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Tim Walz’s Wife Said She Wanted To Smell Fires Of The 2020 BLM Riots Because It Was A ‘Touchstone’ Moment
Reporting
— Aug 6, 2024
Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s wife, Gwen, said she left her windows open to “smell the burning tires” during the 2020 Black Lives Matter riots because she felt it was a “touchstone” moment. An interview clip with…
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Gideon Bibles Endure in U.S. Motel Rooms
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— Aug 26, 2026
The Gideon Bible has become a defining feature of American roadside culture and Protestant tradition, distributed in hotels since 1908 and totaling more than 2.5 billion copies worldwide, including places like prisons, military bases, hospitals, and even the White House. As hotels modernize, the Bible’s ubiquity remains a quiet cultural touchstone while commentators highlight its biblicist ethos as a distinctive element of American life.
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Retro Hits From 1960s–1980s Endure as Global Cultural Mainstays
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— Aug 29, 2026
Across five decades, the featured tracks—from the Angels' 'My Boyfriend's Back' and Cheap Trick's 'Surrender' to The Outlaws' 'Green Grass and High Tides,' Berlin's 'Take My Breath Away' and Moon Martin's 'Bad Case of Loving You'—show how songs evolve into enduring cultural touchstones through catchy craft, storytelling, and cover reinterpretation. Each piece highlights an origin story, from early girl-group pop dynamics and teen perspectives to movie-era anthems and influential covers that reshaped careers.
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Jon on Trump's Meme Assault on Canada & the Alternate Reality He's Constructed | The Daily Show
The Daily Show · 8.6M views · Sep 9, 2026
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Great Westerns Named Among All-Time Best
Entertainment
— Aug 24, 2026
A set of recent lists and critical appreciations have highlighted classic Westerns — from Johnny Guitar’s enduring critical acclaim and top ranking status to The Searchers’ debated antihero complexities, Destry Rides Again’s vintage influence, Rio Bravo’s enduring fan reception, and Vera Cruz as a bold, genre-shaping precursor to Spaghetti Westerns — underscoring their lasting influence and provocative takes on heroism and violence. Critics and filmmakers, including Scorsese and AFI, repeatedly emphasize how these films helped redefine the Western and endure as touchstones of the genre.
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State Treasurer Sounds Alarm About Americans’ Retirement Money ‘Lost In The Either’
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Tim Curry Opens Up About Career Regret Over Missing Chance at Iconic Oscar-Winning Role
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— Feb 9, 2026
For an actor whose career spans more than five decades, Tim Curry has little left to prove. His performances have become cultural touchstones, etched into the memories of generations of moviegoers. Still, the…
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Best Pop Albums of All Time
Pop albums have defined generations through catchy hooks, emotional depth, and massive cultural moments. From Thriller's record-breaking sales to modern streaming giants, these records shaped the sound of popular music. Vote for your favorites to rank them.
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Trump’s Focus on Coronavirus Numbers Could Backfire, Health Experts Say
Reporting
— Mar 9, 2020
President Donald Trump loves numbers, and the ones he believes illustrate his accomplishments – an unemployment rate at a 50-year-low and stock markets at record highs – have become touchstones in his speeches, rallies…
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