Highlights
Science & Technology | Social Media
There’s an actual science to good Instagram photos
Social media managers, aspiring influencers, and individual users are all seeking that winning combination of composition, lighting, color, and subject matter that will drive up likes, followers, and click-through rates on Instagram. But what is it that g
Politics | Opinion
The Jewish people are not “settlers” in their own ancestral heartland
Why should 'peace' between Israel and the Palestinian Arabs require that Israel give its ancestral birthright for a mess of potage?
Business & Finance | Business
How to Start a Limited Liability Company (LLC)
An LLC can protect you from business obligations and debts.
News | News
Four Minneapolis police officers fired after death of unarmed man George Floyd
A disturbing video showing an officer kneeling on the unarmed man's neck has drawn outrage.
Pets & Animals | Interesting Animal Stories
Guy Builds A Ramp To Help Ducklings Stranded In Pool - The Dodo
Mom watched the whole time ????????
Entertainment | Celebrities!
Jimmy Fallon Is Under Fire After An Old Sketch He Did In Blackface Resurfaced On Twitter
The hashtag #JimmyFallonIsOverParty is trending.
Recipes | Recipes
French Style Braised Short Ribs - Closet Cooking
A French style slow braised short ribs in a tasty sauce! Pure comfort food!
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
High Doses Of Vitamin D Cannot Prevent Nor Treat COVID-19, Study Warns
Reports are claiming that lots of vitamin D (higher than 4000IU/d) can help fight off COVID-19 and stop the virus from manifesting severe symptoms.
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
Autoimmunity On The Rise In The U.S., Especially Among Teens - Study Finds
A recent study led by scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) reveals that autoimmunity is on the rise in the US.
Advice & Self-Help | Meditation and Other Practices
If You Want to Get Better at Something, Ask For Advice Instead of Feedback
Why asking for advice is better than asking for feedback
Politics | Politics
YouTube Deletes Comments Critical of China’s Communist Party
YouTube has been deleting comments critical of China’s ruling party due to a software flaw, the company said on Tuesday in response to criticism of the practice.
News | News
Amy Cooper: White woman has been fired after calling police on a black man in Central Park - CNN
A white woman has apologized for calling police on a black man bird-watching in Central Park on Monday morning after the two argued about her unleashed dog.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Shavuot in the Age of Corona
On Shavuot morning, 3,332 years ago, Heaven kissed Earth, and G‑d communicated the 10 Commandments upon Mount Sinai. Every year we relive that experience when we stay up all night and then read of this event from the Torah during Shavuot morning services.
Gaming | Pokemon Go
Speculation time! Why are the Pokémon GO servers going down? | Pokemon GO Hub
Hello Trainers!! Niantic announced today that the Pokémon Go servers will be going down on Monday, June 1, 2020, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. PDT. This is a pretty significant occurrence, 7 hours without Pokémon Go. Niantic was very vague in their a
Recipes | Recipes
Salvador Dalí's Eccentric Cookbook Is Being Reissued for the First Time in Over 40 Years
Legendary, eccentric artist Salvador Dalí declared at age 6 that he wished to become a chef. First published in 1973, Les Diners de Gala was a bizarre
News | News
They Survived the Worst Battles of World War II. And Died of the Virus.
Inside the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home was a man who had served as a jailer to Hitler’s top aide. A man who had rescued Japanese kamikaze pilots from the sea. A man who carried memories of a concentration camp.
Politics | Opinion
Dear Europe – the Israelis are not your Jews
It is revealing how they address their complaints against Israel, doing so in terms of “punishment,” as to a misbehaving child. Opinion.
Recipes | Recipes
Tennessee Peach Pudding – 12 Tomatoes
Have faith with the topping - it always turns out!
Recipes | Recipes
We Tried 10 Methods for Making Lemonade And Found One Clear Winner | Kitchn
When the Universe gives you lemons, make lemonade.
Recipes | Recipes
How to Cook Salmon: Our 10 Favorite Methods | Epicurious
Check out our favorite methods for how to cook salmon by poaching, pan-searing, roasting, grilling, and more, with recipes.
Health & Fitness | Coronavirus Resources
Promising coronavirus vaccine might be delayed because not enough people are getting sick
One of the coronavirus vaccine candidates that has shown encouraging results is the one being developed at Oxford, which could be ready for emergency use this September.
Science & Technology | Science & Technology
Small satellite launcher Virgin Orbit fails to launch rocket to space during first test flight - The Verge
Small satellite launcher, Virgin Orbit, plans to conduct the first test launch of its LauncherOne rocket on Sunday, May 24th. Unlike other rockets, LauncherOne is designed to take off from underneath the wing of a giant 747 airplane called Cosmic Girl.
Entertainment | Entertainment
Never-Shown-on-TV Digital Shorts From The Office are Now Available on iTunes | Mental Floss
Now that you've watched every episode of 'The Office' for the 100th time, check out these digital shorts of the show that never aired on television.
Pets & Animals | Animals!
Do Dogs Get Headaches? | Mental Floss
Dogs and humans share some of the same central neural pathways. Does that mean they need blackout curtains for crippling headaches, too?
Sports | Cycling
Riding with Chris Dangerous of The Hives - Peloton Magazine
Chris Dangerous is a super-serious cycling fan as well as the drummer for the Swedish rock group, The Hives, which is considered one of today’s greatest live bands—and always with a sense of humor. Dangerous, whose given name is Christian Grahn, spend
Music | Music
Get Lost In This Vintage Live Music Goldmine | Pitchfork
Watch trippy, early ’70s performances from Stevie Wonder, Johnny Cash, the Kinks, and more
Recipes | Recipes
Skillet Peach Cobbler - The Kitchenista Diaries
This cobbler is baked in a skillet and utilizes frozen peaches, lightly sweetened and topped with a buttermilk biscuit crust.
Entertainment | New Star Trek!
CBS Reportedly Planning A Spock And Kirk Star Trek Spinoff
CBS is reportedly planning a Spock and Kirk spinoff, starring Discovery's Ethan Peck and whoever plays James T. on Strange New Worlds.
Politics | Other Politics
GOP sues California over Newsom's vote-by-mail order | TheHill
The Republican Party is suing California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) over his order to send every registered voter in the state a ballot by mail for the November elections.
Politics | Politics
President Trump reportedly considering a panel to examine bias on social media - The Verge
President Trump reportedly wants to create a panel that would look into complaints of bias against conservatives on social media. The president and the GOP have alleged online platforms censor conservative views.
Business & Finance | Business & Finance
5 Things You Can Do Right Now to Prepare for the Post-Coronavirus Business World
Is your business ready for the five largest macro-trends we are about to see?
Pets & Animals | I Love Dogs
19 Pet Quarantine Projects To Keep You Busy And Your Pets Entertained
*immediately pins the cat-sized <i>Bob's Burgers</i> joint to Pinterest board*
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
Japanese Whisky - Peloton Magazine
Shinjirõ Torii had long been a successful businessman, starting out as a spirits importer at the end of the 19th century before he made a decision that would change his life and alter the world of whisky forever. Torii decided to craft a uniquely Japanes
Sports | Cycling
Highland Adventures - Peloton Magazine
“So wondrous wild, the whole might seem / the scenery of a fairy dream.” — from “The Lady of the Lake,” by Sir Walter Scott Gravel riding may be cycling’s latest craze, but it’s nothing new. In Britain, touring cyclists were venturing onto u
Sports | Cycling
Tokyo’s Street-Bike Culture - Peloton Magazine
A little over a decade ago, Japanese streets saw an insurgence of track bikes: fixies, with no brakes. And in contrast to conventionally colorful and tight-fitting cycling wear, these street cyclists played it cool, sporting regular casual attire as they
Entertainment | Netflix
Netflix will release 46 original movies and shows in June 2020 – here’s the full list
Wondering what's coming to Netflix in June 2020? You're not alone, and the good news is that there is a ton of great original content set to premiere next month on everyone's favorite streaming service.
Entertainment | Entertainment
It was supposed to be 'A Hard Day's Night' meets 'Star Wars.' It wasn't.
Remember how Hanna-Barbera made a live-action KISS made-for-TV movie in the '70s?
Business & Finance | Business
Meet The Harvard Grads Whose Startup Just Raised $30 Million To Help Employers Verify Sensitive Data
Truework announced it had completed a $30 million Series B funding round, led by Activant Capital, with participation from returning investors Sequoia Capital and Khosla Ventures. Individual investors include Forbes 30 Under 30 honorees William Hockey of
Health & Fitness | Health News
Censoring Evidence on Vitamin C
High doses vitamin C isn't something many doctors are comfortable trying, but this relatively low-risk treatment may have potential—despite the censorship.
Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research
Electromagnetism and Human Health
As far fetched as it may sound to some, the magnetic waves generated by the sun—which rise and fall in an 11 year cycle—affect people, studies have found.
Science & Technology | Cool Stuff
Atomic bonds forming and breaking captured on video for the first time
Atoms are known for forming bonds and breaking apart, but because this happens on such a tiny scale, it’s difficult to study and record. Now, researchers have managed to capture atoms forming and breaking bonds on video for the first time.
Business & Finance | Business & Finance
Hertz Files for Bankruptcy After Rental-Car Demand Vanishes
Hertz Global Holdings Inc. filed for bankruptcy in Delaware after sweeping travel restrictions and the global economic collapse destroyed demand for its rental cars.
Music | Audio Equipment: SO Cool!
Sony’s WH-1000XM4 headphones may let you pair more than one device - The Verge
New leaks have surfaced on the internet strongly hinting that Sony’s WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones may include some new features on an otherwise fantastic product.
Advice & Self-Help | Dr Dyan Blog
Mental Health & the Impact of This Pandemic: | Dr. Dyan
How can we protect and support our mental health during the global pandemic? Here are 7 simple tips that can grow our awareness and help us stay strong.
Science & Technology | Science
NASA and SpaceX say they are ‘go’ to proceed with historic crewed flight on May 27th
After two days of review, NASA and SpaceX have mutually decided to proceed with the company’s historic flight on May 27th of launching two astronauts to the International Space Station from Florida. However, there is still a lot of work to complete over t
Health & Fitness | Health
Did Japan Just Beat the Virus Without Lockdowns Or Mass Testing?
Japan’s state of emergency is nearing its end with new cases of the coronavirus dwindling to mere dozens. It got there despite largely ignoring the default playbook.
Entertainment | Miscellanneous Trek
Why Star Trek: Enterprise's Series Finale Is So Hated by Fans
One of the most reviled series finales in the entire Star Trek franchise is the end of Enterprise. Here's why it has divided fans for years.
