New York, NY – In the bustling, ostensibly ordered world of a mid-20th century metropolis, a chilling narrative quietly unfolded in the pages of Astonishing Stories. First published in December 1942, Donald A. Wollheim’s short story, "Mimic," delves into the unsettling possibility that humanity, despite its self-proclaimed dominion,
The "Golden Note": Inside the Controversial Push for a $250 Bill Featuring Donald Trump
In an unprecedented move that has sent shockwaves through the halls of the Department of the Treasury and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), reports have emerged detailing a high-level effort to introduce a $250 denomination to U.S. currency. According to investigative reporting by The Washington Post, two political appointees within the T
Renowned Speculative Poet and Critic Donald Sidney-Fryer Dies at 91
Chatham, MA – May 2, 2026 – Donald Sidney-Fryer, a prolific and distinctive voice in speculative poetry and criticism, passed away today at the age of 91 in Chatham, Massachusetts. Sidney-Fryer had been receiving palliative care for bone cancer. His death marks the end of an era for a literary figure whose profound scholarship and […]
The Iconography of Power: The Controversy Surrounding the Gilded Statue of Donald Trump
PALM BEACH, FL — In a ceremony that blended political theater with religious fervor, a new monument was unveiled this week on the grounds of Donald Trump’s private Florida club. While the United States is home to countless statues of historical figures, athletes, and even fictional characters, the dedication of this gold-leafed likeness of the [&he
