Trump wants to rule Venezuela by force – but he’s getting the US into a mess … from the Independent Sam Kiley
Sam Kiley reports from the Simon Bolivar Bridge in Cucuta, on the Colombian border with Venezuela, where two armies and a militia are in a…
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What exactly can Congress do about Venezuela? And will it do anything? … from the Independent Eric Garcia
Only Congress has the power to declare war. But, Eric Garcia writes, Republicans show no signs of trying to rein in Trump and Democrats are…
Lego’s Smart Brick Gives the Iconic Analog Toy a New Digital Brain from Wired Jeremy White
The new sensor-packed Smart Play Brick will land this spring as part of a special Star Wars collection. The update adds interactive lights and sound…
These On-Ear Beats Headphones Are Marked Down by $70 from Wired Brad Bourque
What these headphones lack in active noise-canceling, they make up for with big, bold sound.What these headphones lack in active noise-canceling, they make up for…
“Everybody looks at him as Mr. Tap and Mr. Shred. That’s just a flavor of what he did”: Wolfgang Van Halen on one the most overlooked and underrated aspects of Eddie’s playing … from Guitarworld
Eddie Van Halen’s talents reshaped the guitar scene in the 1980s, but his son says there’s far more to his craft than tapping Read More
“One of the most expressive effects ever conceived”: Cliché or pedalboard essential? How the Cry Baby wah pedal changed electric guitar – and why it’s still (kinda) underrated … from Guitarworld
Popularized by Hendrix and Clapton, resplendent on some of guitar’s greatest tracks, the wah pedal might divide opinion, but it has transformed the instrument Read More
4 Times Replacement Members Made Classic Rock Bands 10 Times Better … from the American Songwriter Em Casalena
These replacement classic rock band members made their outfits even more successful than they were previously. The post 4 Times Replacement Members Made Classic Rock…
On This Day in 1956, Patsy Cline Began Recording the Album That Produced One of Her Biggest Hits … from the American Songwriter Clayton Edwards
Seventy years ago today, Patsy Cline stepped into the studio to begin sessions for the album that would help put her on the map. The…
On This Day in 1973, the Heartbeat of Heartland Rock Released His “Flop” Debut Album … from the American Songwriter Peter Burditt
On this day, January 5, 1973, one of the greatest rock stars of all time launched his career with his commercially unsuccessful debut album. The…
Legendary San Francisco Music Venue, Bottom of the Hill, To Close After 35 Years … from the American Songwriter Chris Piner
A pillar in the San Francisco music scene, Bottom of the Hill will officially close its doors in 2026 after 35 years. The post Legendary…
1970s Folk Artists the Mainstream Forgot but Still Earned Enduring Songs … from the American Songwriter Alex Hopper
These three folk artists from the ’70s aren’t household names and yet still have songs that have endured for decades. The post 1970s Folk Artists…
The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach Joins Forces With Sturgill Simpson for New Project … from the American Songwriter Chris Piner
Ready to hit the ground running in 2026, Dan Auerbach hinted at his collaboration with Sturgill Simpson on a new project. The post The Black…
Jelly Roll Reveals the Hilarious Lie He Tells Kids About His Face Tattoos … from the American Songwriter Paige Gawley
When his daughter was little, Jelly Roll told her classmates a tall tale about the origins of his face tattoos. The post Jelly Roll Reveals…
WCBK AP Top 25: Major Top-10 Shakeup as 4 Teams Fall, Kentucky, Vanderbilt Rise … from Fox sports
Kentucky and Vanderbilt made significant jumps in The Associated Press women’s basketball Top 25, while LSU fell out of the top 10 and Notre Dame…