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Star Wars Brand Manager, EA DICE. @ChaseStraight on Twitter.

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Opinion (UK)
I was Insta-famous and it was one of the worst things to happen in my 20s
The Guardian - Verity Johnson
Nothing messes you up quite so royally as becoming Insta-famous. It’s just as bad as genuine fame, only without the public fawning or free Fendi sports bras to soften your descent into self obsession,
Boston Harbor
7 Surprising Facts About the Boston Tea Party
history.com - By Dave Roos
Most Americans can tell you that the first unofficial “declaration of independence” happened in Boston, when a band of tax-hating renegades dumped …
Sausages
Where to Find London’s Finest Hot Dogs
Eater - Jonathan Hatchman
The history of the hot dog has been relentlessly contested since the late 19th century. While historical sources tend to agree that the concept of the sausage was created in Rome almost 2000 years ago,
Buzz Aldrin
Buzz Aldrin Battled Depression and Alcohol Addiction After the Moon Landing
biography.com - Tim Ott
Exhausted and unsure of his future, the Apollo 11 astronaut struggled with his inner demons. In the months that followed his return to Earth from his …
André 3000
André 3000 Playing the Flute in Public Is the Purest Story of 2019 - VICE
VICE - Josh Terry
André 3000 boasts a commendable resume. The 44-year-old born André Benjamin is one half of Outkast, one of the most iconic rap groups of all time. He’s also an actor, starring as Jimi Hendrix in 2013’s
Tim Allen
What Happened to Jonathan Taylor Thomas? - VICE
VICE - Ashley Spencer
Twenty-five years after Nala and Simba inspired many an unexpected sexual awakening, a new version of The Lion King arrives in theaters this week. Tragically, it does not feature a cameo by the original
Lifestyle (UK)
Do our pets ever really love us – or do they just stick around for the food?
The Guardian - Jules Howard
It is almost a year to the day since Dustin, our milky-eyed nervebag of a cat, died and we still miss him a great deal, although he was not a great giver of emotion. We miss his refusing to look our way
History
The making of the Bayeux Tapestry: who made it, how long did it take, and how has it survived?
historyextra.com
The Bayeux Tapestry tells one of the most famous stories in British history – that of the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, particularly the battle …
Music
Bhad Bhabie to Jermaine Dupri: “suck my dick”
The FADER - Alex Robert Ross
Don't say dumb shit about a group of people who take great pride in their ability to publicly and concisely eviscerate their detractors. This is the …
Culture
The brutal death that politicised New York’s art world
BBC Culture - By Matt Barker
In the early 1980s, the death of a young graffiti artist in police custody shocked and enraged the likes of Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring – and changed the city’s creative community for ever, Matt
Music (UK)
Kate Nash: '40-year-old men were hanging out with me, happy to profit, not concerned about my health'
The Guardian - Richard Godwin
Late in 2017, an article appeared on Buzzfeed with the headline: “33 Singers That Only Exist in the Mind of British Millennials”. At No 9 was Kate Nash, the mid-noughties MySpace sensation who had a huge
Apex Legends
Respawn Is Pitting Apex Legends Cheaters Against Each Other | COGconnected
cogconnected.com - Zane Wong
Isn’t This How Australia Became a Country?Cheating in online games is one of the most disruptive and high priority problems developers face. Ever …
Eating
Fiber Foods and Messy Stool
livestrong.com - Diane Marks
If you suddenly start eating fiber-rich foods -- such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains -- you may develop messy stools that are loose and …
Stockholm
The Denim Geniuses of Frame on Where to Eat, Stay and Play in Stockholm
robbreport.com - Rachel Cormack
Erik Torstensson and Jens Grede know a thing or two about cool. Stockholm is renowned for its stellar design, which extends into every corner of life. …
Sweden
Nine killed as plane crashes during skydiving trip in Sweden
Reuters - Reuters Editorial
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Nine Swedes were killed when their plane crashed during a skydiving trip near Umea, a small university city in northern Sweden, authorities said on Sunday. The small plane designed
U.S. Politics
State Dept. urges Sweden to treat arrested rapper ASAP Rocky fairly
POLITICO - By DANIEL LIPPMAN
The State Department is raising concerns about the arrest and detention of an American rapper in Sweden and is urging the Swedish government to treat him fairly, according to a statement shared exclusively
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
The Secrets Of The World’s Most Instagrammable Theme Park
Forbes - Christian Sylt
In March media giant Disney enchanted investors and fans when it announced that its long-awaited theme park lands based on sci-fi movie series Star Wars would open months earlier than expected. It took
Spotify
Spotify, YouTube, and others get reimagined as retro anime tech
The Verge - Jon Porter
The likes of Instagram, Spotify, and YouTube might all be high-tech modern internet services, but they all have their roots in another era of analog technology. Now, one artist has imagined what these
Sports
England win a World Cup … and for once the nation really was watching
The Guardian - Barney Ronay at Lord's
Put out more flags. Unfurl the mothballed bunting. Prepare that unaccustomed victory dance. England have won a World Cup – and in the most extraordinary of circumstances. On a slow-burn, horribly gripping,
Electronic Music
Swedish House Mafia Reveal An A$AP Rocky Collab In Wake Of Rapper's Arrest
runthetrap.com
A$AP Rocky has been receiving an outpouring of support after his arrest and detainment in Sweden. #JusticeForRocky has been widely shared across all …
Diego Luna
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story's Diego Luna was "so disappointed" with the film's ending
digitalspy.com - Chris Edwards
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story's Diego Luna has revealed that he was "so disappointed" with the film's ending – but not because he didn't like it. It's …
Love
Falling in love is the world’s best natural high
The Guardian - Hannah Jane Parkinson
If you search online for “falling in love”, the first result returned is: “What are the symptoms of falling in love?” Symptoms. Because what is falling in love if not our brains and bodies riddled with
Self Control
9 Signs You're More Intelligent Than You Think, According to Science
Inc Magazine - Scott Mautz
Intelligence reveals itself in many ways--be smart enough to recognize the variations. You can throw a stone in any direction and hit someone who is undeservedly over-confident and thinks they're smarter
Instagram
Influencers Are Losing Their Influence
VICE - Erica Euse
A new study found fewer people are engaging with influencer posts. When Instagram announced earlier this year that it was entertaining the idea of removing “likes” many wondered if it would be the end
Military History
9 of the most overrated battles in history (and one underrated one)
historyextra.com
From Bosworth and Bannockburn to the Battle of Britain, historian Sean Lang examines nine British battles accorded a decisive importance that, he …
Fallout 76
What happened when a Fallout 76 fan pretended to be a beggar
Polygon - Patricia Hernandez
Andreslamantis, a 36-year-old from Argentina, knew that Fallout 76 players were known for being helpful, as many take it upon themselves to be the NPCs of the wasteland. But how far would a player go help
Bipolar Disorder
What to do if you feel people hate you
Medical News Today - By Jenna Fletcher
Social interactions can sometimes be a challenge for people. Some people may even find that any social interaction can leave them feeling as though …
Investing
How Not To Invest $100,000
Forbes - Chris Reining
A friend called me up scared. They’ve spent the past 20 years working to pay off student loans, buy a house, raise a family, and so saving for retirement wasn’t a priority. "Where do I start?" It was good
Amy Winehouse
Back to Black: ‘The millennial I Will Survive’?
BBC Culture - By Amy Charles
Amy Winehouse’s anguished ballad has become a torch song for the broken hearted. For many, it has become a canvas on which to paint their own stories, writes Amy Charles. It starts startlingly simply,
No Man's Sky
No Man's Sky Dev On Why Staying Silent Can Be The Right Thing After A Tough Launch
GameSpot - Eddie Makuch
The ambitious space game No Man's Sky was released in 2016, and the game sputtered at launch. Developer Hello Games stayed silent for a while after release, and while this might have been a challenging

Chase Straight

Star Wars Brand Manager, EA DICE. @ChaseStraight on Twitter.