashing in on coupons.
Science & Tech
Cascadia Seaweed set to launch new biorefinery near Prince Rupert
One northern B.C. company is hoping seaweed could play a big role in the future of agriculture in the region, as it prepares to open a new biorefinery.
World
‘Trend will continue’: Number of people refused entry to Europe sees sharp rise
The number of people refused entry to the EU and Schengen area has risen dramatically, according to new statistics, while thousands of US, UK and Indian nationals have been found…
Politics
Kim Jong Un Convenes a Military-Wide Commander Meeting
The North Korean leader called for restructuring the army’s training system and reinforcing front-line units along the southern border, as Pyongyang deepens its push to redefine the security landscape of…
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Scoop: How LIV Golf plans to stay alive
LIV Golf is better known for its financial banking than for its product, but now is asking investors for a chance to flip the script.Driving the news: Axios has learned…
World
Trump DOJ creates $1.7-billion fund for victims of legal ‘weaponization,’ prompting outrage
Experts said Trump creating a fund for his political allies, to settle a lawsuit he had personally brought against his own government, was unprecedented and concerning.
World
Taxes and wages: What’s at stake in Swiss cantonal referendums in June?
On June 14th, voters in Switzerland will have their say on two federal initiatives, as well as on a number of issues of regional importance. We have selected the cantonal…
Politics
Mongolia’s Long Struggle to Ensure Accountability in Governance
Is a new bill the answer, or just the latest iteration of factional infighting in the ruling MPP?
Javier Milei
Milei attacks press, defends Espert after Machado plea deal
President Javier Milei launches another assault on the press, denouncing a “media operation” by “trash” journalists against former lawmaker José Luis Espert; Attack comes after ‘Fred’ Machado pleads guilty to…
Film
‘The film humanised Russians at a time when Rambo was killing them’: how we made Letter to Brezhnev
‘All of Kirkby turned out for the premiere – many of them had been extras. And 500 people crammed into my mum’s council house for a party. It’s still talked…
World
Government Auction Fails to Sell Majority Stake in Gold Miner After No Bids Submitted
Russia seized billionaire regional lawmaker Konstantin Strukov’s stake in Yuzhuralzoloto Group of Companies and affiliated firms last July on allegations that he had illegally taken control of the company by…
Science & Tech
The Ebola emergency shines a light on the urgent need for new vaccines
A little-known strain of Ebola virus is behind an ongoing health emergency, prompting researchers to call for the acceleration of vaccine candidates against such infections
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What Makes a Job Dull, Dirty, or Dangerous?
For years, the field of robotics has used the terms “dull, dirty, and dangerous” (DDD) to describe the types of tasks or jobs where robots might be useful—by doing work…
Balkan Insight
Jailed Turkish Opposition Leader’s Presidential Run Jeopardised After Appeal Rejected
Ekrem Imamoglu’s chances of contesting the Turkish presidency look less likely after a court rejected his appeal to overturn an earlier ruling that revoked his university diploma.