Merriam-Webster has crowned “slop” as its 2025 Word of the Year, and the choice couldn’t be more on-the-nose for our current digital moment.[2] In an online world overflowing with content,…
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What 1,000 pages of documents tell us about DOGE
Months after staffers from the Department of Government Efficiency were found in the Federal Communications Commission directory, the FCC is being accused of slow-walking demands for information about what they did there. On February 24th, advocacy group Frequency Forward and journalist Nina Burleigh filed a […]
Mass Shooting at Hanukkah Event in Sydney Prompts Nationwide Gun Law Overhaul – 12/16/2025, 4:24:34 PM
Here are key world news developments based on major outlets’ latest updates: Ukraine–Russia peace talks and compensation body Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and about 30 countries are set to approve…
You can pair a tiny wireless mic to this 4K webcam
Hollyland, a company best known for affordable wireless microphones that are popular with creators, has announced its first webcam, the small 4K Lyra. While it lacks advanced features like the Insta360 Link’s tracking gimbal, it’s one of the first webcams we’ve seen that’s designed to […]
Middle East Tensions Flare as U.S.-Backed Ceasefire Violated by Israel’s Hamas Commander Strike – 12/16/2025, 8:28:34 PM
Middle East The White House reportedly scolded Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after Israel killed a top Hamas military commander, violating a U.S.-backed ceasefire; Trump denied the report and affirmed…
An iconic joystick from the Commodore 64 era is returning
Retro Games, a company known for its upgraded revivals of iconic ’80s and ’90s era computers, including the Commodore 64 and Amiga, has announced that it’s bringing back another accessory from the same era. If you grew up gaming before the NES hit the US, […]
Patti Smith on Art: A Radical Connection, Embracing Life’s Wound and Wonder
To Patti Smith, being an artist is not a career choice but a way of saying yes to life so absolute that it requires a thousand uncompromising nos.[1] She understands…
Silksong is getting a free expansion next year
It’s still hard to believe that Hollow Knight: Silksong actually came out this year, but now, we all have a new thing to wait for: the game is getting a free expansion in 2026, titled Sea of Sorrow. Team Cherry calls it the game’s “first […]
Russia-Ukraine “On Verge” of Diplomatic Deal Amid Power Outages; US Backs New Ceasefire Talks – 12/16/2025, 8:29:19 AM
Here are some of the major world news stories in the last day or so: Russia–Ukraine war and peace talks Russia’s deputy foreign minister Sergey Ryabkov told ABC News that…
Tragic Bondi Shooting Casts Shadows Over Sunlit Beach – Dec. 16, 2025
Good morning, dear readers, or whatever time it may be in your part of the world. This is Alvin, your guide through today’s headlines, bringing you stories that matter with a touch of elegance and a whole lot of heart. Imagine us sitting together over […]