‘It’s a shame’: Aces’ winning streak snapped, setting up must-win Game 3 Summary The Seattle Storm beat the Las Vegas Aces 86-83 in Game 2 of their best-of-three first-round WNBA series in Seattle, ending the Aces’ 17-game winning streak. The Storm closed the game with a furious run — including a key 3-point play by […]
COMMENTARY: Sin tax crusade a money grab aimed at consumers Summary Martin Cullip criticises the World Health Organization’s new “3 by 35” campaign, which calls for at least a 50% tax increase on tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks by 2035. He argues the proposal is less about improving public health and more about generating revenue […]
CLARENCE PAGE: Is another era of political violence upon us? Summary Clarence Page reflects on the assassination of conservative organiser Charlie Kirk and places it within a worrying pattern of politically motivated violence in the United States. He condemns the killing, warns against retaliatory rhetoric, and links recent attacks — such as the Minnesota shootings […]
EDITORIAL: Lombardo begins re-election bid in strong position Summary Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo formally announced his re-election campaign on 15 September, saying he wants to “finish what we started.” The editorial argues he enters the race from a position of relative strength thanks to a reshaped Republican electorate, a tough-on-crime message that fits his law-enforcement […]
LETTER: Helping those with mental health problems Summary The letter-writer responds to a recent report about a fatal, apparently random stabbing on a commuter train in North Carolina. They express dismay at the attack and note the offender’s history of mental illness and prior family concerns. The writer challenges the political focus on gun control […]
CARTOON: Her life didn’t have to end this way Summary Michael Ramirez’s cartoon addresses the murder of Iryna Zarutska, bluntly labelling it a preventable tragedy. The image and caption emphasise that her death could have been avoided, using the cartoonist’s platform to spotlight failures that allowed the outcome. Key Points Michael Ramirez created the cartoon […]
🚨 Major update: ASPI’s China Defence Uni Tracker is now live | Beijing says TikTok’s US app will use Chinese algorithm | Microsoft, OpenAI herald Trump’s UK visit with spending pledges Summary ASPI has rolled out a major expansion of its China Defence Universities Tracker, rebuilding the database to cover more than 180 civilian and […]
SBC Summit 2025 kicks off in Lisbon with record 30,000 attendees expected Summary SBC Summit 2025 has opened at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa and MEO Arena, with organisers expecting a record 30,000 attendees — a 20% increase year-on-year. The event brings participants from over 130 countries and expands its reach with new Global & […]
Genting UK to open new casino and leisure destination at London’s Trocadero in October 2026 Summary Genting UK plans to redevelop around 37,000 sq ft of the Grade II-listed London Trocadero into a multi-level casino and leisure destination, scheduled to open in October 2026. The retrofit will convert basement, ground and first-floor space into a […]
The Last Of Us Meets Stardew Valley In Unexpected New RPG Summary Ashfield Hollow is an upcoming indie 2D post‑apocalyptic RPG from BitQuest (listed on Steam as BigQuest Studio) that mixes life‑sim mechanics—farming, crafting, scavenging and fishing—with real‑time combat and survival systems. The game drops you into Camp Ashfield ten years after an outbreak; you […]
