Welcome to the weekly newsletter, where I share my musings on world events. I’ll also use this to identify those deserving of our collective side-eye. I’ll share thought-provoking online gems or things that make me laugh (because we need both). And sometimes, I may include personal nonsense. I hope this brightens your week and makes you think.
Nonsense
What’s Goin’ On?
An interesting article that provides an inside glimpse of Taylor Swift’s publicist, Tree Paine.
The Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2024 inductees.
Sarah McLachlan plans to release her first album of original music in over a decade. Next month, she kicks off the Fumbling Towards Ecstasy 30th anniversary tour.
Tennessee’s school voucher bill is dead! (At least until next year.) A year after the Covenant school shooting, Tennessee passed a law to allow teachers and administrators to carry concealed firearms in schools.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture updated its plant hardiness zone map due to climate change.
The first women’s sports bar, The Sports Bra, in Portland, Oregon, announced plans to franchise and expand into other cities with an investment from Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian.
Protests that condemn the Palestinian genocide continue on college campuses throughout the U.S. Students demand a cease-fire, university divestment from companies that are profiting from the war, for the U.S. to halt military assistance for Israel, and reinstatement of students that have been suspended due to protest participation. Protests expanded to other campuses across the country, as mass graves were uncovered at two Gaza hospitals that had been raided by Israeli troops.
Ancient ritual bonds two friends as sworn siblings.
Rapist’s charges were overturned, and he will get a new trial because he assaulted so many women.
Bless Their Hearts
A bad omen? …
… Yep, it’s official.
“You wouldn’t last an hour in the asylum where they raised me.” Oop.
RIP.
Completely random.
Random Cats
I Want to Go to There
What did you find interesting this past week? Tell me in the comments.