doug — off the record

• 20 Memes That Hit the Sweet Spot Between Silly and Brilliant – Funny

  Some memes are completely ridiculous, while others are surprisingly clever. These 20 memes somehow manage to live comfortably in both worlds, hitting that sweet spot between silly and brilliant. They're the kind of jokes that make you laugh first and question everything afterward.

• 7 Beautiful Islands to Visit in Canada – AFAR

  From fishing shacks to fjords, there's a Canadian island for every personality.

• ‘Canada gave us a free bridge’: California Congressman adds voice to open the Gordie Howe bridge chorus

• 10 Hacks Every MacBook Air User Should Know | Lifehacker

• Google brings a massive wave of connected Gemini tools to classrooms and Chromebooks

  Google has introduced a massive education update, linking Gemini directly to Google Classroom data, adding Chromebook screen-lock tools for teachers, and much more.

• Folarin Balogun red card, explained: What controversial call means for USMNT star’s availability for Round of 16 | Sporting News

• Super Difficult Vocabulary Word Trivia Quiz

  We’ll correct that vocab, babe, one quiz at a time.

• 5 of the best new Android apps you need to try this July – Android Authority

  July's list of the best new Android apps includes a brilliant water tracker, OpenClaw's debut app, and so much more!

• I’ve Tested Enough Phones This Year to Spot a Disturbing Pattern. And Big Tech Hopes You Won't Notice | PCMag

• This 1967 One-Hit Wonder Was Recorded in One Take, Was the Band’s First Single, and Is Now a Drama Series Staple – American Songwriter

  Vanilla Fudge gave all new meaning to the phrase "one and done" with their 1967 one-hit wonder, "You Keep Me Hanging On".

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