JBZ
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Interested in games, anime, sports and current events of the world
Interested in games, anime, sports and current events of the world
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Over a decade ago (!) I wrote an article about labor exploitation in pro wrestling, a sport I knew nothing about. It was supposed to be 1,000 words, but as I dug into it, it became a much longer piece, in which one of the main villains was union-crushing star Hulk Hogan: jacobin.com/2014/08/mone...
Money in the Bank
The story of pro wrestling in the twentieth century is the story of American capitalism.
jacobin.com
July 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Over a decade ago (!) I wrote an article about labor exploitation in pro wrestling, a sport I knew nothing about. It was supposed to be 1,000 words, but as I dug into it, it became a much longer piece, in which one of the main villains was union-crushing star Hulk Hogan: jacobin.com/2014/08/mone...
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Stephen Colbert is a profoundly good and deeply talented man with a great staff and an excellent show. They all deserve better.
July 18, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Stephen Colbert is a profoundly good and deeply talented man with a great staff and an excellent show. They all deserve better.
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Breaking news: “The Late Show” with Stephen Colbert will end in May 2026, CBS said in a statement.
The announcement came days after Colbert spoke out against the $16 million paid earlier this month by Paramount, the parent company of CBS News.
The announcement came days after Colbert spoke out against the $16 million paid earlier this month by Paramount, the parent company of CBS News.
Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ canceled by CBS, to end in May 2026
CBS said in a statement that it was “purely a financial decision.” The show launched with Colbert as host, executive producer and writer a decade ago.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 18, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Breaking news: “The Late Show” with Stephen Colbert will end in May 2026, CBS said in a statement.
The announcement came days after Colbert spoke out against the $16 million paid earlier this month by Paramount, the parent company of CBS News.
The announcement came days after Colbert spoke out against the $16 million paid earlier this month by Paramount, the parent company of CBS News.
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ICYMI: Orlando Bloom has discussed the possibility of reprising his iconic role as Legolas in Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, and has a clear idea of how the character would work.
Orlando Bloom Says He'd Love to See Legolas in Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, but 'AI Would Have to Come Into Play'
bit.ly
June 19, 2025 at 9:31 PM
ICYMI: Orlando Bloom has discussed the possibility of reprising his iconic role as Legolas in Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, and has a clear idea of how the character would work.
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The Blood of Dawnwalker, the new title from former #Witcher devs Rebel Wolves, has a full gameplay reveal coming on June 21st! Check out the teaser below.
youtu.be/Uf0LoL9RuJk?...
youtu.be/Uf0LoL9RuJk?...
The Blood of Dawnwalker — Gameplay Reveal Event Announcement
YouTube video by Dawnwalker
youtu.be
June 18, 2025 at 5:59 PM
The Blood of Dawnwalker, the new title from former #Witcher devs Rebel Wolves, has a full gameplay reveal coming on June 21st! Check out the teaser below.
youtu.be/Uf0LoL9RuJk?...
youtu.be/Uf0LoL9RuJk?...
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The Duchess of Death
May 27, 2025 at 7:31 AM
The Duchess of Death
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Here’s a rundown of everything announced at Warhammer Skulls 2025, with enough trailers to satisfy even the grumpiest of Inquisitors.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War Returns, Space Marine Master Crafted Edition, and More: All the Announcements and Trailers From Warhammer Skulls 2025
bit.ly
May 22, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Here’s a rundown of everything announced at Warhammer Skulls 2025, with enough trailers to satisfy even the grumpiest of Inquisitors.
Almost got run over by a car when walking home today. Stay safe everyone
May 14, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Almost got run over by a car when walking home today. Stay safe everyone
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BREAKING: MLB commissioner Rob Manfred removed Pete Rose and other deceased players from the league's permanently ineligible list.
This makes the sport’s all-time hit king eligible for election to the Hall of Fame.
Details: www.nytimes.com/athletic/630...
This makes the sport’s all-time hit king eligible for election to the Hall of Fame.
Details: www.nytimes.com/athletic/630...
May 13, 2025 at 8:16 PM
BREAKING: MLB commissioner Rob Manfred removed Pete Rose and other deceased players from the league's permanently ineligible list.
This makes the sport’s all-time hit king eligible for election to the Hall of Fame.
Details: www.nytimes.com/athletic/630...
This makes the sport’s all-time hit king eligible for election to the Hall of Fame.
Details: www.nytimes.com/athletic/630...
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Star Wars taught me more of a moral code than any Bible verse. The power of Hope, the importance of Friendship and Loyalty, embracing Diversity and Acceptance, the perils of Hubris and Arrogance—and the balance between Light and Dark…
Stay on target, my friends… and May the 4th be with you. Always.
Stay on target, my friends… and May the 4th be with you. Always.
May 4, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Star Wars taught me more of a moral code than any Bible verse. The power of Hope, the importance of Friendship and Loyalty, embracing Diversity and Acceptance, the perils of Hubris and Arrogance—and the balance between Light and Dark…
Stay on target, my friends… and May the 4th be with you. Always.
Stay on target, my friends… and May the 4th be with you. Always.
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In retrospect, it’s hilarious that the Sixers correctly deduced that James Harden did not deserve a long-term max deal in 2023, but then they fell into the exact same trap with Paul George one year later
May 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
In retrospect, it’s hilarious that the Sixers correctly deduced that James Harden did not deserve a long-term max deal in 2023, but then they fell into the exact same trap with Paul George one year later
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Announced at #StarWars Celebration Japan, The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope--The Manga by Hisao Tamaki is coming soon! Dark Horse is launching our first-ever Kickstarter to bring fans an extra-special edition of this project. Follow the prelaunch now for news: www.kickstarter.com/projects/158...
Coming soon: The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope – The Manga by Hisao Tamaki
Dark Horse Comics and Lucasfilm Present The Award-Winning Classic as Never Seen Before — With Exclusive Editions Only on Kickstarter
www.kickstarter.com
April 18, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Announced at #StarWars Celebration Japan, The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope--The Manga by Hisao Tamaki is coming soon! Dark Horse is launching our first-ever Kickstarter to bring fans an extra-special edition of this project. Follow the prelaunch now for news: www.kickstarter.com/projects/158...
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Don't just lift weights - Lift up your bros too!
Nerd and Jock 290
Nerd and Jock 290
May 3, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Don't just lift weights - Lift up your bros too!
Nerd and Jock 290
Nerd and Jock 290
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#maythe4thbewithyou Happy Star Wars Day!
May 4, 2025 at 6:06 PM
#maythe4thbewithyou Happy Star Wars Day!
Just went to watch Thunderbolts. It was surprisingly not bad and quite enjoyable
May 4, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Just went to watch Thunderbolts. It was surprisingly not bad and quite enjoyable
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In a disappointing season ending, James Harden posted seven points in the Clippers' Game 7 loss to the Nuggets.
May 4, 2025 at 3:11 AM
In a disappointing season ending, James Harden posted seven points in the Clippers' Game 7 loss to the Nuggets.
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Browns owner Jimmy Haslam acknowledges Cleveland's mistake acquiring and paying up for Deshaun Watson.
March 31, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Browns owner Jimmy Haslam acknowledges Cleveland's mistake acquiring and paying up for Deshaun Watson.
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What is a torpedo bat? Inside MLB's next big thing ⬇️
What is a torpedo bat? How much does it help hitters? Inside MLB's next big thing
After the Yankees' home run barrage with bats that look like bowling pins, the innovation is sweeping baseball.
www.espn.com
March 31, 2025 at 6:53 PM
What is a torpedo bat? Inside MLB's next big thing ⬇️
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Tuesday night, Shaquille O'Neal praised Chauncey Billups for his work turning around the 37-29 Pistons after a 14-win season last year.
The problem? Billups coaches the Trail Blazers 😅
The problem? Billups coaches the Trail Blazers 😅
March 12, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Tuesday night, Shaquille O'Neal praised Chauncey Billups for his work turning around the 37-29 Pistons after a 14-win season last year.
The problem? Billups coaches the Trail Blazers 😅
The problem? Billups coaches the Trail Blazers 😅
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Well at least we tried our worst
March 12, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Well at least we tried our worst