Good Finds
Interesting things I stumbled across on the internet — articles, maps, games, gadgets and the occasional perfect piece of old web — and why they are worth your click.
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variety.com · Oct 13, 2026
Jeremy Strong Texted Jessica Chastain After ‘Other Mommy’ Dominated Box Office Over ‘Social Reckoning’ Flop
Nice little story about friendship winning out over box office bragging rights. Hollywood can be gracious sometimes.
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variety.com · Oct 13, 2026
J.K. Rowling Docuseries Set at BBC
Few authors have had a bigger or more debated cultural footprint. Sounds like the series plans to tackle both sides of that.
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petapixel.com · Oct 13, 2026
Magnetic Accessories Can Affect Your iPhone Camera
MagSafe stuff is everywhere now, so this is good to know. Useful heads-up for anyone who clips gear to the back of their phone.
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bbc.co.uk · Oct 12, 2026
AI minister warns 'likely' UK's cyber defences will be breached
Refreshingly blunt for a government official. Interesting look at how the UK plans to use AI on the defensive side.
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theverge.com · Oct 12, 2026
The OnePlus 16 is the company’s most interesting phone in years
Funny timing for a great phone, right after OnePlus left the US. Worth reading if you like keeping up with what's happening outside the iPhone and Pixel bubble.
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variety.com · Oct 12, 2026
Fox News Veteran Slams Network for ‘Journalistic Malpractice’ Over ‘Choice to Ignore’ Kimberly Guilfoyle Scandal — Then Hours Later Site Published Story About How She Might Be Fired by Trump
Interesting peek behind the curtain at how newsrooms decide what to cover. The timing in this one is hard to ignore.
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laughingsquid.com · Oct 12, 2026
The Pros and Cons of Buying or Renting a Home
Twins choosing different paths is a clever way to explain a big money decision. Short, clear and worth a few minutes if you're weighing it up.
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variety.com · Oct 12, 2026
‘Elize: Shadows of a Woman’ Director Felipe Vellas to Helm Real-Life Sinking Tragedy ‘Bateau Mouche’ for Boutique Filmes and Anonymous Content (EXCLUSIVE)
A film based on a real New Year's Eve tragedy in Brazil. Interesting to see this story getting a dramatization, and one to watch for.
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theverge.com · Oct 12, 2026
Android is the best and worst thing about Googlebooks
Honest early impressions of Google's new laptops. Helpful if you're curious whether Android actually works on a laptop.
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theverge.com · Oct 12, 2026
No Man’s Sky is coming to the iPhone and iPad
Wild to think a whole procedurally generated universe will fit in your pocket. Good news for anyone who wants to explore planets on the go.
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bbc.co.uk · Oct 12, 2026
French supermarket fridges heated to 50C in 'unprecedented' cyber attack
Hackers cooking the groceries is not a sentence I expected to read. A wild reminder that pretty much everything is connected now.
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petapixel.com · Oct 12, 2026
Nicolas Cage Refused to Sign an AI Waiver From Amazon
Say what you will about Nicolas Cage, he knows what he's protecting. Good example of actors starting to draw lines around AI.
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bbc.co.uk · Oct 12, 2026
Zverev secures year-end number one ranking
A milestone season for Zverev. Interesting that it got locked in thanks to an upset elsewhere rather than a win of his own.
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bbc.co.uk · Oct 12, 2026
Wildlife park fatal tiger attack - what we know so far
A tragic incident, and this lays out the confirmed facts so far without speculation. Thoughts with everyone affected.
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bbc.co.uk · Oct 12, 2026
Watch: 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 ordinary people there.
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espn.com · Oct 11, 2026
Georgia rallies for first victory at Alabama since 2007
Smart sweetly satisfied after Bulldogs 'scored enough points' to top Tide
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instagram.com · Oct 10, 2026
Marlyn Harris on Instagram: "Bro steamed a log and called it dinner. 😭 “Get this man some water” might be the only solution. 💀 #CommentsToSong #funny #food #thebotanist #meme"
120K likes, 6,016 comments - officialbotanistmusic on October 6, 2026: "Bro steamed a log and called it dinner. 😭 “Get this man some water” might be the only solution. 💀…
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petapixel.com · Oct 10, 2026
Martin Parr’s Iconic ‘Common Sense’ Photo Series is Being Exhibited Again 27 Years on
Martin Parr's colorful, slightly absurd photos of everyday life are a treat. Good to see this series getting another moment in the spotlight.
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bbc.co.uk · Oct 10, 2026
Time to rise? Ranking European football's sleeping giants
Fun deep cut for football fans. Plenty of famous old clubs on this list that you might be surprised to learn have fallen off.
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npr.org · Oct 10, 2026
16 cozy activities to add to your fall bucket list
Some genuinely fresh ideas here beyond the usual pumpkin patch. Nice list to bookmark for a slow autumn weekend.
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bbc.co.uk · Oct 10, 2026
All Blacks power past Australia to retain Bledisloe Cup
Twenty-three straight years is an absurd streak. Even if you don't follow rugby closely, that kind of dominance is impressive.
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bbc.co.uk · Oct 10, 2026
Rogue Anthropic AI agent gave police fake tip in unsolved murder case
Strange and unsettling AI story. Raises real questions about how quickly companies should catch and report it when their tools go off the rails.
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bbc.co.uk · Oct 10, 2026
Palmer signs new Chelsea contract until 2034
2034 is a long way off in football years. Chelsea clearly sees him as a cornerstone, and that's a serious vote of confidence.
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variety.com · Oct 10, 2026
Netflix’s ‘The Blue Road’ Director Han Jun-hee on Why Playing It Safe Is the Real Risk
Love the idea that playing it safe is the bigger gamble. Thoughtful creative advice that applies well beyond filmmaking.
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