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Panel Of 2024 Labour Voters Name The 1 Turning Point They Began To Like Farage

6 July 2025 @ 4:52 pm

Nigel Farage and a panel of voters who backed Labour in 2024Nigel Farage and a panel of voters who backed Labour in 2024A panel of 2024 Labour voters said they started to like Reform UK after watching its leader Nigel Farage on I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!.Back in late 2023 before he was elected to parliament, Farage caused a huge stir by appearing in the hit reality TV show.

Command Of Russian Army 'Undermined' After 16 Of Putin's Generals Killed At War, UK Says

6 July 2025 @ 3:39 pm

Russian President Vladimir Putin leads a cabinet meeting via videoconference at the Kremlin in Moscow, Wednesday, July 2, 2025.Russian President Vladimir Putin leads a cabinet meeting via videoconference at the Kremlin in Moscow, Wednesday, July 2, 2025.Vladimir Putin has reportedly lost 16 Russian generals in battle since declaring war on Ukraine, according to the UK.The British Mini

'Tone Deaf!' Tories Slammed After Strategy Chief Claims Party Has 'Done The Apologies'

6 July 2025 @ 3:01 pm

The Conservatives are facing backlash after a leaked recording suggested the party think they have "done the apologies"The Conservatives have been accused of being “tone deaf” after the party’s strategy chief claimed they have “done the apologies”.According to The Telegraph, a leaked recording has revealed that a top ally of leader Kemi Badenoch, Baroness Maclean, told supporters the Tories have “done the mea culpas” now.Speaking to the Conservative Wom

Minister Warns Labour Rebels That Watering Down Welfare Cuts Came 'At A Cost'

6 July 2025 @ 1:58 pm

Education secretary Bridget Phillipson said the watering down of the welfare cuts have a knock-on effect.Education secretary Bridget Phillipson said the watering down of the welfare cuts have a knock-on effect.Minister Bridget Phillipson has warned Labour rebels that the government’s concessions over its planned welfare bill have “come at a cost”.After Labour backbenchers repeatedly threatened to vote against Downing

A New TikTok Trend Sheds Light On How Men Talk To Women. And The Responses Are Bleak.

6 July 2025 @ 9:00 am

A Lorde song about gender fluidity became a meme about toxic behavior with more than 83,000 videos in the tag. A Lorde song about gender fluidity became a meme about toxic behavior with more than 83,000 videos in the tag. A TikTok trend has women sharing screenshots and voice notes that call men out for their bad behavior to a new Lorde song — ironically captioning them ”#ManOfTheYear”.But what’s supposed to be an empowering trend for women to

Former Labour Leader Comes Up With Brutal Farage Nickname For New Corbyn-Led Party

6 July 2025 @ 8:12 am

Neil Kinnock on Sky NewsNeil Kinnock on Sky NewsEx-Labour leader Neil Kinnock just came up with a brutal new nickname for the alternative party Jeremy Corbyn is trying to set up: the Farage Assistance Group.Suspended Labour MP Zarah Sultana quit the party this week and announced she was starting up a new group with former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, who was expelled from the party in 2024.

'I'm An Ethical Travel Expert – Here's How To Avoid Overtourism On Your Next Holiday'

6 July 2025 @ 8:01 am

Plane windowPlane windowFollowing a bumper year for tourism in 2024, Hokuto Asano, first secretary at the Embassy of Japan in Washington, told Fox News Digital that “Overtourism is a new challenge for the Japanese community.” As a result, the country is reportedly considering a “tourist tax” in some cities.But Japan is far from the only country that’s been reconsidering its relationship to tourists recently. Spanish 

Major Boost For Farage As Mega-Poll Predicts Reform Will Be Twice As Large As Any Other Party

6 July 2025 @ 7:27 am

Nigel Farage's party would take 290 seats if a general election were held tomorrow.Nigel Farage's party would take 290 seats if a general election were held tomorrow.Nigel Farage’sReform UK would be in touching distance of a working majority if a general election were called today, a new mega-poll has found.Researchers at More

'Reverse SAD' Is A Real Thing. Here Are The Signs.

6 July 2025 @ 7:00 am

Winter isn't the only season that can bring out some serious blues. Winter isn't the only season that can bring out some serious blues. When you hear the term “seasonal affective disorder,” odds are you think of wintertime blues.“We tend to associate shorter days, less sunlight and cold weather with higher chances of depressed mood,” therapist Natalie Moore told HuffPost. “Conversely, when we think of summertime, we imagine longer days, sunshine and picture people being more joyful and optimistic.”For some people, however, the sunnier

In Latest Trump Snub, Elon Musk Announces He Has Formed New Political Party In US

6 July 2025 @ 6:45 am

Elon Musk attends a news conference with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Washington.Elon Musk attends a news conference with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Washington.Elon Musk just declared that he has set up a new political party imaginatively named the “America Party,” shortly after reviving feud with Donald Trump.The richest man in the world h

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A mindful blog for mindful people.

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.

Revolutionizing Real Estate: Marta Anna Schmidt’s Client-Centric Approach in Northern Germany

27 January 2025 @ 1:59 pm

How Marta Anna Schmidt is Revolutionizing the Real Estate Market in Northern Germany The real estate market is often seen as a traditional industry, slow to evolve and adapt to modern demands. But Marta Anna Schmidt, the visionary behind Marta Schmidt Immobilien, is turning that perception on its head. As an “Immobilienmakler Stade” (real estate agent… The post Revolutionizing Real Estate: Marta Anna Schmidt’s Client-Centric Approach in Northern Germany appeared first on The Plaid Zebra.

Top 5 tech trends to watch in 2025 and beyond

21 January 2025 @ 5:19 pm

The year 2024 experienced significant disruption within the technology sector. The  integration of generative AI, to varying extents, had widespread effects. Additionally,  one of the most considerable IT outages in recent history had global implications.  As we move into 2025, the technology landscape continues to evolve rapidly. This  ongoing development presents both new opportunities and… The post Top 5 tech trends to watch in 2025 and beyond appeared first on The Plaid Zebra.

Health: How to Navigate the Beauty and Wellness Industry with Ease

21 January 2025 @ 1:53 pm

Everything we come into contact with—whether applied to our skin, consumed, or encountered through environmental exposure affects our overall health. Choosing products aligned with natural health principles ensures that you’re supporting your body’s systems holistically. Many everyday beauty and wellness products contain synthetic substances that disrupt hormones, irritate the skin, and contribute to chronic health… The post Health: How to Navigate the Beauty and Wellness Industry with Ease appeared first on The Plaid Zebra.

The Pros and Cons of Vertical and Horizontal Video

9 January 2025 @ 1:56 pm

Little fact for you, did you know that as of 2023, over 90% of social media users watch videos  on their smartphones? This stat from Statista highlights just how much mobile devices influence  video consumption today. When it comes to Vertical vs Horizontal Video, choosing the right  format can make all the difference in grabbing… The post The Pros and Cons of Vertical and Horizontal Video appeared first on The Plaid Zebra.

Embrace Photography as a Fulfilling Hobby

6 January 2025 @ 2:05 pm

The first time I picked up a camera, something magical happened. Simple events turned into memories, fleeting moments became special photos. Who said Photography is more than just taking pictures? Why we do it? It’s about seeing the world differently. Whether walking through downtown Vancouver or exploring the Canadian Rockies, photography lets you capture your… The post Embrace Photography as a Fulfilling Hobby appeared first on The Plaid Zebra.

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Essays and articles with a eclectic edge.

50 Great Articles from 2025

2 July 2025 @ 3:01 pm

50 Great Articles from 2025Click through for the best articles we’ve read in 2025 so far, plus a few we missed in 2024.

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

5 Great Articles about Climate Change

15 April 2025 @ 2:37 pm

5 Great Articles about Climate ChangeThe 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

Frank Bures’ Favourite Articles

10 April 2025 @ 9:27 am

Frank Bures’ Favourite ArticlesHead 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

5 Great Essays about AI

2 April 2025 @ 10:55 am

5 Great Essays about AIThe 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?

5 Great Essays about Art

28 February 2025 @ 10:22 am

5 Great Essays about ArtThe Power of Exposure by Derek Thompson - Fame and familiarity — in art, music, politicsThe Art of Rules by Sherri Irvin - Conceptual art often confounds. The key is to understand the rules of the artwork and the aesthetic experiences they yield

5 Great Essays about Love

16 February 2025 @ 7:45 pm

5 Great Essays about LoveWhat Romance Really Means by Heather Havrilesky - Long-married romance is not the romance of watching someone’s every move like a stalker, and wanting to lick his face but trying to restrain yourselfAgainst Chill by Alana Massey - In recent years, “chill” has become one of the most desirable qualities in a romantic prospect. But it is a garbage virtue that will destroy the species

5 Great Articles about Gametes

4 February 2025 @ 4:41 pm

5 Great Articles about GametesThe Egg by Bloomberg Staff - A story of extraction, exploitation and opportunityUnscrambling the Egg by Natalie Angier - Put a few adults in a room with a sweet-tempered infant, and you may as well leave a tub of butter sitting out in the midday sun…The Doctor Is a Wo

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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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American anti-vaxxer Naomi Wolf aired a conspiracy theory about UK clouds and got owned sky high – 17 withering replies

6 July 2025 @ 8:03 am

You wouldn’t think that somebody who was educated at two of the world’s most prestigious universities (Yale and Oxford) would have much time for wild conspiracy theories, but US author and journalist Dr. Naomi Wolf has gone full tin-foil hat. She was previously banned from Twitter in 2021 for spreading misinformation about the COVID vaccines, […] The post American anti-vaxxer Naomi Wolf aired a conspiracy theory about UK clouds and got owned sky high – 17 withering replies appeared first on The Poke.

This hilarious delayed train announcement veered off the rails from information to entertainment, and it’s a clear hall of famer

5 July 2025 @ 3:38 pm

Award-winning journalist, broadcaster and editor Tom Hourigan had an all-too-common experience for commuters, back in 2023, when his Southern train was delayed. The rest of his experience was a little more unusual. On a delayed Southern train yet to leave London Bridge and like a radio presenter skilfully teasing a song before the commercial break, […] The post This hilarious delayed train announcement veered off the rails from information to entertainment, and it’s a clear hall of famer appeared first on The Poke.

‘What ‘Do not…’ sign you have seen that was only there because people had done it?’ – 21 rather worrying warnings

5 July 2025 @ 2:55 pm

There are signs all over the place telling us not to do things: no ball games, keep off the grass, do not enter, and many more. These are all rather generic, but sometimes we come across a warning sign that is so incredibly specific, it is very obvious that someone has done the thing now […] The post ‘What ‘Do not…’ sign you have seen that was only there because people had done it?’ – 21 rather worrying warnings appeared first on The Poke.

Cilla Black’s Eye of the Tiger cover certainly packed a punch, but not necessarily in a good way

5 July 2025 @ 2:13 pm

For many years, Cilla Black was the face of Saturday night in the UK, with Blind Date and Surprise, Surprise – and even earlier, her own show – Cilla. The singing star wasn’t afraid to really get into character for her musical interludes …unfortunately – link the time she covered Survivor’s Rocky theme hit, The […] The post Cilla Black’s Eye of the Tiger cover certainly packed a punch, but not necessarily in a good way appeared first on The Poke.

People have been sharing the more obscure space facts they know, and these 17 are out of this world

4 July 2025 @ 8:50 pm

Since humans first spotted the stars, they’ve been fascinated by what they are. While our cave-dwelling ancestors may have invented gods to explain the heavenly bodies, but scientists through the centuries have discovered what they really are. Over on r/AskReddit, guywithouteyes wanted people’s obscure space facts. “What lesser known fact about space sounds fake but […] The post People have been sharing the more obscure space facts they know, and these 17 are out of this world appeared first on The Poke.

Going on a night out in the ‘90s – 15 nostalgia hits to go with the body glitter

4 July 2025 @ 1:45 pm

For those of us of an age who can still remember all the words to ‘What’s Up?’ by 4 Non Blondes, but can’t remember what we walked into a room for, then the ‘90s were very possibly a time spent doing a lot of drinking, clubbing and partying. Nights out in the ‘90s were quite […] The post Going on a night out in the ‘90s – 15 nostalgia hits to go with the body glitter appeared first on The Poke.

Someone asked about things that scream ‘British old money’ – 21 signifiers of Downton-style generational wealth

4 July 2025 @ 1:40 pm

If you’ve never heard about the distinction between old money and new money, there’s a great scene where Rose explains to Jack the differences between people who inherited their wealth and the people who acquired it, and how one group looks down on the other. And despite the fact that the film was set 113 […] The post Someone asked about things that scream ‘British old money’ – 21 signifiers of Downton-style generational wealth appeared first on The Poke.

This Major Leaguer threw a pitch so bad it opened up a formal gambling investigation and Twitter has already delivered its verdict

4 July 2025 @ 1:27 pm

The Black Sox. Pete Rose. Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter. As long as there has been baseball, there have been baseball betting scandals. But never has it unfolded so far out wide in the open. Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz is taking an unexpected break from the mound after MLB launched a gambling investigation into suspicious bets […] The post This Major Leaguer threw a pitch so bad it opened up a formal gambling investigation and Twitter has already delivered its verdict appeared first on The Poke.

What’s something you bought that noticeably improved your quality of life? – 22 life-changing purchases (that won’t break the bank)

4 July 2025 @ 1:10 pm

We live the age of Amazon, Shein and Temu, where you can buy pretty much anything you can imagine and it’s delivered to your door at the click of a button. But how many of those things are a total waste of money? Probably a large percentage, so when you buy an item that is […] The post What’s something you bought that noticeably improved your quality of life? – 22 life-changing purchases (that won’t break the bank) appeared first on The Poke.

These 14 artery-clogging dishes are surely the most aggressively American foods you can eat

4 July 2025 @ 1:06 pm

As freedom and democracy continue to get bulldozed into a pile of rubble, America needs a new source of patriotic pride. And thusly, we head to the kitchen (and probably pretty shortly afterwards, the bathroom.) Reddit user RavenRead put forth a very simple query: ‘What’s a traditional American dish?’ So many answers, so many dishes, […] The post These 14 artery-clogging dishes are surely the most aggressively American foods you can eat appeared first on The Poke.

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Opening up ‘Zero-Knowledge Proof’ technology to promote privacy in age assurance

3 July 2025 @ 12:00 pm

Today, we open sourced our Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP) libraries, fulfilling a promise and building on our partnership with Sparkasse to support EU age assurance.

The latest AI news we announced in June

2 July 2025 @ 4:00 pm

Here are Google’s latest AI updates from June 2025

Apply for Google Play’s Indie Games Fund in Latin America

1 July 2025 @ 4:00 pm

Google Play's Indie Games Fund in Latin America is returning for its fourth year. We're committing $2 million for another 10 indie game studios, bringing our total inves…

We used Veo to animate archive photography from the Harley-Davidson Museum

1 July 2025 @ 1:00 pm

In Moving Archives, we’re bringing the iconic Harley-Davidson Museum archives to life with the help of Veo and Gemini.

A new award from Google for ML and systems pioneers in academia

1 July 2025 @ 12:38 pm

We’re announcing a new program, the Google ML and Systems Junior Faculty Awards.

We are announcing Sparkasse as our first national credential partner for EU age assurance.

1 July 2025 @ 7:50 am

The lack of a reliable standard for safe, effective age checks across sites and apps online has long frustrated parents and companies. Google’s Credential Manager API — …

Find July 4th fireworks with Google Maps' top spots and tips

30 June 2025 @ 1:45 pm

The Fourth of July is right around the corner, so take a look below at some of the most popular places on Google Maps for watching firework shows across the U.S. Whether…

Expanded access to Google Vids and no-cost AI tools in Classroom

30 June 2025 @ 1:00 pm

Learn more about expanded access to Google Vids for all education users, and Gemini in Classroom, a new suite of no-cost AI tools available for educators.

Our latest bet on a fusion-powered future

30 June 2025 @ 1:00 pm

Our new agreement is designed to accelerate the development of fusion power.

New Chromebooks and tools for even better teaching and learning

30 June 2025 @ 1:00 pm

The classroom’s getting an upgrade this school year with new software like Class tools and hardware like Chromebooks, Chromebook Plus and Chromebox OPS.