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Sean Carroll Revives Nietzsche’s Doctrine of Eternal Recurrence

My favorite atheist is Sean Carroll. Seriously. Although, to be fair, I should use his preferred term for his own view, “poetic naturalist.” Over the years that I’ve been a follower of Carroll’s Mindscape podcast, I’ve learned a great deal from his …

Ayn Rand, Lenin, and Tolkien Autographed Works to Auction

A signed leaf page by Russian-American writer and philosopher Ayn Rand from Atlas Shrugged, a limited edition first offprint of Nature signed by DNA co-discoverer Francis Crick, and a 1919 document written and signed at the Kremlin by Vladimir Lenin lead …

Austin will soon have a $30 million Ayn Rand indoctrination center near UT campus

Ayn Rand is known for her controversial philosophy of radical self-interest. Credit: Wikimedia Commons / Phyllis Cerf Atlas shrugged and Jesus wept. A center dedicated to Russian-born libertarian thinker Ayn Rand appears to be in the planning stages in …

“We said, ‘We’re going out in 2026.’ The crowd laughed”: Rush, from political pariahs to comeback kings

Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony, Los Angeles, 2014: Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson both agree that the best time to have been in Rush was in the early 1980s …

Rush reunion becomes a moving tribute to Neil Peart and Anika Nilles' coronation at Kia Forum

LOS ANGELES – It was a celebration, a time machine and a delirious three-hour workout of air-drumming. Storming the Forum in Inglewood on Sunday, Canadian prog-rockers Rush played their first official concert since 2015, when the band ended what seemed to …

Rush reunion becomes a moving tribute to Neil Peart and Anika Nilles’ coronation at Kia Forum

It was a celebration, a time machine and a delirious three-hour workout of air-drumming. Storming the Forum in Inglewood on Sunday, Canadian prog-rockers Rush played their first official concert since 2015, when the band ended what seemed to be its final …

Items signed by Ayn Rand, Vladimir Lenin, MLK, JFK, many others are in University Archives' June 17 online-only auction

The auction offers buying opportunities to collectors and institutions alike. Items range from 30-plus lots of Abraham Lincoln material to six meteorite lots WILTON, CT, UNITED STATES, June 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A signed leaf page by …

Ayn Rand Is Alive in Ankara

There is one Ayn Rand-themed establishment in Turkey. It isn't in Istanbul, the financial heart of the country, but Ankara, its political capital, home to Turkish bureaucrats and defense companies. The logo of Catalyst Coffee & Hub is a black-and- …

Austin in line for $30M of libertarian development devoted to Ayn Rand

With the addition of an Ayn Rand museum, the blueberry of Austin in the Texas tomato soup is taking on a shade of purple. The Ayn Rand Museum and Archives Foundation, an arm of the Ayn Rand Institute created to preserve the Russia-born philosopher’s …

When Ayn Rand Took the Stage: Highlights from Her Public Speaking Career

Ayn Rand is well known to millions of fans as the author of The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged, but she also built an enduring legacy as a public intellectual, not only through the written word but also from behind the lectern. In biographical interviews …

OCON 2026: A Preview of 6 Talks

Podcast audio: In this episode of the Ayn Rand Institute podcast, Elan Journo talks with Ben Bayer, Robertas Bakula, Alex Silverman, Audra Hilse, Sam Weaver, and Keith Lockitch about their upcoming talks at OCON 2026 in New Orleans. Speakers include: Bayer …

A robot oasis and billionaire’s playground in Argentina?

In an article published in the Financial Times, President Javier Milei laid out his vision as to how Argentina will become a paradise for the development of Artificial Intelligence in the near future. He draws a parallel between the flourishing of the …

Putsch: the most revolutionary Swiss-German word in the world

Fighting on Zurich's Paradeplatz during the Züriputsch in 1839. Public Domain / Zentralbibliothek Zürich What links a bumper car to a coup d’état? The answer is one of the very few Swiss-German words to make the leap across Swiss borders and into …

‘Mollywood Times’ movie review: A flawed, bloated exposé of the industry’s dark underbelly

A still from ‘Mollywood Times’ | Photo Credit: Sony Music Malayalam/YouTube A minor act of revolt can be your undoing in the film industry, where power centres are not very tolerant of those who do not fall in line. Vineeth Madhavan (Naslen), the …

Cowboy Heaven, in MOMA’s Westerns Series

The series “Universal Westerns,” at MOMA through July 3, reveals the fruitful cinematic idiosyncrasies that Universal Pictures, founded in 1912, fostered in its heyday. John Ford, the supreme director of the Western, got his start there, at age twenty-four …

The Week’s Biggest News in Brief May 28 – June 3

Texas Secretary of State Resigns: Jane Nelson announced on Tuesday, June 2, that she is stepping down from her position as Texas secretary of state, the state’s chief elections officer, after three and a half years serving in the position. By law, Gov. …

Tom Selleck’s Favorite Books

In the over six decades that Tom Selleck has been acting, you’ve seen the actor star in a variety of genres, from police procedurals to comedies and westerns. Over the years, he’s  been an unexpected parent in Three Men and a Baby (1987), a cowboy in …

Chicago Capitalism Champion Jonathan Hoenig

American author, investor and Fox Business contributor Jonathan Hoenig created Capitalist Pig Asset Management. The former trader at the Chicago Board of Trade and Fox News commentator predicates his support for laissez-faire capitalism on his philosophy, …

Rush’s Geddy Lee Interviewed: “Fairly obviously, we were never fascists…”

As the bass, and high tenor, of Canadian prog rock gods Rush, Geddy Lee has navigated a life and career filled with both tragedy and comedy. In 2023, he talked to MOJO's James McNair about the controversy surrounding their iconic third album 2112, on …

TripSitter Launches Directory Connecting People With Psychedelic Practitioners

BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, June 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TripSitter today announced the launch of its online directory designed to help people find psychedelic practitioners, guides, coaches, facilitators, and integration specialists in …

Author Ruth K. Clemens of “A Quest for Purpose” Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, June 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ruth K. Clemens, former international program director with the Mennonite Central Committee, opens the door to a life lived on the edges of history and the heart of community. Her …

One Million People Join Sol as Americans Search for Purpose & Meaning in the Age of AI

Fast-growing platform reaches milestone as new research finds Americans rank purpose above skill, creativity, or relationships in what makes life worthwhile NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sol (getsol.app), a …

شراكة استراتيجية تجمع شركة حلول وخدمات الشبكات وصندوق الأمان لمستقبل الأيتام لدعم رحلة التمكين لعدد من الشباب المستفيدين

شراكة استراتيجية تجمع شركة حلول وخدمات الشبكات وصندوق الأمان لمستقبل الأيتام لدعم رحلة التمكين لعدد من الشباب المستفيدين AMMAN, AMMAN, JORDAN, June 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- وقّّع صندوق الأمان لمستقبل الأيتام شراكة استراتيجية مع شركة حلول و …

Bureau of Indian Affairs Creates Probate...

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is behind on 55,000 probate cases nationwide and has assigned a worker to the Comanche Nation to file for Comanche cases. Sunny Walker is the new Probate and Estate Coordinator for the Comanche Nation through the BIA. …

Comanche Nation Provides Sports Camp for...

Comanche Nation held a Student Camp on Monday, June 1 and Tuesday, June 2, near the softball fields at Comanche Nation Tribal Complex. Martin Flores, who is the cultural advisor for 988, said it’s to bring in native and area youth in the community to …

Native American Churches Rountable...

Church Of God In Christ and Thrivent Partner to Advance Financial Education Across the Denomination Nationwide

MEMPHIS, TN, UNITED STATES, June 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Through a new multi-year collaboration, more than 12,000 churches and their members will have access to financial education, workshops and generosity initiatives to support long-term …

In the Month of Mary, Taiwan Transforms Devotion into Concrete Solidarity

During the Month of Mary, Taiwan promoted solidarity through support for vulnerable youth in Rome, 1,200 students in Congo, and a Marian donation to PAMI. ROME, ROME, ITALY, June 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the Month of Mary, the Embassy of …

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Mom, Dad, I'm Gay: A Father's Journey Explores Family, Faith, and Unconditional Love

Cesar Torres shares a deeply personal account of navigating faith, parenting, and acceptance after a life-changing conversation with his daughter. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Cesar Torres presents …

The Way of the Living Jesus Explores an Ancient Path to Spiritual Awakening and Transformation

Chuck Queen invites seekers to rediscover the wisdom of the Gospel of Thomas as a guide for personal growth, inner awakening, and deeper spiritual awareness. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In The Way of the Living …

Simple Joy Shares Timeless Wisdom for Living a More Meaningful and Joy-Filled Life

David MacInnes reflects on faith, gratitude, simplicity, and values in a heartfelt guide encouraging readers to rediscover lasting joy beyond material success. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a culture driven by …

Unseen Encourages Readers to Break Free From Limiting Labels and Rediscover Their True Identity

Mary Anne Bedington combines professional insight and personal reflection to help readers overcome false identities and embrace authentic self-worth. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Psychotherapist and author Mary …

Merry Christmas, Mary! Brings the True Biblical Christmas Story to Life Through Creative Rhyming Verse

Meredith Davison Jr. delivers a joyful and faith-centered retelling of the Nativity story through imaginative language, poetry, and meaningful reflection. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Meredith Davison Jr., author …

Thorns on the Rose Shares a Transformative Story of Redemption, Faith, and Spiritual Renewal

Sheron Chambers Jefferson offers a deeply personal testimony of overcoming shame, emptiness, and self destruction through faith in Jesus Christ NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Sheron Chambers Jefferson …

Re-Forming: Transformation Through Reconstruction Reveals a Biblical Path to Lasting Spiritual Change

John V. Ruggiero explores the spiritual processes behind transformation that have always been present in Scripture but are often overlooked. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The starting point of Re-Forming is …

Nobel University Celebrates May 2026 Graduation Ceremony in Los Angeles

Over 30 graduates walked the stage to receive bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nobel University proudly celebrated its May 2026 graduation ceremony in …

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