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I’m not having much success in my job search. Whatever I’ve been doing hasn’t been working, so I overhauled my approach. Although the government reports job growth, my particular field is oversaturated with candidates. At least that’s what others have shared. Luckily, I finally have a real interview scheduled for the first of next week. But before, I have to take an assessment. I struggle with assessments, and this one will take approximately 2.5 hours.

I have to hand it to TMZ; of all media, to respect the wishes of Malcolm-Jamal Warner. You know they have the resources to easily out them.

This article illustrates the extent to which he went to keep his family out of the spotlight.

I’m surprised this story didn’t get much coverage. I made the unfortunate decision to watch the video, which I don’t think is included in the article. That had to hurt, and my heart goes out to everyone who has to clean up that mess, because somebody has to do.

Passengers on board a plane at Milan Bergamo Airport have described the horrifying scenes after a man took his own life by jumping into the jet’s engine.

As Batman and Superman Near the Public Domain, DC Announces a Major Anniversary Event

As many Batman and Superman fans know, along with opportunistic creatives and entrepreneurs, DC Comics is set to lose copyright to two of its most iconic and defining characters. The Man of Steel will enter the public domain in 2034, followed by the Dark Knight in 2035. Other major figures such as Wonder Woman, the Joker, and more are expected to follow shortly after.

Once these characters become public domain, anyone, including companies like Marvel, will be able to use them freely without fear of legal consequences. Rather than worrying about having to share these heroes with the world, DC is choosing to embrace the moment as a celebration.

What may be most exciting about this announcement is that it signals a decade-long anniversary event. Each following year is expected to focus on the next decade in DC’s publishing history. For example, the 2026 booth will showcase 1945 to 1955, the 2027 booth will cover 1955 to 1965, and so on. The celebration is set to conclude in 2034 by highlighting the current era, from 2025 to 2035.

That’s pretty cool of DC to lean into this. Launching this ten-year celebration, they aren’t just counting down the days until it loses exclusive rights to characters. Instead, it is using the opportunity to honor the origins of these heroes and the profound impact they have had on popular culture. And it’s also worth noting that

While these characters will enter the public domain, it’s only the first iteration of the characters. So, that would be the Superman who couldn’t fly but was just “super” strong, run faster than a speeding bullet, and could jump tall buildings in a single bound. And for Batman, it would be the one who wore purple gloves and used a gun. You would not be able to use the modern Batman or Superman.

I don’t know how many times I’ve told myself that Trump couldn’t have said something stupider than before. And to think, we put this guy back in office. Was no other member of the Republican Party better? And if the argument is that he’s hyperbolic, this goes way beyond that context.

Trump’s brags about drug prices are “mathematically impossible”

In a reception with members of Congress on Tuesday, Trump spoke about lowering drug prices for Americans at a time when cuts to programs like Medicaid are on the horizon.

In doing so, Trump promised some truly staggering figures.

“We will have reduced drug prices by 1000%, by 1,100%, 1,200%, 1,300%, 1,400%, 700%, 600%. Not 30% or 40% or 50%. But numbers likes of which you’ve never even dreamed of.”

“We’re gonna get the drug prices down,” Trump said. “Not 30% or 40%, which would be great. Not 50% or 60%. No, we’re gonna get them down 1,000%, 600%, 500%, 1,500%. Numbers that are not even thought to be achievable.”

3 North Texas Suburbs Ranked Among the Wealthiest in United States

I’m sure these are of no surprise to you; however, Highland Park isn’t on the list because it has less than 3,500 roofs.

  • Neighboring enclave University Park, however, did make the list as Dallas’ highest-ranked suburb and sixth-wealthiest suburb overall. 
  • Following University Park’s placement is Southlake, clinching spot No. 7 on the list. Southlake’s annual household income is on par with University Park’s — $382,520 — and is growing by the year.
  • Colleyville, Texas, long the little brother of Southlake, made the list for the first time this year. The average household income sits at $265,831, and as of May of this year, the average home was valued at $923,032.

Hershey to increase candy prices by double digits as cocoa costs rise

The price change will be a “low double-digit increase” and affect products across the company’s confection portfolio, according to a Hershey spokesperson.

“This change is not related to tariffs or trade policies,” the spokesperson said in a statement to CBS News. “It reflects the reality of rising ingredient costs including the unprecedented cost of cocoa.”

Price increases typically take around 90 days to take effect, although the timeframe varies by retailer, the spokesperson added.

What a shame such an article could be put together. I’m not saying the Observer shouldn’t have written this, I’m just sad enough of this stuff happens that such an article can be written about it.

Trouble in the Sanctuary: The Biggest North Texas Church Scandals

It’s such a sad trip down memory lane being reminded of names like Walker Railey and Robert Tilton. But I was surprised my former classmate Matt Chandler made the list.

France has recently garnered attention for its experimental wind energy technologies, which are bladeless and silent. Pilot projects of these vortex generators have been unveiled on the Normandy wind plateau in France, with additional rollouts in rural areas.  The core principle is vortex-induced vibration — a phenomenon that occurs when wind passes by cylindrical structures, causing them to oscillate. These movements are then transformed into usable electricity using alternators.  While innovative, these devices do not match the output of traditional turbines and are best suited for small-scale applications or as a complement to solar energy.

Here are a few articles about it:

I don’t pay much attention to the WNBA, but this was pretty sweet.

Napheesa Collier what the hell.One handed catch and finish while being held in traffic, in one swift motion.wowzers…

— Jonah Maves (@hunchojman.bsky.social) 2025-07-23T18:45:03.650Z

This bird is impressive. It’s one thing for him to find a stick and try to use it as a tool, but what puts him on a whole other level is his patience and tenacity in experimenting with different sticks. Incredible.

https://bsky.app/profile/petsunited.bsky.social/post/3lunawxmec22s

Could you imagine an elementary school music teacher doing this in the Eighties? Surely, Ozzy saw this before he passed away, and how heartwarming it must have been for him to see how society had adopted and accepted him over the years.

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