pictures by Thierry De Clemensat
Here is today’s US press round-up, from the editor of Bayou Blue Radio:
08/11/2025
Editorial – August 2025: In the Darkest Times, Artists Rise
Netanyahu lashes out at critics of plan to occupy Gaza City as condemnation mounts
Why new college graduates are facing one of the toughest job markets in a decade
New study highlights ‘grave, growing’ danger of plastic pollution to world’s health
Federal agents spread out across D.C. streets amid Trump’s vow to crack down on crime
Boston Public Library aims to increase access to a vast historic archive using AI
European leaders urge for Ukraine to be included in Trump-Putin Alaska peace talks
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reposts video of pastors saying women shouldn’t vote
Mourners gather amid outrage over Israeli troops’ killing of journalists in Gaza – live updates
Immigration crackdown causing ‘Trump slump’ in Las Vegas tourism, unions say
Trump’s sweeping bill looms large over Democrats and Republicans as they head for recess
Colombian Sen. Miguel Uribe Turbay has died, weeks after campaign rally shooting in Bogota
Marcos says the Philippines will be pulled into any war over Taiwan, despite China’s protest
Whitmer told Trump in private that Michigan auto jobs depend on a tariff change of course
Miguel Zenón Quartet – Vanguardia Subterránea: Live At The Village Vanguard
Roger Glenn – My Latin Heart (ENG review)
Gabriel Alegria Afro-Peruvian Sextet – El Muki (ENG review)
David Helbock & Julia Hofer – Faces of Night
Miguel Del Aguila & April Clayton – Torrential Raindance
I Hold the Lion’s Paw – Potentially Interesting Jazz Music
Rez Abbasi Acoustic Quintet – Sound Remains
Kelly Green – Corner of My Dream (ENG review)