Chris Jenkins
@bychrisjenkins.bsky.social
PR guy. Reformed sportswriter. Illini grad. Evans Scholar. From CHI, fell in love with MKE. Nerdy about Arsenal, F1, Illini and MUBB hoops.
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Polling shows that nearly half of Americans now believe aliens have visited this planet—and that the number who aren't sure has dropped by two-thirds. The reasons why, experts say, are complicated. www.wired.com/story/americ...
Americans Are Increasingly Convinced That Aliens Have Visited Earth
Polling shows that nearly half of Americans now believe aliens have visited this planet—and that the number who aren't sure has dropped by two-thirds. The reasons why, experts say, are complicated.
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December 19, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Polling shows that nearly half of Americans now believe aliens have visited this planet—and that the number who aren't sure has dropped by two-thirds. The reasons why, experts say, are complicated. www.wired.com/story/americ...
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First trailer for Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day 👀
In theaters on June 12, 2026.
In theaters on June 12, 2026.
December 16, 2025 at 4:10 PM
First trailer for Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day 👀
In theaters on June 12, 2026.
In theaters on June 12, 2026.
If you’re attending a pretentious White Elephant gift party this holiday season, guess what 1,200 of you are walking away with.
“American Canto,” one of the most hyped political books of the year, flopped in bookstores.
Olivia Nuzzi’s ‘Canto’ Sells Just 1,200 Print Copies In First Week
“American Canto,” one of the most hyped political books of the year, flopped in bookstores.
www.forbes.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:51 AM
If you’re attending a pretentious White Elephant gift party this holiday season, guess what 1,200 of you are walking away with.
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For the second time this season, Chicago gets free hot dogs.
The Wieners Circle (@wienerscircle) on Threads
COME ON DOWN ON TUESDAY TO GET YOUR FREE HOT DOG!!!! 🌭 🤝 🏈
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November 29, 2025 at 1:34 AM
For the second time this season, Chicago gets free hot dogs.
Happy Drinksgiving to all who celebrate!
Big Thanksgiving Day coaching carousel development, with Missouri and Eli Drinkwitz agreeing on a new, six-year contract for nearly $11m a year. Drink’s name had been in the mix for several other jobs.
November 28, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Happy Drinksgiving to all who celebrate!
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bradford beach bath house, lincoln memorial drive, milwaukee, wisconsin, 1977
November 27, 2025 at 8:36 AM
bradford beach bath house, lincoln memorial drive, milwaukee, wisconsin, 1977
Democracy dries in darkness.
At this point, the Washpost edit page is just trolling its readers.
This is today's actual house editorial.
This is today's actual house editorial.
November 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Democracy dries in darkness.
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A vintage blue VW bus that became an unlikely symbol of resilience after it survived a California wildfire made its public debut this week, shiny and like-new after Volkswagen spent months restoring the damaged vehicle.
Volkswagen debuts restored vintage blue bus that survived a California wildfire and melted hearts
A vintage blue Volkswagen bus named Azul became an unlikely symbol of resilience after surviving a California wildfire.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:30 AM
A vintage blue VW bus that became an unlikely symbol of resilience after it survived a California wildfire made its public debut this week, shiny and like-new after Volkswagen spent months restoring the damaged vehicle.
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Other folks have said it, but let me just note that:
(1) lots of talented, must-read journalists have been let go from their jobs over the last year
(2) millions of Americans are abandoning current media outlets and looking for new alternatives
Seems like a sure-fire business opportunity here?
(1) lots of talented, must-read journalists have been let go from their jobs over the last year
(2) millions of Americans are abandoning current media outlets and looking for new alternatives
Seems like a sure-fire business opportunity here?
November 12, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Other folks have said it, but let me just note that:
(1) lots of talented, must-read journalists have been let go from their jobs over the last year
(2) millions of Americans are abandoning current media outlets and looking for new alternatives
Seems like a sure-fire business opportunity here?
(1) lots of talented, must-read journalists have been let go from their jobs over the last year
(2) millions of Americans are abandoning current media outlets and looking for new alternatives
Seems like a sure-fire business opportunity here?
Blues Brothers
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
The Fugitive
Brian’s Song
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
The Fugitive
Brian’s Song
Pope Leo has shared his four favorite movies of all time, as the Vatican prepares to host dozens of actors and directors in a “World of Cinema” gathering on Saturday at his official residence. See which films made the pope's list. nyti.ms/4p3exK9
Pope Leo Shares His Favorite Movies Ahead of Vatican Event
The list leans heavily on uplifting classics.
nyti.ms
November 12, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Blues Brothers
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
The Fugitive
Brian’s Song
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
The Fugitive
Brian’s Song
Been without ESPN for a week and haven’t missed it as much as you’d think. That’ll change with F1 Brazil tomorrow, but maybe not enough to sign up for yet another freaking subscription.
Fix it, or risk irrelevance.
Fix it, or risk irrelevance.
November 8, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Been without ESPN for a week and haven’t missed it as much as you’d think. That’ll change with F1 Brazil tomorrow, but maybe not enough to sign up for yet another freaking subscription.
Fix it, or risk irrelevance.
Fix it, or risk irrelevance.
“Nah, we’re good.” - scouts
The biggest surprise might be that NFL scouts are showing up to Wisconsin in the first place.
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Luke Fickell refutes The Athletic reporter suggesting Wisconsin banned NFL scouts from practice
Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell refutes The Athletic's Dane Brugler's report about the team banning NFL scouts from practice.
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October 20, 2025 at 3:29 PM
“Nah, we’re good.” - scouts
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Someone in the crowd: “Go Cubs!”
Pope Leo XIV: “Han perdido! They lost!”
Pope Leo XIV: “Han perdido! They lost!”
October 15, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Someone in the crowd: “Go Cubs!”
Pope Leo XIV: “Han perdido! They lost!”
Pope Leo XIV: “Han perdido! They lost!”
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Pope Leo XIV has encouraged international news agencies to stand firm as a bulwark against the "ancient art of lying" and manipulation.
Pope urges news agencies to stand as bulwark against lies, manipulation and post-truths
Pope Leo XIV has encouraged international news agencies to stand firm as a bulwark against the “ancient art of lying” and manipulation.
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October 9, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Pope Leo XIV has encouraged international news agencies to stand firm as a bulwark against the "ancient art of lying" and manipulation.
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Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the beloved chaplain for Loyola Chicago's men's basketball team, has died at 106.
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, Loyola Chicago's beloved chaplain, dies at 106
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the beloved chaplain for Loyola Chicago's men's basketball team, has died at 106. The university announced her death on Thursday night.
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October 10, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the beloved chaplain for Loyola Chicago's men's basketball team, has died at 106.
Sittin’ at the dock of Old Bay, wasting time.
The band is named CrabSmack and they play covers, but change the lyrics to make the songs about eating crabs.
October 3, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Sittin’ at the dock of Old Bay, wasting time.
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Taylor Swift's 12th album, "The Life of a Showgirl," shows she's still at the top of the cultural mainstream.
Music Review: On Taylor Swift’s 'The Life of a Showgirl,' love and reputation are on the line
Taylor Swift's 12th album, "The Life of a Showgirl," shows she's still at the top of the cultural mainstream.
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October 3, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Taylor Swift's 12th album, "The Life of a Showgirl," shows she's still at the top of the cultural mainstream.
As if designing the original Miata wasn’t enough, he also did the gorgeous FD-generation RX-7.
September 27, 2025 at 4:27 PM
As if designing the original Miata wasn’t enough, he also did the gorgeous FD-generation RX-7.
Over time, Twitter became a shortcut proxy for “what people are talking about.” It isn’t, and never was.
September 27, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Over time, Twitter became a shortcut proxy for “what people are talking about.” It isn’t, and never was.
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Bookmark this, screenshot it, print it out.
September 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Bookmark this, screenshot it, print it out.
NFL games are mostly penalties, and complex explanations of penalties.
September 6, 2025 at 1:33 AM
NFL games are mostly penalties, and complex explanations of penalties.
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This week’s installment of No Mercy / No Malice is a guest post by our research lead at Prof G Media, Mia Silverio. It’s all about storytelling.
See What Others Miss: The Prof G Storytelling Playbook | No Mercy / No Malice
One query I get often is “What class/skill would you suggest our kids take/learn to compete in the modern economy?” A few years ago, people expected me to say STEM, or make the contrarian case for a l...
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August 16, 2025 at 8:25 PM
This week’s installment of No Mercy / No Malice is a guest post by our research lead at Prof G Media, Mia Silverio. It’s all about storytelling.
Not much perfection out there these days, so appreciate it when you see it.
August 15, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Not much perfection out there these days, so appreciate it when you see it.
What a drive by Lando Norris.
August 3, 2025 at 3:04 PM
What a drive by Lando Norris.