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Day: November 16, 2025
Midnight Motorbike: A Magical South Indian Journey for Sleepless Nights
Midnight Motorbike: A Lullaby of Wonder for the Sleepless, Inspired by the Whimsy of South India Some nights, sleep slips beyond reach. The air clings, thick and hot, and the…
Iran Halts Uranium Enrichment as Russia Strikes Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure – 11/16/2025, 4:24:24 PM
Key world news as of November 16, 2025, includes major developments in Iran, Ukraine, France, Venezuela, Chile, India, and more. Iran’s foreign minister announced the country is no longer enriching…
JPMorgan Battles $115M Legal Bill for Fraudulent Fintech Acquisition, Seeks Court Relief
JPMorgan’s Reluctance to Cover Charlie Javice’s Legal Fees: The Aftermath of a $175 Million Fraud The story of JPMorgan Chase’s acquisition of Frank, a student financial aid startup founded by…
How LimeWire ended the Napster music revolution
Quick: tell me how old you are by telling me which app you used to download free music. Was it Napster? Kazaa? Usenet? Gnutella? WinMX? Morpheus? The Pirate Bay? Were you, I don’t know, sending your friends songs on AIM or BBM? The possibilities are […]
Trump Sues BBC for $5 Billion Over Edited Capitol Riot Speech – 11/16/2025, 8:28:37 PM
Based on the latest reports from November 16, 2025, here are the major world news stories: Ukraine and Russia Ukraine’s Odesa has been forced onto backup power following an overnight…
Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold Revolutionizes Durability in Foldable Phones, Achieves First IP68 Rating
Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of foldable smartphones, focusing on what has long been the Achilles’ heel of the category: durability. As of…
Stereogum soldiers on in the era of streaming and AI
If you’re an indie rock fan of a certain age, the name Stereogum will probably conjure strong feelings. The site was launched “January 1st, 2002, on a whim,” founder Scott Lapatine told The Verge. Originally, this early staple of the music blog era was focused […]
The best gifts for dads that have everything (but deserve more)
What do you get the man who says he has everything? It’s a tough question – and one you have a limited amount of time to answer, given the holidays are nearly upon us. You could try dropping subtle hints or asking friends and family […]
The evolution of rationality: How chimps process conflicting evidence
Chimps can take in new evidence, evaluate its strength, and change their minds.