‘Gone down the woke path’: The Odyssey press tour a progressive mess

36 years later, Akira's manga still has one of cyberpunk's best endings

This epic saga of chaos and rebirth charted a hopeful path for the future.

‘House of Criticism’ Review: A Pensive and Touching Portrait of Married Art Critics Jerry Saltz and Roberta Smith (It Is Only, at Moments, a True-Life Christopher Guest Movie)

The way art connects (and saves) these two on a daily basis is its own idiosyncratic story, and it speaks to a certain vanishing culture of passionate New York literary brainiacs that used to be thought of as practically the essence of the city.

Why the papers say Burnham is stuck in Life On Mars

Attacks on the PM-in-waiting as a 1970s throwback speak volumes about a print media trapped in nostalgia

More Narrative™ Shaping by The New York Times

More Narrative™ Shaping by The New York Times

Walls of Solidarity

Bob Bingenheimer Street art in Barcelona expressing solidarity with Palestine, June 2026. The post Walls of Solidarity appeared first on The Nation.

Here and Now: Celebrating Harlem's rich cultural legacy; inside the Tenement Museum

Here and Now: Celebrating Harlem's rich cultural legacy; inside the Tenement Museum

Platner Media Stans In Stages Of Grief: Denial, Anger, Anthony Weiner, Depression, Acceptance

It's very predictable.

Student-led podcast offers project management lessons

The SDG Warriors podcast, discussed at the ISTE+ASCD annual conference, demonstrates how student-led podcasts can build caree -More-

Cry Harder: Mainstream Media Weeps Over America250 Celebrations, and It's Weirdly Satisfying

Cry Harder: Mainstream Media Weeps Over America250 Celebrations, and It's Weirdly Satisfying

Stephen King slams ‘corrupt’ Donald Trump after Reflecting Pool drama

The drama that continues to envelop the renovation of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool took a new turn when Stephen King weighed in on the matter on social media

PEN America’s Report on Jewish Writers Divides Literary World as President Resigns In Protest

The tumult at the non-profit over Israel and Palestine mirrors the debates flaring up across the entertainment industry.

The Media Quest for the Dominant Narrative

All the force of authority.

Popular 90s cocktail that made bartenders ‘cringe’ is having a renaissance

The drink was fruity and fun, but disappeared in the late 00s.

Hollywood Bowl kicks off season with heartfelt ‘Best of Broadway’ — though ‘best’ may be a stretch

Nostalgia for Broadway’s golden age is proving to be a potent societal anesthetic. The great shows of yesterday offer a vision of a kinder, gentler America, where the angels of our better nature aren’t considered chumps and the dream of a better tomorrow hasn’t been destroyed by zero-sum thinking. The hunger for this sentiment — []

‘Wood Street’ doc follows Oakland homeless community as sweep looms

‘Wood Street’ doc follows Oakland homeless community as sweep looms The new film, covering the 2023 closure of the city’s largest encampment, screens at the New Parkway in July.

Science SARU’s ‘The Ghost in the Shell’ Has the Juice

The studio behind 'Dan Da Dan' pulls off the most faithful adaptation of Masamune Shirow's beloved cyberpunk manga to date, delivering a timelessly retro vibe that oozes sensuality, style, and goofiness inside its philosophical shell.

Breaking: The Brooklyn Bridge [Scary]

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Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' sign finds new home at West Hollywood eatery

The late-night TV community may have said goodbye to “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” last month, but a big, colorful reminder of the show has found a new home.

The Reports of Our Death Have Been Mildly Exaggerated – The TouchArcade Show #612

Hark, a new podcast is afoot? ‘Tis true, and it has been A WHILE, friends. Ten weeks to be exact. Continue reading The Reports of Our Death Have Been Mildly Exaggerated – The TouchArcade Show 612

The test of time: Canada’s only watchmaking school still ticking after 80 years

The École national d’horlogerie was founded after WW II as a way to help veterans reintegrate into society. Today, it’s about training professional watchmakers for the global market.

We Need Your Help to Do This

We had a solid first week of this year’s Annual TPM Journalism Fund Drive. But we have a long way...

Sound healing: Woo-woo wellness at its finest or an ancient shortcut to a calm and clear mind?

Sound healing: Woo-woo wellness at its finest or an ancient shortcut to a calm and clear mind?

10 July 4 Reads

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of Danish Blend coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: Why You Grieve the End of Summer Before It’s Even Over: If you’re already stressed about the end of the season, you’re not alone. On anticipatory nostalgia and the human knack Read More The post 10 July 4 Reads appeared first on The Big Picture.

Isle of Wight 2026 review: Other festivals should take note

The Cure played a triumphant set in a pleasing nostalgia-filled weekend

6 showrunners on how to keep production in LA, their advice to young writers and more

LOS ANGELES — Most television lovers have one: an episode that left an indelible imprint long after the credits rolled. But which made the cut for the six creative minds on The Envelope's 2026 Emmy Writers Roundtable? For Megan Gallagher (All ...

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If there’s anything that’s been consistent about this site in its near-20 years of beaming (babbling?) hypertext to servers and back to you, it’s that I’m very bossy when I get into something new, especially cocktails. When I fell in love with Porch Swings, I wanted you to as well. Ditto for Blood Orange Margaritas (but only when in season), a Perfect Manhattan era that spanned over a decade, Boulevardier that has been woven into almost every year since, and a Slushy Paper Plane phase last year. This past winter and spring still, it’s been Sidecars, 1920s-era cocktails with about as many conflicting stories as my kids regale us with when they didn’t do their homework. Read more »

Villa-Worthy Breakfasts We’d Actually Wake Up For

If you’ve been around literally anyone in the past month, you’ve probably heard chatter about Love Island—whether it’s the UK version or the ever-iconic USA one. Maybe you’re all in. Maybe you’ve only absorbed it passively, against your will. Either way, it’s hard to escape. As someone who’d never tuned in before, I was surprised by the sudden cultural takeover. In the past few weeks alone, I’ve sat through full dinners where people debated their favorite couples, predicted drama, and ranked bombshells with passionate conviction. I finally had to get up to speed—if only to participate in what feels like a nationwide group project (slash networking event). Read More >>

Taking the Founders on their Own Terms: Eric Metaxas's Revolution:

Photo Credit: Skyhorse PublishingEric Metaxas’s Revolution is an entertaining and symbolic work faithful to the Founders’ perspective.

What the ocean taught me about human drift

Out there, stripped of digital noise, meetings, notifications, headlines, and the constant pull of modern life, I had space to think again. Really think. The post What the ocean taught me about human drift appeared first on Upworthy.

Take A Behind The Scenes Tour Of Carencro's New Walk-On's

Take A Behind The Scenes Tour Of Carencro's New Walk-On's

General : HAWANA 2026 Ends On High Note, Reinforces Media Integrity And Credibility

BUTTERWORTH, June 22 (Bernama) -- The curtain came down on National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) 2026 in style at the PICCA@Arena Butterworth Convention Centre here, marking the successful conclusion of another significant chapter for Malaysia's media industry.

It's hard to make sense of the Celtics trading Jaylen Brown, especially to a division rival

An era is over in Boston, even as it still feels there was work to be done.

NYT Strands Answers and Hints for June 25, 2026: ‘Just Relax’ Puzzle Reveals Spa-Themed Spangram SPATREATMENT

The New York Times delivered another clever Strands challenge on Thursday, June 25, 2026, with a soothing theme that transported players straight into the world of wellness, self-care, and luxury spa experiences. Today’s puzzle, titled “Just relax,” revolved around treatments commonly associated with spas and rejuvenation centers, making it one of the more approachable themed puzzles of the week. For players who found themselves scanning the board repeatedly without identifying the connection, the breakthrough came once the spa and wellness theme became apparent. The puzzle featured a collection of treatments designed to promote relaxation and personal care, all linked together

We can judge every era by the degree to which we live up to the Declaration of Independence, or fall away from it.

In today’s edition of The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: Jon Meacham on America’s 250th, heatwave shapes up, and more. The post We can judge every era by the degree to which we live up to the Declaration of Independence, or fall away from it. appeared first on MS NOW.

Sunday Funnies:

The headlines have finally crossed the event horizon where satire can’t escape.

Medpace: The Recovery Narrative Looks Premature

Medpace: The Recovery Narrative Looks Premature

Growth is not a coincidence, but a choice

The end of the year is always a moment to pause, look at what has been accomplished, and honestly ask ourselves: are we moving in the right direction? The

KTLA 5 Morning News celebrates 35 years

Celebrate the 35th anniversary of KTLA Morning News, the groundbreaking two-hour local newscast that revolutionized Southern California's morning television. Learn about its innovative approach, enduring success, and deep connection with the community, outperforming national shows since its debut in 1991. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

MV: 105, Forever Rising

Feel the pulse of the era! Our original music video "105, Forever Rising" is officially out now! From faint sparks in the dark to spacewalks and a hyper-connected world, a century-long journey has only made this spirited nation more vibrant and full of life than ever. No turning back, only moving forward. A brilliant new chapter is just beginning. Over 1.4 billion people stand united to witness and shape a thriving, ever-growing future! #105YearsYoung

Klar: Welcome to the Revolution!

The MAHA movement is going strong The post Klar: Welcome to the Revolution! first appeared on Vermont Daily Chronicle. The post Klar: Welcome to the Revolution! appeared first on Vermont Daily Chronicle.

Hemingway’s Madrid, one bite at a time

The city's literary quarter still serves up churros, sherry and oxtail — and just enough ghosts for lunch

Celebrating America's Radical Revolution

Celebrating America's Radical Revolution

Shelter Dog Still Remembers Tricks He Learned in the Past While Waiting for a Second Chance

A heartbreaking video about a senior shelter dog named Victor has struck an emotional chord online after showing that, despite spending his days behind a kennel door, he still remembers the tricks someone once lovingly taught him. The clip reminds viewers that while Victor may be 10 years old, he hasn’t lost his gentle spirit [] The post Shelter Dog Still Remembers Tricks He Learned in the Past While Waiting for a Second Chance appeared first on DogTime.

Podcast: Pinchas, leader for a new generation

The secret of Ma Tovu Ohalecha Yaakov.