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7 Things That Absolutely Could Have Been an Email
A funny field guide to seven workplace meetings that never needed a conference room, video link or mandatory icebreaker.
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This Week's News in Memes: Clocks, Capes and Shutouts
Five stories owned the week-to-date conversation, so we gave permanent daylight time, a superhero delay, two major games and a new sauce the editorial-cartoon treatment.
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The Week Washington Tried to Fix Time: 3 Original Political Cartoons
Three original PS News political cartoons satirize the daylight saving time vote, Social Security’s PROMISE Act and Trump’s teased primetime address.
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Why Some Wordle Answers Feel Unfair — Even When They Aren’t
Why do some Wordle answers feel unfair? Editorial curation, word familiarity, repeated letters and crowded patterns all shape puzzle difficulty.
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Andy Serkis Says Gollum Film Will Not Use ‘Tick-Box’ Casting
Andy Serkis responded to diversity questions about The Hunt for Gollum, saying casting choices will serve the story rather than a quota.
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Charred Corn-Poblano Pizza With Lime Crema
Make an original charred corn and poblano pizza with mozzarella, scallions, cotija and a cool lime crema, including a cold-fermented dough and sheet-pan option.
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States Sue to Block Paramount-Warner Deal. What Changes Now.
Twelve states are suing to block Paramount Skydance's proposed Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition. Here is what the lawsuit changes, why it matters for viewers and creators, and what comes next.
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Sam Neill, ‘Jurassic Park’ Star and New Zealand Film Icon, Dies at 78
Sam Neill, the New Zealand actor known for Jurassic Park, The Piano, Peaky Blinders and a wide-ranging five-decade career, has died at 78.
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Jimmy Kimmel Removal Calls Meet a Different ABC Reality
Jimmy Kimmel is still drawing calls for removal, but ABC has extended him through May 2027 and new ratings coverage shows the show gaining audience.
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A Crispy-Edge Diner Burger You Can Make at Home
Make a crispy mustard-crusted smash burger at home with melted cheese, dill pickles, thin onion and an easy pepper pickle sauce.
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Opinion: Hollywood’s Silence Is the Real Warning in the Paramount-Warner Merger
The Paramount-Warner merger debate is about more than streaming prices. Hollywood’s uneasy silence reveals the power fewer employers can hold over workers, creators and newsrooms.
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Why ‘The Five-Star Weekend’ Is Becoming Summer’s Comfort-Drama Binge
The Five-Star Weekend is now streaming on Peacock. Here is why Jennifer Garner’s Nantucket friendship drama is drawing attention this summer.
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How the New ‘Little House’ Gives the Osage Story More Room
The new Little House on the Prairie expands the familiar frontier story through Osage characters, consultants and museum-backed historical research.
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5 Things to Watch on Netflix Today, July 10, 2026
Five Netflix movies, series and documentaries worth watching on July 10, 2026, with quick guidance for mystery, comedy, history and true-story fans.
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The Case for Being Bad at a Hobby
Being bad at a hobby can be useful because it protects play, lowers the pressure to perform and gives adults a rare space where improvement is optional.
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Why Everyone Feels Behind, Even When They're Doing Fine
Many people feel behind in work, money, relationships or life milestones even when their lives are objectively stable. The problem is often comparison, not failure.
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Newport Beach's July Fourth Chaos Shows How Fast Holiday Crowds Can Shift
Newport Beach officials are reviewing a July Fourth weekend that brought fireworks, fights, looting reports and more than 400 arrests, highlighting how social media can change holiday crowd control.
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Spicy Lime Chicken That Wakes Up Dinner
A concise spicy lime chicken recipe with a punchy marinade, quick skillet method and a food-safety reminder to cook poultry to 165°F.
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Games Like Flappy Bird Still Work Because One Tap Is Enough
A practical evergreen guide to games like Flappy Bird, why one-tap runners remain appealing, and where FishTank: Infinite Runner by Abel Duarte fits the format.
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Americans Are Socializing Less, New Time-Use Data Shows
BLS time-use data show Americans were less likely to socialize on an average day in 2025 than in 2015, with daily socializing time falling to 35 minutes.