Month Archives: August 2025

CULTURE

Eternal twilight of the Ulster kind

In 1975, the American sociologist Michael Hechter published a book on the evolution of the United Kingdom; fifty years on, its insights are strikingly pertinent to the travails of the post-Brexit union. Internal Colonialism (1975) applied the theory of ‘the political incorporation of culturally distinct groups by the core’ to...

EDUCATION

So Long, Study Guides? The AI Industry Is Going After Students

“We were trying to be everything to every student in a pre-AI world,” Chegg CEO Nathan Schultz says. Several generative AI platforms, including ChatGPT, have free plans. Chegg hopes to reach students who will pay $19.99 a month for tools that encourage long-term use and goal setting. “If you think...

FOOD

Easy Meals for Beginner Cooks Meal Plan

This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. If you’ve ever stared into your fridge and thought, “Why does dinner feel so hard?” this is for you. Whether you’re just learning to cook or just need something easy...

FASHION

Cart Confidential Vol. 22 – Julia Berolzheimer

As we move into August, the shift is subtle but real. The sun is still high, but my cart is filling with finds that offer staying power: easy dresses, lightweight knits, polished details, and a few thoughtful updates for home and littles. These are the kinds of pieces I’ll be...

HISTORY

How Was A Viking King Elected And What Was Expected From Him?

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - In Viking society, kings were the most influential individuals, but having the highest social status was accompanied by specific responsibilities and requirements. Unlike pharaohs, Viking kings were not considered divine or unique. Ragnar Lodbrok claimed to be a direct descendant of the god Odin, but...

RELIGION

As Gaza starves, churches must lead on Palestinian recognition

(RNS) — Starvation, especially mass starvation, must transcend politics. What we are witnessing in Gaza is exactly that: the brutal starvation of a population. This crisis should unite people and nations in urgent common purpose to stop it and save lives — particularly because, as is the case in Gaza,...

GAMING

Ghosts of K’aresh Now Live!

Dive deeper into The War Within campaign in the Ghosts of K’aresh content update. Explore a new zone, break ground in a new Delve, make an impact in Ecological Succession, and more. The War Within Season 3 also kicks off on August 12 with a new raid dungeon, new dungeon...

Music

Chris Lake makes waves in front of 12,000 people at Black Book on the Water, his biggest headline show yet [set recap]

by: Dancing Astronaut Staff Aug 4, 2025 @dancing.astronaut @chrislake opened his set at @BLACK BOOK RECORDS on the Water in San Diego with his @skrillex collab. The third drop goes unreasonably hard. #chrislake #skrillex #housemusic #trapmusic #housemusiclovers #electronicmusic ♬ original sound – Dancing Astronaut @dancing.astronaut All rise @chrislake @BLACK BOOK...

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