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Border Chief On Second Minneapolis Shooting Death
24 January 2026 @ 7:27 pm
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Jacob Frey To Trump: Act Like A Leader
24 January 2026 @ 6:28 pm
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WATCH: Minneapolis Police Chief Appeals For Calm
24 January 2026 @ 6:05 pm
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Resident Describes Scene At Minneapolis Shooting
24 January 2026 @ 5:59 pm
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Protestor: I'm F**king Angry
24 January 2026 @ 5:32 pm
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Donald Trump Praises 'Great And Very Brave' British Soldiers As He Backs Down In Nato Row
24 January 2026 @ 5:28 pm
Donald Trump spoke to Keir Starmer before posting his comments on Truth Social.Donald Trump has praised “the great and very brave soldiers of the United Kingdom” as he backed down after a furious row erupted over his comments about the contribution Nato troops made in Afghanistan.The US president paid tribute to the 457 British soldiers who lost their life in the war, which was trigAndy Burnham Tees Up Battle With Keir Starmer By Launching MP Bid
24 January 2026 @ 5:02 pm
Manchester mayor Andy Burnham.Andy Burnham has launched his bid to be Labour’s candidate in a crunch by-election and return to Westminster as an MP.The Manchester mayor told Labour bosses of his intentions to stand in Gorton and Denton following the resignation on health grounds of sitting MP Andrew Gwynne.In a letter posted on X, Burnham – who quit as an MP in 2017 – said it was time for him to try to return to parliament.As a mayor, he has to seek special permissThis Underrated Italian City Is A Dream Destination For Cheese Lovers
24 January 2026 @ 5:00 pm
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Let's Settle It: Is Wholewheat Pasta Healthier Than 'Normal' Pasta?
24 January 2026 @ 3:00 pm
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Male 'Biological Clock' Starts Ticking Earlier Than You Might Think
24 January 2026 @ 2:00 pm
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A mindful blog for mindful people.
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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“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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Essays and articles with a eclectic edge.
15 Great Articles about Progress
17 January 2026 @ 8:50 pm
15 Great Articles about Progress
GDP 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
GDP 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 Ro8 Great Articles about Rich People
14 January 2026 @ 12:37 pm
8 Great Articles about Rich People
People 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
People 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 talentThe Best of the Best Ofs
1 January 2026 @ 1:19 pm
The Best of the Best Ofs
Links by Albert Chu’s Best of 2025The Sunday Long Read’s Best of 2025David Brooks’ Best Nonfiction Essays of the YearBusinessweek’s Jealousy List
Links by Albert Chu’s Best of 2025The Sunday Long Read’s Best of 2025David Brooks’ Best Nonfiction Essays of the YearBusinessweek’s Jealousy List150 Great Articles and Essays from 2025
30 December 2025 @ 3:35 pm
150 Great Articles and Essays from 2025
Click through for a huge collection of the net’s best journalism and nonfiction from 2025
Click through for a huge collection of the net’s best journalism and nonfiction from 2025We’re on Substack
13 May 2025 @ 8:11 am
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Subscribe to our Substack for hand-picked reading lists of the best nonfiction from around the net, delivered straight to your inbox.
Subscribe 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 Death
How 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.
How 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 Films
Click through for a huge collection of cinematic nonfiction
Click through for a huge collection of cinematic nonfiction5 Great Articles about Climate Change
15 April 2025 @ 2:37 pm
5 Great Articles about Climate Change
The Science of Climate Change Explained by Julia Rosen - Definitive answers to the big QuestionsHow Soon Might the Atlantic Ocean Break? by Sandra Upson - A gigantic, weather-defining current system could be headed to collapseHas the Amazon Reached Its ‘Tipping Point’? by Alex Cua
The Science of Climate Change Explained by Julia Rosen - Definitive answers to the big QuestionsHow Soon Might the Atlantic Ocean Break? by Sandra Upson - A gigantic, weather-defining current system could be headed to collapseHas the Amazon Reached Its ‘Tipping Point’? by Alex CuaFrank Bures’ Favourite Articles
10 April 2025 @ 9:27 am
Frank Bures’ Favourite Articles
Head to our Substack for a list of all-time great articles chosen by Frank Bures, author of outstanding travel and adventure writing, plus classic articles about everything from stolen bikes that and penis theft (?!), to squat toilets and an epic canoe race on the Mississippi. Read all his best work here, and check out his new boo
Head to our Substack for a list of all-time great articles chosen by Frank Bures, author of outstanding travel and adventure writing, plus classic articles about everything from stolen bikes that and penis theft (?!), to squat toilets and an epic canoe race on the Mississippi. Read all his best work here, and check out his new boo5 Great Essays about AI
2 April 2025 @ 10:55 am
5 Great Essays about AI
The Future Is Too Easy by David Roth - There is something unstable at the most basic level about any space with too much capitalism happening in itWikipedia’s Moment of Truth by Jon Gertner - Can the online encyclopedia help teach A.I. chatbots to get their facts right — without destroying itself in the process?
The Future Is Too Easy by David Roth - There is something unstable at the most basic level about any space with too much capitalism happening in itWikipedia’s Moment of Truth by Jon Gertner - Can the online encyclopedia help teach A.I. chatbots to get their facts right — without destroying itself in the process?fastcompany.com
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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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This Scottish comedian’s criminally good impression of Donald Trump might just be the most accurate impersonation you’ve ever seen
24 January 2026 @ 10:44 am
Donald Trump has inspired countless imitations and parodies over the years, from Alec Baldwin to late drag artist The Vivienne and even Meryl Streep. But in terms of nailing the president’s mannerisms and speaking style, Scottish comedian and voiceover actor Lewis MacLeod has to be up there with the best of them. Clips of MacLeod’s […]
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House Speaker Mike Johnson told an anti-abortion rally that his parents had been pressured to have him aborted, and the brutal jokes wrote themselves
24 January 2026 @ 9:21 am
To Mike Johnson now, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Republican Trump enabler and a man prone to walking right into opportunities to be mocked. Johnson appeared at a March for Life rally of anti-abortion activists in Washington DC on Friday. He told a story of how he was the product of teen pregnancy and […]
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Donald Trump asked “whatever happened to climate change” in response to record cold temperatures in the US, and the forecast is for heavy mockery with despairing intervals
24 January 2026 @ 8:43 am
There’s seemingly no beginning to the amount of things Donald Trump doesn’t understand. This week alone, he betrayed his ignorance on NATO, the difference between war and peace, geology and the fact that Iceland and Greenland are two different places. Climate change is another topic where he doesn’t appear to have a notion what he’s […]
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JD Vance said all violent protesters would go to jail and our hypocrisy-o-meter just blew up – 15 storming smackdowns
23 January 2026 @ 4:19 pm
JD Vance really believes in stopping criminal activity disguised as political protest. He wants the American people to know that he will not tolerate the storming of buildings or the assault of police officers. He shared this message on his own Twitter account, where anyone can comment. That might’ve been a mistake. Our plan is […]
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A cop beaten up on January 6 had a magnificently NSFW message for the Maga lawmaker who said the riots were nothing to do with Donald Trump
23 January 2026 @ 3:42 pm
The storming of the Washington, DC Capitol on January 6, 2021 was one of the darkest days in American history and the fallout continues to get worse. Congress held a hearing to talk with special counsel, Jack Smith, about January 6. Smith was on hand to defend his charges against Donald Trump and his role […]
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Donald Trump accused Nato trips of stopping short of the Afghan frontline and of all the outraged responses this Army veteran summed it up best
23 January 2026 @ 3:20 pm
Notable draft dodger Donald Trump is talking down to war veterans again. The US President couldn’t resist taking a jab at Nato and military forces around the world… once he wasn’t face-to-face with any of them anymore in Davos, Switzerland. Trump claimed that America has never needed NATO’s support before (false) and then suggested that […]
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New Reform UK-er Thomas Skinner told GB News just how much he loves his country and it’s quite the watch – 14 devastating takedowns
23 January 2026 @ 12:57 pm
It literally came as no surprise to anyone when businessman, TV personality and Strictly loser, Thomas Skinner, joined Reform UK this week, despite previously protesting that he is not a ‘political person’. It was equally unsurprising to see him pop up on GB News, which often seems like the Reform UK propaganda channel, telling host […]
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Kyle Rittenhouse thought it was funny to pose with a massive gun for clout on Twitter and got shot down in the replies
23 January 2026 @ 11:51 am
Acquitted killer Kyle Rittenhouse just went viral on Twitter after posing with a massive gun and asking if he should take it to Minneapolis. Rittenhouse, you may remember, shot two people to death in Wisconsin during racial justice protests in 2020. He was found not guilty at the end of a tumultuous trial after tearfully […]
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This teacher’s most unfortunate schoolboy error went wildly viral and it wasn’t just the teacher not getting it
23 January 2026 @ 11:24 am
Not the first time we’ve featured kids’ homework on these pages and it doubtless won’t be the last. But as ever it’s not what the child did that sent its viral, it’s the teacher’s most unfortunate making. And this one which has just gone viral on Twitter is a classic of the genre. I can’t […]
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A mega Maga took aim at Trump nemesis Gavin Newsome and ended up blowing their own face off
23 January 2026 @ 11:20 am
Like us you probably hadn’t previously come across Hunter Eagleman – most American name we’ve ever seen, frankly – but here’s how he sums himself up over on Twitter: ‘America First – @GuntherEagleman’s Twin Brother – 30 year LEO – Retired Homicide Detective – Let’s do this!.’ And we mention him because he wasn’t happy […]
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See the newest product features in January’s Demand Gen Drop.
22 January 2026 @ 5:00 pm
Learn more about the enhancements Demand Gen is launching, just in time for the new year.Personal Intelligence in AI Mode in Search: Help that's uniquely yours
22 January 2026 @ 4:00 pm
Personal Intelligence lets you tap into your context from Gmail and Photos to deliver tailored responses in Search, just for you.3 Fitbit holiday health stats to help you plan for 2026 goals
21 January 2026 @ 5:00 pm
Here’s how the recent festive season affected health stats, revealed by Fitbit and Pixel Watch wearable data.Check out what YouTube has planned for 2026.
21 January 2026 @ 2:01 pm
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan laid out his top priorities for the platform for 2026.Premium Google AI for more educators and students
21 January 2026 @ 8:00 am
We’re making select Gemini in Workspace capabilities available to more educators and students at no additional cost, and sharing ways all Education users can use Google …Bett 2026: Celebrating the art of teaching and the science of learning
21 January 2026 @ 8:00 am
New ChromeOS tools to support classroom collaboration
21 January 2026 @ 8:00 am
Modernize your classroom with AI-powered Chromebooks, Gemini in Chrome, and new ways to engage and collaborate with students with powerful Class tools features and a new…Transform teaching and learning with updates to Gemini and Google Classroom
21 January 2026 @ 8:00 am
Save time and do your best work with new capabilities, like practice SATs in Gemini, and audio and video recordings in Google Classroom.Prep for the SAT with practice tests in Gemini
21 January 2026 @ 8:00 am
Gemini now offers full-length, no-cost practice SATs, featuring content from The Princeton Review.Google and Oxford University are collaborating to provide students and faculty with AI tools for higher education
21 January 2026 @ 8:00 am
Oxford University students and faculty will get access to advanced AI tools, including Gemini for Education and NotebookLM, following a successful pilot.