August 2025
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Posted On CultureA Man Read 3,599 Books Over 60 Years, and Now His Family Has Shared the Entire List Online
Dan PelzÂer died earÂliÂer this year at the age of 92, leavÂing behind a handÂwritÂten list of all the books he’d read since 1962. His…
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Posted On Entertainment
Amber Heard Thanks Supporters for Flowers, Kind Words
Reading Time: 3 minutes Amber Heard appreciates fans’ support. In addition to welcoming twins, the actress has also continued her career — this time, in…
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Posted On TechnologyWhat’s Inside the Tiny Miracle Food Pouches That Can Save the Lives of Starving Gazans
Take a peanut-based paste packed with 500 calories and nearly 13 grams of protein. Store it in a 92-gram foil pouch, so it can be…
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Posted On TechnologyThe best Bluetooth trackers for 2025
Most people think of AirTags when they picture a Bluetooth tracker. And indeed, Apple’s little white discs used to be the most capable option, relying…
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Posted On SportsJulio Rodriguez Makes History With Fourth Straight 20-20 Season
Julio Rodriguez homered to become the first player in major league history with 20 or more home runs and 20 or more stolen bases in…
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Posted On Arts and LiteratureAn Ornate Stenciled Rug by Mateo Complements a Cultural Center’s Communal Rooftop in Dakar — Colossal
On the rooftop of TRAMES, an artistic and cultural center in Dakar, Senegal, a vibrant new installation by Mateo creates a welcoming atmosphere above the…
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Posted On CultureFrom Helsinki to full-scale invasion
Since 24 February 2022, it will have become clear to everyone that Russia has not only challenged but also violated in every respect the European…
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Posted On Businessoil market volatility: Oil prices may face further pressure amid OPEC+ supply glut: Seth R Freeman
“There is an expectation of lower oil prices and the logic I was reading about India’s position on not changing its oil purchases from Russia…
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Posted On MoneyFormer Ambassador M. K. Bhadrakumar Throws Cold Water on the Idea That India Is Keen About BRICS Enth
Your humble blogger has found M. K. Bhadrakumar to be a bit of a mixed bag as a geopolitical commentator. On the one hand, he’s…
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Posted On TechnologyToday’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for Aug. 4 #315
Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York…
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Posted On Technology19 Best Barefoot Shoes for Running or Walking (2025), Tested and Reviewed
FAQs How do you define a barefoot shoe? Readers often ask why we don’t include Altra or other zero-drop shoes. The answer has to do…
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Posted On Sports$60 million man Deion Sanders takes poll to decide winner of KFC contest among sons via latest IG post
Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders started a KFC contest in July that featured his sons, Deion Jr., Shilo and Shedeur. The challenge revolved around his…
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Posted On Arts and LiteratureLinks of Interest: July 30, 2025
The latest in bookselling, AI, and culture & politics. This premium article is available to paid subscribers of Jane’s newsletter. Here’s what subscribers get: Access…
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Posted On CultureDemocracies depend on reading | Eurozine
Just where on earth are flying cars, wondered American anthropologist David Graeber 12 years ago. Like all of us who grew up in the 1960s…
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Posted On EntertainmentBig Brother Spoilers: HoH Takeover! Guess Who Got Dethroned?
Big Brother sees that after three weeks of boredom and repeat nominations, the BB27 house finally exploded last night with some absolutely wild drama. Someone…
