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Purity Ring’s Megan James Launches New Solo Project MMJ

Around these parts, “MMJ” often stands for My Morning Jacket. Around other parts, “MMJ” might stand for medical marijuana. Now, “MMJ” stands for a new thing: The solo project of Megan James, one half of the electro-pop duo Purity Ring. James initially announced the new endeavor

Beluga calls deciphered to bolster conservation efforts

Alaska's Cook Inlet was home to nearly 1,300 beluga whales in the late 1970s, but today the population hovers around 300. Despite almost two decades of recovery work, the whales aren't bouncing back. The Cook Inlet belugas are likely struggling under multiple pressures,

With World Cup 30 Days Away, ICE Still Threatens Fans

Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents will be present at the 2026 FIFA tournament, casting an ominous shadow of violent authoritarianism over the beloved event. Earlier this year ICE head Todd Lyons announced that the agents would be present at the World Cup just for

US news reports of gloomy Iran war intel assessments anger Trump

US President Donald Trump has accused news outlets of committing “virtual treason” by reporting on classified American intelligence agency assessments showing that Iran has retained significant missile capabilities, contradicting triumphant White House claims that the Middle

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Ocasio-Cortez knocks Cruz over 'parasite' remark

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) shot back at Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) over comments in which he called her a “parasite,” saying the Lone Star State senator views working-class people as “less than him.” On Monday, Cruz called Ocasio-Cortez a “parasite sucking on the

Kudlow tells Hassett inflation number was 'lousy'

Fox Business host Larry Kudlow on Tuesday told National Economic Council (NEC) Director Kevin Hassett that the rising annual inflation rate is "lousy" as the Trump administration seeks to defend its economic agenda. The consumer price index (CPI) rose 3.8 percent over the past

Hovvdy Announce New Album Big World: Hear “Try Try Try”

Hovvdy have been at it for a while now, but the indie rock duo hit new heights with their sprawling, ambitious self-titled double album, one of our favorites of 2024. Since then, they’ve collaborated with runo plum, and Charlie Martin played on Teethe’s acclaimed LP Magic Of

Strength in Depth: Top Titles From Spain

Spanish titles to track at Cannes: 5 More Minutes Director: Javier Ruiz Caldera A Movistar Plus+ Original comedy written by top Spanish comic Berto Romero that follows a couple in crisis experiencing a time loop during a rural getaway. Sales: Filmax Aida the Movie Director: