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  • Rusty Blazenhoff
    4:56 am Fri, May 26, 2023
    Juneteenth organizer apologizes for using a white couple on banner art

    Following backlash over its choice of imagery, Juneteenth GVL Mega Fest has apologized for displaying a banner featuring a smiling white couple promoting their Juneteenth event on Greenville, South Carolina's… Read the rest of the article: Juneteenth organizer apologizes for using a white couple on banner art

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  • Rusty Blazenhoff
    4:45 am Fri, May 26, 2023
    Ukrainian President Zelenskyy makes surprise commencement speech to Johns Hopkins University grads

    In an surprise move, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a virtual appearance as the commencement speaker for the class of 2023 at Johns Hopkins University. Addressing the graduating class via… Read the rest of the article: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy makes surprise commencement speech to Johns Hopkins University grads

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  • Rusty Blazenhoff
    4:30 am Fri, May 26, 2023
    Billionaire hands UMass Boston grads $1000 in cash with their diploma

    It was a day to remember for 2,500 University of Massachusetts Boston graduates when billionaire Robert Hale turned their commencement ceremony into a surprise cash giveaway. The CEO of Granite… Read the rest of the article: Billionaire hands UMass Boston grads $1000 in cash with their diploma

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  • Rusty Blazenhoff
    3:39 pm Thu, May 25, 2023
    Barbie must decide between high heels and Birkenstocks in wild new 'Barbie' trailer

    The main trailer for the much-anticipated Barbie movie, directed by Greta Gerwig, dropped today. Where to start…?! It seems Barbie (Margot Robbie) is having an existential crisis sparked by discovering… Read the rest of the article: Barbie must decide between high heels and Birkenstocks in wild new 'Barbie' trailer

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  • Rusty Blazenhoff
    1:22 pm Thu, May 25, 2023
    John Waters gets honorary degree from Baltimore university: "Remember when the scarecrow gets the brain in 'Wizard of Oz'?"

    Filmmaker John Waters was awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree by the University of Baltimore for his support of artistic freedom and his ongoing contributions to the city… Read the rest of the article: John Waters gets honorary degree from Baltimore university: "Remember when the scarecrow gets the brain in 'Wizard of Oz'?"

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  • Rusty Blazenhoff
    4:58 am Thu, May 25, 2023
    Juliana Hatfield's new album is all ELO covers: Listen to 'Don't Bring Me Down'

    Indie rock artist Juliana Hatfield is set to release an all-new album dedicated entirely to covers of Electric Light Orchestra tunes. The first track from the album, a take on… Read the rest of the article: Juliana Hatfield's new album is all ELO covers: Listen to 'Don't Bring Me Down'

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  • Rusty Blazenhoff
    4:33 am Thu, May 25, 2023
    Watch Walt Disney try to fool celebrity panel on 1956 episode of 'What's My Line?' game show

    On November 11, 1956, the game show What's My Line? had Walt Disney as its "mystery challenger." Disney managed to conceal his identity from the panelists for a while, even… Read the rest of the article: Watch Walt Disney try to fool celebrity panel on 1956 episode of 'What's My Line?' game show

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  • Rusty Blazenhoff
    4:00 am Thu, May 25, 2023
    To cut carbon emissions, France bans short flights when a perfectly good train can get you there

    In an effort to reduce carbon emission, France just banned short-haul domestic flights where there's a train that does the same route in under two-and-a-half hours. This ban pretty much… Read the rest of the article: To cut carbon emissions, France bans short flights when a perfectly good train can get you there

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  • Rusty Blazenhoff
    3:58 pm Wed, May 24, 2023
    Cookie Monster's cookies aren't cookies after all—they're painted rice cakes!

    Me love cookies. Me love cookies just as much as Cookie Monster. But, oh-oh, listen to this, Cookie Monster's cookies no really cookies. Shocking, me know! They… they rice cakes… Read the rest of the article: Cookie Monster's cookies aren't cookies after all—they're painted rice cakes!

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  • Rusty Blazenhoff
    2:08 pm Wed, May 24, 2023
    Amazon's got a Lorem Ipsum Dolor & Cheddar wrap—oopsy

    Latin food is on the menu at Amazon Fresh. Well, Latin-sounding food. A Redditor shared an image of a pre-packaged wrap mistakenly imprinted with "Lorem Ipsum Dolor & Cheddar wrap."… Read the rest of the article: Amazon's got a Lorem Ipsum Dolor & Cheddar wrap—oopsy

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  • Rusty Blazenhoff
    12:46 pm Wed, May 24, 2023
    Ban of Skittles and other toxic foods approved by California State Assembly, bill now heads to state's Senate

    Looks like Californians will not be able to "taste the rainbow" soon, as Assembly Bill 418, proposing to ban Skittles, Hot Tamales, Sour Patch Kids, Nerds, Starburst, and other processed… Read the rest of the article: Ban of Skittles and other toxic foods approved by California State Assembly, bill now heads to state's Senate

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  • Rusty Blazenhoff
    4:30 am Wed, May 24, 2023
    Ordinary cyclist cheered on after accidentally taking active Giro d'Italia race route

    Italy's big multi-week cycling race, the Giro d'Italia, is underway and an everyday cyclist accidentally found herself in the thick of it. A clip from cycling podcast 53×11 captured a… Read the rest of the article: Ordinary cyclist cheered on after accidentally taking active Giro d'Italia race route

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  • Rusty Blazenhoff
    3:22 am Wed, May 24, 2023
    'The Simpsons' packs 750 characters into epic opening sequence for 750th episode

    Cowabunga! The Simpsons celebrated its 750th episode–the finale of its 34th season–with a unique opening sequence. They brought in a whopping 750 characters from the show's past, from Springfield regulars… Read the rest of the article: 'The Simpsons' packs 750 characters into epic opening sequence for 750th episode

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  • Rusty Blazenhoff
    2:55 am Wed, May 24, 2023
    Woman bare-handedly rescues stunned hawk from screen door

    Returning from her morning stroll, San Diego TikToker, Amburr, watched a hawk collide into her home's screen door, getting its talons entangled. Using her bare hands, this brave woman wasted… Read the rest of the article: Woman bare-handedly rescues stunned hawk from screen door

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  • Rusty Blazenhoff
    12:05 pm Tue, May 23, 2023
    Surgeon General sounds alarm, again, on kids' social media use

    U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy just put out a serious public advisory about kids and teens using social media, voicing concerns over the significant risk it poses to their mental… Read the rest of the article: Surgeon General sounds alarm, again, on kids' social media use

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  • Rusty Blazenhoff
    12:04 pm Tue, May 23, 2023
    Ford's putting back AM radio in vehicles, including EVs

    Drivers will be able to tune into their favorite AM stations after all, at least in Ford vehicles. The automaker has reversed its previous decision to eliminate AM radio from… Read the rest of the article: Ford's putting back AM radio in vehicles, including EVs

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  • Rusty Blazenhoff
    11:57 am Tue, May 23, 2023
    Gogol Bordello, Jello Biafra, and others collaborate on Ukraine charity single 'United Strike Back'

    Ukrainian punk group, Gogol Bordello, has joined forces with ex-Dead Kennedys frontman Jello Biafra and a lineup of punk and hardcore veterans for their charity single "United Strike Back." Among… Read the rest of the article: Gogol Bordello, Jello Biafra, and others collaborate on Ukraine charity single 'United Strike Back'

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  • Rusty Blazenhoff
    11:45 am Tue, May 23, 2023
    App alerts you when your fly is down. It knows.

    Guy Dupont is doing the Lord's work. If the Lord's work means developing an app that alerts you when your fly is open. This software engineer has designed "smart pants"… Read the rest of the article: App alerts you when your fly is down. It knows.

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  • Rusty Blazenhoff
    7:27 am Tue, May 23, 2023
    Golf instructor scores impressive hole-in-one at PGA Championship

    You don't have to be a golf enthusiast to appreciate this incredible hole-in-one scored by Michael Block, head pro (instructor) at a public golf club in California, in Sunday's PGA… Read the rest of the article: Golf instructor scores impressive hole-in-one at PGA Championship

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  • Rusty Blazenhoff
    7:26 am Tue, May 23, 2023
    Drag queen Nana Tuckit makes powerful statement by introducing the person behind the alter ego, Nik

    Nana Tuckit, a drag queen from Portland, Oregon known for her vintage style, has a compelling message for haters: "Drag queens are more than what you see." Advocating for acceptance,… Read the rest of the article: Drag queen Nana Tuckit makes powerful statement by introducing the person behind the alter ego, Nik

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