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- 1New book argues our picture of Hitler's rise is wrong▼‘Hitler was a lazy criminal who slept in until noon’: why most of what we think we know about the rise of the Nazis is wrong
German artist and writer Philipp Ruch has published a new book arguing that most popular assumptions about the Nazis' ascent are mistaken. In an interview with The Guardian, Ruch describes Hitler as a 'lazy criminal who slept in until noon' and contends that viewing the NSDAP through the lens of the later Third Reich has distorted understanding of how fascism achieved its electoral breakthrough in Germany.
- 2Trump returns to site of political rise amid GOP struggles▼Trump revisits the scene of his political ascent as Republicans struggle
Donald Trump is revisiting the location where his political career first took off, according to a Washington Post report. The visit comes as Republicans face difficulties, with the party struggling in recent polling and political headwinds. Analysts are watching whether Trump's return to symbolic ground signals an effort to energize supporters or reassert control over the party's direction ahead of upcoming contests.
- 3Father defends taking 7-year-old son up El Capitan▼Dad Says His 7-Year-Old Son Cried Every Day Climbing El Capitan. Why He Thinks It Was ‘Good Parenting’ (Exclusive)
A father says his 7-year-old son cried every day while climbing El Capitan, the roughly 3,000-foot granite wall in Yosemite National Park, and argues the experience was good parenting. He says pushing through the boy's daily tears on the demanding multi-day ascent taught resilience rather than being cruel, a framing that is drawing attention and debate about how young is too young for such an endurance challenge.
- 4New film The Last First chronicles fatal winter K2 climbing race●The Last First: Winter K2 review – race up second highest mountain reveals fatal cost of regrettable traits https://www.
The Guardian has published a review of The Last First, a documentary about a winter ascent race on K2, the world's second-highest mountain. The review describes how the climb exposed the fatal consequences of the climbers' flaws, highlighting the deadly risks of high-altitude mountaineering in winter conditions on the Pakistan peak.
- 5Tom Hiddleston trains for 'total fitness' to play Edmund Hillary●Tom Hiddleston wanted to achieve ‘total fitness’ to play Sir Edmund Hillary in Tenzing
Tom Hiddleston says he pursued 'total fitness' to prepare for his role as mountaineer Sir Edmund Hillary in Tenzing, a production about the first successful ascent of Everest. The story is drawing attention for the physical commitment the actor brought to portraying Hillary's part in the 1953 expedition alongside Tenzing Norgay.
- 6Ascent Noble season 3 episode 2 synopsis released▼https://www. wacoca.com/media/781144/ TVアニメ『転生貴族、鑑定スキルで成り上がる 第3期』第2話のあらすじ公開！ バサマークと同盟を結んだサイツ州の巨大な軍勢が迫り… – eeo Media（イーオメ
The synopsis for episode 2 of the third season of the TV anime 'Ascent with Appraisal Skill' has been released. In the new episode, the massive army of Saitsu Prefecture, allied with the Basmark faction, closes in, raising the stakes in the series' ongoing conflict. The series, based on the Kodansha light novel, is airing as part of the autumn 2026 anime season.
- 7SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket lights up skies over Hampton Roads and North Carolina▼WATCH: SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket seen across Hampton Roads, North Carolina
A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launch was visible across Hampton Roads in Virginia and parts of North Carolina, drawing widespread attention from residents who spotted it in the sky. Local outlet WAVY published footage of the rocket's ascent, and viewers shared accounts of the unusual sight across the region.
- 8Afore and Ascent launch referral alliance for business owners▼Afore and Ascent form referral alliance for business owner clients
Afore and Ascent have formed a referral partnership aimed at serving business owner clients. Under the alliance, the two firms will refer clients to one another, giving business owners access to a broader range of financial and advisory services. The move reflects a wider trend of firms partnering to offer more integrated support to owner-managed businesses.
- 9Alexandra Eala embraces top seed at Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games▼Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026: Alexandra Eala embracing being No. 1 seed - "It's kind of cool"
Filipino tennis player Alexandra Eala will enter the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games as the No. 1 seed, and says she is comfortable with the spotlight. "It's kind of cool," she said of carrying the top billing. Her seeding marks a significant milestone for Philippine tennis as she arrives as one of the region's most prominent rising stars.
- 10Visitors impressed by sheer scale of Paris's Arc de Triomphe●The Arc de Triomphe in Paris didn't take very long to visit, but it was worth it. Before visiting my brain had completel
A visitor to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris describes being struck by how large the monument is, admitting it was far bigger than expected. The visit was quick but worthwhile, they say, noting that for a fee you can climb to the roof for panoramic views over the city, with an elevator available for part of the ascent.
- 11Benefits platform Afore adds life insurance via Ascent alliance●Benefits platform Afore adds life insurance path through Ascent alliance
Afore, a workplace benefits platform, has announced a partnership with Ascent that opens a new route into life insurance for its customers. Through the alliance, Afore plans to make life insurance coverage accessible alongside its existing benefits offerings, expanding its product range for employers and employees.