The Independent Variable
The Independent Variable
Kevin Humdrum
Welcome to The Independent Variable, the official linkblog of the interwebs covering culture, politics, sports, and tech since 2012.
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DelishLate last week, Mountain Dew confirmed a “distinctive and indulgent” new flavor arriving in 2026: Dirty Mountain Dew Cream Soda, a creamy spin on the already popular citrus-flavored soft drink.As a Mountain Dew and cream soda...
ElectekTesla charged between $50,000 and $250,000 in deposits for the Roadster, depending on whether customers opted for the “Founders Series” or not. Some people had placed that money in Tesla’s hands for eight years without the...
The NerveWe are a group of former Guardian and Observer journalists who think our turbulent times call for a different kind of media title: courageous, independent, diverse and built around a community of readers and journalists.New...
Microsoft launches ‘vibe working’ in Excel and WordVibe working is all about Office’s new Agent Mode.The VergeTom WarrenI can't help but laugh a little at the timing given that the term 'workslop' was coined last week. Beyond the
DefectorMarks said he received threats from Schneiderman saying that if any financial harm came to Hill because of the court document, “his client will pursue all available remedies against me, my client, and my firm, and me,...
White HouseThis “anti-fascist” lie has become the organizing rallying cry used by domestic terrorists to wage a violent assault against democratic institutions, constitutional rights, and fundamental American liberties. Common threads...
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My name is Brie and I'm really excited to be joining The Independent Variable! Given my interests, I'll be sharing links about infosec, leadership, web development and emoji. I also really enjoy testing and recommending useful and...
DeadlineO’Keefe, who is Black, says “an old white woman got on the train and immediately pointed at me and told me to correct how I was sitting.” He says he refused and subsequently was “pulled off, handcuffed, and detained” by...
404 MediaOn Monday 404 Media filed a lawsuit against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) demanding the agency publish its $2 million contract with Paragon, a company that makes powerful spyware that can remotely break into mobile...
McSweeney’sAnd I will say there are parts of the world that don’t take Tylenol. I mean, there’s a rumor, and I don’t know if it’s so or not, that Cuba, they don’t have Tylenol, because they don&
GuardianThe new law aims to boost public trust in law enforcement and stop people from impersonating officers to commit crimes, supporters said.Great idea in theory, but has me worried about federal agents purposely disobeying. Not sure...
Letters from an AmericanThis weekend, Dan Frosch, Patrick Thomas, and Andrea Peterson of the Wall Street Journal reported that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is ending its annual report on household food security. Those reports began...
DefectorThat Johnson eventually chose the Bears sent a clear signal: This is the job he wanted above all others, one that would allow him to prove himself against his old team and division rivals and establish himself as a top head coach...
Daddy's home! Someone seriously needs to scoop him up and let him do this kind of stuff again once he's loose from CBS. Hopefully Paramount doesn't own all of the IP related to The Colbert Report... 0:00 /4:44 1× Source