A New Chapter in the Grand Narrative Rachel Haywire Dec 12, 2023 Today, we have a guest piece about advertising by the always thought-provoking Vanya Bagaev. He is the mind behind Echoes of NoNe and a contributor to the Soaring Twenties Social Club. It is far too often […]
Oh, gentle parenting! What a noble idea, what a deeply difficult thing to actually pull off. If you’ve managed to avoid the parenting discourse over the past few years, allow me to recap: Gentle parenting is the shorthand term for a style of parenting in which children’s tantrums […]
Sietze Bosman Dec 11, 2023 Sietze Bosman argues that a holistic worldview can inspire a natural moral doctrine aligned with the inherent order of creation. The concept of holism was first introduced by Jan van der Smuts, a South African general, statesman, and philosopher. Where Smuts shaped his […]
Sponsored by Domini Impact Investments In our Holiday Issue, Mark O’Connell reviews Werner Herzog’s autobiography, a deadpan self-portrait by a true eccentric who seems to wake up each morning “in determined pursuit of experience.” As O’Connell writes, there is something “resolute and methodical about the wildness of Herzog’s life,” […]
Today’s best articles 2023: the year of the loneliness epidemic Ukraine’s fraught relationship with Russia: A brief history 2024 Golden Globe nominations predictions Sponsored by Wise Bread Best Reward Cards of 2023 With $300 Bonus 5 era-defining cartoons about Taylor Swift Today’s political cartoons – December 9, 2023
By Regan Keely Greetings Transformer of Darkness! ~Musings on the intensity of ascension and coming back into wholeness through UNCONDITIONAL love~ What a truly miraculous time to be alive on Earth. I think this to myself every day as I myself navigate the highest highs, the lowest lows, and […]
Luke Dodson Dec 9, 2023 Earlier last month, a ‘new’ song was released under the name of the Beatles, “Now and Then.” The song was originally a demo recorded in 1977 by John Lennon, with the words “For Paul” written on the tape. The then-remaining Beatles recorded parts […]
December 04, 2023 | Read Online Woman explains why wives face more issues dealing with their in-laws than the husbands Nicole Michelle—who goes by @nicolemichelleofficial on TikTok—a wellness coach posted a video captioned, “If you’re struggling with issues with your in-laws, one overarching component is access. […]
December 2, 2023 • 5 min read with Diamond Naga Siu We made it to the weekend, friends. I just added this first-class train ride from Paris to Barcelona to my bucket list — the ticket is $177 and has wifi the entire ride. In today’s […]
1 Woman’s wild story of surviving 14,500 ft skydive fall because of fire ants is a must read You have a 50% chance of surviving a fall of 48 feet, roughly equaling a 4-story building. The mortality rate rushes all the way up to 90% when you fall […]
November 30, 2023 | Read Online Presented by Teens notice ‘attractive’ woman in a nearby car mouthing something to them and immediately dial 911 With increasing problems in the world, it is more crucial than ever to be vigilant about one’s surroundings. Even subtle signs can […]
INSIDE SCOOP Chelsea Jia Feng/BI Americans ditched big cities during the pandemic. Now many are regretting it. Nice house. Picket fence. Big yard. How the fantasy of a quieter life spawned the Great Pandemic Remorse. READ NOW Insider Today Newsletter Get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories […]
For the last seven years at least, broad pronouncements have been made about what the arrival of autonomous cars would mean for American culture. But in late August, when I started hearing from friends in San Francisco that robotaxis were officially roaming the roads and available for civilian […]
1 Twins separated shortly after birth were both named Jim and led wildly parallel lives Sometimes stories comes along that seem too far-fetched or remarkable to be real. The entire Ripley’s Believe it or Not? franchise is built on such stories, the ones that defy logic and reason and […]
Woman given three months to live after a cancer diagnosis is stunned to hear she is now in remission A woman diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer that had spread to her ovaries and her liver, was given three months to live in January 2020. Instead, she is […]
By News.com.au Published Nov. 24, 2023, 5:45 p.m. ET Originally Published by: A wife has threatened to protest outside a brothel in Gold Coast after her husband spent nearly $4,000 USD on a seven-hour sex-bender. The man attended the Pentagon Grand where he had intercourse with two sex […]
Robert Stark Nov 24, 2023 The Great Class Swap is a philosophical response to the societal problem that too much wealth is concentrated in the hands of a few while too much population growth is in the underclass, with both trends squeezing out the middle. The Great Class […]
Appears in this episode Andrew Sullivan (The main Dish and VFYW contest are taking a break for the holiday; we’ll be back with full coverage on December 1st. Happy Thanksgiving!) Matthew is a writer and philosopher. He’s currently a senior fellow at UVA’s Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture […]
Today’s best articles Section 702: The fight over the government’s spy powers West African food in the US gets personal 5 enchanting books to read this December Advertisement by Curiosity Stream Discover fascinating stories and thought-provoking series on Curiosity Stream. Subscribe Now. The most and least environmentally friendly […]
1 Family creates an NFL-style draft to assign Thanksgiving cooking and cleaning duties When Thanksgiving is done right, families evenly divide the labor so that everything gets done and nobody works too hard. Someone takes charge of roasting the turkey, others contribute with sides, somebody is on dishes, and […]
Go, Exit! Rachel Haywire Nov 21, 2023 In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I’d like to express my gratitude for the new friends I’ve made here on Substack. We’ve created an amazing network of independent thinkers who thrive on engaging conversations and diverse opinions, cherishing both our freedom of […]
An Ancient Korean Libation Gets Transformed for the Modern Drinker Andrew Watman With its sleek cans and fruity flavors, Màkku wants to pour more makgeolli—an alcoholic rice-based drink long loved by Koreans—into the American market. READ 11 Early Black Friday Deals From Walmart Matt Jancer Forget the crowds. […]
By Nicky Reid aka Comrade Hermit Exile in Happy Valley In case you haven’t noticed, the news has been pretty fucked up lately and frankly so have I. This isn’t exactly a new development for me or the world. In fact, for as long as I can remember, […]
Appears in this episode Andrew Sullivan Pamela is a journalist. For nine years she was the editor of The New York Times Book Review, where she also hosted a weekly podcast, and she’s now a columnist for the Opinion section of the Times where she writes about culture, ideas, […]
1 Two sisters go viral for their ridiculously functional roller coaster costume Spooky season can be a fun time of year for people. There are folks that wait all year for the official start of fall just to decorate for Halloween. Costumes are bought in advance and bags […]
1 Pregnant woman swaps her baby shower for a ‘nesting party’ and people are taking note A mother expecting her 3rd child decided to forget about having a baby shower and brought her friends together for something she needed even more: a nesting party. Instead of spending an afternoon watching her friends […]
His new book is a guide to how to connect with people. Oct 27 Appears in this episode Andrew Sullivan David is a long-time columnist for the New York Times. He’s also a commentator on “PBS NewsHour,” NPR’s “All Things Considered” and NBC’s “Meet the Press.” Plus he teaches at […]
Sponsored by Paul Holberton Publishing Namwali Serpell ‘Such Womanly Touches’ Is there such a thing as a female style? Stacy Schiff ‘Hallucinatory Spitballs’ Arthur Miller wrote that The Crucible should not pass as a true story. Why has the play become ubiquitous in American high schools? What have we done […]
Salons are the future of socializing and I’m hosting one online this Saturday Rachel Haywire Oct 19, 2023 It goes like this. I’m hosting a salon this Saturday afternoon and would love for you guys to attend. I believe that salons will take on the leading role for […]
1 Communication coach can determine your personality using just 4 pieces of paper Communication Coach Zac Broomfield, or @l4coach on TikTok, has shared a fun test test that he says can provide valuable insights into someone’s personality. Zac is a professional family communication expert at Level 4 Coaching. “There’s a question […]
In September, film critic Bilge Ebiri traveled to Italy to cover the Venice Film Festival, where he reviewed many of this fall’s biggest movies. But there was a special place in his heart for Ferrari, the latest from one of his favorite directors, Michael Mann. While at Venice, […]
1 Correcting these 7 body language mistakes could make you instantly more likeable First impressions are especially hard for people who struggle with social anxiety or with understanding the nuances of social interactions. When we’re nervous, our body language can misrepresent us, making us appear to be more closed off […]
1 Teacher brilliantly turns getting her period in front of her class into a teaching moment Teachers are almost always teaching even when it’s not in their lesson plan. Those that were born to be teachers find teachable moments everywhere and one woman found herself in one of […]
It’s not just you. LinkedIn has gotten really weird. Divorce and stealing hotel food: Why did a job network become everyone’s favorite place for oversharing? READ NOW Insider Today Get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in business, from Wall Street to Silicon Valley. COUNT ME IN
Today’s best articles How will the writers’ deal shape the future of Hollywood screenwriting? Can Meta woo Gen Z with AI chatbots? Expiration dates can actually do more harm than good Animals and plants that have been used to fight disease Hollywood writers on the cusp of ending […]
Welcome to the NRP. We are publishing the absolute best of those extremely online extremists known as the new right — “All the shit that’s fit to poast.” Sep 22, 2023 Threads of the Week > Two Space hosts, both alike in dignity On fair X, where we […]
Rethinking immigration in the context of Post-Americanism Robert Stark Sep 21, 2023 The recent migrant surge is historically unprecedented, as far as the sheer numbers of migrants the Biden admin has welcomed. This encouragement of mass migration and total negligence of border control, lends some credence to a […]
1 Mom has the perfect response to teen son who refuses to do ‘girl’ chores A 41-year-old mom with 3 boys, 12-year-old twins, and a 10-year-old, pays them $10 daily to do their chores. However, their pay is deducted $10 if they miss a day. The boys have to […]
1 The ‘Last Gen X playground’ has been found, and people can’t contain their nostalgia It seems like so many iterations of unfettered joy from our childhood haven’t made it to the modern age, and playgrounds are no exception. Gone are the days of metal slides that scorched the derriere in the […]
You Need to Update Your Browser, Like, Yesterday Andrew Couts Plus: Spyware-packing ads, TikTok GDPR violations, Elon Musk investigations, and more. READ X Challenger Pebble Thinks AI-Generated Posts Can Help Lure Users Away From Elon Musk Paresh Dave To encourage conversation, Twitter-like platform Pebble—formerly […]
1 People are cracking up at hidden notes a couple left for future homeowners in their bathroom As anyone who has dipped their toe into home improvement waters knows, home remodeling is a mix of excitement and headaches. It’s fun to freshen things up and make your own mark on […]
Socialist visions of communal shared domestic labor and child rearing have existed in the past and exist in the present. In 1917 following the Russian Revolution the government changed the rules and created a domestic revolution. At the turn of the century in the United States over 200 […]
1 Life hack expert explains why Monday is by far the best day to have off Since the pandemic, more Americans have the ability to choose where and when they work. So, TikTokker Jordan Howlett, known as Jordan the Stallion8, shared his thoughts on the best day of the week to take […]
New York Review of Books Sponsored by Riverhead “It is through the chicken that most American cooks acquaint themselves with the techniques of butchery,” writes Daniel M. Lavery in the Review’s October 5 issue, “and often it is through the work of Jacques Pépin that the introduction is […]
For contest #389, we find beauty in a bleak place. (And don’t miss the hyena lady-dicks.) Chris Bodenner Sep 15, 2023 A followup on last week from the super-chef: It was fun reading about Rothesay after visiting there. My wife and I have a bad (but sometimes […]
1 Mom notices the boy she adopted looks a lot like her biological son, so she gets a DNA test A woman, 35, and her husband, 38, had been married for 10 years and during that time became good friends with a neighbor in her 20s. Two years […]
Last fall, after the National Institutes of Health released a study that associated chemical hair straightener use with a small risk of uterine cancer, hundreds of women began linking their health issues to relaxers — and looking to make cosmetics companies pay for the harms they’ve suffered. Black […]
1 Did you know your dog may be listening to your voice even when it’s sleeping? Dogs hold a remarkable knack for tuning into human emotions. Witnessing their ability to sense our moods and see how they react is astonishing. Whether it’s a nudge of their nose when we’re feeling down or […]
September 9, 2023 • with Diamond Naga Siu Welcome to the newly revamped Saturday edition, Insiders! I’m Diamond Naga Siu, and I’ll be sliding into your inbox every weekend. I moved to San Diego this year and am enjoying making new friends and exploring new places. But plenty […]
If, 30 years ago, you told the founders of WIRED that the internet they were optimistic would change human society would, indeed, change our society—just not wholly in ways they would expect—they’d be shocked. As part of our 30th anniversary celebration, we’re pleased to announce LiveWIRED, taking place […]
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