A newly unearthed 2026 re‑release of a moment from 2002 shows Alex Lifeson delivering a rambling banquet monologue. The clip has been viralised furiously on social media, drawing jokes about his off‑beat remarks.
Fans and commentators note the sharp difference between the early‑2000s moment and the band’s later fame.
Meanwhile, the Conveyancing Task Force cautioned Whitehall not to rush digital home‑property reforms. In its latest report, the body said speed should not replace rigorous checks, security or user training . Officials were urged to keep safeguards in place before full‑scale rollout.