Consent is a good idea. It says we must ask before touching. But asking “yes” does not always mean a good time or safety. Some people think that as long as consent is given, everything is fine. That idea can hide real problems. When people meet for a quick hookup, they often see each other
Taiwan’s defence office reported that on Friday, 16 Chinese military jets flew close to the island between mid‑morning and mid‑afternoon, a day when Chinese President Xi Jinping met with the chairwoman of Taiwan’s main opposition party in Beijing. The meeting, held at 11 a. m. , was framed by the Ta
The U. S. President announced that American troops are beginning to clear the Hormuz Strait, claiming all of Iran’s mine‑laying boats have been sunk. He said the process has started and that the 28 Iranian vessels are now resting on the sea floor. Earlier, the President has said U. S. forces have
The Getty Drive‑In in Norton Shores has been a local landmark for almost 80 years, starting as the NK Outdoor Theatre in 1948. It first showed classic films while workers built a unique West Michigan attraction. In 1966 the venue was bought by Jack Loeks Theatres, renamed Getty Drive‑In a year later
The Australian Chamber Orchestra arrives in town with a fresh piece called “Horizon, ” written by composer John Luther Adams. The group, led by violinist and conductor Richard Tognetti, will perform the work during its tour, including a show at 8 p. m. Saturday night in Walton Arts Center on W. Dick
The week ahead brings fresh shows, films, music, and games that can spice up any device. Start with a light‑hearted Netflix comedy where Sadie Sandler plays a college freshman who shares a dorm with a boundless roommate. Her parents, voiced by Nick Kroll and Natasha Lyonne, add comic relief to th
Kelly Ripa has a special way to let her husband, Mark Consuelos, know when she’s not feeling it. Kate Jackson, who once starred in “Charlie’s Angels, ” says that the spotlight took away her privacy and pushed her out of the industry. A car accident in Southern California left Tori Spelling’s k
Lee Brice’s new track starts with a simple idea that grew into something bigger. A friend told him about a title, “When the Kingdom Comes, ” and both he and his wife Sara felt it was right. They waited a year and a half, then one night Lee had a sudden burst of inspiration. He knew the chor
Iran keeps control of the Strait of Hormuz and lets a few ships pass for payment in yuan or crypto. The U. S. Navy plans to clear mines there, showing the route is still a point of tension. The U. S. dollar remains the main currency for buying oil worldwide, and analysts say that gives it a big a
A new effort joins forces with an AI group and a coding platform to help people write safer programs that move money on blockchains. The plan focuses on a feature called “vibe coding, ” where a developer can type a simple description of an app and the system instantly creates the full smart‑contract
