As part of the release, the band confirmed that five vinyl editions will be available, each connected to a different Marvel character. Spider-Man, Captain America, Wolverine, Thor, and Hulk are featured across the collection, with every version including unique cover art and a special comic book insert created for the project.

The collaboration arrives as interest continues to grow around Foreign Tongues, the band’s latest studio album. The project adds a collectible element for both music fans and comic enthusiasts, combining iconic imagery from Marvel with one of rock music’s most enduring acts.

Limited edition vinyl releases have become an increasingly popular way for artists to offer exclusive merchandise, and this collection expands that trend with a crossover designed to appeal to multiple fan communities.

The announcement comes after a productive recording period that generated enough material for multiple releases. Smith explained that the group recorded a large collection of songs during the same sessions, allowing them to shape more than one album from the project.

The completed follow-up is expected to continue the creative direction explored on recent recordings. At the same time, Smith said a third album is also in development. That project is expected to take a different musical approach, offering another side of the material created during the sessions.

The Cure returned with Songs of a Lost World after a lengthy gap between studio albums. The release was welcomed by longtime fans and marked a major moment in the band’s catalog.

With a second album finished and a third taking shape, the group appears set to remain active in the coming years, giving listeners more new music from one of alternative rock’s most enduring acts.

Milwaukee sanitation workers recently rescued a starving dog that was buried inside a garbage bin.  Naz Nalls and his partner Omar were making their rounds when one of the garbage bins they were emptying slipped off the truck before its contents could be dumped and crushed.   When the workers looked inside, they were stunned to find a dog. They called their supervisor, who had an immediate connection with the pooch.  Following procedure, the dog went to a shelter for care, but later, Alex Halverson, the supervisor who helped rescue him, adopted him and named him PJ, after the PB&J sandwich he fed the dog when they first met.  (Here’s a news report.) 

Ingredients

• 4 cans (15–16 oz each) pork and beans, undrained
• 8 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup ketchup
• ¼ cup molasses
• 2 tbsp yellow mustard
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2. Crisp the Bacon

Cook the chopped bacon in a skillet over medium heat until it is lightly crisp and fragrant.

3. Soften the Onion

Sauté the diced onion in a small amount of the bacon drippings until it becomes tender and slightly translucent.

4. Mix the Ingredients

Combine the pork and beans, bacon, onion, brown sugar, ketchup, molasses, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper in a large baking dish and stir until everything is evenly mixed.

5. Bake the Beans

Place the dish in the oven and bake uncovered for 45 to 60 minutes until the sauce is thickened and bubbling around the edges.

6. Let the Flavors Settle

Allow the baked beans to rest for about 10 minutes so the sauce can thicken slightly before serving.

7. Serve and Enjoy

Spoon the warm baked beans onto plates and enjoy their sweet, smoky Southern flavor alongside your favorite barbecue dishes.

The announcement arrives as the group continues its latest era, with Jakob taking on a central role in carrying the band’s sound forward. Members of the band said the album was created with respect for Sublime’s history while also reflecting where the group stands today.

The record represents a rare moment for a band whose influence has remained strong long after its original run. Rather than revisiting the past, the new material is intended to build on the musical foundation that helped define Sublime’s blend of rock, punk, reggae, and ska.

One of the album’s key songs holds personal meaning for Jakob, who has spoken about the connection between the project and his father’s legacy. The release also highlights a unique collaboration between generations, with longtime bandmates and a new voice working together on the next chapter of Sublime’s story.

A 4-6 week old baby coyote in Arizona was found covered in hundreds of cholla cactus spines from head to tail but is now recovering thanks to some wonderful people.  The Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center in Scottsdale got the call, and it took their crew more than two hours to carefully remove the spines, but it most likely saved the pup’s life. The vet tech said he had spines just about everywhere, not just the face and paws, but in the nose, mouth, tongue, tail, and back. The coyote is eating well, gaining strength, and beginning to socialize with other orphaned pups at the center. After a couple months of rehab, he’ll be released back into the wild.  (Here’s a news report.) 

Ingredients

For the Pie

• 1 baked 9-inch pie crust, cooled
• 2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

For Serving (Optional)

• Whipped cream

Instructions

1. Prepare the Strawberries

Reserve about 1 cup of strawberries and slice the remaining berries. Arrange all the strawberries in the cooled pie crust, packing them evenly.

2. Make the Strawberry Glaze

In a medium saucepan, mash the reserved strawberries. Stir in the sugar, cornstarch, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and becomes glossy, about 5–7 minutes.

3. Finish the Filling

Remove the glaze from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and vanilla extract. Let it cool for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Assemble the Pie

Pour the warm glaze evenly over the strawberries, gently spreading it so it coats the berries and fills the gaps.

5. Chill

Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or until fully set and chilled.

6. Serve

Slice and serve topped with whipped cream and a few fresh strawberry slices.

The show is scheduled to take place during San Diego Comic-Con week and will bring together performers connected to the film’s well-known soundtrack. Among those expected to appear is Stan Bush, whose songs became closely associated with the movie and its lasting popularity among fans.

The concert is one piece of a broader anniversary campaign built around the animated feature. The celebration also includes plans for a remastered soundtrack release, special merchandise, and theatrical screenings designed to revisit the film’s legacy with longtime audiences and new viewers.

Released in 1986, the animated movie has remained a significant part of the Transformers franchise. Its soundtrack, filled with rock music that matched the action on screen, continues to be remembered by fans decades later.

The upcoming concert offers another way for audiences to reconnect with a film that helped shape a generation of Transformers enthusiasts.

Kansas City police recently responded to a 911 call about two young brothers, Parez and Jakkhi Reese, running a lemonade stand.  Officer Morgan Reed was first on the scene after the call, and she encouraged her colleagues to stop by. So, instead of shutting the kids’ business down, they all bought drinks and snacks and even got other first responders to visit.  In about 30 minutes, the brothers made around $280.  “I think a lot of us were kids growing up in this city,” Officer Reed said. “This was the thing that we always looked forward to as kids, these friendly police interactions.” 

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked, cold rice (day-old is best)
• 200–250 g (7–9 oz) shrimp, peeled & deveined
• 2 tbsp oil (vegetable or sesame blend)
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup frozen peas & carrots mix
• 3–4 tbsp soy sauce (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp oyster sauce (optional, but recommended)
• 2 green onions, sliced
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prep everything first
Fried rice cooks fast, so have all ingredients ready.

2. Cook the shrimp
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat.
Add shrimp, cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.

3. Scramble the eggs
In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed. Pour in eggs, scramble, then remove.

4. Sauté aromatics
Add remaining oil, then garlic. Stir for ~30 seconds until fragrant.

5. Add veggies
Toss in peas & carrots. Cook 1–2 minutes.

6. Add rice
Break up clumps and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until heated through.

7. Season it
Add soy sauce and oyster sauce. Mix well so rice gets evenly coated.

8. Combine everything
Return shrimp and eggs to the pan. Toss together.

9. Finish
Add green onions, taste, and adjust seasoning.