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Cannon's flame: how Chuck Norris became a right-wing action icon
film14 days ago

Cannon's flame: how Chuck Norris became a right-wing action icon

The AV Club piece revisits Chuck Norris’s 1980s Cannon Films era—notorious for bloody, xenophobic action pictures like Invasion U.S.A. and The Delta Force—that helped forge his conservative, take-no-prisoners action-hero image, while the rest of the feature stack surveys AI-focused documentary sentiment, a reverent look at the nuclear drama Testament, and a playful roundup of rock-themed characters in media, illustrating how pop-culture artifacts are reassessed across eras.

Unverified Epstein-era claims about Trump surface in hidden FBI notes
politics1 month ago

Unverified Epstein-era claims about Trump surface in hidden FBI notes

Guardian review of missing FBI 302 interview notes reveals three memos from 2019 that recount four interviews alleging Trump sexually abused a minor with Epstein’s help; the allegations are unverified and no charges were filed. The DOJ did not initially release the records, prompting congressional scrutiny and accusations of a possible cover-up as lawmakers demand transparency.

Billy Idol's Reckoning: Surviving Rock, Rehab, and Rebirth
entertainment1 month ago

Billy Idol's Reckoning: Surviving Rock, Rehab, and Rebirth

At 70, Billy Idol looks back on a turbulent rise from London punk to MTV icon, detailing decades of excess, a heroin-fueled spiral, a near-fatal motorcycle accident, and a move to sobriety that reshaped his life as he promotes a new memoir and the documentary Billy Idol Should Be Dead, while continuing to release music like the 2025 album Dream Into It and headlining major tours.

1980s Cars See Surge in Value
business6 months ago

1980s Cars See Surge in Value

Some 1980s cars like the DeLorean DMC-12, Buick GNX, Porsche 911 Turbo (930), Datsun 280ZX, and Toyota MR2 are experiencing significant appreciation in value, making them attractive options for collectors and investors looking to flip or add to their portfolios.