After months of renovations , the Brooklyn Mirage was scheduled to reopen in May . That never happened, and more shows were canceled until the CEO of Avant Gardner split with the company and the owner of the East Williamsburg venue eventually filed for bankruptcy in August.
According to the 2025 Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index, Argentina's pension system ranked 51st out of 52 countries surveyed, while those of Chile and Uruguay stood out in the region. The Netherlands topped the list globally with a score of 85.4 (A rating).
Luis Mendo is self-publishing a book about his life as a writer/artist in Japan . “You don’t buy the book, you support the artist.” (You’ve maybe seen his work; Mendo does illustrations for Craig Mod’s books.) 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
At least 38 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire since last Friday's U.S.-brokered cease-fire, while clashes between Hamas and local militias escalate amid widespread destruction and a mounting humanitarian crisis
"I always felt that [not] utilizing everything that God gave me into my art is the same as spitting in God’s face," said the singer
It comes hours after Mr Trump indicated he spoke with Mr Modi, who pledged to halt Russian oil purchases.
Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley (Calif.) said Thursday that members of Congress are exerting too much energy dishing out blame for the ongoing government shutdown instead of ending it. “All of the energy is going towards assigning blame to one side or the other when it should be
The Health Ministry is pushing for a vape ban by setting the deadline for mid-2026.
Greece's Parliament approved this week a controversial labor reform that allows for an extended workday of up to 13 hours, despite widespread national protests and strikes.
Geese are Getting Paid. For a new ROG Xbox Ally commercial, Cameron Winter covered Bruce Springsteen’s Born In The U.S.A. track “Dancing In The Dark.”
If ever a play seemed tailor-made — tailor-braided? — for the Mark Taper Forum stage, at least in the 2020s, it’s “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding.” The most intimate of the three Music Center theaters in downtown L.A. is clearly upholding its mandate to do programming that
October 16 marked the arrival of the first aircraft at Rothera Research Station and the departure of the Falklands-flagged RRS Sir David Attenborough from the UK. The new season brings a full schedule of ambitious science, deep-field exploration, and major infrastructure
John Bolton, a former national security adviser to President Trump who is now counted among his foes, was indicted Thursday over allegations he shared and stored classified information. Federal prosecutors say that Bolton sent more than a thousand pages of “diary-like entries”
By the time Rodrigo Paz arrived at his final campaign event in El Alto, the sprawling city on a plateau that overlooks the Bolivian capital of La Paz, the crowd had spent hours under the hot sun.
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Earlier this month, Alan Sparhawk contributed to a benefit compilation for immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. Now he’s joining forces with beloved Minnesotan folk artist Paul Metsa for a new song called “No Kings (No Crown)” ahead of the No Kings protests .
The band recalled nights on tour in 1974 spent “doing whatever nonsense we could think of” to make the wild Spaceman laugh
My first adventure of the day is going to the Shunkaen Bonsai Museum . Other Japan bonsai recs welcome! 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares (R) and former state Del. Jay Jones (D) came face-to-face on Thursday at a highly anticipated attorney general's debate in Richmond amid a stunning scandal that has put renewed interest on the downballot race. Unlike past state attorney
The guitarist, who died Thursday at age 74, joked his way through rock & roll with a wit and laugh that rivaled the best comics
“I would not have picked up a guitar without Ace and KISS’s influence,” McCready said
There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
According to the Statistics Department's data, property crimes remained the most prevalent.
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump hosts ballroom donors at White House President Trump on Wednesday hosted a dinner for donors helping to fund the cost of a planned White House ballroom,
The rock world is mourning the death of Kiss co-founder and legendary lead guitarist Paul Daniel “Ace” Frehley. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer died after sustaining injuries in a fall last month, his family confirmed Thursday, sparking an outpouring of grief across the music
It's a steal for gamers on the go. The post This 15″ Gaming Display for Switch, Xbox, and PC Is Nearly Free in Amazon’s Final Clearance Sale appeared first on Kotaku .
SZA kicked off the year with the long-awaited release of SOS Deluxe: LANA . Since then, she went on a massive tour with Kendrick Lamar , appeared on Lizzo’s My Face Hurts From Smiling mixtape, and was dragged by Nicki Minaj for some reason . Now, she’s collaborating with New
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{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Chamber of Commerce fights Trump's H-1B visa fee The U.S. Chamber of Commerce sued the Trump administration Thursday over its decision to raise the fee for H-1B work visa applications to $100,000, arguing that President Trump
Republicans in the North Carolina General Assembly proposed a new congressional map on Thursday, one that would change the makeup of Democratic Rep. Don Davis’s district. Under the proposed map, the 1st District, represented by Davis, would include Beaufort, Craven, Carteret,
Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) said Thursday he will not accept further donations from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and will return donations he has already received from the group. “I support Israel’s right to exist, but I’ve also never been afraid to
SEOUL - Chinese sanctions imposed this week on U.S. affiliates of shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean aim to undermine South Korea-U.S. cooperation and \"to coerce\" Washington's Asian ally, a U.S. State Department spokesperson said on Friday.
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Shutdown tensions high after Dems block Defense spending bill Senate Democrats voted Thursday to block the annual, full-year Defense spending bill,
Flags altered in a similar way have surfaced around the Capitol.
Companies are offering tech they say can accurately test the health of batteries in used EVs.
Young adults are drinking less, so the likes of Nick Mackenzie are having to expand the appeal of pubs.
Rep. Dave Taylor (R-Ohio) said Thursday that the swastika inside of an American flag pictured in his office this week was “indistinguishable from an ordinary American flag to the naked eye,” and that his office was targeted as part of a “ruse” that sent the flag to multiple GOP
A list of nearly 500 employers fined more than £10m for failing to pay the minimum wage is released.
Virginia Democratic attorney general nominee Jay Jones defended himself over unearthed violent texts and a past reckless driving conviction on stage at Thursday’s highly anticipated attorney general debate in Richmond. “Let me be very clear: I am ashamed, I am embarrassed, and
I stopped into the MEGA Donki (Don Quijote) in Shibuya last night and it was like being inside a slot machine . They had 20 different Kit Kat flavors, including a sake flavor. Ppl had baskets overflowing with candy. It was so bonkers. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
In August, Paz Lenchantin announced her new solo album Triste and shared the lead single “Hang Tough.” Shortly after the release, the former Pixies bassist was accused of plagiarism by Chico Buarque and Gilberto Gil for their 1978 Brazilian classic “Cálice.” Now, “Hang Tough”
EcoFlow’s best‑selling Delta 2 hits a record‑low $429 on Amazon as the brand clears stock after launching the Delta 3. The post EcoFlow Offloads the Delta 2 for Pennies, Clearing Out Leftover Stock Following the Delta 3 Release appeared first on Kotaku .
A judge ruled Devyn LaBella can proceed with nine of her 10 claims after Costner tried to get her complaint dismissed
Ace Frehley, the iconic original guitarist for KISS, has died. Frehley’s Spaceman persona was a crucial part of the KISS mystique during the band’s peak years, and his 1978 cover of Hello’s disco hit “New York Groove” is easily the best and biggest song from any of KISS
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“My manager said, ‘We want to change your name,’” the ‘Good Fortune’ star recounted of when he first moved to Los Angeles early in his career.