What is the Illuminati conspiracy theory? The existence of a secret society known as the Illuminati remains one of the most enduring conspiracy theories of modern times. The Week · Jul 18, 2023
Only by listening to voters’ priorities can parties defeat the far right Letters: Dr Denis MacShane, Dr David Mathieson and Martin Barandalla respond to Gordon Brown’s article about the rising popularity of Spain’s Vox party and the implications for the fight against neofascism across Europe The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2023
Spain’s snap vote: Catalans fear right-wing takeover Final opinion polls project that the right-wing PP party will win a majority in a coalition with the far-right Vox. Al Jazeera · Jul 17, 2023
“Without tone, there really isn’t anything”: How to nail Stevie Ray Vaughan’s guitar sound on a budget Short of cash but seeking Texas-sized blues tone? These affordable guitar rigs will get you started Guitar World · Jul 17, 2023
Jonah Hill and the rise of therapy speak The language of therapy has entered our everyday lexicon – but does it harm more than it helps when used outside a therapist’s office? The Week · Jul 17, 2023
Can Europe’s marauding far right be slain? Spain’s voters hold the answer Prime minister Pedro Sánchez gambled on a snap election. If he loses, the heirs of the age of Franco could be back in power for the first time in nearly 50 years The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2023
Spanish Town’s Right-Wing Council Cancels Catalan Magazine Subscriptions Controversy arises as Borriana's new municipal leadership, formed by the People's Party and Vox, halts subscriptions to promote Catalan language. Zenger · Jul 14, 2023
Spain’s election is a key battle in the Europe-wide struggle against neofascism If the anti-feminist, anti-migration Vox seizes power, this will embolden the far right in Germany, Finland and beyond, says former British Labour prime minister Gordon Brown The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2023
Spain’s snap election: Will the Sánchez gamble pay off? After his party’s severe losses in local polls, Spain’s prime minister brought forward the national vote by four months. Al Jazeera · Jul 14, 2023
Will Spain’s snap election usher in the far right – or can PM’s gamble pay off? Pedro Sánchez is betting on galvanising leftwing voters to block the far right getting into government for first time since Franco The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2023
Spain's right-wing opposition leader puts Socialist prime minister on defensive in election debate Spain’s right-wing opposition leader has put Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on the defensive in an election TV debate that saw both leaders accusing each other of pacting with parties they deem dangerous for Spain The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023
The taming of Malaria According to an oft-repeated factoid, half of all the human beings who have ever existed on Earth have been killed by malaria – equivalent to around 54.5 billion people. The Week · Jul 10, 2023
Spaniards worried about far-right Vox party sharing power, poll finds More than 60% express concern over Vox entering coalition government after 23 July election The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2023
How Gibraltar became the last frontier of Brexit Talks over the status of Gibraltar, its relationship with the EU and its land border arrangement with Spain have stalled as long-term tussles over the sovereignty of the British overseas territory have flared up. The Week · Jul 4, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Jul 2, 2023 Catalonia watches and waits ahead of snap Spanish election SPAIN will go to the polls on July 23 amid deep concern that the far-right Vox party may find themselves in government as part of a coalition with…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2023 Spain’s People’s party and Vox agree to jointly govern Extremadura Deal in south-western region further raises prospect of national coalition between conservatives and far right
The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2023 How Europe’s far right is marching steadily into the mainstream Whether in Italy, Spain, France or Finland, parties that were once outcasts are fast gaining respectability – and power
Guitar World · Jun 29, 2023 TC Electronic’s first guitar amp modeler pedals package classic Fender, Marshall and Vox tones with Celestion IRs – for under $150 The three new Ampworx models emulate classic ’60s tube amps – and at a price that could prove game-changing for the pedal amp market
The Conversation · Jun 28, 2023 Politicians believe voters to be more conservative than they really are In Germany, the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) won a district council election for the first time on Monday. Robert Sesselmann’s victory as district administrator – the equivalent of a mayor – in the Eastern town of Sonneberg comes only a day after Greece’s conservatives clinched an outright majority in…
The Week · Jun 28, 2023 Is Europe’s radical left in permanent decline? Radical parties of the left are facing an existential crisis amid a wave of election defeats that has seen populist nationalists sweep to power across Europe.
Zenger · Jun 21, 2023 Far-right Party Vox To Preside Over Balearic Islands Parliament In Spain The agreement with the People's Party includes a plan to withdraw support from the islands' language, Catalan.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2023 Spain’s PM warns of far-right danger after PP strikes coalition deals Pedro Sánchez’s comments follow last month’s elections in which PP and Vox made huge gains
Salon · Jun 15, 2023 Expert: "Clinton socks" won't save Trump Trump's defense is futile since he's "charged with violating the Espionage Act, not the Presidential Records Act"
Guitar World · Jun 14, 2023 The evolution of fuzz pedals: how the wildest drive of all conquered the radio – and our pedalboards Unlike wah, flangers and chorus, fuzz has never gone out of fashion – it’s hip to be square
Guitar World · Jun 12, 2023 5 reasons why you should buy a modeling amp over a tube amp Has digital really won the amp war? We delve into all the reasons you’d be better off with a modeling amp