corruption Slovakia's first woman president is an anti-corruption, pro-immigrant environmental campaigner Cory Doctorow

Games One of my favorite games is finally getting DLC, which means I can recommend it again guilt-free Grant St. Clair

aliens Catholic church fires exorcist who said UFO sightings mostly the work of demons Rob Beschizza

Comic Books Mike Mignola throws Uri Tupka to the devils Gareth Branwyn

"Uri Tupka and the Gods" is a cold, dark, and magnificent trek through Mike Mignola's Lands Unknown Gareth Branwyn

politics Seven Stories Press compiles "Hands Off Iran" reading list Jennifer Sandlin

Governor who polices others' lives surprised when a restaurant sets its own rules Jason Weisberger

christian nationalism The "Straight White American Jesus" podcast covers the history, philosophy, theology, and politics of Christian nationalism Jennifer Sandlin

gadgets Ikea's Gåtebo is an inexpensive 3-in-1 microwave, air fryer and grill Rob Beschizza

books The Tokyo Vice author digs into cryptocurrency's darkest chapters Roger Park

Funny Life-size Ronald Mcdonald statue stolen from Pennsylvania McDonald's, caught on camera Popkin

politics Belligerent Christian protesters fail to rattle Buddhist monks on their Walk for Peace Jennifer Sandlin

Ukraine Saudi Arabia reported to be buying stolen grain shipped by Russia Séamus Bellamy

Japan Copyright holders are finally beginning to push back against OpenAI Grant St. Clair

Entertainment America's most feared haunted doll travels in locked cabinet as family members fight over touring rights and profits Ellsworth Toohey

open source Open source printer aims to disrupt the inkjet printer ecosystem Gail Sherman

top talent Wakka Wakka's latest magical puppetry production, Dead as a Dodo, starting its USA South Tour in October Jennifer Sandlin

movies This Toxic Avenger trailer is full of grindhouse goodness Séamus Bellamy

politics "Conservative content mill" PragerU could soon control public school curricula Jennifer Sandlin

star wars New Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy sequel brings Mark Hamill back in mystery role Gail Sherman