Skeptic Society Magazine

Will the Iran War cost Republicans control of the Senate?

As he campaigned on behalf of Rep. Ashley Hinson (R–Iowa) on Sunday, President Donald Trump boasted that he could have “won the Vietnam War in a week.” His solution for that infamous quagmire? Instead of dropping chemical weapons like Agent Orange “in the forest,” Trump says he would have advised “going after Ho Chi Minh City.”  That very well may have ended the war...

Why the AO3 Outage is a Big Deal

Fanfiction writers and readers are mourning. Archive of Our Own, or AO3, had to shut down without warning due to a hacking event. The site that boasts 11 million registered users and 18 million works of fanfic might be down for weeks. Fanfiction readers are legion, and these works have become a major force in reading culture. As English professor Anne Jamison, author of...

British Celebrity Loses Injunction Bid Against ITN, Guardian

A judge has ruled that an unnamed British celebrity facing allegations of “inappropriate sexual activities with a large number of girls and young women” can be named in the press, but will remain anonymous while an appeal is lodged. The man had sought an injunction to prevent two news organisations, ITN and Guardian News and Media, from publishing his identity, over fears that he...

Charity warns about damage caused by over-foraging fungi

Using ingredients from local areas is very fashionable on social media at the moment. John Dobson, from the Refectory restaurant near Ugborough, said he thought there were other factors too. He said: “The rising cost of ingredients; they’re getting really, really expensive, so I think that could be encouraging people to go out and source things from other places. There is also a lack...

Ape’s Top 10 Of The Month: November 2026

Welcome to Ape to Gentleman’s Top 10 of the Month feature, where we curate the standout trends, insights and recommendations to help you live well and stay ahead of the curve. In this instalment, we’ve handpicked 10 essential talking points covering everything from new-season menswear and grooming upgrades to exceptional spirits, culture and entertainment releases. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your winter wardrobe, discover...