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The Knicks’ Championship Rings Are Finally Here. So Is a ‘Jalen’ Baby Name Boom in NYC.

Astoria residents Taylor Janney-Rovin and Daniel Rovin are naming their first child Hart after Knicks star Josh Hart,

When the New York Knicks took home the NBA championship title for the first time in 53 years this summer, fans joked that a Knicks-inspired baby name trend may be nigh. Would someone name their newborn daughter “Anna Nobey” after forward OG Anunoby, who famously tipped in a game-winning shot to complete a 29-point comeback […]

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Thieves’ cant slang

Insider jargon, previously known as cant, is designed to keep outsiders out. The burglars in cartoons are often seen wearing a black mask over their eyes (like Robin in Batman but for a different reason) and carrying a bulging sack over their shoulders. [Of course, the burglar’s sack was rarely bulging. A robber would have […]

WIRED
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Hatch Sleep Clock Review: A Contactless Sleep Tracker (2026)

I’m obsessed with sleep data, but I don’t love wearing a smartwatch to bed. Can the Hatch Sleep Clock give me the best of both worlds at an affordable price?

THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent
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Trump Hits Brutal New Polling Low—and GOP Leaks Grow Truly Humiliating

Donald Trump’s approval just sank to an abysmal 33-66 in the new Washington Post poll, a record low in Post polling. The survey also finds Democrats leading in the battle for the House by eight points. Meanwhile, the new NBC poll also ...

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Amazon announces plan to invest €16 billion in Germany in 2027

Since 2010, Amazon has invested over €100 billion in Germany, underscoring the country as one of the most important to Amazon worldwide.

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Study for "Young Woman Powdering Herself", 1890 #georgesseurat #pointillism

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The Garden of Earthly Delights (detail), 1516 #northernrenaissance #bosch

Letters from an American
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October 19, 2026

October 19, 2026

I am just through the door from several days’ travel and am wiped out, so this will not be a real letter.

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Lower Norwood, 1871 #pissarro #camillepissarro

WIRED
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Adorama Camera Coupon Codes & Promo Codes: October 2026

Upgrade your photography setup for less. Save up to 20% on cameras, lenses, and Apple gear with these verified Adorama promo codes and clearance deals.

WIRED
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Mint Mobile Discounts for October 2026

Reduce your monthly cell phone bill with these active Mint Mobile coupons and promos, limited-time promotions, and 5G plan savings.

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Japan launches mission to bring home a piece of the Martian moon Phobos

Japan launches mission to bring home a piece of the Martian moon Phobos

The climax for MMX will come in 2029, when the spacecraft will attempt up to two landings on Phobos.

Ars Technica
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Japan launches mission to bring home a piece of the Martian moon Phobos

Japan launches mission to bring home a piece of the Martian moon Phobos

The climax for MMX will come in 2029, when the spacecraft will attempt up to two landings on Phobos.

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Follow recommendation: Pablo Picasso @pablocubist #pablopicasso #picasso

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Court appears likely to allow internet suit based on decades-old video privacy law to go forward

scotusblog.com/2026/10/court-appears-likely-to-allow-internet-suit-based-on-decades-old-video-privacy-law-to-go-forward/

The Supreme Court on Wednesday seemed likely to let a lawsuit brought by a Tennessee man alleging that a website owned by entertainment giant Paramount Global violated a 1988 video privacy law when i…

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Ad Tech Briefing: Zeta goes big as Apple casts a shadow over Advertising Week

digiday.com/media-buying/ad-tech-briefing-zeta-goes-big-as-apple-casts-a-shadow-over-advertising-week/

The specter of Apple loomed over ad tech at Advertising Week New York, while some see the old school DSP as dead.

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Meta’s new commercial terms will allow the scraping of news sites, legal experts say

niemanlab.org/2026/10/metas-new-commercial-terms-will-allow-the-scraping-of-news-sites-legal-experts-say/

Starting October 30, business accounts will consent to Meta scraping their websites if they continue using Facebook, Instagram, or WhatsApp.

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Sprout Pi Mainboard

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A modern, RP2350-powered motherboard for iPods

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“I Was Never Important”: Ken Russell’s The Devils and the Power of Cinema

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Exploring horror, film, and pop culture, all while celebrating the creators, history, and artistry that keep the genre alive.

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Tis the Cozy Games Season

theflytrapmedia.com/tis-the-cozy-games-season/

When the leaves start changing, I wrap myself in the warm embrace of a cozy game