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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - Aug 15-17

Tattoos, and Air Shows, and Podcasts, OH MY!! Soundside producer Jason Megatron Burrows has all the exciting events happening this weekend!
- Libby Denkmann
National

Failed New Mexico candidate gets 80 years in shootings at rivals' homes

A jury convicted former Republican candidate Solomon Peña of conspiracy, weapons and other charges in the shootings in 2022 and 2023 on the homes of four Democratic officials in Albuquerque, including the current state House speaker.
- The Associated Press
Politics

Trump and Putin have history. That adds to the intrigue for Anchorage summit

President Trump says he'll know "probably in the first two minutes" whether Vladimir Putin is serious about ending the war in Ukraine, touting his past relationship with the Russian leader.
- Tamara Keith
National

Supreme Court allows Mississippi social media law to go into effect

The law requires all users to verify their ages before using common social media sites ranging from Facebook to Nextdoor.
- Anuli Ononye
Politics

Anti-Trump podcast MeidasTouch is rivaling Joe Rogan. Does it have staying power?

The left-leaning media outfit has surged in Donald Trump's second term, appealing to progressives outraged by the president. Still, the online streaming world remains dominated by right-wing voices.
- Bobby Allyn
Environment

Smoke, sprinklers, aluminum foil: Fighting fire on the Olympic Peninsula

Extreme heat launched the Bear Gulch Fire across 2,000 additional acres of forest on Tuesday and Wednesday, pouring thick smoke on the Hood Canal communities of Hoodsport and Skokomish, Washington.
- John Ryan
Worldcon celebrates Sci-Fi in Seattle for the first time since 1961

WorldCon 2025 takes place in Seattle this weekend for the first time since 1961! Home of the Hugo Awards, it’s the annual convention of the World Science Fiction Society. We’re talking to the Chair of the convention about what makes it tick, and why Seattle holds a special place in Science Fiction history.
- Libby Denkmann
Arts & Life

'The Last of Us' actor Pedro Pascal says he wouldn't want to survive an apocalypse

The Chilean-born actor has faced countless on-screen challenges, including cosmic battles and cartel kingpins. He's nominated for an Emmy for his role on the HBO series, The Last of Us.
- Tonya Mosley
Arts & Life

Takeaways from Taylor Swift's podcast appearance: her new album, romance and more

Swift revealed the release date, cover art and track list for The Life of a Showgirl. She also discussed her romance with Travis Kelce, buying back her masters and recovering from the Eras Tour.
- Rachel Treisman
AOL's dial-up service to end

Dial-up has largely been replaced by broadband internet.

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