outsider music The music scene from Garden State but it's Wesley Willis Thom Dunn

new jersey New Jersey issues long awaited apology for systematically shutting down gay bars Jess Sabine

smuggling Two teens busted for smuggling 5,000 ants Allan Rose Hill

Science Mice act as first responders to help unconscious companions Ellsworth Toohey

tiktok HillmanTok University is "a virtual community celebrating Black culture and creativity" Jennifer Sandlin

donald trump Donald Trump's expensive, chaotic, no good, very bad deportation debacle Jason Weisberger

architecture Sky pool links Dubai penthouses, looks down on marina Rob Beschizza

Entertainment Allee Willis — genius behind "Friends" theme song, finally gets her incredible story told Mark Frauenfelder

tech Sir David Attenborough displeased by AI clones of his voice Rob Beschizza

politics Widespread racist texts investigated by FBI Jason Weisberger

Commercial breaks Behind the scenes: CNN panelist explains how MAGA guest got kicked off show — and banned from network (video) Carla Sinclair

Gardening while Black Black pastor arrested for watering white neighbor's flowers gets green light to sue police (video) Carla Sinclair

politics MAGA Mike does not commit to certifying the election Jason Weisberger

politics With apologies, it is overwhelmingly in the media's interest that Trump wins Rob Beschizza

yummy Purslane is a weed that's ubiquitious, delicious, and nutritious! Jennifer Sandlin

Boing Boing Gadgets Get the cheap seats—and use 50x zoom to see artists from Billie Eilish to Billy Joel up close Boing Boing's Shop

psychedelics UCLA plans a garden for tripping during psychedelic medicine studies Allan Rose Hill

law Judge: copyright means public has no right to read Nashville school shooter's writings Rob Beschizza

top talent This miniature diorama perfectly recreates legendary Mississippi juke joint "Junior's Place" Jennifer Sandlin