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In 1994, the Black Crowes‘ third album, Amorica., made noise for its cover, and not just the unusual punctuation after the title. The artwork — a graphic close-up shot of a tiny American flag bikini on a woman’s pelvic area — was considered so distasteful by some that chain stores like Walmart and Kmart banned it at the time. (Some editions were ultimately reissued with a black background around the underwear.) The cover tended to overshadow the clattering, tense music inside, which is now getting a much-deserved second look with a deluxe reissue of the album in time for its…

First Round, Part One1 of 4(1) Minnesota Lynx vs. (8) Golden State ValkyriesThe Intrigue: Stylistic ClashNo team in the league carries the “beautiful game” moniker quite like the Lynx do. They, with MVP candidate Napheesa Collier as the engine, are beacons of spacing, body movement, and ball movement. To strengthen that case, it’s worth noting they led the league in offensive rating (109.5), three-point percentage (37.8) and ranked second in assist rate (72.6). On the other side, the Valkyries enter the matchup boasting an elite defense (third in defensive rating, 99.8) that does a tremendous job of taking away fruitful…

The man suspected of fatally shooting American conservative activist Charlie Kirk is finally in custody following a two-day federal manhunt, authorities have confirmed.Utah Governor Spencer Cox named Tyler Robinson, 22, as the suspected shooter at a news conference on Friday, after United States President Donald Trump himself announced that a suspect had been arrested. “We got him,” Cox said.He added that a family member of Robinson’s had reached out to a friend who contacted the authorities, and that friends and family members of Robinson, who had been interviewed by investigators, had described him as “full of hate” when discussing Charlie…

Alex ForsythPolitical correspondent andBecky MortonPolitical reporterBBCSteve Reed was appointed as the new housing secretary last weekThe new Housing Secretary Steve Reed has said the government is “absolutely committed” to getting 1.5 million new homes built in England by 2029, saying “it’s what we’re going to do”.The former environment secretary inherited the housing brief from Angela Rayner in last week’s reshuffle, after she resigned over her tax affairs.Reed told the BBC the only way out of what he called a housing “crisis” was to “build baby build” and threatened sanctions on developers who dragged their feet, although he did not specify…

Mario is returning to the big screen. Following the massive success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which made more than $1.3 billion worldwide in 2023, animation studio Illumination and Nintendo are releasing a sequel, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, in April 2026. Nintendo dropped a teaser trailer during its Direct presentation on Friday.The teaser doesn’t offer much about the movie, which takes its name from the 2007 platformer.Mario dozes in a field before title credits appear, that’s about it. But the trailer still signifies that Nintendo will continue to churn out films aimed at turning Mario into a megafranchise.It’s…

Since taking office, Robert F Kennedy Jr, the secretary of the health and human services department (HHS), has undermined vaccines at every turn. He has dismissed the entire Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) vaccine advisory panel, narrowed access to life-saving Covid-19 vaccines, filled scientific advisory boards with conspiracy theorists and fired the newly appointed CDC director for refusing to rubber-stamp his actions.But his rejection of vaccines is only part of the problem. Secretary Kennedy is unfit to be our nation’s leading public health official because he rejects the fundamental principles of modern science.For generations, doctors have agreed that…

Liam Hemsworth and Gabriella Brooks are engaged! Brooks, 29, announced the couple’s happy news on Friday on Instagram, sharing several photos that highlighted her sparkly new accessory. The carousel’s first photo featured the pair in an artful black-and-white shot, with the model embracing a smiling Hemsworth, 35, from the back with her arms wrapped around her husband-to-be’s chest and flashing her ring. The second image was a serene shot of the ocean with the sun in the sky, and the third photo was a close-up shot of Brooks’ hand resting on a white sheet, focused entirely on her dazzling diamond ring.…

Charlie Kirk, 31-year-old founder of the conservative nonprofit organization Turning Point USA, was shot on Wednesday while speaking outdoors at Utah Valley University. He was pronounced dead later that day. Officials say the single shot may have been fired from a nearby rooftop. On Friday morning, with a massive manhunt still underway, President Donald Trump has announced that a suspect is in custody.Crime scenes can change quickly. Chairs, tables, cars—whatever was in the space—may be moved, or people may lose track of them. And future discoveries about the crime may be difficult to connect to the scene. One of the…

The shifting sands of the UAE’s desert-scape are home to some of the country’s most charismatic resorts, offering dramatic dune views and tranquillity in equal measure. From private pool villas and nature reserves to Hollywood film sets and hedonistic escapes, here are eight of the best places for a desert stay.Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, DubaiTranslating as “the oryx,” Al Maha is named after the UAE’s national animal—and dozens of them roam freely on the resort’s grounds, unafraid to come and say hello. They are joined by camels and bold gazelles, which often wander up to…

‘We got him’: Utah governor confirms Tyler Robinson as prime suspect in Charlie Kirk shootingUtah governor Spencer Cox confirmed today that Tyler Robinson, 22, is the prime suspect in the murder of rightwing activist Charlie Kirk.Kirk was shot in the neck while speaking at a campus event at Utah Valley University.“Robinson reached out to a family friend who contacted the Washington County Sheriff’s Office with information that Robinson had confessed to them or implied that he had committed the incident,” Cox said.This information was relayed to the Utah County Sheriff’s Office and seen investigators at Utah Valley University, Cox added.ShareKey…