Jul 29, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Joe Rogan expressed his love for Austin as a progressive enclave within a predominantly red Texas. On his podcast, he urged liberals not to turn the state entirely blue, arguing that the current mix of liberalism and conservatism creates a healthy balance. He referenced the saying 'Keep Austin Weird and Surrounded' to describe the dynamic. Polls show some Democratic gains, but Texas remains reliably Republican at the state level.
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Jul 29, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
BTS has announced it will not submit its music for the 2026 Grammy Awards, a decision widely seen as a response to the Recording Academy's new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category. The group stated that music should not be divided by region or language. The announcement comes despite a career-defining year with the album ARIRANG and single SWIM achieving massive commercial success. The move has reignited debate on whether such category segmentation limits Asian artists' opportunities in general fields.
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Jul 29, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un posed for photographs with war veterans and honored citizens during the 73rd anniversary of the armistice that ended the Korean War. State media reported that the session was part of self-declared Victory Day celebrations. Kim praised the 'victorious wartime generation' and highlighted their role as symbols of national pride. His daughter, Kim Ju-ae, made her first public appearance at such events, fueling speculation about her future political role.
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Jul 29, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
BTS has declared it will not submit its latest album to the 2027 Grammy Awards, effectively boycotting the ceremony in response to the newly created Asian Pop category. The group’s leader, RM, stated a desire for music to be judged without regional or linguistic divisions. The move follows criticism that the category could sideline K-pop from major awards, with many of BTS’s recent tracks featuring predominantly English lyrics. The Recording Academy has yet to comment on the boycott.
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Jul 27, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
The US government is prosecuting American citizen Sam Tunick for allegedly providing a 'duress password' that wiped his phone when border agents tried to seize it at Atlanta's airport. The case raises critical questions about privacy, legal rights at the border, and the use of encryption tools. Tunick's lawyers argue the detention was a pretext for a fishing expedition related to the Stop Cop City movement.
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Jul 27, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Intel reported its strongest revenue growth in over 15 years for Q2 2026, with a 25% increase year-over-year. The partially government-owned chipmaker saw data center and AI revenue soar 59%. CEO Lip-Bu Tan credited greater speed, accountability, and customer focus for the results. The growth underscores AI-driven demand for compute and Intel's positioning across CPU, ASICs, advanced packaging, and foundry network.
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Jul 27, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
According to Mark Gurman, Apple is set to announce its first smart glasses at WWDC in June 2026, with a launch expected by the end of 2027. The company is prioritizing privacy features to avoid the controversies surrounding Meta's glasses, focusing on on-device processing, avoiding facial recognition, and not using customer recordings for AI training. A camera-less version may also be in development.
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Jul 27, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Tech companies push expensive sleepbuds for side-sleepers, but a $55 piercing pillow provides a simpler, more durable alternative. It features ear cutouts that accommodate standard earbuds, eliminating battery and connectivity issues. The Blissbury Ear Pillow adjusts in thickness and offers washable covers, making it a practical choice for those who prefer not to invest in specialized gadgets.
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Jul 27, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
The Dior Cigale bag is quickly becoming a must-have accessory. Rihanna, Taylor Swift, JISOO, Ariana Grande, and other stars have been spotted with the sculptural bag. Inspired by Christian Dior's 1952 La Cigale dress, the bag features architectural pleats and a signature bow. Available in black and several colorways, it is already defining a new era for the house under Jonathan Anderson.
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