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National Email Day: From 1971 to Today, Here’s Why It Still Matters

How Email Took Over the World—And Why We Celebrate It Every April 23 Today, email is an integral part of our lives, especially in the world of business. It has become the standard mode of professional communication, to the point where it has nearly erased the traditional letter-writing industry. It’s fascinating to think that the very first email was sent all the way back in 1971. That…

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Kitz 'n' Katz by Bob Laughlin Collected for New Audience

Which one is Kitz? Which one is Katz? Nobody knows—not even Kitz and Katz themselves! Bob Laughlin’s cult-favorite indie comic from the 1980s is back in print for the first time in nearly forty years! This long-awaited collection reintroduces Kitz ‘n’ Katz, a delightfully surreal comic strip about two feline friends—one black, one white—who are constantly confused about who’s who. Their charming…

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The Bride of Frankenstein Turns 90

Universal Studios has long been the home of cinema’s most legendary monsters, giving life to unforgettable icons like Dracula, Frankenstein’s Monster, the Wolf Man, and the Invisible Man. But in 2025, one particular creature marks a monumental milestone—The Bride of Frankenstein turns 90. First appearing in 1935, she became the first true female monster in Hollywood’s horror pantheon, and her…

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The Big Heat by Criterion

Whenever Criterion releases a film, you can count on it being the definitive edition—meticulously restored for the best possible viewing experience and packed with insightful extras that elevate your appreciation of the movie. As a lifelong fan of Film Noir, I find myself constantly drawn back to its shadowy, morally complex world, and The Big Heat stands out as a powerhouse within the…

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The Peanuts All Year-Round Mini Collection

To commemorate the 75th anniversary of Peanuts in 2025, Fantagraphics is proud to present a joyful and heartwarming new box set: The Peanuts All Year-Round Mini Collection. This charming set brings together five of our most beloved seasonally themed mini-hardcover books, all housed in a stylish, collectible slipcase. Packed with over 300 pages of laughs, love, and classic moments, this delightful…

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Conan O’Brien Must Go Returns: Laughs, Culture, and Chaos in Season 2

I’m a huge fan of this series. While it’s primarily a travel show, Conan O’Brien Must Go is just as much about Conan stepping outside his comfort zone and forming genuine connections with people from around the world. It offers a more human, relatable side of him that we don’t always get to see. Sure, his comedy bits can sometimes be over-the-top, but they’re consistently hilarious and add a…

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Pringles and Miller Lite Unite for Beer-Flavored BBQ Chips

Let’s face it—when it comes to chips and their ever-expanding galaxy of flavors, it’s a delicious psychological experiment. Your eyes catch a flashy image on the package—a towering burger, a gooey slice of pepperoni pizza, maybe even a flaming hot wing—and suddenly your taste buds are buckled in and ready for a full-flavor rollercoaster. It’s snack-based sleight of hand, and honestly, we’re all…

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Spirit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum Lands a New Deluxe Vinyl Reissue

“Spirit in the Sky” stands as one of music’s most unlikely and enduring crossover hits—a vibrant blend of fuzz-drenched rock, gospel-rooted harmonies, and spiritual musings that somehow captured the spirit of an era. In a 2020 interview with Rolling Stone, Norman Greenbaum reflected on the song’s serendipitous beginnings. The title itself, he admitted, was plucked from an ordinary greeting card.…

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Crumb: A Cartoonist's Life Biography by Dan Nadel

The first biography of Robert Crumb—one of the most profound and influential artists of the 20th century—whose iconic, radically frank and meticulously rendered cartoons and comics inspired generations of readers and cartoonists, from Art Spiegelman to Alison Bechdel. It’s somewhat surprising that Crumb: A Cartoonist’s Life is the first full-length biography of the artist, given the significant…

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501 Essential Albums of the 80s by Gary Graff

Gary Graff’s 501 Essential Albums of the 80s is a definitive guide for any music lover, capturing the era’s eclectic and diverse soundscape. It’s a treasure trove of nostalgia and discovery—a reminder that many of today’s musical roots trace back to this explosive decade. As you scroll through Spotify today, it’s easy to forget how many timeless classics were born in the 1980s. This book invites…

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Jazz Impressions of "A Boy Named Charlie Brown" by Vince Guaraldi Trio

Craft Recordings has just released something truly special—a beautifully expanded edition of Jazz Impressions of A Boy Named Charlie Brown from 1964. This was the very beginning of what would become a legendary collaboration between jazz genius Vince Guaraldi and Charles M. Schulz’s beloved Peanuts gang. As a longtime fan, it’s incredibly moving to revisit where it all began. The newly remastered…

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Meet Your New Favorite Snack, Reese's Filled Pretzels

You may want to sit down for this. Reese’s, the No. 1 candy franchise just dropped a new snacking sensation. Introducing Reese’s Filled Pretzels – the crunchy, peanut-butter-packed combo you didn’t see coming but needed. (Here’s a napkin, you’re drooling.) We may have reached the summit of snacking with this one. Picture the center of a Reese’s nestled inside a crunchy pretzel—a mouthwatering…

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Hershey: The Movie

Production is officially set to begin in May 2025 on HERSHEY, a powerful new biopic that explores the remarkable life of chocolate magnate Milton Hershey and his beloved wife, Catherine “Kitty” Hershey. While the iconic Hershey’s chocolate bar is recognized around the globe, the true story behind its creation—and the visionary couple who brought it to life—remains largely unknown to the public.…

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Pizza Hut Creates Pizza Caviar: A Bold Twist on the Luxury Food Trend

Pizza Hut is putting an indulgent twist on the caviar craze sweeping foodie culture with the launch of “Pizza Caviar” – a first-of-its-kind innovation that transforms the fine dining trend into something completely unexpected. Caviar has been elevating some of the world’s most beloved comfort foods with unexpected hi-low pairings popping up in upscale restaurants and gracing social feeds across…

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The Essential Peanuts: The Greatest Comic Strip of All Time By Mark Evanier

As a longtime admirer of News from ME, the insightful and endlessly entertaining blog by Mark Evanier, I’ve always appreciated his deep knowledge and passion for the world of comics. Evanier’s contributions as a historian and biographer of the industry are unparalleled—particularly his acclaimed and award-winning biography of Jack Kirby, which stands as a definitive tribute to one of comics’…

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The Quesada Burritos & Tacos chain continues to grow under the Foodtastic banner

It has been a few years now since Foodtastic, the Montreal-based restaurant franchising powerhouse, acquired the Quesada Burritos & Tacos chain. I have frequently passed by many storefronts, but it was a press release announcing that it had relaunched its Drunken Chicken classic for a limited time that piqued my interest. This flame-grilled chicken cooked with tequila was a big hit and was made…

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds | Season 3 Official Teaser

Among the wave of Star Trek reboots we’ve seen over the past few years, Strange New Worlds stands out as the most authentically “Trek” of them all—if that makes sense. It captures the spirit, optimism, and adventurous tone that defined the original series, while still managing to feel fresh and modern. Season two, in particular, felt like the show truly hit its stride. It breathed new life into…