international
What’s next for South Korea?
If South Korea is to remain a free and stable democracy, it cannot have one party unjustifiably impeaching government officials and the other imposing martial law.
metal
Mirar’s debut “Ascension” brings a metal with a different sort of appeal to the mainstream
While it’s unlikely Mirar will become metal’s new flagship band — they are still a bit too subversive to attract any truly mainstream appeal — the crossover elements at play here serve to make them a band worth watching.
labor
Hourly minimum wage increases 50 cents
New York State’s minimum wage increased by $0.50 on Jan. 1 to from $15.00 to $15.50.
