Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Rasmussen announced Wednesday that the United States, Denmark, and Greenland will create a “high-level working group” to discuss the island’s future. The announcement followed Rasmussen’s meeting with American officials on the subject of Greenland earlier in the day. “The group, in our view, should focus on how to address the American security concerns, while at the same time respecting the red lines of the Kingdom of Denmark,” Rasmussen said in a speech outside of the Danish embassy. He said the group would meet “within a matter of weeks.” In his statement, Rasmussen emphasized that the U.S. and Denmark have a “fundamental disagreement,” but “agree to disagree” on the matter of Greenland. “Even though our view on the situation right now around Greenland differs from public statements in [the] U.S., we share the concerns in the long-time perspective, and we want to work closely with [the] U.S,” he said. The post Danish FM Agrees to ‘Joint Working Group’ on Greenland appeared first on The American Conservative.

Data released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed inflation holding at a 2.7 percent annual rate in December, reflecting a continued rise in housing and food costs.  Food costs rose sharply in December, climbing 0.7 percent on the month and 3.1 percent from a year earlier. Grocery prices were up 2.4 percent annually, while the price for dining-out rose 4.1 percent over the past year. Core inflation, which does not take into account food and energy, rose 0.2 percent in December to a 2.6 percent annual rate. The Federal Reserve hopes to keep inflation below 2 percent. Bureau of Labor Statistics data show that core goods prices continue to run higher than in pre-pandemic periods, when deflation in that category was more common. The Trump administration has argued that prices are now declining and has attributed persistent inflation to policies enacted under the Biden administration. Recent polling suggests that public frustration over high prices is increasingly landing on the Trump administration. A December POLITICO poll found that 46 percent of Americans now say affordability problems are Trump’s responsibility, including more than a third of his 2024 voters, signaling cracks in the coalition that returned him to office. The post Inflation Remains Above Target in December appeared first on The American Conservative.

President Donald Trump appears again to be considering military action against Iran. An eruption of antigovernment protests and the subsequent brutal crackdown raised real questions about the regime’s durability, and some have proposed giving the thing a kick to see whether it falls over. There has been a flurry of military personnel movement in the Gulf region in anticipation of this, which suggests the president is considering the use of force seriously. But his own enthusiasm seems variable. He initially exhorted protestors to keep up the demonstrations and declared that “HELP IS ON THE WAY”; he also said that the U.S. would respond forcefully if the regime started shooting protestors. But in a Tuesday interview with CBS News, Trump’s redline had become hangings, and he sounded significantly less gung-ho for getting in there and mixing it up with the ayatollahs; in an Oval Office presser Wednesday, he asserted that the regime was no longer killing people and had no plans for executions. He has pointedly declined to endorse Reza Pahlavi, the son of the deposed shah, as the replacement for the Islamic Republic. (It seems doubtful that Trump is even aware of the other exile government on offer, the strange and off-putting MEK.) At the same time, it looks as if the protests are receding in the face of government suppression. What about an internal shakeup? Iran-watchers say that the regular army taking over from clerical leadership and the IRGC is the most likely change of management in Tehran. From the limited information available outside Iran, it does not appear as if the army is distancing itself from the rest of the regime at this time; even were it to move on the rest of the state, it is difficult to imagine this occurring without much chaos. The IRGC in particular has a stranglehold on Iran’s economic structures, giving it a disproportionate advantage in the case of any sort of factional fighting. Hateful as the Islamic Republic may be, an Iran embroiled in chaos does not make the region or the world safer. So what exactly would the point of striking Iran be at this juncture? A show of force is all very well, but trying to knock over the government and failing is bad; succeeding in knocking over a government with no viable replacement is worse. A purely punitive attack does not tell the Iranian regime anything it doesn’t know about the might of American arms or the United States’ orientation toward the Islamic Republic—but it will give the regime a handy piece of propaganda for rallying support and engaging in further repression. It is difficult to see how such an action would encourage anything but chaos or further repression. And then what? Will that demand further involvement? What if the regime feels compelled to retaliate? Is this sort of display, which is unlikely to have much consequential practical effect, worth risking American lives and further entanglement in a region we’re supposedly trying to deemphasize? If the protests have crested and there’s no concrete payoff in the cards, or even a plan for what to do if there were a concrete payoff, Iran strikes seem like a waste of time and resources. The administration clearly enjoys a show of overwhelming military prowess on occasion—the June Iran strikes, the recent extraction operation on Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro. So be it; it’s not actually a peace administration. But Trump and co. have at least shown a laudable allergy to extended operations. They should think about whether there’s anything actually to be gained with a new attack, and whether the concomitant risks are acceptable. The post Bombing Iran Over Protests Doesn’t Make Sense appeared first on The American Conservative.

John Mellencamp will be back on the road after almost two years and already revealed his "Greatest Hits" 2026 tour dates which will happen next July and August in the United States. He will perform in Grand Rapids, Tinley Park, Kansas City, Shakopee, Clarkston, Noblesville, Cincinnati, Cuyahoga Falls, Mansfield, Holmdel, Wantagh, Bristow, Charlotte, Alpharetta, Tampa, Houston, Phoenix, Hollywood and Mountain View. His current band is formed by Mike Wanchic (Guitar - Since 1976), Andy York (Guitar - Since 1994), Lisa Germano (Violin - Since 2022), Dane Clark (Drums - Since 1996), John Gunnell (Bass - Since 1999) and Troye Kinnett (Keyboards - Since 2006). Mellencamp's most recent album is "Orpheus Descending", released in 2023. John Mellencamp 2026 tour dates July 10 - Grand Rapids, MI - Acrisure Amphitheater 11 - Tinley Park, IL - Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre 13 - Kansas City, MO - Morton Amphitheater 14 - Shakopee, MN - Mystic Lake Amphitheater 16 - Clarkston, MI - Pine Knob Music Theatre 18 - Noblesville, IN - Ruoff Music Center 19 - Cincinnati, OH - Riverbend Music Center 21 - Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Blossom Music Center 24 - Mansfield, MA - Xfinity Center 25 - Holmdel, NJ - PNC Bank Arts Center 26 - Wantagh, NY - Northwell at Jones Beach Theater 29 - Bristow, VA - Jiffy Lube Live 30 - Charlotte, NC - Truliant Amphitheater August 01 - Alpharetta, GA - Ameris Bank Amphitheatre 03 - Tampa, FL - MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre 06 - Houston, TX - The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion 09 - Phoenix, AZ - Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre 10 - Hollywood, CA - Hollywood Bowl 12 - Mountain View, CA - Shoreline Amphitheatre https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzgcgHUOGDI&t=1s Mellencamp started his career in 1974 and since then has sold an estimated amount of more than 60 million records worldwide. Some of his biggest hits are "Jack & Diane", "Hurts So Good", "Small Town", "Pink Houses" and R.O.C.K. In the USA (A Salute to 60's Rock). He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008 and is one of the founders of Farm Aid, alongside Neil Young and Willie Nelson, which is an organization that began in 1985 with a concert to raise awareness about the loss of family farms and to raise funds to keep farm families on their land.The post John Mellencamp announces 2026 tour dates appeared first on Rock and Roll Garage.

The Red Rocker Sammy Hagar continues on the road in 2026, celebrating his era with Montrose, Van Halen and his solo career hits. He has just announced eight new tour dates, with Rick Springfield as a special guest. These shows will happen next June in St. Louis, Noblesville, Clarkston, Holmdel and Mansfield. Hagar's band is still formed by Michael Anthony (Bass), Joe Satriani (Guitar) and Kenny Aronoff (Drums). Sammy Hagar tour dates with Rick Springfield June (With Rick Springfield) 13 - Hollywood Casino Amphitheater - St. Louis, MO 14 - Ruoff Music Center – Noblesville, IN 17 - Soaring Eagle Casino – Mt. Pleasant, MI 19 - Pine Knob Music Theatre – Clarkston, MI 22 - PNC Bank Arts Center – Holmdel, NJ 24 - Xfinity Center – Mansfield, MA 26 - MGM National Harbor – Oxon Hill, MD (Without Rick Springfield) 27 - MGM National Harbor – Oxon Hill, MD (Without Rick Springfield) Other 2026 Sammy Hagar tour dates *All of them without Rick Springfield March 11 – Las Vegas, United States – Dolby Live at Park MGM 13 – Las Vegas, United States – Dolby Live at Park MGM 14 – Las Vegas, United States – Dolby Live at Park MGM 18 – Las Vegas, United States – Dolby Live at Park MGM 20 – Las Vegas, United States – Dolby Live at Park MGM 21 – Las Vegas, United States – Dolby Live at Park MGM July 04 – Manchester, United Kingdom – AO Arena 05 – Birmingham, United Kingdom – BP Pulse Live 07 – Leeds, United Kingdom – First Direct Bank Arena 09 – London, United Kingdom – O2 Arena August 08 – Sturgis, United States – Full Throttle Saloon September 18 – Las Vegas, United States – Dolby Live at Park MGM 19 – Las Vegas, United States – Dolby Live at Park MGM 23 – Las Vegas, United States – Dolby Live at Park MGM 25 – Las Vegas, United States – Dolby Live at Park MGM 26 – Las Vegas, United States – Dolby Live at Park MGM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAoDxdBSjzw&pp=ygUQc2FtbXkgaGFnYXIgMjAyNQ%3D%3D In a recent interview with CNN, Hagar talked about playing in Las Vegas. “It’s a dream come true for an elderly rock star that still wants to perform, because the hardest part of doing a tour and playing shows is not the show itself. It’s the packing up and moving into hotels, travel, travel, travel, running around.” “You get to the show late. Some days you don’t even have time to have a good meal. But with the residency, you get a good night’s sleep. They give you the best rooms on the planet. Great food — Vegas has got the best restaurants in the world; they’re all in Las Vegas now. And it’s just so much easier. You get to rehearse. I don’t know — to me, it’s a dream come true. It’s extending my touring life. Otherwise, I don’t know if I’d go on tour again and do a major tour. I mean, I could go out and do a few shows here and there. But anyway, Vegas, yes. Residency. Thank you,” Sammy Hagar said. The post Sammy Hagar announces new tour dates with Rick Springfield appeared first on Rock and Roll Garage.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers co-founder and bassist Flea released "A Plea" and "Traffic Lights", the first singles of his upcoming solo debut album "Honora", which will be out next March 27. In this album he has special guests like Radiohead's Thom Yorke and also plays the trumpet, which is an instrument he has played since he was a kid. He also announced solo tour dates to promote the record, which will happen next May in the United States, Canada, Germany, Netherlands, England and France. He will play in Chicago, Toronto, Montreal, New York, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Berlin, Amsterdam, London and Paris. Hear the new Flea songs "A Plea" and "Traffic Lights" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDdl-cwIXJU Flea talked about the single "Traffic Lights", saying: "It means mucho to me to birth another song, Traffic Lights, from my upcoming album Honora. I hope it can ease burdens, sway hips and bring people together. My compadre Thom Yorke sings on it, cutting, floating and lyricizing like the stone cold G he is." "The song is, as of this very moment, in all the streaming places and the video is on my youtube channel. Power to the people. Deantoni Parks on drums, Jeff Parker on guitar, Mauro Refosco on percussion, Nathaniel Walcott on the keys, Josh Johnson on alto. Me on bass and trumpet. The video is by nespy5euro Crank that shit," Flea said. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmyjzvQv5bA "The first song from my upcoming album is A PLEA and it is available for your listening pleasure in all the streaming spots! Yeeeeeeeeeeee feel the vibes trust em they are good for you I promise," Flea said. "Honora" tracklist “Golden Wingship” “A Plea” “Traffic Lights” “Frailed” “Morning Cry” “Maggot Brain” “Wichita Lineman” “Thinkin Bout You” “Willow Weep for Me” “Free As I Want to Be” The post RHCP’s Flea releases first solo songs from upcoming debut album appeared first on Rock and Roll Garage.

Although Iron Maiden is widely regarded as one of the greatest Heavy Metal bands of all time and has Bruce Dickinson, one of the most influential singers in the genre, the group has never drawn inspiration exclusively from heavy music. Steve Harris and Dickinson are both longtime fans of Progressive Rock, an influence that can be clearly heard in Iron Maiden’s albums, especially those released over the past two decades. However, their tastes in Progressive Rock developed along different paths, as they were drawn to different bands while growing up. Over the years, Bruce Dickinson gave his opinion on many groups, including Genesis. What is Bruce Dickinson's opinion on Genesis Although Progressive Rock inspired Bruce Dickinson a great deal, he was never a big fan of Genesis, unlike his bandmate and “boss” Steve Harris, who is a massive admirer of the band’s early era with Peter Gabriel. Over the years, whenever Bruce mentioned the Progressive Rock group, he usually said that he was more of a fan of the lesser-known Van der Graaf Generator than Genesis. However, he does enjoy Peter Gabriel’s solo work. "Steve is a big fan of prog, as am I. I was talking to somebody else about this, about the different bands that we both liked. Steve, for example, is a big fan of Jethro Tull. I'm also a big fan of Jethro Tull. He loves 'A Passion Play' and 'Think As A Brick'; I'm more 'Aqualung' and the early stuff. But nevertheless, we both meet in the middle there. He's a big Genesis fan — the Peter Gabriel Genesis, 'The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway'; he loves all that. Me, I'm not crazy about Genesis. But I loved Peter Gabriel's, I think it was his third solo album.(It had songs like) 'Intruder', 'No Self Control'." "(They are) scary, dark, really moody stuff. There was a band called Van Der Graaf Generator, who were contemporaries of Genesis, and in a way, they were even a bit more out there than Genesis. Well, I loved them. And I borrowed bits of Peter Hammill, their vocalist's vocal style. So we both have this prog thing spinning around our heads, along with Thin Lizzy, Deep Purple, Sabbath. He's a great fan of Nektar and Scorpions (too)," Bruce Dickinson said in an interview with Eddie Trunk in 2021. Bruce Dickinson said Van Der Graaf Generator was better than Genesis Dickinson was deeply inspired by Van der Graaf Generator and believed they were far better than Genesis. Peter Hammill’s lyrics and vocal style influenced him greatly and he felt the band deserved far wider recognition. “It’d sound really fucking heavy… I mean, can you imagine “A Plague of Lighthouse Keepers” done by a real prog metal band, it’d be amazing." "(…) Peter Hammill was one of my childhood lyrical heroes. It’s such a shame (They are not that well known). Because they had so much more to them, I think, than Genesis. They were a bunch of pansies compared to Van Der Graaf, really,” Bruce Dickinson said, using a derogatory term, in an interview with Henrik Johansson  in 1996. Interestingly, besides the fact that Genesis and many other Progressive Rock bands were a big influence on Iron Maiden’s music, the two groups share another "connection". They were among the few bands in the world that became even more successful after replacing the vocalist from their early albums. After two acclaimed records, Iron Maiden fired Paul Di’Anno and replaced him with Bruce Dickinson, who took the band to another level with the release of “The Number of the Beast” in 1982. A few years before, Genesis had gone through a similar change when Peter Gabriel left the band and Phil Collins took over lead vocals. That change was crucial to transform Genesis into one of the best-selling groups of all time. Bruce thinks Peter Gabriel's third album is a masterpiece https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxA8I2edT1o&pp=ygUWcGV0ZXIgZ2FicmllbCBpbnRydWRlcg%3D%3D Although Dickinson is not a big fan of Genesis even with Peter Gabriel, he loved the musician's solo career. One of his favorite ones is the third record, released in 1980. "One of the albums I referenced (to my producer in the 90s) was Peter Gabriel’s third album, which I regarded, and still do, as a masterpiece," he said in his autobiography "What Does This Button Do?". He had also praised that record in an interview with Metal Hammer in 2025. “One of my favourite albums is Peter Gabriel’s third solo album. Emotionally, it’s so dark and heavy. I thought, ‘Can I get that level of heaviness?’ (For solo album 'Balls to Picasso'). We kicked out the Heavy Metal cliches and the crass stuff because I’d done it all,” he said. That album has songs like "Intruder", "No Self Control" and "Biko". It had many other special guests like Robert Fripp (Guitar - King Crimson), Phil Collins (Drums - Genesis), Paul Weller (Guitar - The Jam) and Kate Bush (Backing vocals). Genesis and Peter Gabriel, as a solo artist, have already been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Like Phil Collins, Iron Maiden have still not been inducted, even though they have been eligible for decades. The post Bruce Dickinson’s opinion on Genesis appeared first on Rock and Roll Garage.

Scott Adams has died at the age of 68. Adams first published Dilbert, a comic strip that satirized life in white-collar offices, in 1989. The comic strip became ubiquitous in the 1990s.

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