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  • Episode 11: Friday, December 4, 2020

    The news, and Dan's opinions.

    Links:

    • Meteor triggers sonic boom and "astonishing" flash of light across multiple states and Ontario - CBS News
    — A noontime boom that was heard and felt from southern Ontario to Virginia was likely caused by a disintegrating meteor, according to an organization in western New York that keeps track of such phenomena. Witnesses across the area reported hearing the boom or seeing a fireball in the sky shortly after noon on Wednesday, said Robert Lunsford of the American Meteor Society in Geneseo.
  • Warner Bros. will release all of its new 2021 movies simultaneously on HBO Max - The Verge
  • Parler’s weak moderation attracts pornography - The Washington Post
  • Twitter turns off threaded replies because they made conversations hard to read - The Verge
  • YouTube will ask commenters to rethink posting if their message seems offensive - The Verge
  • GitHub: Python and TypeScript gain popularity among programming languages | VentureBeat
  • Obama knows truth about space aliens, government UFO files
  • Your 7-year fear of Americans legally getting to make in-flight calls has come to an end - The Verge
  • Light-based Quantum Computer Exceeds Fastest Classical Supercomputers - Scientific American
    • 39 min
  • Episode 10: Thursday, December 3, 2020

    Dan brings you the important news.

    Links:

    • Imágenes aéreas exclusivas del colapso del Observatorio de Arecibo – NotiCel – La verdad como es – Noticias de Puerto Rico – NOTICEL
  • Ryan J. Reilly on Twitter: "Holy smokes the sequel is even better! Rudy Giuliani tries to shush her to calm her down and the Republican even tries to reel her in! She treats this Republican* like he’s a Chick-fil-A employee and the milkshake machine went down. *corrected https://t.co/CK1HqGpp2d" / Twitter
  • Reptiles smuggled from Mexico found at German airport stitched inside dolls - BBC News
  • Singapore Becomes First Country To Approve Lab-Grown Meat | HYPEBEAST
  • B. Bellomy on Twitter: "@danbenjamin Mayor of Austin hosted a 20-person wedding for his daughter and then traveled to Mexico for a week. At the same time, he was urging Austin residents to stay at home. https://t.co/xNs16M7wY6" / Twitter
  • The Netflix Effect
  • (4) Andrew Wilkinson on Twitter: "In 2013 I got a call from @stewart. His gaming startup, Glitch, had failed. He seemed gutted. They had burned through millions and laid off their entire staff. He had an idea he wanted us to help with. A last ditch effort to get his investors money back..." / Twitter
  • Loren Grush on Twitter: "NSF has released drone footage of the Arecibo collapse https://t.co/DfGfXLlh7S https://t.co/ODFGqeR079" / Twitter
  • Rex Chapman🏇🏼 on Twitter: "Ok, shut it all down. Rudy Giuliani just farted. Check out the side-eye from the girl seated next to him the second it happens. You can’t write it... https://t.co/tDCB4IDFdP" / Twitter
    • 27 min
  • Episode 9: The $1,000 Pizza

    Dan brings you today's news and a commentary about Spotify in which he uses a curse word.

    Links:

    • Salesforce is acquiring workplace chat app Slack for $27.7 billion - The Verge
  • Wonder Woman 1984 will be the first title that HBO Max streams in 4K - The Verge
  • U.N. Reclassifies Cannabis as a Less Dangerous Drug - The New York Times
  • Spotify says a million-plus Anchor podcasts will help it dominate podcasting - The Verge
  • French chef tops pizza with 254 different types of cheeses, breaks Guinness record | Fox News
  • Security - 9to5Mac
  • Vaccine rumours debunked: Microchips, 'altered DNA' and more - BBC News
  • Biden shows off walking boot for first time since injury, says he feels 'good' | Fox News
  • Women plead guilty in sex sting involving Patriots owner | Fox News
    • 32 min
  • Episode 8: Helmet Burglary

    Back from the garage, Dan brings you the latest non-news.

    Links:

    • (2) Romain Grosjean Walks Away From Dramatic, Fiery Crash | 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix - YouTube
  • F1 cars to use 'halo' protection device from 2018 | Wheels
  • Federal Marijuana Legalization Bill Will Get A Congressional Vote Next Week, Leader Announces | Marijuana Moment
  • Brian Roemmele on Twitter: "It was 1974 and this is the astonishing Dr. Jacob Bronowski on the future and his astonishing view of a utopia. https://t.co/2xi62KFkj4" / Twitter
  • Ellie jinglebelle on Twitter: "Oh Lordy, I'm dying, more Heavy Metal Kenneth Copeland 😂🤣 https://t.co/NqWoImhCgQ" / Twitter
  • Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico collapses as engineers feared - The Verge
  • Reddit reveals daily active user count for the first time: 52 million - The Verge
  • Nvidia announces $399 GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, available December 2nd - The Verge
  • Bitcoin peaks at record high close to $20,000 - BBC News
  • 'Star Wars' Darth Vader Helmet Burglary Reports | HYPEBEAST
  • Grünten statue: Mystery over missing phallic landmark - BBC News
    • 34 min
  • Episode 5: Wednesday, November 25 2020

    Dan talks about the latest news.

    Links:

    • Mysterious alien-like monolith discovered in Utah desert - CBS News
    — DPS said it is illegal to install structures of art without authorization on federally managed lands, "no matter what planet you're from." The Bureau of Land Management will investigate further.
  • What is the Utah monolith? The mystery object, explained - Deseret News
    • — “Officials are not revealing the exact location of the monolith because it is in such a remote area and there is concern that visitors will become stranded and require rescue. Anyone who may know the location of the monolith is being encouraged to refrain from visiting it due to hazardous road conditions.”
  • Thanksgiving Could Be The ‘Mother Of All Superspreader Events,’ Health Expert Warns – CBS Baltimore
    • — The United States recorded more than 171,000 new cases, Johns Hopkins University reported. A record-breaking number of patients are hospitalized at more than 88,000, the highest number of Covid-19 hospitalizations since the pandemic began and the 15th straight day of record admissions, according to the Covid Tracking Project.
  • America suffers deadliest day since May as more than six MILLION fly home for Thanksgiving
    • — The death toll reached 2,157 on Tuesday – one person every 40 seconds – with another 170,000 people infected.
  • ‘Clifford The Big Red Dog’ Is Definitely Big and a Horrifying Shade of Red in Paramount’s First Look (Video)
  • Bill Murray's brother Ed, who inspired 'Caddyshack,' dies - CNN
    • — Ed Murray, the brother of actor Bill Murray, has died, according to a posting on the actor's company's verified Instagram account.
  • Salesforce Is in Advanced Talks to Buy Slack Technologies - WSJ
    • — A deal would likely value Slack at more than $17 billion and mark Salesforce’s largest acquisition ever
    33 min
  • Episode 4: The Longest Telomeres

    Dan talks about the latest news and reveals secrets about the world.

    Links:

    • Resale bots snagged up PlayStation 5 launch-day sales in US, Europe - Business Insider
    — Those bots were at least partially responsible for repeatedly crashing Walmart's website when PS5 stock has been replenished, just as they're at least partially responsible for why it's so hard to find a PlayStation 5 right now.
  • Human ageing reversed in ‘Holy Grail’ study, scientists say | The Independent
  • U.S. retailer Guitar Center files for bankruptcy | Reuters
  • Human ageing process biologically reversed in world first
  • Vegans and other non–meat eaters are more likely to suffer broken bones, Oxford University research shows - MarketWatch
  • A man in Trump gear faces simple assault charge after he was seen breathing on women outside a Trump golf club - CNN
    • 27 min
  • Episode 3: Peak Infectivity

    The news of today, as well as your cool project submissions, and BTS about two upcoming new podcasts, The Evening Read and the UFO show.

    Links:

    • Covid-19 carriers 'most infectious earlier on' - BBC News
    — The research indicates patients had the highest levels of virus early on in their illness and "live" virus, capable of replicating, was found up to nine days after symptoms began.
  • Coronavirus: CDC urges Americans not to travel for Thanksgiving - BBC News
    • — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has told Americans to avoid travel for the Thanksgiving holiday amid soaring Covid-19 cases.
  • G-SHOCK Analog-Digital GA2110ET-8A Men's Watch Grey
    • — Introducing the Earth Tone Color Series. These timepieces combine the toughness that has been very much a part of the G-SHOCK since 1983 with designs and hues that bridge the gap between urban and outdoor, everyday and extraordinary, and a wide range of different fashions. The basic design combines a slim case with an octagon double- molded bezel, decked out in a gray.
  • Oreo Debuts "Festive" Red Velvet Cookie Flavor | HYPEBEAST
    • — Oreo‘s Asia-exclusive flavors are often more adventurous than its Western offerings, though there’s always the occasional headline-worthy cookie. The latest Oreo cookie makeup to debut in the East, however, should be well-known to snack aficionados, as it took some petitioning to bring them back for the short time they were available.
  • 'TIME' Magazine 100 Best Inventions of 2020 | HYPEBEAST
    • — TIME magazine has announced its 100 best inventions of 2020, showcasing new products and innovations changing the way people live over the course of the year. The list is split into a number of categories, with sections including “Accessibility,” “Beauty,” “Entertainment” and “Fitness.”
  • Quantum software startup Zapata Computing reels in $38M round - SiliconANGLE
    • — The quantum computers in operation today are still fairly low-powered compared to classical machines. However, it’s believed that the technology could one day unlock the ability to perform computations too complex for even the most powerful supercomputers currently in existence. As a result, some large enterprises and research institutions are already working to bring their algorithms to quantum computers, which is the task Zapata Computing hopes to ease.
  • Tiger King star Jeff Lowe sued over 'inhumane treatment' of animals - BBC News
    • — Jeff Lowe, who appeared in Tiger King and took over the zoo featured in the Netflix hit, has been accused by the US government of cruelty to animals there.
    The Department of Justice has sued Mr Lowe and his wife Lauren, alleging "recurring inhumane treatment and improper handling" of tigers and lions.
    Mr Lowe hasn't commented but has previously accused the government of making "false accusations" against him.
    He took over the Oklahoma zoo from his ex-business partner Joe Exotic in 2016.
  • Pizza Hut 15-Pound Original Pan Gravity Blanket | HYPEBEAST
    • — Pizza hut has just joined Gravity Blanket for a hefty 15-pound pizza blanket. The blanket features a large Original Pan graphic across its 72-inch body and is made from a premium micro-fleece.
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  • Alexis Santos on Twitter: "@danbenjamin Just launched this puppet-themed escape room last week: https://t.co/EUVgpygv49 Doing a fair amount of object recognition in the room. Thanks, @TensorFlow! It’s the third game we’ve got at: https://t.co/1OCD5DsZ4i" / Twitter
  • sky moone on Twitter: "@danbenjamin resubmitting my track from my dungeon synth album since i missed the window last time! https://t.co/mQwnsB0W57" / Twitter
  • Brian Sutich 🎸 on Twitter: "@danbenjamin Resharing my guitar newsletter! It’s been going out every Sunday for over 3 years. https://t.co/xsC2ZyxMoM" / Twitter
    • 30 min

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