The Archive

October 2026

• Good FindUS Rep proposes bill to give video game buyers "ownership," not "a license"Most of us assume buying a game means we own it. Interesting look at an effort to make that true, and why it… Oct 16
• Good FindTrump Cancels Planned Livestream Of Jon Ossoff’s ExecutionSatire from The Onion, aimed squarely at political rhetoric. Dark and pointed, so read it knowing exactly… Oct 16
• Good FindSources - College Football Playoff nearing deal for 24-team formatSources: CFP nearing deal for 24-team format beginning in '27 Oct 15
• Good FindBurnham careful before Zelensky meeting but promises Ukraine won't leave 'empty handed'A measured look at a significant diplomatic meeting. Useful background on where the UK stands with Ukraine… Oct 14
• Good FindDriving test waits fall to two-year low - but still average 20 weeksGood news, sort of. Five months to wait for a driving test is still a long time, and puts our DMV lines in… Oct 14
• Good FindRussell Brand was a 'sexual predator', says prosecution as rape trial beginsThe trial is now underway and he has pleaded not guilty. A serious case, and this covers the opening of the… Oct 14
• Good FindGermany puts Ukrainian on trial accused of blowing up Nord Stream pipelinesOne of the biggest mysteries of recent years finally reaches a courtroom. Worth following to see what comes… Oct 14
• Good FindUS inflation rises more than expected ahead of midterm electionsInflation numbers matter to pretty much everyone's wallet. Good quick summary of where prices are heading and… Oct 14
• Good FindHow to Watch Brewers vs. Dodgers: NLCS Game 3 TV Channel, Live Stream, TimeA practical one: channel, stream and start time for Game 3, all in one place so nobody has to hunt around… Oct 14
• Good FindThe Alexa Tablet 12 Pro is almost the Android tablet we needed"Almost" is doing a lot of work in that headline. Good review if you've been waiting for an Android tablet… Oct 14
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• Good FindMagnetic Accessories Can Affect Your iPhone CameraMagSafe stuff is everywhere now, so this is good to know. Useful heads-up for anyone who clips gear to the… Oct 13
• Good FindJ.K. Rowling Docuseries Set at BBCFew authors have had a bigger or more debated cultural footprint. Sounds like the series plans to tackle both… Oct 13
• Good FindJeremy Strong Texted Jessica Chastain After ‘Other Mommy’ Dominated Box Office Over ‘Social Reckoning’ FlopNice little story about friendship winning out over box office bragging rights. Hollywood can be gracious… Oct 13
• Good FindMarion Cotillard to Serve as Marrakech Film Festival Jury PresidentGreat pick to lead a jury. Marrakech is a festival worth paying more attention to, and this should raise its… Oct 13
• Good FindCut screen time in classrooms to avoid long-term health issues, clinicians urgeInteresting to see clinicians weighing in on classroom tech. Food for thought for anyone thinking about kids… Oct 13
• Good FindRonaldo scores after match delayed by missile alertHard to imagine playing a match after an hour-long missile alert delay. A sobering backdrop to a football… Oct 13
• Good FindRwanda to host F1's first race in Africa since 1993Africa has been missing from the F1 calendar for a very long time. Exciting to see that finally changing… Oct 13
• Good FindMan is Reunited With Parents’ 1950s Wedding Photo Album After SearchLovely story. Old photos carry so much, and it's heartwarming that a local historian took the time to get… Oct 13
• Good Find'Disabled or not, everyone deserves an opportunity' - Breaking Bad actor RJ MitteA thoughtful interview from RJ Mitte, now more poignant following his death at 34. His message about… Oct 13
• Good FindHow much did Man City's rule breaking cost your team?Clever angle on the City story. Instead of just the headline, it looks at the knock-on effects for everyone… Oct 13
• Good FindNFL suspends Rams LT Jackson two games for punch after Bills gameNFL suspends Rams LT Jackson two games for punch after Bills game Oct 13
• Good Find‘Just Dance: Decades of Hits’ Costume Designer Breaks Down the New Game’s Look and Not Using AI: ‘It’s Our Art’Never really thought about who designs the outfits in a dance game. Cool to see a team proudly doing it all… Oct 13
• Good FindWatch: What could Trump's energy ceasefire mean for Ukraine?A short on-the-ground report from Kyiv. Useful context on what another winter of power cuts means for… Oct 12
• Good FindWildlife park fatal tiger attack - what we know so farA tragic incident, and this lays out the confirmed facts so far without speculation. Thoughts with everyone… Oct 12
• Good FindZverev secures year-end number one rankingA milestone season for Zverev. Interesting that it got locked in thanks to an upset elsewhere rather than a… Oct 12
• Good FindNicolas Cage Refused to Sign an AI Waiver From AmazonSay what you will about Nicolas Cage, he knows what he's protecting. Good example of actors starting to draw… Oct 12
• Good FindFrench supermarket fridges heated to 50C in 'unprecedented' cyber attackHackers cooking the groceries is not a sentence I expected to read. A wild reminder that pretty much… Oct 12
• Good FindNo Man’s Sky is coming to the iPhone and iPadWild to think a whole procedurally generated universe will fit in your pocket. Good news for anyone who wants… Oct 12
• Good FindAndroid is the best and worst thing about GooglebooksHonest early impressions of Google's new laptops. Helpful if you're curious whether Android actually works on… Oct 12