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Oreo Just Dropped 6 New Thanksgiving-Themed Flavors — Including Turkey & Gravy  https://www.today.com/food/holidays/oreo-thanksgiving-cookies-rcna241582  But wait, there's more!

One in six Americans think pets enjoy dressing up for Halloween. Nearly a third have dressed up a pet, or will this year.  https://today.yougov.com/topics/politics/survey-results/daily/2025/10/29/b3f72/3  ( more ,  more )Here's a tune to celebrate!

( Audio ) Are aliens going to reveal themselves… today?  https://www.ladbible.com/news/science/3iatlas-comet-to-reach-earth-alien-spaceship-claims-884518-20251028  ( alt ,  alt )We have an update on the very latest about 3I/Atlas-

Starbucks CEO touts mind-reading ‘AI barista’ that predicts coffee orders before customers arrive  https://nypost.com/2025/10/21/lifestyle/starbucks-ceo-touts-ai-barista-that-predicts-coffee-orders/  

( Audio ) Kohler Wants to Put a Tiny Camera in Your Toilet and Analyze the "contents"-   https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/kohler-wants-to-put-a-tiny-camera-in-your-toilet-and-analyze-the-contents/  

United Captain Says His Plane Was Hit By Space Debris At 36,000 Feet — New Photos Show Cockpit Damage  https://viewfromthewing.com/united-captain-says-his-plane-was-hit-by-space-debris-at-36000-feet-new-photos-show-cockpit-damage/  (*If confirmed, would be  first time  it's ever happened.) We have audio from the in-flight announcement-

The Oxford English Dictionary defines fear as “an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain or harm”. Fear is one emotion that is universal, experienced by all classes of people, be they old or young, poor or rich, educated or illiterate.

Happily ever ad-ter? Americans open to sponsored nuptials. 1 in 5 would let brand mascot officiate  https://talkerresearch.com/happily-ever-ad-ter-americans-open-to-sponsored-nuptials/  ( alt )You can hear it now...

Spanish chef makes burger so expensive you need an invitation to eat it ($11,000)  https://www.dexerto.com/food/spanish-chef-makes-burger-so-expensive-you-need-an-invitation-to-eat-it-3264104/  ( alt )

Will we look back at Sept 2025 as being the “ peak ” of social media? Kiss reality goodbye: AI-generated social media has arrived  https://www.npr.org/2025/10/03/nx-s1-5560200/openai-sora-social-media  

Starbucks is closing stores as part of a restructuring plan-

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Jerry quits Ben & Jerry’s  https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/17/business/jerry-greenfield-quits-ice-cream-brand-intl-hnk Because sometimes feeling bad tastes so good!

The top things that make us lose focus at work include social media, phone dings, major news events, and chatty co-workers  https://bevi.co/blog/bevi-launches-focus-blend/   

Older Folks Are Listing Modern Stressors That Didn't Exist Back In Their Day  https://www.buzzfeed.com/aronawriting/things-young-people-stress-about-older-generations-reddit  Wouldn't it be great if there was a drug you could take??

Girl Scouts adding a new cookie to the lineup  https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/09/food/new-girl-scouts-cookie-exploremores  You'll have to wait until January, but here's a sneak peak-

Cheerful Music Could Be an Unexpected Cure For Car Sickness  https://www.sciencealert.com/one-kind-of-music-could-be-an-unexpected-cure-for-motion-sickness  ( alt )So when the road gets bumpy, let the beat save your seat!

Congrats! You made it through the summer reruns and binge watching crime dramas on Netflix- Vikings visit the Bears- Hey Alexa- how can I see the game?

52% of college football fans say they’re superstitious when it comes to their favorite team and 46% have a ritual they’ll do to boost their team’s odds of winning.  https://talkerresearch.com/which-college-football-fans-are-most-likely-to-watch-every-single-game/  

The rule "don't wear white after Labor Day" is a tradition rooted in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, originating from wealthy New Yorkers who would pack away their summer white clothes for fall in the city's dirt-filled streets after returning from their summer vacations.  You might get a visit from the fashion police-

Bullet trains arrive: Five new Amtrak trains will begin rolling out between Washington, DC, New York and Boston at top speeds of 160 mph starting Thursday.  https://nypost.com/2025/08/27/business/amtrak-unveils-nextgen-acela-premium-ride-trains-that-can-travel-at-160-mph/  Greetings to the next frontier!

Hostess Issues Nationwide Snack Recall Over Moldy Ding Dongs  https://people.com/hostess-issues-nationwide-snack-recall-over-mold-concerns-11797838  Eating one could leave your stomach feeling less "HoHo" and more "Oh No!"

‘Shrekking’ is ‘dating down’ and settling for ugly partners‚ but it may just ruin your love life, experts warn  https://nypost.com/2025/08/22/lifestyle/shrekking-is-dating-down-and-settling-for-ugly-partners-but-it-may-just-ruin-your-love-life-experts-warn/  

FDA warns public not to eat possibly radioactive shrimp sold at Walmart  https://abcnews.go.com/US/fda-warns-public-eat-possibly-radioactive-shrimp-sold/story?id=124780934  Now you know where to go when you're deficient in Cesium-137