Pop Culture
Pop Culture
Bye Bye Pop-Ups
Pop-up ads. We have all experienced them. We all hate them, and they never stop. They know who you are, what you like, and what you have viewed and purchased. No matter how many times you ask a site not to share your content or track your activity, they still do. If that doesn’t concern you, it should. Your every move is recorded and known. Big Brother is alive and well.
By Alexandra Grant3 months ago in FYI
THE CELESTIAL WOUND
“It’s a supermoon.” “Mercury is retrograde.” “What’s their sign?” For some, those phrases are invitations to wonder. For others, they have become evidence of spiritual corruption. Somewhere along the way, curiosity became confused with condemnation.
By THE HONED CRONE3 months ago in FYI
'I Got Your Goat': the meaning behind the phrase.
I got your goat-literally People in days gone by often said “ I got your goat” when they had annoyed or tricked someone, or gotten the better of them in a situation. These words have been used in modern times, similar to playing an April Fools' Day joke
By Cheryl E Preston4 months ago in FYI
My Take On the Horrifying Gunfire at Seattle Food Festival. AI-Generated.
A city built on coffee, tech, and live events is now reckoning with gunfire at one of its most beloved summer festivals. What should have been a weekend of food and music at Seattle Center ended with two people dead and five injured, including a toddler , after shots rang out near the Space Needle.
By Eina Liban4 months ago in FYI
The Disturbing Origins of the Pinky Promise
I think every single one of us at some point in our lives has made a pinky promise, whether it’s keeping a secret between childhood friends or making some form of commitment. The pinky promise is the ultimate gesture of keeping a sacred vow.
By Rosie J. Sargent4 months ago in FYI
Descendants Wicked Wonderland
On July 16, 2026, I turned the television on for some background noise. I chose the Disney Channel and landed on the premiere of Descendants Wicked Wonderland. The first three Descendants movies were adorable and have a special place in my heart. I watched those on premiere nights with my baby sister when she was younger. It had become a tradition. Unfortunately, as she hit teenager-dom, I had to watch the last two Descendants movies on my own. I love Alice in Wonderland, so I had high hopes for Rise of Red and was sorely disappointed. The music was fun, but the story was so fast-paced that it felt disjointed. So you can imagine I did not have high hopes for Wicked Wonderland. I'm glad I was wrong.
By Alexis Baryak4 months ago in FYI
Nightfire in Bangkok: When a Leisure Space Turns Into a Disaster Zone. AI-Generated.
A night out in Bangkok ended as one of the deadliest entertainment‑venue fires in recent memory, killing at least 27 people and injuring many more in a popular hub that was supposed to be about music, food, and fun.
By Eina Liban4 months ago in FYI
Disney's Black Prince
For more than a century, Disney has created some of the world's most recognizable princes and princesses. Its animated fairy tales have shaped how generations of children imagine royalty, heroism, romance, and happily-ever-afters. Characters such as Snow White, Cinderella, Aurora, Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Pocahontas, Mulan, Tiana, Rapunzel, Moana, and others have become cultural icons whose stories extend far beyond the screen.
By Violet Hamilton4 months ago in FYI
I Have Been An Online Writer For Over 30 Years
I spent four years in seminary from 1994 to 1998. When it was time for me to graduate with a master's degree in Christian education and a master's degree in theology, I sought the Lord about what to do. God directed me to send out weekday morning inspirational messages. I heeded the call. Now, 30 years later, in 2026, I am still doing that.
By Margaret Minnicks5 months ago in FYI
The "Natural Ozempic" Recipe With Gelatin
"Natural Ozempic" made with gelatin is a viral social media trend that involves mixing gelatin or flavored dessert packets with warm water and consuming it before a meal. While influencers claim it mimics the appetite-suppressing effects of prescription GLP-1 medications, medical experts warn it is vastly exaggerated.
By Margaret Minnicks5 months ago in FYI
