| No images? Click here  Hi there! It's a big day for big hats. Whether you're celebrating the coronation of King Charles III or cheering on the Kentucky Derby, we hope you have a great time and look stylish to boot. - Annie ON OUR RADAR How many of these do you actually know? Be honest.  We don't know how much longer these titles will be available, but as of this month, these are all completely free. Get 'em while they last, folks.  Celebrities have invaded our playoff hockey and basketball, and I for one am all for it. Bring on the A-listers! RECOMMENDED READINGAll Of The Extremely Normal Ways People Are Celebrating The Coronation From Francis Bourgeois to vaping brand Riot Lab, people across the country are gearing up for this right royal affair. The Ultimate Oral History Of BuzzFeed News A fitting farewell to our colleagues at BuzzFeed News. 🫶 VIDEO OF THE DAY Video From Trump's Deposition Released, Shows Him Answering Questions About Carroll's AllegationVideo of Donald Trump's deposition from the E. Jean Carroll litigation against him has been uploaded online. FROM THE ARCHIVES Watch Secretariat Win The First Jewel Of His 1973 Triple-Crown At The Kentucky DerbyThe record, which stands at 1:59.4 minutes, is still held today. GET MORE FROM DIGG   Did someone forward this email to you? Subscribe to the Edition and Digg's other newsletters. |
Saturday 6 May 2023
Extremely Normal Coronation Behavior
Friday 5 May 2023
Which Is Cheaper: Uber Or Lyft?
| No images? Click here  Happy Cinco de Mayo! 🌮🥃 Please drink responsibly and remember that Cinco de Mayo is not in fact Mexican Independence Day. (And maybe don't ask stupid questions on Google.) - Annie ON OUR RADAR This week, a writer's story on caffeine addiction gets grounded, a man loses his hard-earned cast iron seasoning and another boomer bigoted musician has a terrible take.  The ride-hailing era has thrown up one perennial question: what's cheaper, Uber or Lyft?  Lots of companies talk about green initiatives — but which of them are actually doing the work? AROUND THE WEBRussia Has A Vodka Addiction. So Does Vladimir Putin — But Not The Same Way The Russian leader is famously sober. There’s a reason that his country isn’t. These Ancient Objects Will Be Used At King Charles III's Coronation A spoon, a chair, a rock, an ampulla, a Bible and some oil are meant to help seal the bond among the monarch, the people, the church and God. VIDEO OF THE DAY Sorority Recruitment Looks Terrifying In New Trailer For 'Bama Rush'I hope watching this trailer doesn't get me blackballed from ADPi. IN THE NEWS💰 GOP Donor Harlan Crow Paid Tuition For Clarence Thomas' Grandnephew, Report Says. Crow paid for private school for a relative Thomas said he was raising “as a son.” “This is way outside the norm,” said a former White House ethics lawyer. (ProPublica) 🇷🇸 Serbia: Eight Killed In Second Mass Shooting In Days, With Attacker On The Run. Police searching for attacker who fired automatic weapon from a moving vehicle in town south of Belgrade, injuring a further 13. (The Guardian) ➡️ Ed Sheeran Not Liable In 'Let's Get It On' Copyright Infringement Trial. A jury decided that Ed Sheeran's hit "Thinking Out Loud" was not liable in a suit that was brought forth by the heirs of Marvin Gaye’s co-writer. (NBC News) 🔙 Wagner Boss Says He Will Pull Troops Out Of Bakhmut. Leader of Russia's Wagner Group threatens to withdraw his troops from Ukrainian city of Bakhmut by Wednesday in row over ammunition supplies. (BBC) JUST FOR FUN The Best Of Simone Giertz's 'Sh*tty' RobotsThe robots might not always serve a practical purpose, but they always succeed at making us laugh. GET MORE FROM DIGG   Did someone forward this email to you? Subscribe to the Edition and Digg's other newsletters. |
Thursday 4 May 2023
The 'British Chinese Takeaway,' Explained
| No images? Click here  Happy Star Wars Day! Brush up on your Star Wars trivia and May the Fourth be with you. - Annie ON OUR RADAR Confused? Scared? Angry? Let a British person explain.  For May the 4th, we wanted to talk about the thing no one on Earth can agree on: if the Star Wars prequels are any good, and if the sequels are any better. RELATED  A young Jack Harlow has proclaimed himself the second-best white rapper on Earth, the writers in Hollywood have the full comedic force of the world behind them and an AI-optimist is trying to disrupt the movie industry. AROUND THE WEBHow To Not Get Arrested After Killing Someone In Public The NYPD's treatment of a white man who strangled Jordan Neely, an unhoused Black man, on the subway is not how things usually go down. The Legendary Green Beret Who Lives Like A Modern Samurai Tu Lam, the man behind Ronin Tactics, on waking up and preparing to die. 'I Didn't Want Her In My Life': How To Break Up With A Friend No one wants to end a long-term friendship — but sometimes a rift is unavoidable. Experts suggest the most ethical ways to approach the conversation. VIDEO OF THE DAY The Moment A Principal Comes Face-To-Face With A Black Bear In School DumpsterThis West Virginia school principal was not expecting a huge bear to pop out of the dumpster he'd just opened. IN THE NEWS📰 Atlanta Shooting Suspect Captured After Midtown Attack That Left At Least One Dead And Four Wounded. Three of the victims are in critical condition and another in stable condition, police said. (CBS News) 🇷🇼 At Least 115 Dead In Rwanda After Heavy Rains Trigger Floods And Mudslides. State-run broadcaster says flood waters still rising in northern and western provinces and warns death toll may rise. (The Guardian) ➡️ New Accuser Says Trump Groped Her At Melania Interview. Stoynoff told the court Trump had forcibly kissed her in 2005 when she was at his home to interview his wife Melania. (Independent) 🤨 A Store Selling Heroin, Meth And Cocaine Just Opened In Canada. Jerry Martin has opened The Drugs Store in Vancouver. If arrested, he plans to launch a constitutional challenge. (Vice News) JUST FOR FUN The Best US National Parks For Bird, Animal And Plant Spotting, RankedIf you're looking for places to watch animals and discover other biodiversity, here are some options that you can consider. GET MORE FROM DIGGDid someone forward this email to you? Subscribe to the Edition and Digg's other newsletters. |
