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“The thing is, though, while this type of selfish behavior is outlandish, it isn’t unfamiliar to most people; it’s a set of traits based in reality. Today, we have a name — a nonmedical diagnosis, even — for this way … Continue reading →

“The Untold Story of the Portuguese Diplomat Who Saved Thousands From the Nazis”. “25 years ago, Tickle Me Elmo’s co-creator was suspected of being the Unabomber by the FBI”. “Here’s Why Movie Dialogue Has Gotten More Difficult To Understand (And … Continue reading →

“Every age group in Vermont has seen cases rise in the past couple of weeks, with one exception: senior citizens. They’ve actually seen cases fall, which points to the fact that boosters protect not just against hospitalization and death, but … Continue reading →

“The endless disappointment is painful to the character of Logan. The fact that the boys and the girls, they can’t see the game. It’s a game, but like all games, even when it’s a matter of life and death, it’s … Continue reading →

“For decades, U.S. cities have been closing or neglecting public restrooms, leaving millions with no place to go. Here’s how a lack of toilets became an American affliction.” “Anyway that is what the University of Austin is. Now I would … Continue reading →

Tis the season for misdirected package phishing scams, often sent as text messages. Don’t fall for them! “The Man Who Called Bullshit on Uber”. Have you been longing to have movie theater popcorn to eat while watching movies at home? … Continue reading →

Five thousand Saturdays of the Grand Ole Opry. “Years ago, someone mistakenly put an image of me on a public domain site, and now apparently I am on products all around the world.” “The Defamation Suits That Could Help Put … Continue reading →

“There’s one less frequently discussed way in which Substack actually might be endangering democracy: It’s become a conduit for public disinformation during a historic pandemic.” “In six out of seven countries — all but Germany — Tweets posted by accounts … Continue reading →

“Christchurch, New Zealand has just made a terrible mistake. It has fired its official city wizard, a man named Ian Brackenbury Channell, and now finds itself undefended against attacks by mystical armies of dragons, goblins, and, most dangerous of all, … Continue reading →

“Treat Trump Like the Common Perp He Is”. “One striking feature of the homicide increase from 2019 to 2020 is how uniform and pervasive it was: it rose in big cities and rural areas, in more conservative and more liberal … Continue reading →

“11 Netflix Settings Everyone Should Know About”. “It’s one thing to sell out for a $200,000 car, it’s another to do it for a fast casual milkshake.” “Why the Texas Abortion Law May Galvanize Young Women Politically Like Never Before”. … Continue reading →

“But in the meantime, the simple story that unemployment insurance was the gravitational force pinning down the labor market and preventing a boom doesn’t seem to have panned out. And as for the states that decided to cut off aid … Continue reading →

“Even before the thefts started, the city’s 65,000 delivery workers had tolerated so much: the fluctuating pay, the lengthening routes, the relentless time pressure enforced by mercurial software, the deadly carelessness of drivers, the pouring rain and brutal heat, and … Continue reading →

“It is possible to be both a victim and a villain.” “Last year, three cryptocurrency enthusiasts bought a cruise ship. They named it the Satoshi, and dreamed of starting a floating libertarian utopia. It didn’t work out.” “Over the past … Continue reading →

“We condemn you to Websites From Hell, an archive of the internet’s ugliest websites”. Are you old enough to remember the McDonaldland character Grimace? Then do not read this, whatever you do. You don’t want to know. “A lecherous sunrise … Continue reading →

“Baseball For All’s message to women and girls: You don’t have to stop playing the game you love”. “The ideal host for Jeopardy! should embody what the show means to its viewership: a passion for knowledge and a respect for … Continue reading →

“The dinosaur-killing asteroid took a back road to Earth.” An interview with Jim DeRogatis, the reporter who’s been telling us all what a sleazeball R. Kelly is for the last 20 years. More about now-former Jeopardy! host Mike Richards and … Continue reading →

“I cannot emphasize enough what an emergency this is. Public servants, health care workers, ordinary citizens–the very fabric of our society and our democracy–are under attack by crazed conspiracy theorists and bad actors looking to make a buck on division … Continue reading →

“So it goes for many media companies, at a loss for revenue and drooling over the profit potential in sports betting. As gambling swallows up sports media, anyone pausing to consider editorial conflicts (or, in the case of bets based … Continue reading →

“In the early 20th century, a famous anti-vaxxer exposed himself to smallpox. What happened next offers a COVID cautionary tale.” “Every time there is another data breach, we are asked to change our password at the breached entity. But the … Continue reading →

“Federal Courts Keep Shooting Down Anti-Trans Laws. Will That Hold at SCOTUS?” “Your location data is for sale, and it can be used against you.” Australian cockatoos can open garbage can lids, and what’s more, they can learn how to … Continue reading →

“Sorry, Leonard Leo. If you wanted someone without a sense of humor, you probably shouldn’t have tapped a 44-year-old from Teaneck, New Jersey. Also, your party should probably have nominated a senate candidate who wasn’t credibly accused of sexual impropriety … Continue reading →

“Lower vaccination rates among young adults in the United States are resulting in anxiety and painful decision-making for those who are vaccinated but have friends, family, loved ones and colleagues who aren’t.” Don’t be like Missouri. Parts of Texas are … Continue reading →

“Now a new FX TV series based on the [Alien]franchise is in the works from Fargo showrunner Noah Hawley—who says it’s about time for the facehuggers and xenomorphs to sink their claws into the white-collar executives who have been responsible … Continue reading →

“I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be … Continue reading →

“How to Cut Down on Ransomware Attacks Without Banning Bitcoin”. “The Fair Repair act would make it easier for everyone in America to fix their own stuff.” “As Republican legislatures enact new voter suppression laws, Congress should reaffirm the House’s … Continue reading →

“The India that Silicon Valley once so loved has long given way to a different one: an increasingly authoritarian regime that wants even tighter control over information dissemination. It’s an India that’s not only willing to bully the very companies … Continue reading →

“A pandemic upside: The flu virus became less diverse, simplifying the task of making flu shots”. “Take a closer look at Walt Disney’s 1961 animated One Hundred and One Dalmatians film, and you may notice its animation style looks a … Continue reading →

“Someone finally asked restaurant workers why they’re not returning”. “Gun Church That Worships With AR-15s Bought a 40-Acre Compound in Texas for Its ‘Patriots’”. It’s located near Waco. What could possibly go wrong? “Specific language about the QAnon conspiracy theory … Continue reading →

“Why Hawaiian-Born Surfers Aren’t Excited to Surf for America in the Olympics”. If the Olympics happen, anyway. Here are the pioneering women who will be on new quarters, beginning in 2022. “We found that across states, a doubling of population … Continue reading →

“I Quit the GOP and Moved Left. Will Liz Cheney Do the Same?” “Just 12 People Are Behind Most Vaccine Hoaxes On Social Media, Research Shows”. “In this article, we will explain how [Major League Baseball’s Automated Ball/Strike System (ABS)] … Continue reading →

“A look at how TV and film productions are faking big crowds these days”. “The end of the emergency phase of the pandemic is in sight in the United States, at least for now. But as the weight of the … Continue reading →

“From my vantage point Republicans are giving the left a massive opportunity to wedge them.” After the pandemic… “Remote Places Desperately Need Vaccines. Drones Could Help.” For a deep dive on the Josh Duggar backstory, and the “counseling” he got … Continue reading →

Please don’t feed the bears. “U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s reported $2 million book deal is drawing criticism from legal experts who say its size and timing create bad optics for a court that is already in the … Continue reading →