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Kimberly Austin

Jer in the Amazon

African Canadian

From “Blended.” Sandler/Barrymore vehicle.

Bird blog

Sonic doctor

I am almost embarassed that I am just now getting to this– given a 2015 release date.

Rock steady

There Is a Stone (Tatsunari Ota, 2023)

What author Michael Pollan thinks we should and shouldn't eat - CBS News
What author Michael Pollan thinks we should and shouldn't eat CBS News
Searchers find missing ship in Lake Michigan, over 150 years after it sunk - The Guardian
Searchers find missing ship in Lake Michigan, over 150 years after it sunk The GuardianSearchers uncover wreck of luxury steamer lost in Lake Michigan more than 150 years ago NBC NewsSteamer sank in Lake Michigan undiscovered for 153 years. Until now. Milwaukee Journal SentinelLuxury steamer that sunk in Lake Michigan more than 150 years ago has been found CBS […]
Canada Gives U.S. Arms Makers the Cold Shoulder on Military Spending - The New York Times
Canada Gives U.S. Arms Makers the Cold Shoulder on Military Spending The New York TimesOttawa’s shift away from US defence manufacturers aims to create 125,000 jobs Financial TimesCanada bets on ‘Build at Home’ defence strategy to reclaim sovereignty — and revive readiness CBCCanada to Prioritize Domestic Firms in Defense-Spending Plan Amid U.S. Tension The Wall Street JournalCarney Plots ‘Buy […]
Space Station returns to a full crew complement after a month - Ars Technica
Space Station returns to a full crew complement after a month Ars TechnicaDragon Hatches Open, Crew-12 Enters Station and Joins Expedition 74 NASA (.gov)SpaceX Dragon astronauts make Valentine's Day docking at space station to boost skeleton crew (video) SpaceReplacement crew docks at International Space Station, boosts numbers back to 7 CBS News‘Very lucky day’: NASA, SpaceX ace astronaut launch […]
Democrats’ struggles could be partly because they’re just too old, says Obama - Politico
Democrats’ struggles could be partly because they’re just too old, says Obama PoliticoObama says aliens exist, slams US politics The Jerusalem PostObama’s Latest Interview Is an Unbelievable Rewriting of History WCBMObama claims Democrats face greater governing challenges than Republicans in current political climate Fox NewsObama Claims Dems Have ‘Harder Job’ Than Republicans Because They’re Not As ‘Mean, Tough, and […]
What is the dart frog toxin allegedly used to kill Alexei Navalny? - BBC
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Michael Silverblatt, 'genius' host of KCRW literary show 'Bookworm,' dies at 73 February 16, 2026
Silverblatt's 30-minute show, which ran from 1989 to 2022, included interviews with celebrated authors including Gore Vidal, Kazuo Ishiguro, David Foster Wallace, Susan Orlean, Joan Didion and Zadie Smith.
Noah Goldberg
Sylvia Plath haunts 'Sylvia Sylvia Sylvia,' an ambitious but shapeless new work, at Geffen Playhouse February 14, 2026
The Geffen Playhouse presents the world premiere of Beth Hyland's 'Sylvia Sylvia Sylvia,' directed by Jo Bonney.
Charles McNulty
Criticism by Winter Olympic athletes of Trump policies mirror reaction to iconic 1968 protest February 14, 2026
The director of "Fists of Freedom," a documentary about Olympic sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos, says the reaction to Olympians speaking out has some similarities and differences to 1968.
Greg Braxton
Casey Wasserman to sell his talent agency following Epstein fallout February 14, 2026
Casey Wasserman is selling his talent agency after documents revealed racy emails he exchanged with Jeffrey Epstein's companion years ago. Wasserman will remain leader of the LA28 Olympic Committee, which publicly backed him despite the uproar.
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In 'Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie,' two losers turn time travel into a fame machine February 13, 2026
It's got nothing to do with the band but everything to do with "Back to the Future," as a duo of also-rans hope to alter their past and rejigger some momentum.
Robert Abele
Ryan Sickler transforms near-death experience into unlikely comedy mission February 13, 2026
In his special 'Live & Alive,' Sickler uses comedy to explore mortality and near-death experiences, asking audiences about their own brushes with death during his performances.
Marissa Evans
Jelly of the Month Club helped Snoopy's Legendary Rooftop Concert go viral with their Ozzy tribute February 13, 2026
Snoopy's tribute to Ozzy Osbourne became an instant viral sensation at Knott's Berry Farm, with Sharon Osbourne sharing the performance during the Grammy Awards.
Candace Hansen
A widow gets resourceful when the ground shifts beneath her in the feisty 'Calle Málaga' February 13, 2026
Spanish acting legend and Pedro Almodóvar veteran Carmen Maura commands a well-proportioned indie about the moves one makes to hold onto a sense of self.
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Karen Huger of 'RHOP' says DUI, jail can't keep the Grand Dame down: 'I healed myself' February 13, 2026
Karen Huger, the Grand Dame of 'Real Housewives of Potomac,' gets candid with Sherri Shepherd about addiction, her DUI arrest and her six-month jail sentence.
Alexandra Del Rosario
Dawson's favorite director and 44,000 others push James Van Der Beek fundraiser toward $2.3 million February 13, 2026
Steven Spielberg, Dawson Leery's favorite director, is among the celebrities who have donated to the GoFundMe to help support James Van Der Beek's family.
Tracy Brown

What is behind spike in pothole related call-outs? February 16, 2026
The AA says pothole-related call outs in January were up by 18% across the UK, with 6,235 in the East of England alone.
Why this school will ditch a shirt, tie and blazer from its uniform February 16, 2026
The school says the move is practical - but it echoes a wider debate over the role of uniforms.
The £10 tricks I used to make my rented room into a home February 16, 2026
Talented tenants share decor hacks that won't cost you a fortune - or your deposit.
FBI analysing recovered glove that appears to match those worn in Guthrie suspect video February 16, 2026
The FBI says it recovered a DNA sample from the glove, which was found in a field a few miles from Guthrie's home.
UK considering significant increase to defence spending February 16, 2026
The prime minister is considering meeting a 3% defence-spending target five years earlier than planned, the BBC learns.
The Papers: 'Truth is antidote to Putin's poison' and 'Europe sabotage campaign' February 16, 2026
The aftermath following the UK saying Russia killed opposition leader Alexei Navalny with a frog toxin continues to lead a number of today's papers.
Ministers want to reform SEND - but they are treading very carefully February 16, 2026
The government is expected to outline its plan to overhaul the complex system of support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England soon.
Cabinet secretary frontrunner previously spoken to about management style February 16, 2026
Dame Antonia Romeo was found to have no case to answer over one complaint nine years ago.
America's Next Top Model shaped reality TV, but should it ever have been made? February 16, 2026
A new Netflix documentary will finally see Tyra Banks and her fellow judges address some of the most controversial scandals from the reality show.
Ex-church minister who admitted child sexual abuse to BBC still free years later February 16, 2026
Robert Corfield, who admitted abusing a child to the BBC, was a minister in a shadowy church known as The Truth.

The Best Samsung Phones of 2026, Tested and Reviewed February 15, 2026
From flagship and budget to flipping and folding, Samsung’s Galaxy range spans the breadth of the smartphone cosmos. WIRED’s here to help you make your choice.
Julian Chokkattu
The Nothing That Has the Potential to Be Anything February 15, 2026
You can never truly empty a box. Why? Zero-point energy.
George Musser
9 Best Windows Laptops (2026): WIRED-Tested Laptops to Buy February 15, 2026
Windows laptops have never been so good, and they're only going to get better as we move through 2026.
Luke Larsen
Google’s AI Overviews Can Scam You. Here’s How to Stay Safe February 15, 2026
Beyond mistakes or nonsense, deliberately bad information being injected into AI search summaries is leading people down potentially harmful paths.
David Nield
CurrentBody LED Hair Growth Helmet Review: Baby Hairs Abound (2026) February 15, 2026
This FDA-cleared red-light helmet helps spur hair growth and is Bluetooth-enabled with a comfortable design. But don’t expect results overnight.
Molly Higgins
AI, Fancy Footwear, and All the Other Gear Powering Olympic Bobsledding February 15, 2026
Bobsledders rely a lot on specialized equipment to perform well and stay safe during the "Formula 1 of ice.” Here’s a quick guide.
Alessio Caprodossi
Best Apple Watch (2026): Series 11, SE 3, and Ultra 3 February 14, 2026
Should you splurge on the new Series 11, or will the SE 3 do? Let us help you figure out which version to get (and which to avoid).
Adrienne So
How to Choose the Right Gaming Laptop (2026): What You Need to Know February 14, 2026
With over a decade of experience in reviewing gaming laptops, here’s my rundown of what to consider before pulling the trigger.
Luke Larsen
Best Alternatives to Google’s Android Operating System (2026), Tested and Reviewed February 14, 2026
Whether you have privacy concerns or you just want to freely tinker, these are our favorite alternatives to stock Android.
Scott Gilbertson
Ring Kills Flock Safety Deal After Super Bowl Ad Uproar February 14, 2026
Plus: Meta plans to add face recognition to its smart glasses, Jared Kushner named as part of whistleblower’s mysterious national security complaint, and more.
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