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The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has officially announced that graphic artist VERDY will be the Artist in Residence for this year’s event. VERDY, the creator of Girls Don’t Cry and Wasted Youth, will debut an exclusive capsule collection this weekend at the festival. The announcement comes following a teaser video for the Record Safari pop-up, which will be selling over 25,000 new and used records, including rare finds such as Frank Ocean’s Blonde Black Friday Edition vinyl. VERDY’s Impressive List of Collaborations VERDY’s partnership with Coachella is just one of many high-profile collaborations the artist has had. VERDY…

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was evacuated from a port in Wakayama after an apparent smoke bomb was thrown at the scene. The incident happened as Kishida was due to give a speech in western Japan's Wakayama. The Prime Minister was unharmed, and there were no immediate signs of injuries or damage. However, a person was detained at the site by security and police. The incident comes after the assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe in July 2022, leading to increased security in the country. Increased Security in Japan Japan has increased security measures after the assassination of former…

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The US Navy has sent a message to China by dispatching a guided-missile destroyer, USS Milius, close to Mischief Reef in the South China Sea. The move comes amid rising tensions between the US and China over territorial disputes in the region. Mischief Reef, which lies within the Exclusive Economic Zone of the Philippines, is also claimed by Vietnam and Taiwan, but China has built military structures on the island to reinforce its territorial claims. The US Navy’s operation sends a clear signal of its commitment to maintaining freedom of navigation in the region, and challenging China’s claims to disputed…

The proliferation of cameras around the world has made it increasingly difficult for China and Russia to control the narrative in international disputes, according to Rear Adm. Mike Studeman, commander of the Office of Naval Intelligence. He spoke at the Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space conference in National Harbor, Maryland, on April 5. The admiral said that photographs and other documentation of run-ins between Chinese and Russian forces and those of other countries have proven critical to debunking propaganda and holding Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin to account. Documentation as a Tool for Accountability Studeman cited several recent examples to illustrate…

Mick Mars, the 71-year-old guitarist for Mötley Crüe, has filed a lawsuit against his bandmates, accusing them of pushing him out of the group and cutting him off from future profits. Mars, who retired from touring due to a spinal disease, claims that the other three members of the band removed him as a director of the corporation and took away his shares. The suit also accuses Nikki Sixx, the band's de facto leader, of gaslighting and making decisions without consulting other members. A lawyer for the band called the suit "unfortunate and completely off base." Mars's Decision to Retire…

Amy Schumer's decision to turn down Barbie role: Amy Schumer, in a recent interview, revealed the reason behind her decision to turn down the role of Barbie in the upcoming film. She explained that scheduling conflicts played a significant role in her decision, and she was disappointed to miss out on the opportunity. In 2022, Amy had to pass on the role to work on another project. The difference in opinion over the role of Barbie: Amy also stated that there was a difference in opinion on how the character should be portrayed. Her original idea for the character was…

Representatives of civic groups in Thailand's Chiang Mai province have filed class action lawsuits against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, the National Environment Board (NEB), and the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) for their alleged failure to enforce laws to tackle PM2.5 pollution. The following are the key highlights of the issue: Government failure to address PM2.5 pollution Section 9 of the Enhancement and Conservation of the National Environmental Quality Act gives full power to the prime minister to solve environmental problems. However, Sumitchai Hatthasan, director of the Centre for the Protection and Revival of Local Community Rights, claims that the prime…

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to bounce back after losing a tough series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. This time around, they'll be taking on their longtime rival, the San Francisco Giants, in a four-game series starting on Monday. With some exciting pitching matchups in store, this series promises to be a must-watch for baseball fans. Pitching Matchups Announced The Dodgers will be sending out some of their best pitchers in the series, with Julio Urias taking the mound on Monday, followed by Dustin May and Clayton Kershaw on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively. Giants' pitchers Logan Webb, Alex Wood, and…

Walmart has filed a lawsuit against Capital One in the Southern District of New York, accusing the bank of failing to meet the terms of their partnership contract. As a result of this lawsuit, shares of Capital One have dropped by over 4% in pre-market trading. According to sources, Walmart executives had requested renegotiation of some terms of the deal, which runs until 2026. Capital One reportedly did not accept the demands, leading to Walmart's decision to end their consumer credit card agreement. Capital One's Response According to a Capital One spokesperson, the "immaterial servicing issues were cured by Capital…