At least four people have died after two small boats carrying irregular migrants capsized off the Libyan coast near the city of Al Khums, rescue […]
Echoes by Jay Putty: A Heartfelt Journey Through Love, Loss, and Longing
On January 9, 2026, Jay Putty returned with “Echoes” a track that feels less like a song and more like an emotional reckoning. The single balances vulnerability and spectacle, merging the raw intimacy of alternative confessional songwriting with the sweeping drama of cinematic pop-rock. Putty channels the spirit of his earlier emo influences while presenting a more mature, layered sound, one that suggests an artist who has lived, lost, and learned, yet still refuses to numb himself to feeling. At its core, “Echoes” explores the lingering aftermath of a relationship that ended without resolution. Rather than wallowing in heartbreak, the…
Tensions Flare in Minneapolis After Federal Agent Shoots Man During Enforcement Operation
Minneapolis experienced renewed tensions on Wednesday after a federal law-enforcement agent shot and injured a man during an enforcement operation, prompting protests and heightened police presence in parts of the city. According to federal authorities, the incident occurred when agents attempted to detain a man who allegedly assaulted an officer during the encounter. The agent fired a single shot, striking the man in the leg. Both the injured man and the agent were taken to hospital, and officials said their injuries were not life-threatening. The Department of Homeland Security said the shooting happened after the man resisted arrest and physically…
Trump Says He Was Told Killings Have Stopped in Iran After Deadly Protest Crackdown
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday he had been told that the killing of anti-government protesters in Iran has stopped, a significant shift in rhetoric amid one of the most violent crackdowns in the Islamic Republic’s recent history. Despite his comments, independent verification remains unclear and Tehran’s actions continue to be closely watched by world capitals. Speaking at the White House, Trump repeated claims that he was informed “on good authority” that Iran had halted lethal force against demonstrators and suspended planned executions, though he did not specify the sources of that information. The statement came as he signed domestic…
Tensions rise between Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene before key vote on Epstein documents
A bitter public split has opened between former President Donald Trump and one of his once-staunchest allies, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), as Congress prepares […]
PRIENCE (PRINCE) MOORE – “I Need A Girl”
Prience Moore’s “I Need A Girl” lands with the kind of sincerity that stops you mid-scroll. Released on September 30, 2024, the single feels like […]
OGGY – “Another Dream”
With “Another Dream,” OGGY steps into a new chapter of her artistry, one that feels richer, bolder, and more emotionally unguarded than anything she’s released […]
Former Laney College coach featured in Netflix’s Last Chance U shot on Oakland campus
John Beam, the longtime Laney College football coach and athletic director who was profiled on Netflix’s documentary series Last Chance U, was shot Thursday on […]
Germany agrees new military service plan to boost troop numbers
Germany’s government has reached a landmark agreement on a new military-service law aimed at strengthening the Bundeswehr at a time of growing security tensions in […]
BBC apologises to Trump over edited Jan. 6 clip but rejects $1bn defamation demand
The BBC has offered a personal apology to former U.S. President Donald Trump for a misleadingly edited clip of his January 6, 2021 speech that […]
BIGELOW – “Hail to the Sun!”
With “Hail to the Sun!” Lauren Cooke, known for her music name as BIGELOW gives a stirring anthem that feels universal. Lauren Cooke is a […]
JOHN MICHAEL HERSEY – “Democracy”
John Michael Hersey’s Democracy is more than an album, it’s an American rock opera for our times. Set in a dimly lit dive bar on […]
BLOCK – “I Thought I Won The War”
With his new single “I Thought I Won The War,” the legendary anti-folk pioneer Block proves once again that artistic rebirth isn’t just possible, it […]
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