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Weekend Edition:
Hello, Human?
Good morning and welcome to your weekend.
After a week full of missiles in Kyiv, a crypto heist worthy of a Netflix documentary, and the latest twist in the George Santos saga, I think we could all use a break from outrage-driven social media.
That's why we're going back to a simpler era today—when a university help desk was humanity's own Google, answering questions like, “What is watercress?” or “Who is the most famous person in the world?”
I just wanted to remind you that the best connections aren't always high-speed, and sometimes the best answers come from people. Let's dive in, take a deep breath, and grab a coffee.
Enjoy the read,
Fatih Taskiran
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Lifestyle
Dialing Back
U.S.
The Imposter Syndrome
Beyond the Core
Best New Restaurants in the World:
Culture
🎪 Weekend Leisure Core
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🚨 Be the First to Know:
- Virginia Giuffre, sex abuse survivor and accuser of Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein, dies.
- Live Stream: 250,000 people attend Pope Francis' funeral service.
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Lifestyle
Dialing Back
You remember when you could ask questions without being bombarded with algorithm-driven responses? Yeah, same here. But somewhere in Auburn, Alabama, there's a landline that's been ringing since 1953, answering every query.
We talk about everything from land prices in Texas to coming back from the dead (legally, of course). So, let's take a break from all that endless scrolling and chill out in a simpler, kinder, and definitely quirkier vibe. Welcome to the weekend!
In Context: You can pay an AI app to call your mother if she feels lonely.
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U.S.
The Imposter Syndrome
From the start, George Santos's political career felt like a Netflix limited series. Fake Wall Street careers, imaginary real estate fortunes, and fictional volleyball championships—everything you'd want in a great show, except Santos decided to take it into real life.
Former congressman gets over seven years in prison for deceiving donors and stealing identities—including those of his own family. The wildest twist: Santos publicly pleaded to Trump for a presidential pardon after court, proving he's not done with showbiz yet.
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🎪 Weekend Leisure Core
Fuel Your Screen
You don't have to be a Star Wars fan to appreciate Andor. Season two has already started, but I'm still catching up on season one.
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Fuel Your MIND
In “Humanly Possible,” the 700-year history of humanist thought is made more accessible with Bakewell's signature blend of wit and philosophy.
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Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it.
— George Halas
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💬 Beyond the Core
Cherry on
It turns out that Japan had "robots" as far back as the 17th century.
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📸 Lens to Life
Enjoy these images from the 2025 Corgi Derby!
🗓️ Flashback
1956
The first modern container ship, the Ideal X, departs from Port Newark, New Jersey, bound for Houston, Texas.
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1986
Chernobyl is the worst nuclear disaster in history, resulting in 31 deaths and widespread radioactive contamination throughout Western Europe.
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2005
After 29 years of military dominance, Syria withdraws its last 14,000 troops from Lebanon under international pressure.
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Fatih Taskiran
I'm glad we could get together here. Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow!
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