The Feed September 9th

Merge 104.8  |  09 September 2025

Lizzo has been speaking about why she might not release her new album Love in Real Life. She also shared how she’s adjusted her perspective on the music industry since being accused of creating a hostile work environment. The bulk of the album was written in 2022, but she said by 2025, she has changed, the world has changed and so much has happened.

 

In Japan, disappearing from your life isn’t just a desperate act but a recognized phenomenon known as johatsu, or “evaporation.” With the help of discreet “night movers,” you can quietly abandon your home, runaway from debt or shame and start over in places where no one asks questions.

 

A woman in California has been charged with multiple felonies after allegedly registering her dog to vote and casting ballots in two elections. She is accused of using her dog to submit votes in an election four years ago—where the ballot was counted—and again three years ago. She now faces five felony counts, including perjury, false registration, and casting ballots when not entitled to vote.