Elon Musk and others criticize Christopher Nolan’s casting of Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy, highlighting ongoing debates over race and classical representation.
The Real Lesson of Elon Musk’s Outrage at Christopher Nolan
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‘It’s as if Arya, my great dane, is contemplating time and memory’: Johan Van Aarde’s best phone picture
Johan Van Aa describes his Great Dane Arya as if she’s contemplating time, highlighting the deep bond and emotional connection with his pet.
Tim Dowling: the band shuns my new jokes. But telling the old ones proves even riskier
Comedian Tim Dowling finds that his band prefers his tried-and-true jokes over his new material, highlighting the challenge of humor consistency during performances.
Opening Amethyst Geode!
A large amethyst geode was opened publicly for the first time, attracting visitors and collectors. Details on the event and its significance are provided.
Tulsi Gabbard Takes the Exit Ramp
Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation as Director of National Intelligence on June 30, citing family reasons and disagreements with Trump. The move raises questions about her future plans.
TIL Werner Herzog convinced Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni to keep Grogu as a puppet instead of CGI on the set of “The Mandalorian.” After watching them shoot a take without the puppet to allow a CGI replacement in post-production, Herzog told them, “You are cowards. Leave it.”
Werner Herzog convinced the creators of ‘The Mandalorian’ to keep Grogu as a puppet, emphasizing its authenticity and emotional impact.
Photos of the Week: Chief Mouser, Pet Gala, Soapbox Race
A roundup of this week’s notable photos, featuring Larry the Downing Street cat, the Pet Gala in New York, and the Red Bull Soapbox Race in Los Angeles.
Donald Trump’s Paint Jobs
Trump’s recent blue paint on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has prompted mixed reactions amid ongoing D.C. renovations, raising questions about its impact and future.
The best thing Democrats can do for the climate: Stop talking about it
As the 2026 midterm elections approach, some experts suggest Democrats should de-emphasize climate change to better connect with voters on cost-of-living issues.
The Economic Experiment That Upended Reality
New research challenges decades of neoliberal economic assumptions, showing minimum wage hikes do not cause job losses and upend traditional growth-fairness trade-offs.
