
Stuff Keeps Happening
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Israel's Unprecedented Statistics
It is Monday, December 11th, and Stuff has Happened. // They lost and then found a space tomato. Retail corporations lied about theft. The US FDA approved a new sickle cell treatment. The government of the US continues to support genocide in Gaza. // Today's newsletter: https://www.stuffkeepshappening.online/israels-unprecedented-statistics
1.24 Million Cheese Wheels
It is Friday, December 8th, and Stuff has Happened. // Governments are asking Apple and Google to hand over your notification data. Baldur's Gate wins Game of the Year, again. Twitch is pulling out of South Korea. Google released a new AI and it is… fine? // Today's newsletter: https://www.stuffkeepshappening.online/1-24-million-cheese-wheels
Yep, Still Dead
It is Wednesday, December 6th, and Stuff has Happened. // The 23andMe hack remains absurd. Henry Kissinger is still dead. A massively anticipated trailer finally released. ChatGPT makes laws now. WaPo staff plan to walk off the job. // Today's newsletter: https://www.stuffkeepshappening.online/yep-still-dead/
A Different Type of Green Peace
It is Friday, November 17 and Stuff has Happened. // Apple is bringing RCS support to iOS but you will still be green. Also, Elon Musk is a horses ass, Democrats turn on their own base, a robot is already deciding our fate, an a sorta-kinda war broke out in the past. // Today's newsletter: https://www.stuffkeepshappening.online/green-peace/
Fire Doesn't Go There
It is Wednesday, November 15th, and Stuff has Happened. // A lot of fire thought it was a car, Iceland is about to erupt, Tesla pissed off Swedish workers, an update on the situation in Gaza, and a worldwide milestone was crossed. // Today's newsletter: https://www.stuffkeepshappening.online/fire-doesnt-go-there/
I Am Not Lion To You
It is Monday, November 13th, and Stuff has Happened. // A lion went for a casual evening stroll downtown. Also, Apple settled a discrimination lawsuit, some carjackers picked the worst possible target, NYC mayor Eric Adams lost his phone to the FBI, and the beginning of the end of a famous protest. // Today's newsletter: https://www.stuffkeepshappening.online/not-lion-to-you/
How About Carless Drivers?
It is Friday, November 10th and Stuff has Happened. // The actors strike has concluded as SAG-AFTRA has reached a deal with employers. Also, Meta seems to be intentionally preying on minors, an airplane had less windows that most would prefer, a robo-taxi company recalled their whole fleet, and a docked ship left its mark. // Today's newsletter: https://www.stuffkeepshappening.online/carless-drivers/
A Gilded Throne
It is Wednesday, November 8th and Stuff has Happened. // We got new SPACE PICTURES. Also, some art thieves made a mess and got caught, a traffic stop escalates quickly, US election results are in, and a look at an inspiring general strike. // Today's newsletter: https://www.stuffkeepshappening.online/a-gilded-throne/
Classic Yeomanry Artifact Heist
It is Monday, November 6th and Stuff has Happened. // The stranded sheep has been saved! Also, a museum heist goes down just as you wish it would, science people did research on how your nose smells things, protests around the world call for a ceasefire, and remember to mind yourself in the King's forest. // Today's newsletter: https://www.stuffkeepshappening.online/classic-yeomanry-heist/
My Kind of Law Enforcement
It is Friday, November 3rd and Stuff has Happened // The only good kind of law enforcement was cited by the bad kind of law enforcement. Also, corporate realtors got got, NYC's mayor is under an increasingly public investigation, the crypto golden boy was guilty on all counts, and we sent a probe to Mercury. // Today's newsletter: https://stuffkeepshappening.online/my-kind-of-law-enforcement
Three Tentative Dubs
It is Wednesday, November 1st and Stuff has Happened. // The United Auto Workers have some tentative big wins. Also, a shooting that thankfully did not happen, a Republican plan for aid to Israel, a headline that I truly cannot believe exists, and a couple of small-time play premieres. // https://www.stuffkeepshappening.online/three-tentative-dubs/
I Am In Another Castle
It is Monday, October 30th and Stuff has Happened. // A sheep is like, really really stuck. Also, Panera's lemonade may have killed someone, a ninth grader made a cancer-fighting soap, the White House has some tepid opinions on AI, and that time when Quebec nearly declared sovereignty. // Today's newsletter: https://www.stuffkeepshappening.online/in-another-castle/
CEOs are a Dime a Dozen
It is Wednesday, October 25th and Stuff has Happened. // An update on the dudes who stole millions of dimes back in April. Also, the United Auto Workers strike grows further, US House Republicans burn through yet another nomination, the UN Secretary General calls for a ceasefire, and a look back at those beautiful rolling hills on your desktop. // Today's newsletter: https://www.stuffkeepshappening.online/dime-a-dozen/
Very Normal Things, Truly
It is Monday, October 23rd and Stuff has Happened.A house was demolished on accident while the owner was away. Also, Canada is looking into UBI, a judge was fired for pointing a gun at someone in court, Reddit may pull out of search results, and a slightly successful device launched in 2001.Correction: The iPod was discontinued in May 2022, not May 2002. Apologies!Today's newsletter: https://www.stuffkeepshappening.online/very-normal-things/
Do We Really Need More Arms?
It is Friday, October 20th and Stuff has HappenedThe Doc Ock suit is real because we must construct our own demise. Also, Twitter's traffic is hella down, the US Speaker situation deepens, Biden wants $105 Billion for war, and a fancy building opened up.Today's newsletter: www.stuffkeepshappening.online/more-arms/
Battle Bots, But Not Like That
It is Wednesday, October 18th and Stuff has HappenedTwitter is finally going paid-only. Also, we still don't have a Speaker of the House, the CIA had a bit of a whoopsie on their social profile, a devastating event is unfolding in Gaza, and a land purchase by the US is contested to this day.Today's newsletter: https://www.stuffkeepshappening.online/battle-bots/
Do Not Speak of the House
It is Monday, October 16th and Stuff has Happened.A Georgia man received a million dollar speeding ticket. Also, Australia said "no" to giving representation to indigenous people, the US House of Representatives is still a complete disaster, Israel is continuing their assault on the people of Gaza, and a French royal didn't quite make it.Today's newsletter: https://www.stuffkeepshappening.online/do-not-speak-of-the-house
Yet Another Big Day
It is Friday, October 13th (!!) and Stuff has HappenedScience people did some really cool space stuff and I'm just really happy for them. Also, the UAW strike is expanding, US Republicans are doing the political equivalent of the cha-cha slide, and our favorite unhinged emperor makes another appearance.Today's newsletter: https://www.stuffkeepshappening.online/yet-another-big-day/
United Auto Dubs
It is Wednesday, October 11th and Stuff has Happened.The UAW strike continues with some promising forward movement. Also, RFK Jr is running as an Independent, a TikTok ban in the US still looms large, the realest among us says goodbye to this life, and a quick reminder of what a difference a decade makes.Today's newsletter: https://www.stuffkeepshappening.online/united-auto-dubs/
A Whole Lot of Booty
It is Monday, October 9th and Stuff has Happened.23andMe suffered a massive user data breach. Also, Gavin Newsom kills the vibe, Bandcamp's future is quite unknown, we've got more evidence that UBI is a good idea, and I've got another lead on some treasure lost at sea.Today's newsletter & sources: https://www.stuffkeepshappening.online/a-whole-lot-of-booty/
Celestial Showdown
It Is Friday, October 6th and Stuff has HappenedAn eclipse is on the way! Check it out, but wear eclipse glasses. Also, a new Meta AI is generating some interesting stickers, Kaiser Permanente workers are on strike, the Biden Administration is facilitating more border wall construction, and a little known app was founded in 2010.Today's newsletter: https://www.stuffkeepshappening.online/celestial-showdown/
The Elder of Air
It is Wednesday, October 4th and Stuff has HappenedThe raddest among us jumps out of an airplane. Also, a US congressman's car is stolen, the FCC issues a space pollution fine, Elon Musk caused an innocent family to flee their home, and a little satellite begins its orbit.Today's newsletter: https://www.stuffkeepshappening.online/the-elder-of-air/
Not Quite Closing Time
It is Monday, October 2nd and Spooks keep HappeningThe US Government isn't shutting down… yet. Also, mRNA vaccine researchers win a Nobel Prize, OneWheels are about as dangerous as they look, Japan is using hellish robot wolves to scare off bears, and let's take a moment to check in on the year.Today's spooksletter and sources: https://www.stuffkeepshappening.online/not-quite-closing-time/
A Beary Good Picnic
It is Friday, September 29th and Stuff has HappenedUS Senator Diane Feinstein has died at the age of 90 while still serving in office. Also, Google is killing off even more products, a bear has a taste for quality food, the US government may shut down quite soon, and maybe you should avoid Lockheed-built aircraft.Today's newsletter: https://www.stuffkeepshappening.online/a-beary-good-picnic/
Strikes Keep Working
Content warning: Mentions of animal abuse and police brutality. No explicit details included.It is Wednesday, September 27th and Stuff has Happened.The Writers Guild have reached a tentative contract agreement with executives. Also, Ford is blaming the UAW for why they need more subsidies to build stuff, the FBI is investigating Baton Rouge's cops and Elon Musk totally lied about animal abuse from Neuralink.Today's newsletter: https://www.stuffkeepshappening.online/strikes-keep-working/
More Popes Than You'd Expect
It is Wednesday, September 20th and Stuff has Happened.The price of a very specific oil is skyrocketing. Also, Unity is promising changes but people aren't optimistic, Microsoft has suffered a couple of massive leaks, AI isn't really winning all our hearts, and lets imagine a Pope cage match.Today's newsletter: https://www.stuffkeepshappening.online/very-many-popes/
Picking The Scab Works
It is Monday, September 18th and Stuff has HappenedA possible leap forward in the fight against COVID has been discovered. Also, watch out for dangerous kids having fun playing music, Drew Barrymore did an about face, the US Military lost a literal fighter jet, and a reminder that "compromise" is not inherently moral.Today's newsletter and sources: https://www.stuffkeepshappening.online/picking-the-scab-works/Check out my Patreon: https://patreon.com/endeavorance
Who Really Drives Profits
It is Friday, September 15th and Stuff has Happened.The UAW is kicking off a historic strike. Also, Unity's situation continues to fester, I finally talk about some alien stuff, Bill Maher is also a scab but we knew he was a shitty dude already, and we got TANKS now.Today's newsletter: https://www.stuffkeepshappening.online/who-really-drives-profits/
Drew Barrymore is a Scab
It is Wednesday, September 13th and Stuff has Happened.Drew Barrymore is a scab. Also, Drew Barrymore is a scab, Drew Barrymore is a scab, the new iPhone has USB-C, Drew Barrymore is a scab, Unity is doing some really dumb pricing changes, and massive flooding has devastated Libya.Sources & more: https://www.stuffkeepshappening.online/drew-barrymore-is-a-scab/
A Very Thirsty Computer
It is Monday, September 11th and Stuff has Happened.A massive earthquake has shaken Morocco. Also, training chatty AIs takes a real toll on natural resources, Google is rolling out shiny new tracking software in Chrome, and today may not be the best day to do an "on this day" gag.Sources and more: https://www.stuffkeepshappening.online/a-very-thirsty-computer/
A Tort in Time
It is Friday, September 8th and Stuff has HappenedBiscuit the Tortoise is safe and we should celebrate that daily. Also, Elon Musk thinks himself a private general, a Florida man tried to hamster wheel his way across the Atlantic, the UAW strike is very possible, and a pretty big statue unveiling.Head to https://StuffKeepsHappening.online for sources and bonus content
"AirBnB" Implies The Existence of Earth, Water and Fire BnBs
It is Wednesday, September 6th and Stuff has HappenedA driver survived a 100ft cliff drop and 5 days stuck immobilized. Also, Mitch McConnell's potential possession, AirBnB essentially banned in NYC, TikTok's shiny new data center and a central hub for witches.Head to https://StuffKeepsHappening.online for sources and bonus content
Privacy? Never Heard Of It
It is Monday, September 4th and Stuff has HappenedAmong one of the larger "oopsies" this year has hit the store shelves. Also, Texas is the latest state to wanna know your porn habits, Burning Man has gotten pretty soggy, the NYPD is doing NYPD shit, and a Very Large Fire was stopped by explosions.Head to https://StuffKeepsHappening.online for sources and bonus content
Think of the Children?
Australia is going to look away from the porn you're watching. Also, Elon Musk wants your biometrics for vague reasons, Texas is continuing their streak of being absolute dogshit for human rights, Instagram may be messing with their Reels format, and a Confederate general that was a "huge mistake".Head to https://StuffKeepsHappening.online for sources and bonus content
Where's My Castle on the Moon?
It's Wednesday, August 30th and Stuff has Happened.We've got a new Lady of Carbisdale Castle. Also, India will discover that the moon is haunted, Gabon's military has taken control, someone stole money from a very high up box, and a porcupine was shipwrecked.Head to https://StuffKeepsHappening.online for sources and bonus content
I'm Going To Talk To You About Pangolins Now
It is Friday, August 18th and Stuff has HappenedA British Museum worker missed the memo. Also, we can regrow teeth apparently, a pangolin trafficking ring has been toppled, and a real life warlock who probably wasn't actually a warlock.Head to https://StuffKeepsHappening.online for sources and bonus content
Auto Workers Disapprove
It is Wednesday, August 16th and Stuff has Happened.United Auto Workers may go on strike in the US as soon as next month. Also, he got indicted for a fourth time, a Texas woman wins $1.2 billion in a revenge porn lawsuit, Maui asks for aid and less tourists, suing Montana actually kinda worked, and a big ol' undersea cable.Head to https://StuffKeepsHappening.online for sources and bonus content
We Found the Moana Force
It is Monday, August 14th and Stuff has Happened.We may soon learn more about a possible fifth fundamental force. Also, SBF is headed to jail, the Sackler family is not out of the woods quite yet, record labels are suing the Internet Archive, and I found some real passionate Wikipedia drama for yaHead to https://StuffKeepsHappening.online for sources and bonus content
A Not So Super Conductor
It is Friday, August 11th and Stuff has Happened.Turns out the world economy is not about to be overturned by a revolutionary superconductor. Also, Maui is engulfed in flame, a UK minister would like to weaken encryption, Africa's future may be at a turning point, and its the first day of an old, old calendar.Head to https://StuffKeepsHappening.online for sources and bonus content
Maybe Don't Use Zoom Actually
It is Wednesday, August 9th and Stuff has Happened. A car parked where you're really just not supposed to park a car. Also, Zoom wants to use video of you to train an AI, Ohio voters decisively shut down a bad faith issue, a recap of the Battle of Montgomery, and a few years in the woods. Head to https://StuffKeepsHappening.online for sources and bonus content
Blue Eyes Black Lotus
It is Monday, August 7th and Stuff has Happened. We finally heard back from our dear spacecraft. Also, a massive trading card heist that wasn't particularly exciting, Elon promising the world when he'd prefer to leave it, I can hear you type your password, and let's talk about a pretty neat lady. Head to https://StuffKeepsHappening.online for sources and bonus content.
The Labor Implications of Shaking it Off
It is Friday, August 4th and Stuff has Happened. A bronze age arrowhead that came from outer space. Also, Taylor Swift has a decision to make, Lizzo's lawsuit is pretty wild, working from home is actually good for the economy, and a very good pencil boy. Head to https://StuffKeepsHappening.online for sources and bonus content!
The NEW! Nintendo Switch XL Plus 2
It's Wednesday, August 2nd and Stuff has Happened. We uh... lost contact with the Voyager 2. Temporarily, at least. Also, Nintendo's Switch 2 rumors, MrBeast sues his burger people, the situation in Niger is continuing to heat up, and we signed a document. Head to https://StuffKeepsHappening.online for sources and bonus content!
Digitally Shipwrecked
It's Monday, July 31st, and Stuff has Happened. Threads is hemorrhaging users already. Also, there's an ongoing coup attempt in Niger, the Pentagon is not happy about a major security breach, Sam Altman wants to fix humanity by further exploiting the poor, and today marks the start of a very good pirate game. Visit https://StuffKeepsHappening.online for sources and bonus content
Why Can't I Hold All These Indictments?
It's Friday, July 28th and Stuff has HappenedTrump indicted yet again with even more in the pipeline. Also, Michigan bans conversion therapy, Tesla continues to lie about their cars, Reddit's CEO gets a strong message from users, and thank you Mr. WorldwideHead to https://StuffKeepsHappening.online for sources and bonus content
A $30 Billion W
It's Wednesday, July 26th and Stuff has Happened.A crane caught fire and collapsed in Manhattan. Also, the Teamsters got a huge bag, your thoughts are increasingly unsafe, a look at the ongoing writers/actors strike, and a noteworthy premiere.Head to https://StuffKeepsHappening.online for sources and bonus content
Xee you on Xe Other Xide
An unbelievably hype corn field find. Also, welcome to Xwitter, Florida wants to tell kids that Black people benefited from slavery, Netflix's stock plummet, and a bloody battle in Scotland.Head to https://StuffKeepsHappening.online for sources and bonus content
Hundreds of Goobers; Nary a Brain Cell
Author's Note: Apologies for less-than-stellar audio in some places. Was getting some unfortunate interference apparently.It is time to celebrate Golden Retrievers. Also, Texas needs to calm the hell down, the cartoon people are trying to unionize, the US Fed launches instant money transfer, Russia is shelling Ukrainian food exports, and the day we set foot on the moon.Head to https://StuffKeepsHappening.online for sources and bonus content
Electing to do Crimes
It is Wednesday, July 19th 2023, and stuff has happened.We're making continuous strides in Alzheimer's research and treatment. Also, Trump is again being investigated while fake electors are charged, email typos lead to leaked military documents, a man and his dog were save from shipwreck, and Rome was a little bit very on fire.Head to https://StuffKeepsHappening.online for sources and bonus content
These Legs Don't Break
A dude nearly broke a biking record but instead broke a bone. Also, America loves a good war crime, Tennessee's trans affirm care ban may happen after all, Canada finds that emoji are legally binding, and one man who just won't die.Head to https://StuffKeepsHappening.online for sources and bonus content