What is behind Dan Driscoll's departure?: the resignation that reveals the struggle over the direction of the U.S. Army

What is behind Dan Driscoll’s departure?: the resignation that reveals the struggle over the direction of the U.S. Army

The resignation of the United States Secretary of the Army, after 18 months in office, comes after months of friction with the Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, over the dismissal of senior commanders and the Armed Forces modernization model. Although the White House has not given an official cause, several sources describe a growing divergence on how to transform the Army amid military pressure in the Middle East and Europe.

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Nostalgia and the ghost of The Beatles: the keys to The Boys of Dungeon Lane, Paul McCartney's solid comeback

Nostalgia and the ghost of The Beatles: the keys to The Boys of Dungeon Lane, Paul McCartney’s solid comeback

The new release from the ex-Beatle – now available on platforms – is a coherent and well-crafted album. Crossed by the look towards his childhood years, there is room for nostalgia, but also for love. Andrew Watt’s musical production is a key factor in delivering a solid collection of tracks, which even offers some surprising moments. It seems we have Sir Paul for a good while.

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