nazakatblogger@gmail.com Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that troops will be tested annually for testosterone levels, a major shift in a health issue that has gained momentum in recent years. Under the new policy, service members age 30 and older will receive annual testosterone screenings as part of their routine health evaluations. Testing will be optional … Read more
Behind each house’s record totals are trophy collections, surging luxury categories, a growing online bidder base and gains concentrated at the top of the market. CHRISTIE’S LTD 2026 Just before the art world sailed off for its summer break, the two biggest auction houses posted record half-year results, with Christie’s leading at $4.5 billion in … Read more
Will the Bucs lock up their franchise quarterback before training camp begins? In this Pewter Report video, we break down the current state of contract talks between the Bucs and Baker Mayfield. Both sides have expressed interest in getting a deal done—but with camp approaching, time is starting to become a factor. What could a … Read more
ArtMeta at Art Basel in Zero 10. Stefan Altenburger Photography Those who ventured beyond the main halls of Art Basel to explore Zero10, the mega’s digital art initiative presented this year for the first time at its Swiss flagship edition, likely paused to take in one particularly museum-like display featuring works ranging from vintage-look prints … Read more
The ex-girlfriend of former Vegas Golden Knights owner Gavin Maloof has been ordered to cough up nearly $500,000 she had stolen from his accounts, finally facing the music of the brazen heist. Actress Jennifer Courtemanche, best known for her appearance on the FX show “You’re the Worst,” agreed to pay $444,648 in restitution to Maloof. … Read more
New York — Thick smoke from several large wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota is expected to sweep across large swaths of the Midwest and northeastern United States this week, exposing millions of people to dangerous air pollution. Minnesota officials issued an air quality alert Tuesday through Friday for areas including the Twin Cities metro … Read more
The original version of this article was published in The Nation on July 13. When I first heard the 2026 World Cup was about to begin, I barely paid attention. This was partially because of the timing—most matches this year have aired late at night in Gaza because of the time difference with the United … Read more
Music Spencer very well may be your favorite musician’s favorite musician. And she opens for Bob Dylan in Boston Thursday. Brittney Spencer opens for Bob Dylan at Leader Bank Pavilion July 16. Jimmy Fontaine In 2024, Brittney Spencer was singing at Outlaw Music Fest on a 90-degree day when a fan caught something strange on … Read more
Taking care to avoid the team-picking system of our schoolyard memories, Lilah Maravi divided us into two sides of about 20. It was a pleasant Sunday in June—Father’s Day—and we had gathered at our usual spot for our Pride month game. After a spontaneous game of catch in a Brooklyn park in 2023, Lilah had … Read more
Ron wanted. Courtesy of Opera Gallery “What happens if you have a ping pong table that is not straight, and has a curve?” Designer Ron Arad never runs out of ideas that push existing shapes, forms and concepts. “I never follow instructions. If you can have a career that doesn’t depend on following conventions or … Read more