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Researchers Unveils CIA's Covert Star Wars Fan Site Used for Spy Communications [ [link removed] ]
Apparently those people passionately debating their support of Jek Tono Porkins were actually spies speaking in code
Young Adults Joining ‘Offline Clubs’ Across Europe–to Replace Screen Time with Real Time [ [link removed] ]
If no one out there starts a Loyal Order of Water Buffaloes, what are we even doing?
More Stories Below, but first some new content in the News Sidequest Podcast Universe…
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SCI-FI SHORT STORIES - NARRATED BY DARREN MARLAR & PRODUCED BY KEITH CONRAD
Tales From the Blue Line: When Elliot gets a notification about an unexpected package at his apartment building, a mundane occurrence changes his entire understanding of life and the universe.
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Colby Hall on Jake Tapper's book "Original Sin" and the State of Cable News [ [link removed] ]
AS I WAS SAYING WITH BIG JOHN HOWELL
Colby Hall is the Founding Editor of Mediaite.com [ [link removed] ]. He is also a Peabody Award-winning television producer as well as a terrific dancer and preparer of grilled meats. BJH and Colby discuss the different reactions (and non-reactions) of various cable news networks.
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Blocking Jurko, Smoking Cubans, and Belichick’s Mermaid Muse [ [link removed] ]
THE CHICAGO SMOKEHOUSE WITH JOHN HOWELL AND RICK TELANDER
John Howell and Rick Telander return to their favorite cigar-scented studio to talk about everything except politics. The conversation swirls from charity softball heroics and Beatles trivia to a truly baffling public image makeover by one of football’s most famously stone-faced coaches.
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Also Worth A Look…
Can Pope Leo remain a U.S. citizen now that he’s a foreign head of state? [ [link removed] ] - The short answer is yes, the US would have to proactively revoke his citizenship. While it certainly doesn’t seem out of the question these days, it also doesn’t seem like there’s been any talk of that at this point
AI revolt: New ChatGPT model refuses to shut down when instructed [ [link removed] ] - It’s starting…
Low-Cost Airlines to launch standing-only seats in 2026 [ [link removed] ] - They thought the airline experience was a little too comfortable
Archaeologists Unearth More Ancient Finds Near Luxor [ [link removed] ] - Maybe now isn’t the best time to be disturbing burial sites in Egypt
People Are Surprisingly Bad at Reading Their Dogs [ [link removed] ] - Cats are much easier to read. It’s just smug indifference.
Flute teacher appeals WRC ruling he wasn't whistleblower [ [link removed] ] - Isn’t a flute teacher a whistleblower by definition?
Man arrested after allegedly trying to climb onto cruise ship in Sydney [ [link removed] ] - Never underestimate what people will do to get access to a free buffet
Brazilian Nun’s Shock Beatbox Blessing on Catholic TV Goes Viral [ [link removed] ] - They are going hard to market that Sister Act reboot
Flight diverted to Seattle after passenger tried to open plane's door, authorities say [ [link removed] ] - That’s usually not a good idea
Will Not ‘Roll Out Red Carpet’ for McDonalds if It Comes Back, Says Russian President Vladimir Putin [ [link removed] ] - McDowell’s will be opening up three locations in Moscow next week
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