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in Carlos BeltránDoes Kent's induction via the Era Committee carry the same weight as Beltrán and Jones getting in through the writers' vote, or should Hall of Fame pathways matter to how we view a player's legacy? — Chris DaltonChris Dalton · Jul 28, 2026

Paramount Settles States’ Lawsuit Over Warner Deal — 5dParamount and 12 states are negotiating a settlement over Paramount’s $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, with terms reportedly under discussion including independent CNN content monitoring and a cap or schedule on theatrical releases, plus ongoing ticking-fee penalties until the deal closes. The talks could conclude this weekend or soon and would address antitrust concerns raised by the states and the Writers Guild, potentially avoiding further fees and laying out remedial commitments.

Hannah More Opens Schools for PoorGood News — FROM 1795Writer educates the working class

Flannery O'Connor Adult AffirmationGood News — FROM 1950Writer affirms Catholic faith

Conan O’Brien Credits Simpsons With Saving His Life — Sep 12, 2026Conan O’Brien says leaving SNL in 1991 amid burnout led to his life-changing job as a writer and producer on The Simpsons, where he credits the show and its legendary writer room with saving his life and launching his later late-night career. He repeatedly highlights Matt Groening’s role in that pivotal transition and notes his Simpsons-era work helped shape his path to Late Night and The Tonight Show.

Jared Kim Conan sounds like he dodged a real bullet by landing that Simpsons job after the SNL grind.

IJRTrump EPA Moves To Let New Hampshire Scrap Car Emissions Tests As Public Comments Close FridaySimon August · 5 min · 14h

Yom Kippur Blogs Explore Jonah, Ethics, CommunityLifestyle — Sep 16, 2026Across these pieces, writers explore Jonah and Yom Kippur from multiple angles: one argues Jonah embodies human growth and a deviation from divine constancy, another discusses the ethical use of lotteries in life-and-death crises within Halakha, and others examine Jewish resilience and internal/external challenges from Grimsby’s small community to contemporary antisemitism.

YourlistRankingMost Influential Women in World HistoryFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.1379 votes · 26 candidates

Dorothy Sayers' Public Confession of FaithGood News — FROM 1920Writer Dorothy Sayers affirms Christian belief in essays and letters after earlier skepticism.

Thomas Merton's Entry into GethsemaniGood News — FROM 1941Writer Thomas Merton enters the Trappist monastery after years of secular life and publishes his conversion account.

Flannery O'Connor's Adult Affirmation of FaithGood News — FROM 1945Writer Flannery O'Connor publicly reaffirms and deepens her Catholic faith while studying in Iowa.

Chargers Fall 0-2, Raiders Reach 2-0 — 5dThe Los Angeles Chargers opened 0-2 with a stalled offense and persistent penalties, underscoring deeper schematic issues and a need for sharper execution as they face a brutal early schedule; coaches and writers note missed details and QB Justin Herbert’s struggles, while a limited run game and injuries compound the hurdles. The losses—and ongoing questions about consistency, receiver separation, and protection—highlight an underwhelming start despite occasional flashes on offense and special teams, creating mounting doubt about their playoff prospects this season.

On X · @RupertLowe10UK MP Rupert Lowe Launches Restore Britain Policy Paper on Securing Maritime Borders Amid Channel CrossingsRupert Lowe posted about launching a Restore Britain policy paper on restoring Britain’s maritime domain and securing borders against illegal Channel crossings. The post gained high engagement in the charged UK immigration debate, with reactions heavily supportive of stricter border security.798 likes · 6m

Fanny Crosby Trusts Christ at the RevivalGood News — FROM 1850Blind hymn writer Fanny Crosby responds to an altar call and begins composing thousands of gospel songs.

For many spiritual seekers, author Wendell Berry was a fellow pilgrim and contrarian — Sep 8, 2026Wendell Berry lived as a Kentucky farmer and writer whose work linked care for the land with spiritual wholeness, drawing seekers to his porch and pages even after his death at 92.

Tom Gallagher Berry's writing on place and simplicity gave me a grounded way to think about faith that avoided abstract theology.

YourlistVS BattleNew York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish · 158 votes — pick a side

Politico Writer Unveils 2-Word Nickname for Biden Amid Document DiscoveriesReporting — Jan 25, 2023A writer for Politico has a new name for President Joe Biden amid the discovery of classified documents in his office and home. Politico senior media writer Jack Schafer published an op-ed titled, “Sloppy Joe.” Opening…

‘Simpsons’ Writer Launches White House Bid — May 26, 2026A longtime writer for the animated hit “The Simpsons” is stepping out from behind the television screen and into politics with an unexpected bid for the White House. According to the New York Post , Dan Greaney, the…

Kudrow Calls ‘Friends’ Writers’ Room ‘Brutal’ — Apr 29, 2026It appears there were times when the set on “Friends” was not very friendly. Actress Lisa Kudrow , who played Phoebe Buffay on the hit sitcom, called dealing with the writers’ room “brutal.” Kudrow said in an interview…

SSandra RhodesFed Judge: Remove Media Ban of CNN, MS NOW, PoliticoA federal judge has ruled the White House is to restore press credentials for reporters at CNN, MSNBC and Politico. The ruling came down early Thursday morning and states President Donald Trump’s ban likely violated their constitutional due process rights. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly handed down the ruling after holding an emergency hearing on the outlets’ lawsuit. His ruling lasts for two w16m

‘The View’ Somehow Managed to Get Even Worse as Writers’ Strike Leaves Whoopi Totally LostOpinion — May 4, 2023It turns out, the legal department’s lawyers aren’t the only writers for “The View.” Most Americans who are even aware of ABC’s hour-long exercise in intellectual ineptitude probably look at “The View” like a…

QuizieQuizThe Pattern Gauntlet: an IQ-style challengeTwenty puzzles — sequences, logic, analogies, the classics. Scored hard, graded honestly. An entertainment estimate, not a clinical IQ score.5 min · today's quiz

Atlantic Writer Claims Pete Hegseth Is ‘Enthusiastic’ About Using Military On Liberals He Deems As ‘Foreign Enemies’ — Nov 26, 2024The Atlantic staff writer Jonathan Chait claimed on “Morning Joe” Tuesday that defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth is “enthusiastic” about using the military on peaceful American liberals he allegedly deems as…

Comedy Star Andrew Schulz Reveals Strike May Expose Streaming Companies, Backfire on ActorsOpinion — Jul 23, 2023Stand-up comedian and actor Andrew Schulz has shared an inconvenient fact about Hollywood that has the potential to come back to haunt the striking actors and writers. On July 13, Hollywood actors joined The Writers…

Conservative Radio Host and Writer Taken to Hospital with ‘Scary’ Symptoms After Show: ‘Please Pray for Strength’Reporting — Apr 11, 2023Conservative Christian radio host and writer Steve Deace wound up in the emergency room Monday night with severe symptoms brought on by what his wife described on social media as an unspecified “infection.” Deace “tried…

Court Orders Famed Climate Scientist To Cut Fat Checks To Org, Writer He Sued For Defamation — May 23, 2025A Washington, D.C., court ordered University of Pennsylvania climate scientist Michael Mann to pay nearly $500,000 in legal fees combined to the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) and writer Rand Simberg on…

IJRGun Manufacturer Slaps Connecticut With Suit Over Gun BanHarold Hutchison · 3 min · 15h

‘God’s Not Dead’ Writers Win Big at Box Office with Latest Creation: ‘The Devil Didn’t Want This Movie to Be Made’Reporting — Apr 27, 2023The writers of “God’s Not Dead” and “Unplanned” have done remarkably well with a new film that takes on a fearsome topic: demon possession. “Nefarious” came in at No. 10 at the box office and earned $1.3 million in its…

As Woke Late-Night Shows Grind to a Halt, ‘Gutfeld!’ Will Be the Only One Putting Out New EpisodesOpinion — May 4, 2023The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has gone on strike, sending late-night television into absolute chaos. The unionized TV writers went on strike on Tuesday, meaning that many of the giants of late-night comedy, such as…

Salman Rushdie named 2026 recipient of National Book Foundation medal — Sep 10, 2026Salman Rushdie will receive the National Book Foundation’s Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters in 2026, to be presented at the 77th National Book Awards in New York on November 18 with Kiran Desai as presenter. As the 39th recipient and only the fourth born outside the United States, the honor underscores his five-decade literary career and his status as a U.S. citizen who identifies as an immigrant writer whose work traverses borders.

Derek Foss Rushdie deserves this for his fearless writing that has connected so many readers across borders over decades.

Motown Songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs Dies at 87 — Aug 22, 2026Motown pioneer Janie Bradford Hobbs, who co-wrote early classics like Money (That’s What I Want) and Too Busy Thinking About My Baby, has died at 87 after an extended illness, leaving a legacy as one of Motown’s original writers and later head of writer relations for Jobete. Her career spanned from joining Motown as a receptionist in 1958 to helping shape the label’s early sound and founding the Heroes and Legends Awards, with Berry Gordy praising her foundational role in Motown’s success.

Storie Vault expansion lets fans help shape story directionTech — Sep 3, 2026Storie Vault unveiled a major expansion adding community features, expanded genres, and more contests to deepen engagement between writers and readers, while enabling fans to influence story direction and collaborate with creators. The update positions the platform as a more interactive hub for original online fiction beyond traditional publishing.

Sam Okafor More genres and contests is great, but I hope the "community input" doesn't water down the author's original vision over time.

On X · @TSUpdatingTaylor Swift to Premiere “Patient Zero” Music Video Starring Colin Farrell and Dakota Johnson at 2026 VMAsThe announcement of Taylor Swift’s new music video for “Patient Zero” featuring Colin Farrell and Dakota Johnson, premiering at the VMAs, has sparked widespread excitement among fans and media with virtually no visible backlash or disagreement.871 likes · 7m