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News and opinions from the saturated fat of the web. Readers beware! MSM with a far-left bent.

5 Science-Backed Ways To Speed Up Your Running Pace

14 March 2026 @ 6:00 pm

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You’re Probably Not Asking Your Younger Relatives These Questions – But You Should

14 March 2026 @ 4:00 pm

!function(n){if(!window.cnx){window.cnx={},window.cnx.cmd=[];var t=n.createElement('iframe');t.display='none',t.onload=function(){var n=t.contentWindow.document,c=n.createElement('script');c.src='//cd.connatix.com/connatix.player.js',c.setAttribute('async','1'),c.setAttribute('type','text/javascript'),n.body.appendChild(c)},n.head.appendChild(t)}}(document);(new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=8b034f64-513c-4987-b16f-42d6008f7feb';cnx.cmd.push(function(){cnx({"playerId":"8b034f64-513c-4987-b16f-42d6008f7feb","mediaId":"0b5ae166-bde5-4c56-a152-f40ff74c8c09"}).render("69b2a551e4b0aea6db0be326");});Baby boomers and Gen-Xers, we know younger generations are giving you a hard time these days. Your millennial and Gen Z relatives don’t always understand where you’re coming from or what you’ve experienced, and their 

Trump Calls On UK And Allies To Send Ships To Hormuz After Days Of Sulking

14 March 2026 @ 3:35 pm

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before he boards Air Force One, Friday, March 13, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Md., for a trip to Florida.President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before he boards Air Force One, Friday, March 13, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Md., for a trip to Florida.Donald Trump has called on allies including the UK to send ships to the strait of Hormuz amid Iran’s attempts to effectively close the major shipping lane.The

Trump Makes Sweeping Claim About US Weapons And Critics Instantly Spot A Problem

14 March 2026 @ 3:03 pm

President Donald Trump speaks at a women's history month event in the East Room at the White House, Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Washington.President Donald Trump speaks at a women's history month event in the East Room at the White House, Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Washington.President Donald Trump made sweeping claims on Friday about the United States’ weapons capabilities, only for users on social media to quickly point out how those claims drastically differ from comments he made days earlier. “Lo

US Secretary Of Defence Hegseth Promises Iranians ‘No Quarter’ – A War Crime

14 March 2026 @ 3:00 pm

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks to senior military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 in Quantico, Va.Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks to senior military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 in Quantico, Va.WASHINGTON – Secretary of Defence and former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, who has mocked “stupid rules of engagement” for US service members, on Friday declared that Iranians under attack in President Donald Trump’s war would receive �

Heart Attacks, Car Crashes, And Bad Sleep: 4 Arguments For And Against BST

14 March 2026 @ 3:00 pm

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Trump Says Iran War Will End 'When I Feel It In My Bones'

14 March 2026 @ 2:59 pm

President Donald Trump reacts after Olympic bobsledder Kaillie Humphries presented him with the Order of Ikkos medal at a women's history month event in the East Room at the White House, Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)President Donald Trump reacts after Olympic bobsledder Kaillie Humphries presented him with the Order of Ikkos medal at a women's history month event in the East Room at the White House, Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/

7 Things House Cleaners Really Wish You’d Do Before They Clean Your Home

14 March 2026 @ 12:00 pm

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What Do 'Otroverts' Say in Therapy? These Patterns Keep Coming Up

14 March 2026 @ 10:00 am

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What Virgins Over 30 Bring Up Most In Sex Therapy

14 March 2026 @ 9:00 am

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A Simple Workout Tracker That Actually Makes You Want to Keep Going

17 October 2025 @ 1:33 pm

Most fitness apps today feel like they’re trying to do too much. They ask for your email, require a subscription, track your steps, and flood you with features that sound nice but rarely help you stay consistent. That’s why a tool like this browser-based workout tracker feels refreshing. It’s a lightweight, no-login, no-data-collection kind of… The post A Simple Workout Tracker That Actually Makes You Want to Keep Going appeared first on The Plaid Zebra.

The 5 Best Unbreakable Wine Glasses for 2025 (That Look Way Too Good to Be Plastic)

15 October 2025 @ 2:21 pm

The 5 Best Unbreakable Wine Glasses for 2025 (That Look Way Too Good to Be Plastic) If you love a glass of wine on the patio, at a picnic, or by the pool, you’ve probably learned the hard way that glass and gravity don’t mix. The best unbreakable wine glasses combine the elegance of real… The post The 5 Best Unbreakable Wine Glasses for 2025 (That Look Way Too Good to Be Plastic) appeared first on The Plaid Zebra.

Materials Used in Roof Replacement: What You Should Know

21 August 2025 @ 7:50 pm

Replacing your roof is a big deal. It’s one of those home projects you don’t do often, but when it’s time, the choices can feel overwhelming. The biggest question? Which roofing material should you go with. Each option has its own style, lifespan, and price tag. Let’s break down the most common materials so you… The post Materials Used in Roof Replacement: What You Should Know appeared first on The Plaid Zebra.

Preparing for a Las Vegas Red Carpet Event

9 August 2025 @ 12:30 am

Las Vegas thrives on spectacle—where glittering lights, unforgettable experiences, and high-profile gatherings are part of the city’s DNA. Whether it’s a film premiere, corporate gala, product launch, or charity fundraiser, a red carpet event here can elevate your brand, impress your guests, and generate media buzz that lasts long after the night ends. But creating… The post Preparing for a Las Vegas Red Carpet Event appeared first on The Plaid Zebra.

Why Health Insurance Costs So Much in New York – And What You Can Do About It

8 August 2025 @ 11:47 pm

For many New Yorkers, health insurance premiums can feel like paying a second mortgage. The question of why health insurance is so expensive in the state has no single answer; factors such as higher medical costs, state regulations, and limited provider networks all contribute to the issue. In our years helping New York families navigate… The post Why Health Insurance Costs So Much in New York – And What You Can Do About It appeared first on The Plaid Zebra.

5 Best Sparkling Wine Wineries to Visit in Napa Valley

10 June 2025 @ 3:49 pm

When people think of Napa Valley, bold Cabernet Sauvignon often steals the spotlight. But tucked among the iconic vineyards are some incredible sparkling wine producers that rival anything you’ll find in Champagne, France. While U.S. winemakers can’t legally label their bottles “Champagne” unless grandfathered in, the traditional method—AKA méthode traditionnelle—is alive and well in Napa,… The post 5 Best Sparkling Wine Wineries to Visit in Napa Valley appeared first on The Plaid Zebra.

“She Was My Sister”: Emily Coupe on Grief, Growth, and the Ghost of Red Wreckage

20 May 2025 @ 3:10 pm

It’s late afternoon in Silver Lake when Emily Coupe opens the door to her sunlit apartment, guitar case still open from a morning writing session. The Australian-American indie pop artist greets me barefoot, her long curls piled into a loose bun. She’s preparing for her next solo EP—what she calls her “most honest music yet”—but… The post “She Was My Sister”: Emily Coupe on Grief, Growth, and the Ghost of Red Wreckage appeared first on The Plaid Zebra.

Behind the Curtain: Music Manager Cassidy Sanders on Protecting Artists, Managing Ego, and Keeping the Chaos Offstage

4 April 2025 @ 12:58 pm

In a world where fame is curated and chaos is constant, Cassidy Sanders has built a reputation as one of indie music’s most dynamic artist managers. Known for her calm presence and fierce loyalty to the creatives she represents, Sanders doesn’t just manage schedules—she manages energy, boundaries, and the emotional weight of the spotlight. I… The post Behind the Curtain: Music Manager Cassidy Sanders on Protecting Artists, Managing Ego, and Keeping the Chaos Offstage appeared first on The Plaid Zebra.

How Is Earth Day Celebrated Around the World​?

20 March 2025 @ 6:28 pm

Earth Day is more than just a date on the calendar—it’s a global reminder that small actions can lead to lasting change. Around the world, people celebrate by planting trees, cleaning up local communities, and pushing for stronger environmental policies. But not every country observes it the same way.  Curious about how Earth Day is… The post How Is Earth Day Celebrated Around the World​? appeared first on The Plaid Zebra.

Prisoners write letters of advice to their younger selves and the result is striking

15 February 2025 @ 6:34 pm

The factors that make up the horror that is the American prison system includes the ineptitude of the poorly underfunded public defenders. It is estimated that public defenders take on 1000 clients per year (more than 3 per day, every day), when they should have no more than 150 per year. This leads to underprepared… The post Prisoners write letters of advice to their younger selves and the result is striking appeared first on The Plaid Zebra.

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Essays and articles with a eclectic edge.

Artificial Intelligence

14 March 2026 @ 2:26 pm

Artificial IntelligenceWhat Is Claude? by Gideon Lewis-Kraus - Researchers at the company are trying to understand their A.I. system’s mind—examining its neurons, running it through psychology experiments, and putting it on the therapy couchAmerica Isn’t Ready for What AI Will Do to Jobs by Josh Tyrangiel - Does anyone have a plan for what happens next?

Future War

8 February 2026 @ 3:35 pm

Future WarIs the U.S. Ready for the Next War? by Dexter Filkins - With global conflicts increasingly shaped by drones and A.I., the American military risks losing its dominancePutin has Redrawn the World - But Not the Way He Wanted by Allan Little - We are living in new and more dangerous timesThe AI-Powered, Totally Autonomous

150 Great Articles & Essays

7 February 2026 @ 12:11 pm

150 Great Articles & EssaysWe’ve updated our list of the 150 best classic and new articles and essays to read online. Click through for stacks of the very best writing from around the net.

15 Great Articles about Progress

17 January 2026 @ 8:50 pm

15 Great Articles about ProgressGDP by Oliver Kim - We really don’t know how good we have itHow Humanity Gave Itself an Extra Life by Steven Johnson - Between 1920 and 2020, the average human life span doubled. How did we do it? Science mattered — but so did activism.The Real Reason Humans are the Dominant Species by Justin Ro

8 Great Articles about Rich People

14 January 2026 @ 12:37 pm

8 Great Articles about Rich PeoplePeople With Parents With Money by Various Authors - 14 adults come clean about the down payments, allowances, and tuition payments that make their New York lives feasibleWhy it Pays to be Privileged by Sam Friedman and Daniel Laurison - Within Britain’s elite occupations, the advantages of class are still mistaken for talent

The Best of the Best Ofs

1 January 2026 @ 1:19 pm

The Best of the Best OfsLinks by Albert Chu’s Best of 2025The Sunday Long Read’s Best of 2025David Brooks’ Best Nonfiction Essays of the YearBusinessweek’s Jealousy List

150 Great Articles and Essays from 2025

30 December 2025 @ 3:35 pm

150 Great Articles and Essays from 2025Click through for a huge collection of the net’s best journalism and nonfiction from 2025

We’re on Substack

13 May 2025 @ 8:11 am

We’re on SubstackSubscribe to our Substack for hand-picked reading lists of the best nonfiction from around the net, delivered straight to your inbox.

5 Great Essays about Death

11 May 2025 @ 8:25 pm

5 Great Essays about DeathHow to Practice by Ann Patchett - I wanted to get rid of my possessions, because possessions stood between me and deathIf My Dying Daughter Could Face Her Mortality, Why Couldn’t the Rest of Us? by Sarah Wildman - She turned to me and asked, “What if this is the best I ever feel again?” Three hundred and seventy-six days later, she was dead.

40 Classic Articles that Became Films

8 May 2025 @ 8:29 am

40 Classic Articles that Became FilmsClick through for a huge collection of cinematic nonfiction

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Business, innovation and technology blogging sphere.

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Host your own radio show, recorded rants and discussion

Get the Most Out of Your Show With Great SEO

20 June 2018 @ 9:28 am

Win New Audiences With Good SEO Strategies There are some small but very important things you can do to help boost listens to your broadcast. The combination of a relevant, catchy show name, great episode titles, and the use of keywords which give good results will work together to improve the SEO (Search Engine Optimization) […]

Get yourself on Amazon Devices

9 May 2018 @ 1:28 pm

Learn how Tunein and Alexa can bring your show into homes. Listening to your broadcast has become even easier. You can now submit your radio show to Tunein which will make your show available on Amazon Alexa devices. Amazon Alexa devices are wireless, voice-activated “smart speakers”, they have a personal assistant voice service named “Alexa” […]

Your Guest Can Be Your Megaphone

5 April 2018 @ 11:46 am

Learn how to have a clear plan for each guest to help grow your audience. Be a Top Notch Broadcaster Being a radio broadcaster opens many doors, interviewing celebrities and other A-listers give you the opportunity to meet some pretty amazing people. For example you could interview one of Hollywood’s top stars one day and […]

How To Avoid Splitting Feeds and Losing Stats (& Money!)

17 January 2018 @ 4:07 pm

There are many different destinations that audiences can listen to your podcast. As a podcaster, you want to make sure your podcast is available everywhere your audience is. The key is that one distribution point (your podcast host) is responsible for spreading your podcast across the internet via your RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feed. Your […]

The Power of Conversation in Broadcasting

14 December 2017 @ 10:23 am

Having a conversation is something we do all the time, a part of everyday life. However, the power of the humble conversation as a marketing tool is being re-evaluated by marketers around the world as they are starting to see what an integral part of a communications strategy it can be – especially when it […]

5 Ways to Boost Your Audience

29 November 2017 @ 4:01 pm

It’s undeniable. Everyone who is putting themselves out there and broadcasting on a regular basis is keen to grow their audience. However, the art of gaining new listeners is not an easy one and is something which takes time and practice. How you go about drawing in those followers completely depends on what you’re talking […]

How To Create The Perfect Radio Interview

22 November 2017 @ 5:46 pm

  The interview format is here to stay. Whether it’s a talk show, magazine profile or radio broadcast they attract listeners and viewers alike. Why? Huffington Post believes ‘we’ll always be drawn to Q&As about other people’s lives’ and Cultured Vultures confirms this ‘there is something to be said for being offered an insight into […]

BlogTalkRadio Has “Coffee With Kenobi”

10 November 2017 @ 3:29 pm

The Coffee With Kenobi podcasting network will be joining BlogTalkRadio. They will bring over four years worth of shows to the platform to take advantage of BlogTalkRadio’s unique monetization offerings. Coffee With Kenobi Host and Co-creator, Dan Z says, “We are thrilled to bring members of our Coffee With Kenobi family network to BlogTalkRadio. If you […]

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The Pokes are the first and only awards celebrating British comic talent on the internet.

The Sunday Times reports that Reform UK’s Richard Tice ‘avoided nearly £600,000 in corporation tax’ due to a rare legal loophole and people are choking on the air of hypocrisy

15 March 2026 @ 10:17 am

The Sunday Times has done some reporting on the business and tax affairs of Reform UK’s deputy leader, Richard Tice. The paper reports that Tice’s property company, Quidnet Reit, used a complex corporate structure to avoid paying around £600,000 in corporation tax. It’s a legal structure, involving him listing the company on the Guernsey stock […] The post The Sunday Times reports that Reform UK’s Richard Tice ‘avoided nearly £600,000 in corporation tax’ due to a rare legal loophole and people are choking on the air of hypocrisy appeared first on The Poke.

Conor McGregor posted a picture of himself on horseback in defence of the UAE and it’ll make you cringe so hard you may need spinal surgery

15 March 2026 @ 9:27 am

The war in Iran continues to dominate global news, but, despite all the chaos, destruction and suffering, at least it’s revealing the real heroes of our time. Perhaps taking a cue from Andrew Tate’s recent Dubai adventures, Irish mixed martial artist Conor McGregor felt moved to post this horsebound picture expressing his defence of the […] The post Conor McGregor posted a picture of himself on horseback in defence of the UAE and it’ll make you cringe so hard you may need spinal surgery appeared first on The Poke.

Donald Trump has come crying for help from allies to secure the Strait of Hormuz oil route and people in the UK and Europe are happy to tell him where to go

14 March 2026 @ 11:08 pm

After weeks of just endless winning of his war with Iran, Donald Trump on Saturday declared that the US had totally “decimated” Iran, but weirdly, added that the US seemed to need the rest of the world to help secure the strait of Hormuz from the “decimated” regime. US President Donald Trump urges UK and […] The post Donald Trump has come crying for help from allies to secure the Strait of Hormuz oil route and people in the UK and Europe are happy to tell him where to go appeared first on The Poke.

‘The Guy Who Decides Star Trek’ highlights the many, many oddities of the iconic sixties TV show

14 March 2026 @ 6:43 pm

The inimitable Jimmy Rees has taken his life into his hands by daring to mock that giant of film and TV – but mostly TV …Star Trek. In fact, he’s gone straight to the source – the original series, which aired from 1966 to 1969. The fans are notoriously devoted, but even they must surely […] The post ‘The Guy Who Decides Star Trek’ highlights the many, many oddities of the iconic sixties TV show appeared first on The Poke.

Somebody accidentally said ‘I love you’ to their kid’s teacher and asked for other embarrassing stories to make them feel better – 23 tales of extreme cringe

14 March 2026 @ 11:53 am

Anybody who ever called a teacher ‘mum’, which surely must be upwards of 70% of the population, will know how mortifying that feels. But someone on the AskUK subreddit called Real-Box-7144 accidentally took it a step further… I have just said ‘Love you, bye’ to my child’s form tutor over the phone. Oh the shame! […] The post Somebody accidentally said ‘I love you’ to their kid’s teacher and asked for other embarrassing stories to make them feel better – 23 tales of extreme cringe appeared first on The Poke.

Someone challenged people to find a worse street name than Minge Lane, and these 17 suggestions are a snigger-happy NSFW delight

14 March 2026 @ 11:23 am

There’s a reason why the Carry On films, Benny Hill and Viz all did so well in the UK, and it’s because if there’s one thing Brits love, it’s having a good snigger at something that sounds a bit rude – or is a bit rude. One thing that feeds that need is the large […] The post Someone challenged people to find a worse street name than Minge Lane, and these 17 suggestions are a snigger-happy NSFW delight appeared first on The Poke.

Donald Trump said the Iran regime is evil because it shoots people who are protesting in the streets and the grim irony is almost too much to bear

14 March 2026 @ 10:04 am

Donald Trump has never been a man overburdened with too much self-awareness. So, when he called into Brian Kilmeade’s show on Fox News on Friday to talk about the evils of the Iranian regime, he didn’t catch just how much he was revealing about himself and his own government. Trump: "There are bad people. They […] The post Donald Trump said the Iran regime is evil because it shoots people who are protesting in the streets and the grim irony is almost too much to bear appeared first on The Poke.

Brits in Benidorm were asked about Churchill being replaced on the £5 banknote and the responses were a mix of hilarious and despairing

14 March 2026 @ 9:19 am

You might have heard this week that the Bank of England plans to replace historical figures with British wildlife on the next series of banknotes. All pretty harmless, right? Oh, my poor, sweet, innocent reader. Of course, this almost immediately got caught up in “anti-woke”/Question Time frothing-at-the-mouth culture war nonsense. Enter PoliticsJOE who hit the […] The post Brits in Benidorm were asked about Churchill being replaced on the £5 banknote and the responses were a mix of hilarious and despairing appeared first on The Poke.

Donald Trump posted an old picture of him at military academy and was absolutely roasted to the Vietnam War era and back

14 March 2026 @ 8:26 am

With the US currently at war in Iran for reasons nobody can really pin down, it makes sense that Donald Trump would want to bolster his military bona fides. Which would explain why he posted this throwback image of him posing with his parents at military academy. pic.twitter.com/Hic20QGr2t — Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) March 13, […] The post Donald Trump posted an old picture of him at military academy and was absolutely roasted to the Vietnam War era and back appeared first on The Poke.

This 1993 Comic Relief version of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ is the proper nostalgia-fest we all need right now

13 March 2026 @ 8:46 pm

For over 40 years, the UK has marked Red Nose Day for Comic Relief by settling down in front of the telly for a night of comedy sketches, celebrity cameos, and fundraising appeals. Admittedly, it’s nowhere near as dominant as in the days of just four TV channels, but it’s still a good cause — […] The post This 1993 Comic Relief version of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ is the proper nostalgia-fest we all need right now appeared first on The Poke.

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How Google Earth AI’s planetary intelligence is supporting global public health

13 March 2026 @ 3:00 pm

An overview of how Google Earth AI is supporting the global health community’s work to predict outbreaks and deliver proactive care.

How AI is helping improve heart health in rural Australia

12 March 2026 @ 3:00 pm

A new Google AI initiative aims to improve heart health outcomes for people living in remote Australian communities.

Groundsource: using AI to help communities better predict natural disasters

12 March 2026 @ 1:00 pm

Groundsource is a new AI-powered methodology from Google Research that transforms millions of public records into actionable data.

How we’re reimagining Maps with Gemini

12 March 2026 @ 12:30 pm

Google Maps has two new AI features: Ask Maps and Immersive Navigation.

Platform 37 and The AI Exchange: new spaces for AI innovation and discovery

12 March 2026 @ 10:00 am

Google’s newest London building, Platform 37, is named to honor Google DeepMind’s AlphaGo.

6 takeaways from our “Growing Up in the Digital Age” Summit

12 March 2026 @ 9:00 am

The Growing Up in the Digital Age Summit was hosted by Dublin’s Google Safety Engineering Center (GSEC).

New ways to try, buy and master paid games with Google Play

11 March 2026 @ 11:00 pm

Updates to Google Play include a new You tab, plus new features in the Apps tab and in Google Play Games.

A roadmap for safer generative AI for young people

11 March 2026 @ 4:00 pm

Adapted remarks from Google VP Christy Abizaid’s keynote at the "Growing Up in the Digital Age" Summit at Google Dublin.

Ads Decoded episode 4 explores how to fuel your bidding and budgeting for better campaign performance.

11 March 2026 @ 1:00 pm

Ads Decoded features a conversation on bidding and budgeting with product managers Kristina Park and Carlo Buchmann.

Google completes acquisition of Wiz

11 March 2026 @ 12:32 pm

Today, we announced we've closed the acquisition of Wiz.