Nena's 1983 hit '99 Luftballons' is a unique pop song. It combines Cold War fears with a joyful sound. The German lyrics describe a conflict triggered by balloons mistaken for UFOs. This leads to a ...

When it came to fodder for pop and rock broadsides, Vietnam had a high profile, but broader-ranging Cold War anxieties had wormed their way into rock 'n' roll years before most songwriters had heard ...

For pop stars or bands on the rise, having a song become a worldwide smash hit is nothing short of a dream come true. But topping the charts is not necessarily indicative of a long career filled with ...

Nena Woolworth is sitting cross-legged on the floor of her Napa Valley home, gesturing to an alter piled with icons, heirlooms, and dollar-store prayer candles. “I call this the shaman shack,” she ...

Nena Farrell is a writer and reviewer at WIRED. She primarily covers home and sleep products, smart home tech, gift guides, and parenting gear. She’s been a reviewer at WIRED since 2023, and before ...

The dark, cultist-infested camping grounds of 99 Nights in the Forest aren't so easy to survive as the days grow longer and supplies become scarce—plus that pesky deer is always hungry. If you're ...

December 28, 2025: We're on the hunt for new 99 Nights codes for Christmas Pt.3. What are the new 99 Nights in the Forest codes? Though the game has been alive and well for a chunk of 2025, freebies ...

Tom Bowen is a senior editor who loves adventure games and RPGs. He's been playing video games for several decades now and writing about them professionally since 2020. Although he dabbles in news and ...