Construction is complete on the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, and its ahead of schedule. After extensive testing, the new flagship telescope should be ready to launch in Fall, 2026.

"The myth that gout is caused by lifestyle or diet needs to be busted."

Kabir Narang is laying the groundwork for a new investment platform slated for 2026 that will focus on "compounding at the intersection of technology, AI, and global capital flows."

The company is looking to raise $30 billion, which would make it the biggest IPO ever, just ahead of Saudi Aramco's in 2019.

On a rocket to the moon. A little over a week ago, Treaty Oak Revival released their highly-anticipated third studio album West Texas Degenerate, and it’s off to a huge start. If you haven’t listened yet, you’re missing out… West Texas Degenerate is an incredible project, full of that signature rocking sound, Texas twang and pop-punk influence, with features from William Clark Green, Muscadine Bloodline and more, and the tracklist consists of 14 tracks, including the previously released singles “Bad State of Mind” and “Happy Face.” Fans have been loving it, and the proof is in the numbers. Following release week, Treaty Oak Revival has scored their first #1 on Billboard’s Top Rock Albums and Americana/Folk Albums charts. It’s of course the biggest debut of their career so far, and the album also debuted at #2 on Billboard’s Top Rock & Alternative Albums chart, #3 on Top Country Albums chart, #21 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart, and #30 on Top Billboard Canadian Albums, with each previously unreleased song taking over the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart. It’s impressive, to say the least, and the band says they’re “blown away” at the early success of the record: “We’re honestly blown away. Seeing this record land at No. 1 on Top Rock albums as well as No. 21 on the Billboard 200 and debut across country, rock, Americana/folk, and even in Canada is something we could only dream of! We’re just a band from Odessa Texas, chasing a dream, and the fact that it’s connecting like this is all because of the people listening, sharing, and showing up to the shows. We don’t take a single stream, ticket, or chart position for granted. Thank you for giving this album a life way bigger than us.” Their style is a really cool, high-energy blend of Texas Red Dirt country, Southern rock, and punk rock, making them an incredibly unique fixture in the country scene right now, clearly with tons of crossover appeal. And if they’re on your concert bucket list like they are mine, you’re in luck, because they also just announced an extensive 20226 headlining tour. They’re bringing along Wade Forster, William Clark Green, Laredo, Huser Brothers, Gannon Fremin & CCREV, and Parker Ryan, as openers, and the full list of dates, as well as openers for each city, is available below. Treaty Oak Revival 2025-2026 Tour Dates Newly announced dates in bold Dec. 5, 2025 – Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas Dec. 11, 2025 – Odessa, TX – Ector County Coliseum Dec. 12, 2025 – Ardmore, OK – Heritage Hall Dec. 13, 2025 – Lubbock, TX – Cook’s Garage Dec. 14, 2025 – Lubbock, TX – Cook’s Garage Dec. 19, 2025 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center Dec. 20, 2025 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena Dec. 31, 2025 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center Feb. 5, 2026 – Worcester, MA – DCU Center ! Feb. 6, 2026 – Atlantic City, NJ – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena ! Feb. 7, 2026 – State College, PA – Bryce Jordan Center ! Feb. 12, 2026 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena ! Feb. 13, 2026 – Charleston, WV – Charleston Coliseum ! Feb. 14, 2026 – Columbia, SC – Colonial Life Arena ! Feb. 19, 2026 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center ! Feb. 20, 2026 – Evansville, IN – Ford Center ! Feb. 21, 2026 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena ! Mar. 12, 2026 – Springfield, MO – Great Southern Bank Arena ! Mar. 13, 2026 – North Little Rock, AR – Simmons Bank Arena ! Mar. 14, 2026 – Bossier City, LA – Brookshire Grocery Arena ! Mar. 26, 2026 – Greensboro, NC – First Horizon Coliseum ! Mar. 27, 2026 – Knoxville, TN – Food City Center ! Mar. 28, 2026 – Opelika, AL – Auburn Rodeo ^ Apr. 11, 2026 – Gonzales, TX – Cattle Country Festival ^ Apr. 25, 2026 – Indio, CA – Stagecoach 2026 ^ Apr. 26, 2026 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center ! Apr. 30, 2026 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater ! May 1, 2026 – Spokane, WA – Numerica Veterans Arena ! May 2, 2026 – Portland, OR – Veterans Memorial Coliseum ! May 14, 2026 – Southaven, MS – BankPlus Amphitheater ! May 15, 2026 – Birmingham, AL – Coca-Cola Amphitheater * May 16, 2026 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena ! May 28, 2026 – Panama City Beach, FL – Gulf Coast Jam 2026 ^ May 29, 2026 – Macon, GA – Atrium Health Amphitheatre ! June 18, 2026 – North Lawrence, OH – The Country Fest 2026 ^ June 19, 2026 – Bloomington, IL – Tailgate N’ Tallboys 2026 ^ June 25, 2026 – Bonner Springs, KS – Country Stampede ^ June 26, 2026 – North Platte, NE – NEBRASKAland Days ^ July 1, 2026 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre ! July 8, 2026 – Chicago, IL – Windy City Smokeout ^ July 11, 2026 – Lincoln, NE – Pinnacle Bank Arena ! July 17, 2026 – Cheyenne, WY – Cheyenne Frontier Days ^ July 18, 2026 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre * Aug. 8, 2026 – Oshkosh, WI – xRoads41 ^ ^ festival * Live Nation ! AEG Speaking of all of their Texas friends, they also just put out a great, very late-90s and pop punk inspired music video for “Blue Star,” which features musicians, including Koe Wetzel, Belmont, Dexter & The Moonrocks, Gannon Fremin, William Clark Green and more. “Blue Star” The post Treaty Oak Revival Score Highest-Charting Debut Of Their Career With Third Studio Album, ‘West Texas Degenerate’ first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

This week, the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) is currently going on in Las Vegas, and it’s not just riding, barrel racing, and roping… there’s tons of country concerts, shopping and partying, too. Plenty of western fashion brands also set up booths and even host fashion shows there, and Rodeo Quincy, a lifestyle and clothing brand, held a fashion show at Fontainebleau with some very special models who gave life to some of the most bad*** ladies in country music. Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson and Ella Langley’s moms strutted their stuff down the runway in matching black suits with red flower embellishment and embroidery, and they all looked absolutely stunning. Ella shared a video of them on her Instagram stories, saying that she shed a tear watching all of them up there: “Did this video make me shed a tear? Yes it did.” Of course, all three of their daughters have been incredibly successful in their careers in country music, and it’s obvious that these three ladies have had a LOT to do with that. Mom’s really are the best, and even though these three are used to cheering on their daughters from side stage, it’s cool to see them get a little bit of spotlight and they look like absolute queen’s up there. I’m sure they’d rather be behind the scenes and probably don’t want to be center stage, but clearly they passed down the genetics for it and I love watching them work the crowd like they did. All three of them waved and interacted with the crowd like pros, so it’s easy to see where their country star daughters get their stage presence and charisma. We need a Lainey, Ella and Miranda collab ASAP with these three mamas in some sort of music video because they all have some real star power… you have to see it: View this post on Instagram Speaking of these three, they’ve all worked together in some form or fashion this year, as Miranda produced and co-wrote Ella’s recent single “Choosin’ Texas,” and Miranda and Lainey did a song with Reba McEntire earlier this year called “Trailblazer.” They’re some of the best country has to offer, and it’s fun to see their moms out there living their best lives because they deserve a huge amount of recognition for helping their daughters get to where they are today. Though they all had extremely successful years this year in 2025, if I know anything about these three, it’s that they always have something bigger up their sleeves, so I’m sure 2026 will somehow be their biggest yet and hopefully, they all have new music on the way, too. “Choosin’ Texas” “Trailblazer’ The post Ella Langley Says She “Shed A Tear” Watching Her Mom Strut The Runway For NFR Fashion Show Alongside Miranda Lambert & Lainey Wilson’s Moms first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

In what I believe is nothing more than Kabuki theater, Chuck Schumer threatened War Secretary Pete Hegseth today over the full release of the unedited videos of the military striking these narco-terrorist . . .

It’s being reported that two New Jersey brothers have been arrested and charged with threatening to torture, hang, and kill DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. Here’s the news: Glad they got this . . .