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VW introduces monthly subscription to increase car power  https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62weyp4qqgo  

Tourism is way down...but you can take action!

A Giant Tub of Mayonnaise Married My Friends  https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/relationships/hellman-s-mayonnaise-wedding-c780bc00?mod=hp_featst_pos5  ( alt ,  alt )some couples couldn't cut the mustart..

Dollywood Is Ranked No. 1 Above Disney and Universal by Tripadvisor  https://people.com/dollywood-ranked-best-theme-park-above-disney-universal-by-tripadvisor-travelers-11783846  

New trend: A.I. will probably write your obituary  https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/the-rise-of-ai-tools-that-write-about-you-when-you-die/ar-AA1JOu2Q  So sorry for your loss....and this!

Florida man arrested after beating up golfer over slow play, deputies say -  https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/florida-man-arrested-after-beating-up-golfer-over-pace-play-deputies-say

The Tesla Diner opened on July 21 in Hollywood, where customers waited in line for American classics served in Cybertruck-shaped boxes. The restaurant has 80 superchargers in its parking lots, where electric car owners can watch a rotation of movies and TV from two large screens. Some Angelenos disapprove of the diner: “We will do everything in our power to get him to sell this place and get out o...

I Know What You Did Last Summer has failed to bring back the box office magic. The latest instalment of the legacy slasher, starring Freddie Prinze Jr and Jennifer Love Hewitt, opened to a lukewarm $13 million (£9.7 million) in the US. This is a sharp contrast to the original 1997 film, which grossed more than $125 million (£93 million) worldwide.

A.I. Appreciation Day : 1 in 5 Americans secretly use AI at work  https://talkerresearch.com/1-in-5-americans-secretly-use-ai-at-work/  Hey Alexa, shhh, let's celebrate!

The budget of the Superman movie has been somewhat complicated to pinpoint, as there are conflicting reports about where exactly it lands.  The Hollywood Reporter  proposed that the DC film had a $363.8 million budget , which would make it one of the most expensive films ever made.    If those numbers are accurate, then James Gunn's Superman movie will have a hard time in the battle for truth,...

People having phone sex on FaceTime will now get a warning from Apple  https://metro.co.uk/2025/07/09/people-phone-sex-facetime-will-now-get-a-warning-apple-23617714/  We have audio from last night's zesty session-

Shortest day in history set for Wednesday as Earth's rotation unexpectedly speeds up  https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-14885815/Shortest-day-history-TOMORROW-Earths-rotation.html  

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40 Ridiculous Fireworks Names That Sound Fake, But are Actually Real (Thanks, Matt!)  https://theboot.com/ixp/341/p/best-july-fourth-fireworks-names/  

In 2023, around 9,700 people were treated in hospital emergency departments for fireworks-related injuries,  according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) . This number represents a significant portion of the year's total injuries, with the majority occurring around the Fourth of July holiday. Males and adults aged 25-44 experienced a higher percentage of these injuries

https://www.theverge.com/news/692523/ring-ai-powered-video-descriptions-camera-doorbell-notifications?utm_campaign=mb&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=morning_brew  Funny story about how Ring cameras will be able to text you with descriptions of what they are picking up through the lenseA typical day might sound something like this-

Die-Hard Sports Fans’ Brains Operate Differently Than Casual Viewers’ While Watching Games  https://studyfinds.org/brain-region-lights-up-die-hard-sports-fans/   we have audio-

Amazon Prime Day used to be one day, then two… now four?  https://nypost.com/2025/06/17/lifestyle/amazon-prime-day-2025-extending-to-four-days/ Hey Alexa, when is Amazon Prime Day this year?

Black coffee, longer life: The science behind your morning perk  https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250617014142.htm  ( alt )

Gen Z wants in-office sex to be a totally acceptable thing. 38% of Gen Zers want private spaces at work to hook up because: work–life balance.  https://www.fastcompany.com/91350604/gen-z-wants-office-hook-up-spaces  ( source ,  alt ) Get ready for a social media platform just for you!

National Donut Day  or  National Doughnut Day , celebrated in the  United States  and in some other countries, is on the first Friday of June of each year, succeeding the donut event created by  The Salvation Army  in  Chicago  in 1938 to honor those of their members who served donuts to soldiers during  World War I

Doctor with $300K salary earns more as TikTok influencer than at her day job  https://nypost.com/2025/06/04/lifestyle/doctor-with-300k-salary-earns-more-as-tiktok-influencer-than-atn-her-day-job/  

National Cheese Day – June 4, 2025  https://nationaltoday.com/national-cheese-day/  

British Airways Flight Attendant Arrested After Dancing Naked in Bathroom On Flight. Was apparently on drugs.  https://onemileatatime.com/news/british-airways-flight-attendant-arrested-dancing-naked-flight/  Here's audio from the flight-