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John Lemp · Aug 4, 2026
Readers share 21 trends accepted now that may embarrass later
Good News
— Sep 8, 2026
Upworthy readers responded to a 2024 question by naming current habits and policies they expect future generations to view with embarrassment, from fashion choices to social issues.
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Cartoon Roundups Span Politics, Environment, Television
Politics
— Sep 8, 2026
BizPacReview posts daily roundups of political cartoons and repeatedly asks readers to donate, framing the content as part of a broader fight against perceived media manipulation while promoting membership and engagement in the comments.
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Children’s Series Follows Cuban Girl’s First U.S. School and Snow
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— Sep 11, 2026
Author Lourdes Fasani releases the Luli children's book series inspired by a young Cuban immigrant navigating life in America, exploring family, cultural identity, belonging, and resilience for young readers. The stories trace Luli’s experiences—adjusting to a new school, Thanksgiving, a first snowfall, and other milestones—emphasizing compassion and cultural appreciation.
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Sam Okafor
I remember my first snowfall too and this series captures that excitement well for young readers.
Après les Clés Launches French Home-Renovation Platform
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— Sep 12, 2026
Après les Clés has launched a French-language editorial platform at apreslescles.fr focused on practical questions after buying, owning, or upgrading a home, covering permits, budgets, diagnostics, and subsidies to guide readers through costs, financing, and regulatory steps. The platform aims to simplify planning and highlight energy-efficiency subsidies and financing options for property renovations.
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Derek Foss
I hope the financing details include realistic examples rather than just general advice on energy upgrades.
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Americans Fought To Save South Korea: Are South Koreans Forgetting?
James P. Pinkerton · 5 min · 4h
California And Canada Bestseller Lists Feature Gillig And Cruz Titles
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— Sep 9, 2026
A global snapshot shows a thriving book culture, from cherished independent bookshops in Australia to diverse bestseller lists across California and Canada. The coverage highlights beloved venues, new releases, and updated guides shaping readers’ appetites for both storefront discoveries and top titles from major authors.
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Ranking
Most Influential Women in World History
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
1379 votes · 26 candidates
San Jose officer fired after sharing Flock data with domestic violence suspect
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— Sep 12, 2026
San Jose police fired an officer for unauthorized, personal-use access of the department’s Flock license-plate reader network, which allowed a suspect to locate a domestic-violence victim via a relative. The case underscores broader concerns about ALPR surveillance abuses and has prompted policy changes to block remote access from personal devices and tighten data controls across agencies.
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Rachel Meyers
Blocking personal device logins is a smart fix, but agencies need stricter audits on all Flock queries.
Olga Mejía Glenn memoir traces Panama invasion survival to U.S. life
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— Sep 11, 2026
Five articles profile Dr. Olga Mejía Glenn and her memoir Between Two Worlds, which recounts an immigrant’s journey from El Chorrillo in Panama to life in the United States, emphasizing resilience, education, and human rights. The book interweaves personal hardship, the 1989 U.S. invasion of Panama, and themes of faith, family, and belonging, urging readers to see the universal immigrant experience.
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Derek Foss
It is inspiring how she turned hardship in El Chorrillo into a focus on education and human rights in her new country.
Readers Favor Comfort Recipes, Versatile Dishes
Lifestyle
— Sep 11, 2026
AOL highlights Pineapple Casserole as the South’s top bake-and-take, praising its simplicity, transportability, and versatile role as a side or dessert. Other recipe-roundups emphasize accessible, season-spanning comfort food—from a versatile roasted-pepper dip that rethinks romesco to slow-cooker mains and fall-flavored favorites like Mississippi mud pie bars and honey-apple crumbles.
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Daily Wordle, Strands, Chess Puzzles Cover September 9-12
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— Sep 8, 2026
Across several outlets, readers are offered hints and explanations for daily puzzles, from Wordle-style clues about a star-themed aster and related garden terms to NYT Strands grids and spangrams framed around winning, along with coverage of WSJ's number puzzles and a chess tactic puzzle for enthusiasts.
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On X · @nctymisfit
NCT fans share emotional clip of Doyoung and Jungwoo interaction
The post by @nctymisfit simply captions a short video with “Doyoung and Jungwoo 😭🥹,” highlighting a moment between the two NCT 127 members. It is trending among K-pop fans due to the affectionate or heartfelt nature of the clip, driving high engagement through likes, reposts, and quote posts as fans react with emotion and appreciation for the duo’s chemistry.
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Potato Chips Pulled Over Unauthorized Colombian Pork
Business
— Sep 11, 2026
Across the board, readers learn about evolving potato chip trends—from taste-tested brand rankings revealing mixed results (with Pringles among the less-favored options) and Lay's 2025 redesign emphasizing real potatoes, to do-it-yourself baked chips and loaded hash-brown ‘potato skins’ variations that reinvent snacking—while a recall of more than 200 pounds of Colombian-pork–containing chips triggers consumer caution.
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Lip Reader Reveals Exchange Between the Trumps at Soccer Match
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— Jul 17, 2025
If anyone wondered what words are exchanged between President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump, they need not wonder anymore. That is thanks to lip reader Nicola Hickling, who observed the couple at the FIFA…
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Soccer vs American Football
The world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.
Soccer vs American Football · 146 votes — pick a side
NYT Reader Faces Moral Quandary As Immigrant Neighbors Start Thriving Auto Body Shop In Driveway
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— Feb 6, 2026
An anonymous reader of The New York Times Magazine worried on Friday about getting their immigrant neighbors deported if they reported their illegal business practice to authorities. The writer’s neighbors, who are from…
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Emily Wilson Plans Full Odyssey Retranslation
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— Sep 4, 2026
Emily Wilson, the first woman to translate The Odyssey into English, plans a complete retranslation rather than a revision, expanding notes and revising rhythm and word choice in light of more sophisticated methods. The renewed interest sparked by Christopher Nolan’s film has boosted sales and public debate, with critics and readers reexamining her approach and the poem’s modern relevance across multiple regions.
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Storie Vault expansion lets fans help shape story direction
Tech
— Sep 3, 2026
Storie Vault unveiled a major expansion adding community features, expanded genres, and more contests to deepen engagement between writers and readers, while enabling fans to influence story direction and collaborate with creators. The update positions the platform as a more interactive hub for original online fiction beyond traditional publishing.
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Sam Okafor
More genres and contests is great, but I hope the "community input" doesn't water down the author's original vision over time.
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The Conservative Desk
Trump locks Medicaid drug savings into every state
All 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico join the GENEROUS model as Oval Office deals project $64 billion in taxpayer savings and pull drug manufacturing home.
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Justice Samuel Alito Defends Himself Against ProPublica Report, Says It ‘Misleads Its Readers’
Reporting
— Jun 21, 2023
Justice Samuel Alito attempted to refute a report accusing him of serious ethics violations by releasing an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal and noted in the title “ProPublica Misleads Its Readers.” ProPublica released…
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Can you still pass 6th grade?
Fifteen questions straight from middle school — math, science, English, civics. The AI decides if you graduate. Again.
4 min · today's quiz
Publisher of Roald Dahl’s Books Plans to Offer Classic Texts Alongside Revised Versions
Opinion
— Feb 24, 2023
Puffin Books will offer readers two versions of British author Roald Dahl’s books. One option will include the original text. The other option will provide readers with revised versions with potentially offensive…
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Biden Offers Lame Excuse for Not Acting on Baby Formula Crisis Sooner: Maybe If We Were Mind Readers
Opinion
— May 16, 2022
Can’t find baby formula? Don’t blame President Joe Biden — he’s not a “mind reader.” Around the nation, parents are scooping up formula wherever they can find it. Social media groups are directing mothers to stores that…
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‘Shut Up!’: Megyn Kelly Rips NYT For Trying To Make Readers Sympathize With ‘Rich F*cking Spoiled Brat’ Hunter Biden
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— Dec 4, 2024
SiriusXM’s Megyn Kelly called out The New York Times on Tuesday during her show for attempting to make readers sympathize with President Joe Biden and “rich fucking spoiled brat” Hunter Biden after it was announced he…
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NYT Strands September 4 Puzzle Features Heroes Theme
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— Sep 3, 2026
The NYT Strands puzzle for September 4, 2026 centers on heroic, rescue-oriented themes, using a six-by-eight grid and a spangram that confirms the overarching concept of heroes. Across multiple outlets, readers are guided with hints and the spangram HEROES, noting six theme words that fit the rescue/superhuman motif while offering tips to solve.
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South Dakota Secretary Of State Bucks Party, Endorses Democrat To Be Successor
Spencer Lombardo · 3 min · 5h
Rolling Stone ranks The Cars' guitar solo among the greatest ever
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— Sep 4, 2026
Readers share a diverse array of favorite guitar solos while highlighting enduring classics across rock history, from UFO and Hendrix to The Cars and Genesis, as well as modern influences like Jack White. Recent rankings and interviews emphasize the lasting impact of iconic solos—whether concise pop-leaning tracks or sprawling progressive pieces—on shaping the sound of rock for decades to come.
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Nicole Hardy
Steve Hackett doing anything on Genesis records deserves a mention, that guy could say more with fewer notes than anybody.
NYT and Athletic's new sports Connections puzzle spans hockey, tennis and football
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— Sep 6, 2026
The Athletic’s Connections: Sports Edition daily puzzle, created by Mark Cooper, offers four four-word groups with spoiler-free hints, solutions, and a link to a Soccer Edition for an extra challenge. The NYT–Athletic collaboration expands Connections into a sports-themed daily game with published hints and solutions for the current and recent puzzles (including numbers #714 and #713) that reset at midnight in readers’ time zones.
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Derek Foss
Hope they keep the soccer edition separate, mixing all the sports into one puzzle would just make it impossible for casual fans like me.
205-year Saturday Evening Post ends print next year
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— Sep 2, 2026
The Saturday Evening Post will publish its final print edition with the January/February 2027 issue, ending 205 years of print and transitioning to online publishing as advertising revenue and reader habits shift. The magazine’s archival material and historic correspondence are being considered for preservation and possible ownership transfers, reinforcing the move toward digital access while safeguarding its legacy.
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Massie and Burlison unveil Flock-Off Act to restrict surveillance camera funding
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— Sep 3, 2026
Rep. Thomas Massie unveiled the Flock-Off Act to bar federal funding for automated license plate readers and biometric surveillance cameras, requiring local funding and allowing penalties on violators. The legislation, backed by Rep. Eric Burlison and aimed at Flock Safety’s widespread network, reflects bipartisan privacy concerns and includes narrow exemptions for border security and toll collection.
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Derek Foss
The toll and border exemptions make sense but I hope they don't become loopholes that swallow the whole law down the road.
Kunle Releases I Can Change My Mind Book
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— Jul 23, 2026
Australian mindset coach Durojaye Kunle releases I Can Change My Mind Whenever I Want: Freedom is a Choice, reframing indecision as courage and urging readers to start over from a life that no longer fits. The book blends personal stories with a practical, non-formulaic approach, appealing to readers undergoing career changes and seeking authenticity, with Kunle's voice likened to Brené Brown, Mark Manson, or James Clear.
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NCT Wish Members Sion and Ryo Attend NCT 127’s “The Redline” Concert in Seoul
Fan account @nctymisfit posted that NCT Wish members Sion and Ryo showed up to watch NCT 127’s The Redline concert (Seoul Day 3). The post quickly gained traction because it highlights cross-unit support within the NCT family; additional Wish members and 127 members were also present, fueling excited sharing among NCTzens.
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