Metallica Wants to Keep Politics Out of Its Shows. That Is a Political Choice, Too.

Metallica Wants to Keep Politics Out of Its Shows. That Is a Political Choice, Too.

(Photo: Getty) LAS VEGAS, Nevada — October 12, 2026 — Metallica frontman James Hetfield has drawn criticism after telling concertgoers that the band is not there to influence them with political “bullshit,” but instead wants audiences to forget about the outside world...
GRiZ Is Bringing Seven Stars Back to a Former Slave Plantation. Why Hasn’t the Venue Changed?

GRiZ Is Bringing Seven Stars Back to a Former Slave Plantation. Why Hasn’t the Venue Changed?

(Photo: jsiegelphotography / The Daily Frequency) Arrington, VA — October 9, 2026 — Imagine spending years building a music community around love, acceptance, and belonging. Imagine creating a space where people can escape judgment, celebrate who they are, and feel...
Cornell University Faces Mounting Pressure After Alleged Gang Rape Case Involving Seven Fraternity Members

Cornell University Faces Mounting Pressure After Alleged Gang Rape Case Involving Seven Fraternity Members

(Photo: Social Media) ITHACA, New York — October 7, 2026 — Cornell University is facing growing pressure from students, faculty and alumni over its handling of allegations that a former student was drugged and sexually assaulted by seven men at a fraternity house in...
Oracle’s Nuclear Power Deal Could Save Wisconsin Customers $300 Million as Data Center Demand Grows

Oracle’s Nuclear Power Deal Could Save Wisconsin Customers $300 Million as Data Center Demand Grows

(Photo: USA TODAY) MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin — October 6, 2026 — A new agreement between technology giant Oracle and Wisconsin utility We Energies could save electricity customers approximately $300 million in fuel costs, as the companies seek to redirect part of the...