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21 Fascinating Photos Collected From History – Ned Hardy

Mini chainsaws are surprisingly useful for homeowners, making quick work of pruning trees, cutting thick branches, and cleaning up the yard without the bulk of a full-size chainsaw. – Amazon

Six Flags closes 9 North American roller coasters after families watch man fall to his death – AP News

First picture of man mauled to death by tiger revealed as shocking details of last moments emerge – New York Post

Anthropic says its A.I. model submitted a false cold case tip to Philadelphia police – NBC News

Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery – USA Today

31 Glimpses Into the Soul-Crushing Hellscape of Modern Recruiting – Ned Hardy

One of those tools you never knew you needed until you realize you can measure an entire room in seconds without fumbling around with a tape measure. – Amazon

We’re Learning to Live with Waymos. It’s Going Weird – Archive.ph

Bank of America fined $1.2 billion over money-laundering violations – Reuters

39-year-old unvaccinated woman becomes 6th measles death in Pennsylvania – Ars Technica

New York Plans Stronger Sports Betting Regulation to Curb Gambling Addiction – ProPublica

AI Is Getting Really Good at Messing With Cybercriminals – Archive.ph

SCARY: Escalator losing speed control – Reddit

Could I make six figures from my couch? Influencers said yes – so I tried – The Guardian

She Was Offered $40 Million for Silence on Elon Musk. She Spoke Out Instead. – NY Times

26 People Who Found Out Things Can Always Get Worse – Ned Hardy

One of the most brutal, haunting, and beautifully written novels you’ll ever read—a nightmarish Western that will stay with you long after you finish it. – Amazon

How to tell if someone is wearing smart glasses near you – Popular Science

Big Changes Are Coming for U.S. Passports—Here’s What to Know – AFAR

Man mauled to death by tiger was happily dancing, posing for pics with the animal before he jumped into UK wildlife enclosure – New York Post

The FBI’s ranking of the 10 most accurate movie psychopaths – Far Out Magazine

27 Memes to Help You Disassociate Until Lunch – Ned Hardy

This makes feeding your pet effortless with automatic meal scheduling, precise portion control, and app-based monitoring, so your furry friend never misses a meal even when you’re away. – Amazon

Watch: Inside Our $22K Sports Betting Experiment – ProPublica

Tom Cruise film Digger forecast to become one of Hollywood’s biggest flops – BBC News

Chinese EV Brake Pedal Snaps Three Times During Testing – The Drive

Why Does Drinking Even One Beer Make Me Feel Awful Now? – Archive.ph

Getty Images to File for Bankruptcy, Go Private In Restructuring Deal – Hollywood Reporter

Buying a Filipino bride has never been easier – or more sinister – The Telegraph

5 Historic Photos That Speak Volumes – Ned Hardy

Favorite way to get a pick-me-up in the afternoon when I’m fading. Each piece has 6.7mg of caffiene – Amazon

Judge weighs if Trump can charge $100K for early access to Truth Social posts – Ars Technica

AI surveillance startup Flock to cut several hundred jobs amid backlash, sources say – The Guardian

7 Things In Your Freezer You Should Toss ASAP, According To Experts – Delish

Pentagon says the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be livestreamed – AP News

28 Memes That Won The Internet This Week – Ned Hardy

These are super absorbent, reusable, machine-washable, and biodegradable, making them an eco-friendly, money-saving alternative to paper towels and traditional sponges. – Amazon

Elon Musk’s growing SpaceX empire sends AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile shares plunging – NBC News

A hidden setting is draining your phone’s battery: here’s how to turn it off – MakeUseOf

It’s Never Going to Happen With Aaron Boone – The Ringer

Elon Musk’s America PAC Is Spending Big on the Midterms. We’re Tracking It Daily – Archive.ph

22 teachers share the moment they realized they had a child genius in their classroom – Upworthy

Ranked: The World’s Best Cities for Quality of Life in 2026 – Visual Capitalist

Is this the cure for Alzheimer’s? – Archive.ph

29 Works of Art Worth Slowing Down For – Ned Hardy

One of the best cocktail books you can own, it teaches you how to make bar-quality drinks at home while explaining the ingredients, techniques, and secrets behind a truly great cocktail. – Amazon

Inflation on many everyday items was entirely due to tariffs – CNBC

An AI-generated Rumpelstiltskin meme is freaking out much of the internet – NBC News

Fraudster jailed for using 10K bots and AI songs to outstream Taylor Swift – Ars Technica

Want to be a lifelong learner? Don’t go it alone – Psyche

We Tested 5 Ways to Cook Steak — the Best Method Was Also the Simplest – Food & Wine

30 Historical Paintings That Were Just Waiting to Become Memes – Ned Hardy

These things help you get every last bit of toothpaste out of the tube, saving money, reducing waste, and keeping your bathroom counter tidy. – Amazon

Amazon’s New ‘About You’ Page Lists Everything It Knows About You – Lifehacker

How the Billions from the Opioid Settlement Are Being Spent – Archive.ph

Pro wrestler arrested after referee dies following ‘banned’ move during match – The Express

‘It Is Done. Hail Satan:’ City Immediately Regrets New Religious Liberty Law That Allows Prayer at City Council Meeting – 404 Media

The rise of gas station opioids – Archive.ph

She Designed Meta’s New AI Logo. Then Came the Hate – Archive.ph

21 Fascinating Photos That Deserve a Closer Look – Ned Hardy

The best smart home hub you can buy—it lets you control and automate all your smart home devices in one place, no matter what brand they are. – Amazon

Life After Death? – Pudding

These Influencers Are on a Mission to Stop People From Paying Medical Bills – WSJ

How to Criticize with Kindness: Philosopher Daniel Dennett on the Four Steps to Arguing Intelligently – The Marginalian

Drunk guy hits an innocent bystander and pays the price – Reddit

Ragebaiting an AI interviewer – Reddit

Tesla Roadster 2.0 Now Set to Launch on October 15 – MotorTrend

31 History Memes That Explain History Better Than Your Textbook – Ned Hardy

If you want a safe and reliable tool to get your manscapping down there in order, this is the one – Amazon

Trump promises $100 checks for 20 million seniors for Medicare – Archive.ph

The Social Reckoning Review: Aaron Sorkin Goes Scorched Earth on Facebook – Consequence

Police release bodycam of 6-year-old who shot teacher after being sealed by the courts for 3.5 years. The child immediately swears and drops the N word at teachers and officers – Reddit

OpenAI unleashes hundreds more math results upon a field already in shock – Scientific American

The Best First-Class Airline Cabins in the World – Afar

Won’t Somebody Please Think of the Data Centers? – Slate

10 Of The Best Life Pro Tips You’re Probably Not Using (But Should Be) – Ned Hardy

Insane deal on these noise canceling headphones right now! – Amazon

High Diesel Prices Bankrupted 16 Trucking Companies in Just 30 Days – The Drive

Meta’s Muse AI Agent Is Building a Dossier On You – Time

How The Beatles made ‘Rubber Soul’ and broke up with their past – NPR

Emotionally intelligent people use 3 short phrases to stop getting defensive and strengthen their relationships – Fast Company

7 Best U.S. Accommodations for Stargazing—and Yes, I’ve Stayed at All of Them – Outside Online

‘The spine just wants to move’: How to strengthen your neck – Archive.ph

27 Memes Every Introvert Will Feel Deep in Their Soul – Ned Hardy

By far, the best tool to clean a grill. – Amazon

His girlfriend saw that the reporter was a baddie, so she had to come guard her territory – Reddit

Inside the Subreddit Where Men Share Their Dinners—And Their Most Intimate Feelings – Archive.ph

Here are the finalists for the 2026 National Book Awards – NPR

Christa Pike is awake and speaking after failed execution, lawyer says – NBC News

Indian Defence forces using shoulder launched Thermobaric round to Eliminate a terrorist holing up inside a house after they are informed the last hostage has been killed. – Reddit

A trivia game where being smart helps, but knowing how smart you are matters even more. – Ned Hardy

These things make moving heavy furniture surprisingly easy while helping protect hardwood floors from scratches and scuffs. – Amazon

Meet the people who refuse to let their gadgets die. – The Atlantic

Olivia Dean’s ‘I’ve Seen It’ copied melody of Bill Withers classic ‘Just the Two of Us,’ lawsuit alleges – NBC News

The misperception that keeps bystanders from intervening and how to short-circuit it – PBS

Sam Altman said ‘the world should accept some bad things happening’ for the benefits of AI – Archive.ph

25 Memes to Deal With Monday Because Fleeing Into the Marsh Has Logistical Issues – Ned Hardy

Every household should have a reusable P100 respirator on hand because you never know when you’ll need serious protection from smoke, hazardous dust, fumes, or a messy home project. – Amazon

How the system failed us: Former foster youth tell their stories – NPR

3 social skills you should never outsource to AI – Big Think

‘The Social Reckoning’ Is an Even Bigger Burn on Mark Zuckerberg Than You Think – Hollywood Reporter

Dad shares the unique 7-point checklist his kids must finish before they get screen time – Upworthy

Cringey interaction from a guy that doesn’t get the hint. Crashes out when she doesn’t want to hang out. – Reddit

5 Historical Photos That Speak Volumes – Ned Hardy

This book takes the irresistible fantasy of getting to live your life over with everything you know now and turns it into a gripping, surprisingly profound story about regret, love, second chances, and what actually makes a life worth living. – Amazon

The week around the world in 20 pictures – The Guardian

The Numbers Behind Anthropic: An FAQ – The Ringer

The Controversial Meaning of ‘Timshel,’ the Word at the Core of ‘East of Eden’ – Mental Floss

Why is diesel more expensive than regular gas? – NPR

An AI radio DJ has shot to stardom in LA Human hosts aren’t happy about it – MSN

25 Memes That Won The Internet This Week – Ned Hardy

This grill is the GOAT because it’s cheap, nearly indestructible, ridiculously versatile, and can grill, smoke, sear, and roast food as well as cookers costing many times more. – Amazon

David vs Goliath fight – Reddit

Amazon’s $1B plan to combat data center backlash draws more backlash – Ars Technica

Ladies, Lock Up Your DMs: Elon Musk Is Back on the Market – Gizmodo

Greenlanders are trolling the US by pretending to be fentanyl addicts – Reddit

What Every Man Should Keep in His Glove Box – Art Of Manliness

Ranked: The World’s Most and Least Taxed Countries – Visual Capitalist

Measles Is Forcing Hospitals to Adapt to a New Normal – Archive.ph

Will A.I. Make Your Brain Lazy? Here’s What the New Research Actually Shows. – NYTimes

27 Photos That Will Make You Miss a World That Was Objectively Less Convenient – Ned Hardy

This book should be your next read because it’s a simple, devastating story about intelligence, love, dignity, and what actually makes a life worth living and it’ll stay with you long after you finish it. – Amazon

Disney World solved a problem that could save America billions every year – Vox

Trump sends third aircraft carrier to Middle East with 10K more troops – NYPost

Christa Pike: what we know so far about Tennessee woman’s failed execution – The Guardian

What Grip Strength Can Tell You About Your Health – Archive.ph

With most information hidden, the game Stratego had stumped AI—until now – Ars Technica

24 Works of Art Worth Slowing Down For – Ned Hardy

Puzzles are great for adults because they give your brain something rare: focused, low-stakes problem-solving that pulls you away from scrolling and everyday worries while exercising memory, attention, pattern recognition, and reasoning. – Amazon

5 Gastrointestinal Symptoms You Should Never Ignore – NYTimes

Hospitals Have a Little-Known Tool To Prevent Medical Debt. Here’s How It Works. – KFF Health News

My wife obsessively consumes US news. She’s so stressed but can’t turn off. What should I do? – The Guardian

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is expanding to serve more kids. – LitHub

So You Think You Could Be An Electrician? – Asterisk Mag

Cards Against Humanity to build “Elon Musk is a sad little bitch with no friends Monument” near SpaceX Executive Building, with $10 Donation from anyone who donates. – Cards Against Humanity

The Gap Between the Rich and the Very, Very Rich Is Getting Wider – WSJ

27 Photos and Memes From People Who Stopped Chasing More – Ned Hardy

This is a great buy if you need extra cargo space without sacrificing your back seat, giving you a roomy, secure, and easy-to-use rooftop box that’s perfect for road trips and family travel. – Amazon

How to hide your spending habits from retailers (so you don’t get ripped off) – NPR

A generation exhausted by dating apps is embracing a corporate reinvention of traditional matchmaking, fueling an industry that promises a fast track to marriage. – NYTimes

Iranian singer’s 74 lashes for performing without a hijab ‘a form of torture’, say rights groups – The Guardian

Think You’re a Horror Movie Buff? Prove It With These 10 Questions – Ned Hardy

If you’ve never tried sleeping with a sleep mask, it’s absolutely worth a shot. It completely blocks out light and helps you sleep deeper, wake up less, and eventually becomes one of those things you can’t imagine sleeping without. – Amazon

In Japan, a new trend called JUCY BOOK RAVE has people going to nightclubs just to sit quietly and read books while a DJ plays ambient music. – Reddit

How Zuckerberg shaped Trump’s AI industry pledge – Semafor

Diddy’s pampered life in prison: Massages, nude photos, Hennessy – NBC News

An 87-year-old woman whose eviction sparked protests in Spain is returning home – NPR

A Girl Nearly Died After Drinking Raw Milk. The State Did Little to Punish the Unlicensed Farmer Who Sold It. – ProPublica