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EarthQuaker Devices brought back their old Dirt Transmitter fuzz pedal after 16 years. The company teamed up with Dave Catching from Rancho de la Luna studios for this special release. Jamie Stillman founded EQD and played at the famous desert studio's 30th anniversary celebration. He brought...

Hollywood released the first preview for Deliver Me From Nowhere starring Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen. The movie tells how the singer made his famous 1982 album Nebraska inside his bedroom. Springsteen recorded the entire album using a simple 4-track cassette machine called the Teac...

Grammy winner Jason Isbell shares important advice for new guitar players about making music easier to learn. The country singer suggests spending extra money at music stores to have professionals adjust guitars before taking them home. Guitar technicians can fix string height and make...

Ed Sheeran beat his final court challenge over the song Thinking Out Loud. The US Supreme Court refused to hear another appeal from people who claimed he copied Marvin Gaye's Let's Get It On. Amy Wadge helped write the hit song and called the decision a huge relief. She told BBC Radio that legal...

Liquid Death released ten special cans containing Ozzy Osbourne's DNA for $450 each. The company sealed the cans after the Black Sabbath singer drank from them. Each collector item comes with a lab container and Osbourne's signature. The makers claim people could clone the rock star when...

Avid released Pro Tools 2025.6 with direct access to Splice sample library. Musicians can browse millions of royalty-free sounds without leaving their recording session. The software uses smart technology to suggest samples that match audio already recorded. Pro Tools gives users over 2,500 free...

Cornerstone released the Imperium V2 overdrive pedal with two different drive sounds. The company combined effects from their Gladio and Antique pedals into one unit. Musicians can use both drives together or separately through four input and output jacks. Each drive section has its separate...

Kenya police arrested one of their officers after he shot an unarmed protester during street demonstrations. Video footage shows the uniformed officer firing at civilians with an anti-riot shotgun. The shooting happened during protests demanding justice for blogger Albert Ojwang who died under...

International money experts visited Zimbabwe to check on the country's finances. The team spent two weeks meeting with government leaders and business people. Zimbabwe keeps its local money stable after years of crazy price increases. Good weather helped farmers grow more crops and gold mining...

University of Indonesia officials discuss expanding student programs with Zimbabwe government representatives. Nia Ayu Ismaniati leads cooperation efforts at the Indonesian university. She says the school accepts international students who meet academic standards. Zimbabwe wants more spots for...

Zimbabwe might approve Wicknell Chivayo's $400 million medical supply deal. Information Ministry worker Nick Mangwana confirmed Chivayo's company TTM Global Medical Exports sent a proposal for cancer equipment and medicine. The South African company shows Chivayo as director and uses a hotel...

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni spoke to 22 army officers from Zimbabwe about Africa's future. He met them at State Lodge Nakasero on Wednesday for a special lecture. The President talked about how Uganda and Zimbabwe share strong bonds from their fighting days. Robert Mugabe helped Uganda...

Scientists found two new fish species during research trips to Zimbabwe rivers. The team used electric shocks to stun fish and catch them with nets downstream. They worked on the Buzi and Pungwe river systems during 2013, 2014 and 2022. The researchers published their findings on June 16 in...

Thembinkosi Lorch has become a key visual star for Wydad Athletic Club since joining on loan from Mamelodi Sundowns. The South African player appears regularly on the club's social media accounts. He plays frequently and represents the team well on the field. Wydad chose him as one of three...

Opposition leader Fadzayi Mahere raised concerns about a government contract worth millions of dollars. She said businessman Wicknell Chivayo would receive over $109 million each year from the deal. The Health Ministry only received $44 million for all of 2025. Mahere called the difference...

Former prosecutor Bhekimpilo Moyo faces five years behind bars after pocketing $200 from someone seeking court favors. The 35-year-old worked at Bulawayo's Tredgold Magistrates Court before his downfall. Two years of his sentence were suspended, leaving him with three years to serve. Betty House...

Police want new rules to stop buses and taxis from driving at night. The Zimbabwe Republic Police says too many crashes happen after dark when drivers cannot see well. A deadly accident on Sunday killed four people near Karoi and Binga. Commissioner Paul Nyathi said cold weather makes roads...

Zimbabwe's central bank kept interest rates at 35 percent during global trade wars. Governor John Mushayavanhu announced the decision after meeting with bank officials. The tight money policy helped keep prices stable and prevented currency swings. Trade fights around the world worried bank...

African tourism leaders met at Abuja to plan the continent's travel future. Over 300 delegates from 18 countries attended the United Nations Tourism Regional Commission gathering. Government ministers and business experts discussed ways tourism can help Africa grow. The meeting focused on...

Zimbabwe kept its bank interest rate at 35 percent after worries about world tensions. John Mushayavanhu leads the central bank and made the choice during a surprise Monday meeting. He pointed to trade fights and wars that slow down global growth. The bank planned to meet on June 27 but moved...