Tag Archives: Harper’s

Animal news: A deeper meaning to “playing possum”

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Naomi

From Harper’s Weekly Review: [A] possum was found burrowed among stuffed animals in an Australian airport gift shop.  “It wanted to blend in,” said the airport’s retail manager.

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Homeland Security has a new dress code, courtesy our tax$$$

Posted on February 25, 2026 by Naomi

From Harper’s Weekly Review: The secretary of Homeland Security will use taxpayer dollars to provide Secret Service agents two navy-blue suits with their names embroidered on the inside breast. Do we now call Secret Service agents breast-dressed? Note to Kristi: … Continue reading →

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Again, with the Taxi Driver!

Posted on February 25, 2026 by Naomi

From Harper’s Weekly Review: A former taxi driver was reported to be at the center of Russia’s sabotage campaigns in Poland, Lithuania, Britain, and Germany; and Uber announced its plans to change its policies to bar drivers with histories of … Continue reading →

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