Michael Steinberg must defend a man charged with cussing in public | The Moth

From The Moth. Newly appointed ACLU of Michigan Legal Director Michael Steinberg gets assigned his weirdest case yet: defending a canoeist charged with the crime of swearing in public. Michael must take the case to court defending both the man and his reputation. Subscribe to The Moth: https://www.youtube.com/@themoth ————————— The Moth is a non-profit that…

Apple looked like it was losing AI. Maybe it’s actually winning

From Quartz. People thought Apple was slow to the draw on AI. Now, they’re changing tune. Read the complete article at: https://qz.com/apple-intelligence-ai-apps-chips-iphones — Subscribe to the Quartz Daily Brief newsletter, the most interesting news from the global economy: https://quartz.short.gy/newsletters-yt Become a Quartz member to get unlimited access to our journalism: https://quartz.short.gy/newsletters-yt Quartz is a guide…

Tesla has to rename ‘Autopilot’ because it doesn’t drive itself: Judge

From Quartz. California’s DMV ruled Tesla misled drivers by calling its driver-assistance software “Autopilot” and “Full Self-Driving.” Read the complete article at: https://qz.com/tesla-autopilot-judge-california-dmv-musk-robotaxis — Subscribe to the Quartz Daily Brief newsletter, the most interesting news from the global economy: https://quartz.short.gy/newsletters-yt Become a Quartz member to get unlimited access to our journalism: https://quartz.short.gy/newsletters-yt Quartz is a…

Inside Brooklyn’s Hidden Roastery Gem

From Cheddar. Partners Coffee has been a cornerstone of Brooklyn’s specialty coffee scene since opening its flagship cafe and roastery on North 6th Street in Williamsburg back in 2012. What started as a neighborhood gathering spot has evolved into one of New York’s most respected independent coffee roasters, all while maintaining its commitment to small-batch…

Trump’s Epstein Files Problem Just Got Worse As Deadline Nears & Why Even MAGA Mocked Trump’s Speech

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How Amateurs Talk About “Guitar Tone”

From Rick Beato. In this episode, I am once again joined by session guitarist and YouTuber Tim Pierce to discuss his guitar tone philosophy, writing parts and his journey on the YouTube platform. My Beato Club supporters: Justin Scott Terence Mark Jason Murray Lucienne Kilpatrick Alexander Young Jason Wagner Todd Ladner Rob Kline Nicholas Long…

Black Holes. Explained. For 1.5 Hours.

From PBS Space Time. Black holes are not just the strangest objects in the universe, they’re the sharpest test we have of how reality actually works. This episode explores how these extreme cosmic laboratories force general relativity and quantum physics into direct confrontation. We look back through a decade of content to understand their formation…

#Hospitals just miles apart can have drastically different C-section #rates — here’s why.

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Press Button for $20 Caviar Bump

From Tasty. A button that delivers caviar on demand? Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles knew exactly what we needed. Veil & Velvet is back at @fslosangeles for a speakeasy experience paying homage to old-school Hollywood. How many times would you push the caviar button? The temptation to press it more than once is REAL! @ivskitchen

Why Are We Seeing More Frequent Auroras?

From StarTalk. What’s up with the aurora moving south? How does aurora even work? Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down why people are seeing more aurora activity, what aurora is, the solar cycle, and more! Timestamps: 00:00 – What’s Up with Aurora? 00:17 – What is Aurora? 2:09 – Why is Aurora Borealis Moving South? 3:00…

Fallout’s Most Radioactive Locations

From Kyle Hill. Where are the most radioactive locations in all of the FALLOUT games? How dangerous are they? What do the different radiation rates mean? Noted Nuclear Zaddy Kyle Hill jumps into Fallout New Vegas, Fallout 3, and Fallout 4 to explore and explain the nuclear apocalypse in terms understandable to the modern Gamer.…

Why peanut allergies are plummeting

From Adam Ragusea. Thanks to Create for sponsoring! https://trycreate.co/ragusea for 30% off your first purchase of my favorite creatine gummies, including subscriptions. Code: RAGUSEA 2008 study showing Jewish kids in the UK get 10x more peanut allergies than Israeli kids: https://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(08)01698-9/fulltext 2015 trial showing early peanut exposure lowers peanut allergy prevalence by 80%: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1414850 2018…

The Greatest Feat of Piloting in Space

From Today I Found Out. On April 9, 1959, the newly-formed National Aeronautics and Space Administration, or NASA, introduced the world to a new breed of heroes: the Mercury Seven, America’s first astronauts. Selected from a pool of over 500 military test pilots, these men represented the best the nation had to offer, and its…

Bach’s Fugues and Concertos Explained | The Complete Practice Blueprint

From LivingPianos. 00:21 Examining Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier https://youtu.be/swFd0bZGplg 04:14 HOW THE WELL-TEMPERED CLAVIER RESHAPED MODERN MUSIC https://youtu.be/nnuMqCJOB7U 11:31 Should You Use the Pedal When Playing Bach? https://youtu.be/XnNB543WwhU 17:38 The Secret Power of Extreme Slow Practice for Bach’s French Suite https://youtu.be/y5phK018tdM 22:09 Why Is Bach’s Italian Concerto Called a Concerto? https://youtu.be/i8kPek9uf3g 25:35 What is A Fugue?…

Inside China’s mini-Hollywood

From The Economist. Micro-dramas may only be a few minutes long, but they are crammed with racy plot lines and taboo topics. Don Weinland, The Economist’s China business and finance editor, visited one of the largest production studios to see behind the scenes of this popular industry.

Here’s how I avoided bringing #FBI work home

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How DEI Died | WIRED

From Wired. Three letters: D E I. How did “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” become a dog whistle for all things woke and black? From America’s first attempts at reckoning with institutional bias to the current bulldozer approach of the second Trump administration, WIRED writer Jason Parahm takes a candid look at the road we took…

A mega meeting mix-up

From Lateral with Tom Scott. Ella Hubber, Caroline Roper and Tom Lum from ‘Let’s Learn Everything!’ discuss a question about daft directions. LATERAL is a weekly podcast about interesting questions and even more interesting answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://www.lateralcast.com FULL EPISODE: https://www.lateralcast.com/episodes/166 BOOK OUT NOW:…

The Puzzle that only Has One Logical Path!

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What’s the BIGGEST Planet Ever Found?

From Cleo Abram. I have a question: What’s the biggest planet we’ve ever found in our WHOLE observable universe? Our first contender is HUGE. You could fit 23 Earth’s across it!! This planet is less dense than marshmallows. But if you’re good with a little more scientific uncertainty, our second contender looks like it’s even…

Lost Diamond Ring and $3,000 Cash (Full Episode) | Inside Airport Lost & Found | National Geographic

From National Geographic. Celebrate the holiday season with National Geographic and this full episode of Inside Airport Lost & Found. Watch as dedicated airport workers race against time to reunite travelers with their lost baggage. This episode features the recovery of incredible treasures, including a priceless diamond from a young bride’s ring, a bag containing…