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My Three Fathers
The New Yorker - 28 Sep 2020 12:00
Ann Patchett writes that, when it came to fathers, her problems were not those of scarcity but those of abundance.
An AI Paper Published in a Major Journal Dabbles in Phrenology
Motherboard - 28 Sep 2020 15:00
A paper in 'Nature' that claimed to evaluate 'trustworthiness' based on physical features has sparked major backlash.
A Karen Defends Her Kind
The New Yorker - 28 Sep 2020 12:00
Shouts & Murmurs by Paul Rudnick: "I'm an easygoing, accepting person, despite the restraining orders from multiple parties who tried to argue that street parking spaces are 'open to everyone.' "
'Father of the Bride' cast reunites after 25 years
CNN - 28 Sep 2020 01:17
The cast of the classic movie, including Steve Martin, Diane Keaton and Martin Short, reunited for a sequel to benefit World Central Kitchen.
New Hampshire husband forced wife to torture, decapitate her lover: authorities
New York Post - 28 Sep 2020 16:03
A New Hampshire husband and his wife have been arrested, after authorities say the husband forced his wife to help murder her lover, then made her decapitate him.
Trump says Giuliani, Chris Christie helping him with debate prep
New York Post - 28 Sep 2020 03:13
President Trump on Sunday said he is prepping for Tuesday night's presidential debate with the help of his personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. "We're doing it," Trump said about deb...
Australian park owner fined $2.5M over 4 river ride deaths
ABC News - 28 Sep 2020 16:15
An Australian theme park owner has been fined $2.5 million for safety breaches that led to the deaths of four people on a river rapids ride in 2016
China's Xi says Xinjiang policies 'completely correct' amid growing international criticism
CNN - 28 Sep 2020 04:17
Chinese President Xi Jinping believes his policies in the far-western region of Xinjiang are "completely correct," despite growing international criticism of alleged human rights abuses and mass internment.
Chef partnerships becoming more common during COVID-19 pandemic as pros adapt to survive
Chicago Tribune - 28 Sep 2020 16:00
As pros look for ways to survive, collaborative efforts like shared kitchens, ghost kitchens and joint pop-ups have seen a new lift in recent months.
Elon Musk Wants to Hack Your Brain
The New York Times - 28 Sep 2020 11:00
In a conversation with Kara Swisher, the billionaire entrepreneur talks space-faring civilization, battery-powered everything and computer chips in your skull.
As heat wave brings 'critical risks' of wildfires, California contends with two new blazes
USA Today - 28 Sep 2020 04:57
A heat wave in the Western U.S., combined with windy conditions in California, have increased the risk of fire in an area already battered by blazes.
False dawn or new day? Libya's oil industry restarts in parts
Al Jazeera English - 28 Sep 2020 16:15
After being effectively shut down by civil war since January, Libya's oil industry is slowly gearing up again.
Trump and McConnell are reportedly already discussing Amy Coney Barrett's 7th Circuit replacement
The Week - 28 Sep 2020 16:07
Amy Coney Barrett has a reasonably clear path to the Supreme Court, and top Republicans reportedly know it. President Trump formally nominated the 7th Circuit Court judge to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Saturday. And w...
Afghan official Abdullah on key Pakistan trip in bid for peace
Al Jazeera English - 28 Sep 2020 15:08
The Afghan leader will hold meetings with Pakistani PM and foreign minister as intra-Afghan talks continue in Doha.
PixTeller: Easy-to-Use Image Creator
Small Business Trends - 28 Sep 2020 14:00
If you want to create images for your website, but do not feel artistic enough, then PixTeller is the tool you've been looking for. Here's our review.
Snow Peak Unveil Traditional Japanese Workwear Designs for Outdoor-Oriented AW20 Collection
Complex - 28 Sep 2020 13:16
Japanese outdoor experts Snow Peak has just unveiled its new range for Autumn / Winter 2020, unveiling a new silhouettes inspired by heritage workwear designs.
Why Private Eyes Are Everywhere Now
The New Yorker - 28 Sep 2020 12:00
Private investigators have been touted as an antidote to corruption and a force for transparency. But they've also become another weapon in the hands of corporate interests, Patrick Radden Keefe writes.
The Moneyist: My daughter won't speak to me. Her therapist said we're a toxic family. Should I stop paying her college tuition to force her into family counseling?
Market Watch - 28 Sep 2020 08:20
'My daughter was in an outpatient program and outpatient family therapy. The therapist said that we were a toxic family and we had parentified our kids.'
Former Donald Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale hospitalized after threatening to harm himself, Florida police say
USA Today - 28 Sep 2020 04:49
Police arrived at Parscale's home in Fort Lauderdale after his wife called saying he was threatening suicide and had firearms, according to reports.
Nina Simone Albums Receive "Audiophile Grade" Vinyl Reissues
Consequence of Sound - 28 Sep 2020 16:26
I Put a Spell on You and Pastel Blues have been remastered in stereo utilizing the original analog tapes by Acoustic Sounds. Nina Simone Albums Receive “Audiophile Grade” Vinyl Reissues Alex Young
Trump is a haphazard businessman who has created a financial time bomb under himself
Business Insider - 28 Sep 2020 16:04Market Snapshot: Dow surges 400 points at Monday's open, with presidential debate, jobs report ahead
Market Watch - 28 Sep 2020 16:02
U.S. stock indexes on Monday rose as investors brace for a period in which the race for the White House and the state of the economy may come into greater clarity.