Monday June 21 2021

The ‘Don’t Watch’ List

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Sanity Break #1

The trailer just dropped for ‘PIG’—a movie starring Nicholas Cage who plays “a truffle hunter living alone in the wilderness in Oregon. When his beloved foraging pig is kidnapped, he must journey into Portland – and his long-abandoned past – to recover her.” FYI: this is not a comedy but a “meditative thriller.” Of course you want to watch the trailer lol!

‘PIG’ - Trailer

Headlines that matter

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

Headlines That Matter

Sanity Break #2

If you haven’t got your fill of ‘Friends’ nostalgia, here they are singing the famous Rembrandts’ theme song with James Corden.

'Friends' theme song with James Corden

Smart & Curious

Here’s a list of very good reads to kick off your work week.

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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Splainer’s news edition will shut down on August 29. Editor/founder Lakshmi Chaudhry explains why.

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

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June 30 2025

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

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Big edition: Trump Bombs Iran

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

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