Wednesday June 9 2021

Child Hazard

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Sanity Break #1

We absolutely love this video of maestro conductor Zubin Mehta taking his fellow legend Seiji Ozawa to a concert. Why this is so moving: Ozawa suffers from Alzheimer’s disease. It’s a reminder that joy is never beyond our reach, neither is compassion and love.

Zubin Mehta taking fellow legend Seiji Ozawa to a concert

Headlines that matter

Check out this edition for the most important stories from around the world today!

Headlines That Matter

Sanity Break #2

Rida Khan’s rendition of ‘Kaali, Kaali Zulfon’ would make Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan proud. When qawwali becomes a love song…

'Kaali, Kaali Zulfon’ by Rida Khan

Smart & Curious

Here’s a list of curious facts to pique your interest and wonder at our weird, wacky world.

Smart & Curious

Feel Good Place

Need an immediate pick-me-up? We have you covered! From hilarious animal clips to stuff that’ll make you go “lol why?!”, we have all you need to keep you sane on even your worst hair day.

Feel Good Place

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Big edition: Welcome to Souk

July 7 2025

Next week, splainer launches Souk—a marketplace of wonderful products worth your time and money.

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Big edition: Black (Un)Box

June 30 2025

A detailed New York Times investigation uncovers more answers than Indian agencies.

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Big edition: Trump Bombs Iran

June 23 2025

Seven B-52 stealth bombers pounded three nuclear plants in Iran. We look at possible outcomes.

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Big edition: Bombs Away!

June 16 2025

Netanyahu targets Iran next—claims Tehran was close to nine nukes.

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