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Entertainment | Film
'The Fabelmans' Is the Best Independant Movie by Steven Spielberg
Some factors to consider before seeing this Spielberg film, which came out last week.
Entertainment | Film
The ultimate beginner's guide to American film noir
Including works by directors such as Billy Wilder, John Huston and Orson Welles among others, this is the ultimate beginner's guide to American film noir.
Entertainment | Film
15 Quick Facts About 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High'
Get to know the 1982 teen comedy on a deeper level.
Entertainment | Film
Opinion: Leave James Bond Alone
And a look at reader mail about democracy and Jeopardy!
Entertainment | Film
Russell Crowe Is Right, If You Think ‘Master And Commander' Is Boring, You Need To Grow Up
The 2003 epic film about masculine virtue isn’t for woke zoomers and permanently adolescent millennials. "Master and Commander" is a film for real adults.
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Bands | Music
Music | Bands
How Eddie Van Halen 'scared the hell out of a million guitarists' - BBC News
How Eddie Van Halen changed the sound of rock music forever, one riff at a time.
Music | Bands
Cops and Surgeon Who Tried to Save John Lennon’s Life Recall Night of ‘Bedlam,’ Nearly 40 Years Later
Lennon's killer, Mark David Chapman, is up for parole next year.
Music | Bands
RIP, Franny Beecher, guitarist for Bill Haley & the Comets
Norristown native also played wiht Benny Goodman and Buddy Greco.
Music | Bands
Kiss won't play at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction over members dispute
The 40-year-old group is unable to agree on which lineup should perform during the April 10 ceremony in New York City, and has decided not to plug in at all.
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Books | Books
Books | Books
Six Books Every Young Journalist Should Read
A student of mine asked if I had advice for aspiring journalists. Here, then, are six books that every youthful D.C. journalist should read.
Books | Books
8 facts that will convince you to read a book instead of binge-watching TV tonight - Business Insider
Binge-watching suddenly doesn't look so attractive.
Books | Books
New Data Analysis Suggests Only Six Book Plots Exist
Everyone who secretly thought that all novels have the same plot can feel vindicated by new research supporting that suspicion. Sort of.
Books | Books
What Bill O’Reilly’s new book on Ronald Reagan gets wrong about Ronald Reagan - The Washington Post
Bad sources and old misconceptions persist in "Killing Reagan"
Books | Books
UK bookseller takes Kindles off shelves to make room for books
A large book retailer in the UK has decided to pull Kindles from its shelves after "pitiful" sales to put physical books back in their places.
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Television | Entertainment
Entertainment | Television
The Greatest TV Shows About WWII, Ranked
From incredibly shot battle scenes to intricate character portrayals, these shows take us to the front of the WWII battlefield.
Entertainment | Television
15 Must-See TV Shows for Architects and Architecture Lovers
We picked architecture shows that include interesting world-building, unique design, and even ones that feature architects as characters.
Entertainment | Television
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the New Perry Mason
One writer's reluctant journey towards enjoying the dark HBO reboot of 'Perry Mason,' starring Matthew Rhys.
Entertainment | Television
Leave It To Beaver: Classic TV star reunited with his classic car - CBS News 8 - San Diego
A star of classic television is reunited with his beloved classic car. Tony Dow of Leave it to Beaver sold his Chevy Corair more than 50-years ago and on Wednesday he got it back.
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Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous
Shane, The Classic Western, Goes Woke
I was looking forward to the Guthrie Theater’s last performance of the season, a theatrical adaption of the novel Shane. I read and studied Jack Schaefer’s...
Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous
Dennis Prager: The Quintessential American Holiday
Thanksgiving is not a Christian holiday. It's not a Jewish holiday. It's the quintessential American holiday where people of every race, creed, color, and…
Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous
Russia Is Arming MiG-31 Fighters with R-37M Hypersonic Missiles for War in Ukraine
The MiG-31 might be an old fighter of the Cold War. But now armed with long-range R-37M missiles, Ukraine is being tested by this old jet.
Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous
Queen Elizabeth II: A life in Land Rovers - BBC News
The iconic cars were "part of the royal family's DNA" according to motoring journalist Quentin Willson.
Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous
Watch What Happens Inside a Transparent Jet Engine While It Runs
"I was surprised this whole thing worked," the jet engine's creator said.
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Funny Stuff | Humor
Humor | Funny Stuff
22 Words That Have A Totally Different Meaning In The South
It's more than a region, it's a state of mind.
Humor | Funny Stuff
Back-To-School Preparation Tips For Parents | The Onion - America's Finest News
With millions of children heading back to school next week, parents across the country are stocking up on supplies, getting in touch with teachers, and setting expectations to help their kids succeed.
Humor | Funny Stuff
Palestinians Starting To Have Mixed Feelings About Being Used As Human Shields
BEIT LAHIA, GAZA STRIP—Saying they’ve begun to reevaluate their stance as the latest outbreak of Israeli-Palestinian violence has escalated, hundreds of residents of the Gaza Strip told reporters Friday they are starting to have mixed feelings
Humor | Funny Stuff
New Social Media Startup Launches, Shuts Down Within 45 Minutes
PALO ALTO, CA—FrendTrend, a new social media startup that branded itself as “a fun, intuitive way to connect and share with friends online,” celebrated its long-awaited launch at 9 a.m.
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Do It Yourself | Home Improvement
Home Improvement | Do It Yourself
23 DIY Repurpose Projects for Almost Anything: From Coffee Filters to Toilet Paper Tubes
Turn trash into treasure with these clever ideas to repurpose recyclables into usable goods for your home.
Business & Finance | Business & Finance
Business & Finance | Business & Finance
3 Things About Roku Stock That Smart Investors Know
This streaming specialist has some tantalizing growth prospects.
Business & Finance | Business & Finance
Here’s What The Research Shows About Why Negotiations Fail (And How You Can Do Better)
Negotiators, even professional ones, make surprisingly many wrong decisions that doom negotiations that should have succeeded.
Business & Finance | Business & Finance
Elon Musk countersues Twitter over merger, filing confidential
It wasn't clear why Musk asked the court to keep details of his countersuit confidential when the billionaire had been publicly critical of Twitter recently.
Business & Finance | Business & Finance
Elon Musk says Twitter deal ‘on hold’ after spam/fake account report
Elon Musk has said that his deal to buy Twitter is ‘temporarily on hold,’ after the social network said that spam and false accounts accounted for fewer than 5 percent of its daily users. It’s not the first time there’s been uncertainty about Twitter’s us
Business & Finance | Business & Finance
Founders Can Be Their Own Worst Enemies. Here's How You Can Get Out of Your Own Way
Overcoming the unique challenges of leading a company means recognizing your personal flaws
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Travel | Travel
Travel | Travel
Airbus has patented a jet that could take you from Tokyo to Los Angeles in three hours
Over four times the speed of sound
Travel | Travel
Use a 'Fake' Location to Get Cheaper Plane Tickets!
I can't explain airline pricing but I do know some plane tickets can be cheaper depending on where you buy them or, even better, where you appear to buy them from....
Travel | Travel
Attendees of this festival slept on hammocks that hung across the Italian alps » Lost At E Minor: For creative people
That’s definitely going on my NOT-bucket-list list. At Italy’s biggest slackline festival, the International Highline Meeting, attendees (or slackers, as t
Travel | Travel
8 Travel Hacks for Your Next Vacation | Mental Floss
Contrary to the saying, getting there is not always half the fun. Don’t let airport hassles, dead phones, and suitcase disasters get in your way. Instead, try these convenient travel hacks to make your vacation the relaxing trip it should be.
Travel | Travel
The 99 problems with flying!
While there are probably a thousand things that make flying absolutely awful, we narrowed it down to the worst 99.
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History | History
History | History
On This Day In Space: Aug. 29, 1965: Gemini 5 breaks spaceflight duration record
On Aug. 29, 1965, two NASA astronauts returned from their record-breaking Gemini 5 mission.
History | History
Pearl Harbor Was the Worst Military Defeat in U.S. History
Pearl Harbor will never be forgotten. It created an ever-present analogy that reminded everyone what could happen when enemies are appeased or ignored, and the country lets its guard down militarily. Pearl Harbor taught war planners that economic sanction
History | History
Our Current House Fight Doesn't Hold a Candle to the 1855-56 Speaker Vote
As I’m writing this, Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) just lost his eighth vote to fulfill his lifelong dream of becoming speaker of the House. For all of the weeping and gnashing of teeth, the whole situation is kind of funny — as long as your name isn’t Kevin McCarthy.
History | History
The Letter That Helped Start a Revolution
The Town of Boston’s invention of the standing committee 250 years ago provided a means for building consensus during America’s nascent independence movement.
History | History
6 Key Figures From the Wars of the Roses
The 15th century Wars of the Roses were a series of brutal and deadly battles. Find out which events shaped Britain’s bloodiest civil conflict.
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Health | Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness | Health
Baking soda: A safe, easy treatment for arthritis?
Baking soda is a kitchen staple and go-to home remedy for many conditions. But how and why might it help to treat inflammatory diseases such as arthritis?
Health & Fitness | Health
There's new evidence that Silicon Valley's favorite diet could help delay aging
A new study in animals suggests that significantly slashing calorie intake could come with some positive benefits, but more studies in people are needed.
Health & Fitness | Health
The colors you see behind your eyes could hold clues for scientists about treating depression
As sophisticated as our brains are, they can be easily fooled. Take vision for example: Our eyes gather in information about the outside world and signal to the optic nerve, which turns this info into electrical signals in a part of the brain called the v
Health & Fitness | Health
9 Ways To Fall Asleep Faster (Without Counting Sheep)
By Alex Orlov for Life by DailyBurn If you feel wide awake when your head hits the pillow at night, you're not alone. Approximately 60 million Americans report having experienced insomnia in any given year, according to the National Institute of N...
Health & Fitness | Health
Pain Really Is All In Your Head And Emotion Controls Intensity : Shots - Health News : NPR
Humiliation, fear and unpredictability all turn up the volume on pain, research shows. And meditation can turn down pain's intensity, according to scientists who are starting to figure out why.
News | News
News | News
F-15EX Eagle II: The Fighter The Air Force Needs Has Now 'Arrived'
The F-15EX Eagle II made its inaugural appearance in St. Louis this week, a significant milestone for the Air Force. Once in service, the new formidable platform will represent the most heavily armed fighter jet in the skies.
News | News
Iran's Weapons Now Reach the Western Hemisphere
Iran is ready to ramp up its military presence in Latin America to the detriment of U.S. partners and allies.
News | News
BREAKING: Brave Judge REJECTS Hunter Biden Sweetheart Plea Deal
UPDATE [2 p.m.]
After much discussion and back-and-forth, a federal judge has declined to accept Hunter Biden’s sweetheart plea deal. The deal would have allowed Biden to plead guilty to two mis...
News | News
Target Donated Funds To Group Calling To Close Mount Rushmore: Report
Target donated funds to a group that has called for closing down Mount Rushmore because it is “an international symbol of white supremacy,” according to a new report
News | News
Lab-grown meat 'up to 25 times WORSE for the climate than beef'
Lab-grown or 'cultured' meat is up to 25 times worse for the climate than real beef, report experts at University of California, Davis.
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Politics | Politics
Politics | Politics
NYC to consider removing statues of George Washington, create reparations task force amid budget cuts
New York City council on Tuesday will consider a range of proposals considering the legacy of slavery despite crippling budgets amid a migrant crisis.
Politics | Politics
Is AOC Married? Her Office Says No. Her Legal Filings in Congress Say Otherwise.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D., N.Y.) appears to have married her longtime boyfriend, according to several forms she filed this year with the House Ethics Committee. If she is indeed married, Ocasio-Cortez should have reported her spouse's finances in
Politics | Politics
Biden Had to Be Shamed Into Recognizing Troops Killed at Kabul Airport on Second Anniversary of Attack
We report a lot on Joe Biden's gaffes and incoherence. Those are important and troubling things to note because they put our country at risk when we have a man occupying the White House who has such problems.
Politics | Politics
If Saying An Election Is Stolen Is A Crime, Why Isn’t Stacey Abrams In Prison?
Abrams’ sore loser behavior resonated with Democrats, who've clung to their own stolen-election theories to undermine Trump’s 2016 victory.
Politics | Politics
The War Against Cars
There cannot be much doubt that the switch to electric vehicles is part of a wider war against cars.
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Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
This is how much exercise you really need to stay healthy at 40, 50, and 60
Researchers followed 5,000 adults around for 30 years and learned a thing or two about what keeps people healthy.
Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
How much exercise do I need at 40 or 50? This study tells you
Researchers followed 5,000 adults around for 30 years and learned a thing or two about what keeps people healthy.
Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
This is your brain on video games
Given the immense power that games have to alter our consciousness, it’s natural to wonder what long-term effects they might have on our brains.
Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
Why Do We Call a Leg Cramp a Charley Horse? | Mental Floss
Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.
Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
A new kind of doctor's office charges a monthly fee and doesn't take insurance — and it could be the future of medicine
Direct primary care is a new movement of doctors and healthcare providers who don't accept insurance — instead relying on a monthly membership fee.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
The 31 Best Steakhouses in America
Want to know where to eat steak in the United States? We've got you covered right here.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
Instead of sipping, here's what you should do when your waiter serves you a sample glass of wine
There's a certain etiquette that diners should follow when ordering a bottle of wine at a restaurant.
Tech News | Science & Technology
Science & Technology | Tech News
Watch SpaceX launch 52 Starlink satellites to orbit early Wednesday
SpaceX plans to launch 52 of its Starlink broadband satellites to orbit early Wednesday morning (May 31), and you can watch the action live.
Science & Technology | Tech News
SpaceX unveils Starshield, a military variation of Starlink satellites
Elon Musk's SpaceX is expanding its Starlink satellite technology into military applications with a new business line called Starshield.
Science & Technology | Tech News
Lockheed Martin lifts lid on Top Gun's Darkstar hypersonic jet concept
Lauded for its compelling action sequences and exhilarating portrayal of next-gen aerial dogfighting, Top Gun: Maverick has quickly become a monumental success at the box office. But the producers couldn't have done it without leveraging the expertis
Science & Technology | Tech News
Venus Aerospace wants to fly you from LA to Tokyo in an hour | Digital Trends
Texas-based Venus Aerospace has shared renderings of a hypersonic passenger plane called Stargazer that it’s planning to build for commercial use.
Science & Technology | Tech News
WhatsApp’s New Communities Feature Is Group Messaging on Steroids
Whatsapp will now allow large group chats for specific topics or communities like an apartment building or a school.
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Sports | Sports
Sports | Sports
AP source: Rose Bowl clears way for 12-team CFP in 2024
Rose Bowl game organizers cleared the way for the College Football Playoff to expand to 12 teams starting in the 2024 season, informing CFP officials Wednesday they are willing to alter agreements to accommodate a new format to decide the national champio
Sports | Sports
Bruce Sutter, split-finger ace and Hall of Famer, dies at 69
When Bruce Sutter began experimenting with the split-fingered fastball, he wasn't looking for a path to Cooperstown. He was just hoping to save his career. “I wouldn’t be here without that pitch,” Sutter said shortly before his Hall of Fame induction in 2
Sports | Sports
Aaron Judge home run tracker: Yankees star belts 2 homers to reach 57 as he chases Roger Maris' 61-homer AL record
Follow Aaron Judge's quest for home run history all the way through season's end.
Sports | Sports
Watch Florida golfer refuse to let approaching alligator ruin his concentration
Video shows Florida golfer refused to let an approaching 7-foot alligator foil his shot at 10th hole of Punta Gorda’s Heritage Landing. It happened June 26.
Sports | Sports
Hall Of Fame QB Joe Montana: Tom Brady Is Not Done Playing Football
Hall of Fame NFL quarterback Joe Montana told TMZ over the weekend that he believes that Tom Brady is “crazy” to retire right now with the team that he has in Tampa Bay and that Brady is not done playing football.
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Science | Science & Technology
Science & Technology | Science
25 years after its discovery, dark energy remains frustratingly elusive
We still don't know what this mysterious force is.
Science & Technology | Science
Quantum computers could overtake classical ones within 2 years, IBM 'benchmark' experiment shows
A new experiment by IBM computers shows that quantum computers could soon outperform classical digital computers at practical tasks in the next two years.
Science & Technology | Science
Boom! Astronomers just watched the largest explosion in space rage for 3 years
The blast lasted for three years and is over ten times as powerful as the brightest supernova .
Science & Technology | Science
2 newfound black holes are the closest ever to Earth and like nothing seen before
The two black holes lie just 1,560 and 3,800 light-years from our planet, respectively.
Science & Technology | Science
'Hidden' planet at edge of our solar system could be five times the size of Earth
Scientists believe that a huge planet which has never been seen by astronomers could be lurking, almost invisibly, at the dark edges of our solar system.