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Feast of San Gennaro turns 100, marking Italian-American assimilation

New York's Little Italy festival celebrates a century of blending medieval Neapolitan traditions with American immigrant experience.

Converse pulls ad after KKK, lynching imagery backlash

The footwear brand apologized Friday after social media users said a Chuck 70 X campaign photo evoked a white hood and hanging.

• Sep 18 11:53 PM Photographer and educators voice concerns over intentionality
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Marcin Wichary documents forgotten keyboard symbols across PC and Mac history

Designer and typographer publishes two-part essay tracing the evolution and disappearance of iconic key symbols on personal computers.

• Sep 18 1:03 PM Wichary announces second essay, notes extensive research into white keyboards
• Sep 18 1:01 PM Wichary shares essay on Mastodon, highlights Insert and Delete symbols
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Marcin Wichary

Bluesky users share songs with 'You' in the title

A casual music prompt on Bluesky generates 30+ song suggestions from users.

• Sep 19 10:07 AM Response expands to include diverse genres and eras
• Sep 19 10:01 AM Users begin responding with song titles
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Ed Sheeran's 'apolitical' defense after Macklemore's tour removal draws backlash

An op-ed accusing Sheeran of complicity through silence goes viral, reigniting debate over his split with Macklemore over pro-Palestinian…

• Sep 19 10:02 AM Thread pivots to Robert Kraft's ties and donation wording
• Sep 19 9:29 AM Commenters surface Sheeran's earlier $2M pledge for Palestinian aid
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Musician, 77, dies after medical emergency causes head-on collision

His wife announced the death on social media; the musician's identity and further details are not specified in available coverage.

1800s $20 Gold Double Eagles Set Auction Records at Heritage Auctions

Two rare 19th-century $20 gold coins broke auction price records at a Sept. 2 Heritage Auctions sale.

Homemade Dijon mustard post sparks Bluesky canning swap and 'processed food' debate

A Bluesky post about a perfected homemade Dijon mustard recipe drew a wave of canning stories and a semantic argument over what counts as…

• Sep 19 10:30 AM qandrew details his blending method and mustard-seed sourcing
• Sep 19 8:47 AM Commenters argue blending mustard still makes it a 'processed food'
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Man feeds sanctuary turtles, ensuring each gets a fair share at dinnertime

A caretaker's careful feeding routine goes viral for his method of redistributing turtles to guarantee equitable access to food.

• Sep 19 9:02 AM Comments turn philosophical about the caretaker's care
• Sep 19 8:32 AM Commenters describe turtles' eager feeding behavior
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Ed Sheeran opener Aaron Rowe says blame belongs on Robert Kraft, not Sheeran

Rowe, who quit Sheeran's Loop Tour over Macklemore's removal, says fans should target Gillette Stadium owner Robert Kraft instead of…

• Sep 19 4:10 AM RTE and other outlets report Rowe's defense of Sheeran
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Aaron RoweEd Sheeran+3

Blog post dissects how the Lemmings franchise squandered its 1990s dominance

A filfre.net retrospective on DMA Design's puzzle hit finds a series of small missteps, not one fatal error, behind its fall from…

• Sep 19 11:17 AM Resubmission by zdw pushes the article onto HN's front page
• Sep 18 11:52 AM HN user doppp posts the article, drawing little attention
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Rick Harrison of 'Pawn Stars' undergoes emergency heart surgery

The History Channel star had the procedure a week before widespread reporting on September 19.

Duncan Sheik, ‘Barely Breathing’ singer and Tony-winning composer, dies at 56

The pop star turned Broadway composer of ‘Spring Awakening’ died Thursday night after being hospitalized in critical condition.

• Sep 18 11:37 AM Sheik's mother tells NYT cause of death was cardiac arrest
• Sep 18 11:37 AM Fans and peers react with shock online
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Beloved radio host dead at 82 after assisted suicide in Switzerland

A radio personality ended her life after being diagnosed with a degenerative neurological disorder.

London vinyl counterfeiter Rehan Ahmed jailed for industrial-scale fraud

Rehan Ahmed, who ran a fake-vinyl operation selling counterfeit Taylor Swift, Coldplay and Kendrick Lamar records, is sentenced to prison…

Country and bluegrass musician dead at 67

A husband announced the death of a beloved performer in the country and bluegrass genres.

Country music emerging as top choice for Super Bowl halftime show

Industry reporting indicates renewed push for country artists to headline the NFL's marquee halftime performance.

Unnamed retiring country singer says genre ‘is gonna completely suck’ without him

A country singer announces in a video that he is stepping away and predicts the genre will decline once he is gone.

Manju Warrier wins interim injunction against filmmaker Sasidharan over defamation

Kerala court restrains filmmaker from publishing defamatory content against the actor on social media.

• Sep 19 8:00 AM Manju Warrier files defamation suit against filmmaker Sasidharan
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Eugenia Last's daily horoscope column runs across Advance Local's regional news sites

The same syndicated horoscope, with a different zodiac sign spotlighted on each site, appears daily on Cleveland.com, Oregonian, NJ.com…

• Sep 18 6:00 AM Eugenia Last's Sept. 18 horoscope set publishes across sister sites
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'90s Rock Musician Dies at 56, Outlets Say Cause of Death Revealed

A network of local news sites reports the death of an unnamed '90s rock singer days after his family disclosed a hospitalization.

• Sep 18 10:56 AM '90s rock musician dies at 56 after hospitalization
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Rock singer reveals cancer diagnosis, awaits final results

Fans respond with messages of support after the singer said he is awaiting a final diagnosis.

Roundup catalogs country music singers arrested in 2026

A syndicated listicle tallying country artists' 2026 arrests ran across six Advance Local news sites with no comment activity.

Report: Sixth former ‘The Voice’ contestant dies in 2026, a winner found in lake

Syndicated reporting says at least six people who competed on NBC’s ‘The Voice’ have died this year, reviving talk of a curse.

Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope re-emerges as symbol of Canadian nationalism

Amid debate over Canadian sovereignty, Bryan Adams, PM Mark Carney and a new TIFF documentary revive the story of the one-legged…

• Sep 19 7:17 AM Canadians share personal memories of Fox online
• Sep 19 6:00 AM Guardian traces Fox's role in renewed Canadian nationalism
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"Ass Clarinet" Bluesky Post Sparks Pun-Filled Comment Thread

A joke image about a woodwind instrument set off a cascade of puns, band-camp anecdotes and mock concern on Bluesky.

• Sep 19 7:00 AM Commenters flood thread with clarinet puns
• Sep 19 4:35 AM caroleeena posts "Wood Winds" joke on Bluesky
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Japanese regional museum director defends crowdfunding over admission fees

A museum director argues that free admission aligns with his institution's public library-like role, rejecting calls to charge visitors.

• Sep 18 4:12 PM Museum director defends crowdfunding over paid admission
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Anamanaguchi answers Verge questionnaire ahead of new single

The chiptune rock band discusses their creative tools and the musical direction of their latest release.

• Sep 19 11:00 AM Anamanaguchi releases 'Yeah I Guess' single and answers Verge questionnaire
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Comedian Carrot Top hospitalized after suicide attempt in Las Vegas

Scott Thompson's Friday night Luxor show was canceled after he was rushed to a hospital; his rep says he is recovering.

Rohit Shetty sets Golmaal 5 release for January 8, 2027

Director unveils new poster confirming release date and full ensemble cast including new addition Akshay Kumar.

• Sep 19 3:04 AM Shetty reveals Golmaal 5's January 8, 2027 release date
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Ed Sheeran drops Macklemore after pro-Palestine performance at MetLife Stadium

A pro-Palestine rap set at the Loop tour sparked backlash, venue pressure, and accusations that billionaire Robert Kraft forced the removal.

MacklemoreEd Sheeran+3

Why boys aren't finding themselves in books: the protagonist problem

A reader reflects on a widening gap between boy readers and characters they can relate to.

• Sep 19 6:00 PM Reader identifies gap in relatable male protagonists for young boys
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Bluesky video of a color-matched cat and dog 'zoomies' goes viral

A short clip of a dog and cat racing chaotically around a living room draws thousands of likes and a wave of charmed replies.

• Sep 19 12:49 AM bearysweet posts viral dog-and-cat zoomies video
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John Wilson's 'The History of Concrete' opens to acclaim after festival debut

The 'How To with John Wilson' creator's first feature film hits theaters Sept. 18 with a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score and a wave of critical…

• Sep 19 5:00 AM Guardian interview surfaces Mamdani connection and mixed reviews continue
• Sep 18 3:49 PM NYT and Time publish opening-day reviews
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