- It’s not shadowy Russian funding that’s behind Parler, the nascent social network for right-wingers and MAGA fiends -- surprise, it’s the ultrawealthy Mercer family, the Wall Street Journal reveals.
- This graceful rat cavorts in a subway car at Union Square and no one bats an eye.
- “When you sit down, America, show the world you care”: check out one of the seat belt campaigns to convince Americans to buckle up in the 1970s.
- Erykah Badu’s got COVID-19 in one nostril but not the other, according to her test results.
- Gaze upon the striped glory of the lovingly restored Endale Arch in Prospect Park.
- Ballot stuffing allegations abound in New Zealand's "Bird of the Year" contest.
- We the people demand more photos of Rebecca the Raccoon.
- And finally, it’s always time to check on the baby panda at the National Zoo:
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