Jim’s Jolt today fills in some vital gaps regarding what our government and Israel’s have known since last summer, if not earlier, regarding a surge in Iran’s nuclear weapons development activity, probably since 2024 skirmishes with Israel exposed Iran’s military weaknesses and resulted in diminished Iranian air defenses (which obviously weren’t very effective even when at full strength).

The “No Kings” protests were historic. Millions of American activists turned out to protest President Donald Trump’s authoritarian impulses, on his birthday, Saturday, June 14, when the president threw himself a massively expensive, poorly attended military parade in Washington, D.C., replete with tanks and helicopters. (The parade was ostensibly also a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Army.) With more than 2,000 protests from big cities to small towns, in...

Ten days after raids by federal immigration officials in Los Angeles set off a national protest movement, a Hispanic woman walks through the city’s Canoga Park neighborhood. She says she won’t give her name for concern that she might risk trouble for herself or others. In fact, she won’t say much. But the quiet streets evoke a broader phenomenon sweeping the United States. “Right now, we’re hiding,” she says, noting that she’s a legal resident in a community where many others do not have...

As the military conflict between Israel and Iran raged Monday, the Republican senator Tom Cotton (Ark.) wrote on X that “President Trump created and shaped the Make America Great Again movement and defined America First foreign policy.” “He is absolutely right that Iran’s terrorist regime cannot be trusted with a nuclear weapon,” Cotton added. Cotton wanted people to know that the true definition of “America First” is for the United States to be part of yet another regime-change...

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I Prevail I Prevail: Into Hell “This song is about loving someone through their lows and struggles,” offered frontman Eric Vanlerberghe. “Being there to take their burdens. Loving them through everything because that’s what they do for you.” Earlier this year, I Prevail parted ways with vocalist Brian Burkheiser, who was forced to step away from touring activities due to his battle with Eagle’s syndrome, Inro Hell Three Days Grace Three Days Grace: Dominate: “This song’s about the fire that wakes you up when the world doesn’t,” vocalist Matt Walst explained. “The sun doesn’t rise or set for you — it just keeps spinning. If you want something, really want it, you’ve gotta bleed for it. You’ve gotta be willing to give up everything — sleep, comfort, peace — just to get a shot at being the best.” The track is from the bands eighth album, “Alienation“, which will arrive on August 22nd. Dominate Helloween Helloween: This Is Tokyo “I’ve always wanted to write this song. Japan plays a special role in my life because I had my first big successes there,” stated vocalist Andi Deris. “I wanted to create a tribute to Japan for a while now and finally found the right lyrics. Because ‘Tokyo’ sounds better than ‘Japan,’ the city stands for a whole country that is very important to me.” Helloween’s seventeenth album, “Giants & Monsters,” will drop August 29th. This Is Tokyo ### The post New Music: I Prevail, Three Days Grace & Helloween appeared first on RockinTown.

There’s a unique, almost reverent atmosphere on preserved battlefields—a sense that time lingers in the air. Standing where pivotal moments of history unfolded offers more than just a lesson; it provides an emotional connection to the past. These landscapes, marked by the scars of conflict, invite visitors to reflect on the events that shaped nations ...

The early 20th century was a time of explosive growth in entertainment. Film, radio, music, and sports all underwent rapid transformations—creating new avenues for fame. Yet, in this whirlwind of innovation, countless icons who once dazzled audiences have faded from memory. Their influence, however, still echoes through modern culture. Revisiting these overlooked celebrities is more ...

For centuries, the Bible has served as both a spiritual guide and a historical record. Yet, many events described within its pages were once thought by some to be legendary or unprovable. In recent decades, however, archaeology has emerged as a powerful tool in bridging the gap between faith and history. Excavations across the Middle ...

History is filled with tales of astonishing inventions that dazzled their contemporaries—only to disappear without a trace. These remarkable creations, whether ingenious machines or groundbreaking technologies, often seemed poised to reshape society forever. Yet, through war, disaster, or simple neglect, many vanished from the record, leaving us with tantalizing clues and unanswered questions. Join us ...