63-year-old truck driver Joseph Macken has spent 21 years building a 50-by-30-foot scale model of New York City. It features hundreds of thousands of buildings, landmarks and geographic elements and is made of 350 handmade sections. Now, his mini NYC has gone viral on TikTok. Learn more about him and his work via [@Gothamist](
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 ). “ I jumped outta my chair and I cheered,” Macken said of the moment he finished the last building, a house on Staten Island.
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This trucker built a scale model of NYC over 21 years. It’s drawing museums’ attention.
Joseph Macken said he did the project as a hobby in his upstate basement.
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Here's a sliver of good news you might have missed: In August, a Florida judge ruled that part of the state's book ban law is unconstitutional and violates students' First Amendment right of free access to ideas. For @The Conversation U.S., James B. Blasingame, a professor of English, unpacks what that means, and what happens next.
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Federal judge overturns part of Florida’s book ban law, drawing on nearly 100 years of precedent protecting First Amendment access to ideas
A federal judge found a Florida law censoring school library books violates students’ First Amendment rights.
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Which is harder to draw: A kiss, or a horse? [@aftermath.site](
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What’s Harder To Draw: Horses Or Kisses? We Asked An Expert - Aftermath
Castlevania’s Samuel Deats explains the technical night-mare behind drawing moving horses and intimate kisses
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Making a French omelet might seem simple but it's actually technically challenging. Here's Saveur's guide to how to do it, from the utensils and pans you should use, to the correct temperature and technique.
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How to Make a Mean French Omelet—Straight From the Pros
Make our version of the best French omelet with these chef-approved tips for mastering the famously fussy egg dish.
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Actor Robert Redford, who became an Oscar-winning director and activist, dies at 89. [@people](
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Robert Redford, Oscar-Winning Actor and Director, Dies at 89
Robert Redford has died at 89. He was known for his long career as an actor and director, with films like 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid', 'Th...
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Banned Books Week is coming up — it takes place from Oct. 2-25. In honor of this, Penguin Random House will be bringing its Banned Wagon to libraries and indie bookstores in Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia, giving away 30 titles that are currently banned or challenged in parts of the U.S. These include "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou, "Hair Love" by Matthew A. Cherry, and "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank. “This week is not just for celebration—it’s about action,” said Skip Dye, Chair of Penguin Random House’s Intellectual Freedom Taskforce. “By standing together as publishers, authors, educators, librarians, students, and readers, we can ensure that shelves remain filled with diverse ideas and perspectives, and that the next generation grows up with the freedom to explore them.” Here's more from BookRiot.
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The Banned Wagon is Giving Away Banned Books for Free
During Banned Books Week (October 5-11), Penguin Random House's Banned Wagon will be giving away banned books for free.
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And the Emmy goes to ... Follow all of the excitement of the 2025 Emmy Awards right here, courtesy of [@ew](
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How to watch EW And PEOPLE's live red carpet show at the Emmys
Join EW and PEOPLE live from the 2025 Emmys red carpet on Sunday, Sept. 14, starting at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT.
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Rumors are swirling that “The White Lotus” is heading to France for season 4. It doesn’t take long to envision the potential for wild storylines. But as the [@BBCNews](
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Will The White Lotus get France right?
Rumours are swirling that the next season on The White Lotus is checking into France. Here are things its writers should – and shouldn't – do t...
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“The 77th Emmys are shaping up to be a battle royale between Apple TV+ and HBO/HBO Max,” Gerrad Hall writes for [@ew](
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EW debates who will win at 2025 Emmys
Will 'The Studio' and 'Severance' continue their momentum from the Creative Arts Emmys, or will 'The Pitt' and 'Hacks' emerge victorious at the 202...
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Hands up if you were feeling a little concerned about whether "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues" would be good. The reviews are out, and they're largely positive! Phew! It's a solid 68% on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics saying it's amusing rather than hilarious, but certainly worth watching — especially if you loved the first movie. Here's [@Variety](
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'Spinal Tap II: The End Continues' Review: Rockers Get Cheeky Send-Off
Music legends join Michael McKean, Christopher Guest and Harry Shearer for a late-career reunion, poking fun at fluffy 'Never Too Late' r...
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