Over 100 Cities Turn Off Flock Cameras
Residents in over 100 cities have disabled Flock surveillance systems, proving that local backlash can override permanent infrastructure.
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The day's picks, edited by Taka Taki — a handful of stories worth your attention, not a firehose of links.
Gerard Butler Perfected the 'This Is Sparta!' Line With One Last Take
Gerard Butler reportedly landed the iconic 'This Is Sparta!' line in 300 after asking for one more take, changing it from a low growl into a thunderous command.
Dolly Parton Turned Whitney Houston Royalties Into a Nashville Office Complex
Dolly Parton earned $10 million in royalties from Whitney Houston’s cover of “I Will Always Love You” and invested it in a Nashville office complex.
Tim Curry, the Actor Behind Pennywise, Was Actually Afraid of Clowns
Tim Curry, who famously played Pennywise in the 1990 film It, was personally afraid of the very clowns he brought to life on screen.
Why 27 of 29 Sherman DD Tanks Sank at Omaha Beach
Rough seas sank 27 of 29 Sherman DD tanks at Omaha Beach because their flotation skirts assumed one-foot waves, but D-Day surf reached six feet.
What “Fair Play” Means in Classic Detective Fiction
In classic detective fiction, fair play means every essential clue must be visible and solvable before the final reveal, giving readers a genuine chance to deduce the solution.
Juanita Jordan's Four-Year Infidelity Case Led to $168 Million Settlement
Before collecting a $168 million divorce settlement from Michael Jordan, Juanita Jordan spent four years hiring a private investigator to document his repeated infidelity and build a legal case.
How a 1975 Clerk Issued America's First Same-Sex Marriage License
A 1975 clerk issued the first U.S. same-sex marriage license by acting at her discretion, while denying a man's request to marry his underage horse.
The First YouTube Video Has Become a Quiet Protest Against Its Own Policies
YouTube cofounder Jawed Karim has repeatedly used the description of his first upload, 'Me at the zoo,' to criticize platform decisions, including the removal of dislike counts.
Skipped
The selection gate saw more than it published on Friday, August 28. These didn't make the cut.
- Push for import ban on 'pervert' smart glasses amid privacy concerns
- Americans are cheering for vigilantes who take down Flock cameras | The surveillance cameras have become another flashpoint of growing bipartisan anger against tech industry excess.
- Flock contract cancellations grow among cities, other jurisdictions
- Panic, the indie game publishers, passes U.S President tariff refunds back to the Playdate handheld customers who paid them: “It just felt like the right thing to do”