Stu Mackenzie of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard performs during Strange Waves at The O2 Ritz Manchester on September 9, 2016 in Manchester, England. Redferns Last month, experimental rock outfit King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard joined a growing list of artists to pull music from Spotify. Why? “A PSA to those unaware: Spotify…
Taylor Swift’s Folklore climbs on all its Billboard charts this week, led by a 5% consumption boost as “August” streams surge at summer’s end. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – FEBRUARY 16: EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO BOOK COVERS Taylor Swift performs at Melbourne Cricket Ground on February 16, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/TAS24/Getty Images for…
Ari Frenkel Courtesy of Gil Eplan Like many American Jews, Ari Frenkel reconnected with his faith in the wake of the October 7 terror attack on Israel nearly two years ago. “I am one of those October 8 Jews,” he admits over Zoom. “I just felt a calling to come back to my community, [but]…
Tyler Loong (L) shook off a hand injury and a blonde dye job to lead Utah to a 4-1 weekend at home. MLP Major League Pickleball (MLP) presented by DoorDash finished off its 2025 regular season slate with its 10th and final stop, this time heading to the home state of Connor Pardoe and his…
“Milan, Italy: Giorgio Armani window display at the store at Via Montenapoleone Street, the high-class fashion shopping district. People in the background walking along the street. Armani is an international Italian fashion house.” getty The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has levied a $4 million (€3.5 million) fine against the Giorgio Armani Group for allegedly making…
New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton reacts after striking out in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. In a span of about an hour on Thursday, the Yankees announced acquisitions of relievers…
Reducing or eliminating property tax can incentivize more apartment development and affordability. getty Reducing or eliminating property tax for projects that include some affordable housing set asides has become a common practice in the United States. The policies and programs are based on the correct assumption that when costs to produce housing go up, so…
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal looks on from the dugout during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. We’re over two-thirds of the way through the regular season, so it’s time to take…
At peak, Labubu dolls weren’t just collectibles, they were emotional currency. Every social feed served unboxing after unboxing of pastel creatures with wide grins and rabbit-like ears. Blind-box drops emptied in minutes. Labubu figures and dolls are seen on display at a Pop Mart store on June 9, 2025 in Shanghai, China. From Southeast Asia…
Search driven traffic used to deliver visitors and sales. AI is reducing those clicks and businesses that rely on educational content are feeling it first. For years, the formula for online business success was simple: Climb the search rankings in Google and/or shell out for ads on the dominant search site to drive traffic. But…