Dear patient readers, Because things on the Iran war front, at least as of this writing, seem to be at the simmer rather than full boil level, you are getting a supersized Links with a generous Iran War section rather than an Iran war post. * * * The (super)natural history of haloes Sacred Images…
Multiple people were killed and at least two others were injured in a shooting Saturday afternoon in one of Twin Falls, Idaho’s busiest commercial areas according to Josh Palmer, the Twin Falls public information officer. The shooter is deceased, he added, and all shelter-in-place orders have been lifted. The shooting began inside a nearby In-N-Out,…
Samy Magdi and Aamer Madhani August 2, 2026 — 10:12am Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA The US State Department has issued new security alerts for Americans in 10 countries in the Middle East region to be “prepared to depart” due…
In 2018, Abdul El-Sayed ran for governor in Michigan. He had a resume full of credentials including stints at the University of Michigan, Oxford, and Columbia for medical school — but no political experience. He conducted a Bernie-style progressive campaign against Gretchen Whitmer but found himself stonewalled by the political establishment and powerful interest groups….
Dear patient readers, Because things on the Iran war front, at least as of this writing, seem to be at the simmer rather than full boil level, you are getting a supersized Links with a generous Iran War section rather than an Iran war post. * * * The (super)natural history of haloes Sacred Images…
Multiple people were killed and at least two others were injured in a shooting Saturday afternoon in one of Twin Falls, Idaho’s busiest commercial areas according to Josh Palmer, the Twin Falls public information officer. The shooter is deceased, he added, and all shelter-in-place orders have been lifted. The shooting began inside a nearby In-N-Out,…
Samy Magdi and Aamer Madhani August 2, 2026 — 10:12am Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA The US State Department has issued new security alerts for Americans in 10 countries in the Middle East region to be “prepared to depart” due…
In 2018, Abdul El-Sayed ran for governor in Michigan. He had a resume full of credentials including stints at the University of Michigan, Oxford, and Columbia for medical school — but no political experience. He conducted a Bernie-style progressive campaign against Gretchen Whitmer but found himself stonewalled by the political establishment and powerful interest groups….
Speculation around Hardik Pandya‘s future at Mumbai Indians has intensified ahead of the IPL 2027 season, with conversations about his potential move gathering momentum before the conclusion of IPL 2026. Multiple franchises, including Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals, have been understood to be considering the all-rounder as an option…
1 Nadiem Amiri has now ended speculation surrounding his future by confirming that he will remain with Mainz 05 for the 2026/27 Bundesliga campaign. The 29-year-old recently picked up some media attention, not to mention some flak from club supporters, for refusing to commit to fully commit to the Rheinhessen ahead of the forthcoming Bundesliga…
By Kath Hudson 31 Jul 2026 Peakspan aspires to maintain peak performance while ageing / Shutterstock–AlessandroBiascioli Peakspan is an emerging longevity trend, which is taking over from healthspan. Avoiding serious illness is now considered too low a benchmark for health optimisers – peakspan seeks to maintain peak physical and cognitive fitness while ageing. The…
By Chris Snellgrove | Published 11 seconds ago Until Spider-Man: Brand New Day came out, Obsession was arguably the biggest film of the summer. After all, it was made on the cheap for $750,000, and it went on to earn over $460 million. That’s more than The Mandalorian and Grogu, the first Star Wars film…
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday, 31 July, that Hamas has agreed to a plan for the “complete disarmament” of the group and other armed factions in Gaza as part of the second phase of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire initiative. According to Trump, the agreement was reached through the Board of Peace, an international body…
Ed’s stories explore prescription drug pricing, affordability and access, as well issues surrounding patents, litigation, and legislation. He is also the author of the morning Pharmalittle newsletter and the afternoon Pharmalot newsletter. The Trump administration has revised the terms of a pilot effort that will allow some drugmakers to offer rebates to certain hospitals and…
