The Friendship Conundrum: PWIKs vs. PWOKs (Newser Sunday Summary)

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September 17, 2023     If You Only Read One Thing The Friendship Conundrum: PWIKs vs. PWOKs "I think it's time to discuss the babies in the room," writes Allison P. Davis in New York. Keep reading   On the National Stage Trump Gives Answer to 'Where's Melania?' With his wife nearly totally absent from Donald Trump's presidential campaign, the lingering question that's appeared on social media, "Missing" posters, and even an airplane banner—Where's Melania?—was put to the candidate directly in a pair of interviews. Keep reading   On the World Stage In This Nation, Teachers Have Had It With Abusive Parents Thousands of South Korean school teachers and staff rallied in Seoul on Saturday for more legal protection from bullying by parents, a rising problem in a country known for its brutally competitive school environments. Keep reading   Weekend Jaw-Dropper Russell Brand Faces Allegations of Sexual Assault Four women have accused Russell Brand of rape and sexual assault, allegations revealed Saturday in a joint investigation by UK news outlets. Keep reading   Wild Card Set Your Thermostat to This for Best Sleep Bedrooms that are too hot or too cold disrupt sleep, a new study has found, and now we know what temperature is considered "just right." Keep reading   From our sponsors:   And Don't Overlook... Are We Nearing the End of Breakfast Cereal? Sales trends in breakfast foods suggest that Tony the Tiger and Toucan Sam may be looking for new work in the future. Keep reading Rock Hall Boots Jann Wenner After Newspaper Interview Rolling Stone magazine founder Jann Wenner has been swiftly kicked off the board of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for comments he made about Black and female musicians in a newspaper interview, reports Variety. Keep reading NFL Player Slams Racist Messages: 'This Is Sick' The Minnesota Vikings didn't have a great game Thursday against the Philadelphia Eagles, losing to the East Coast team 34-28, but the night proved even worse for Vikings running back Alexander Mattison, a Black player who says he received a series of racist messages and other disturbing comments after the game, including calls for him to take his own life, report the AP and USA Today. Keep reading Boebert's Theater Snafu Just Got a Bit More Salacious After Lauren Boebert was kicked out of a Denver theater last weekend for "causing a disturbance" during a performance of Beetlejuice, new details are now out over exactly what kind of disturbance it was. Keep reading 10 Fastest-Growing Cities in the US It may be primarily known as a vacation spot, but Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is also fast becoming a permanent destination for more people. Keep reading   From our sponsors   How You Voted This Week 84% Hilarious Crazy Jets Game Ends Up Costing Wisconsin Bar Patrons 85% Intriguing There Was No Record of Koalas Here. Until Now 86% Depressing In Derna, Bodies in the Sea, Others in Mass Graves 89% Brilliant 343 Trees for Firefighters Who Died on 9/11 Are in Surprise Spot 82% Scary One Dead in Botulism Outbreak Linked to Sardines 67% Ridiculous Photo of Cops With Recaptured Killer Slammed as 'Inhumane'   This Week's 6 Most-Read Stories   From Our Sponsors Manage your subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe from Newser emails  |  Privacy Policy We'd love to hear from you. Send us a note at feedback@newser.com. Newser, LLC  |  1395 Brickell Avenue  |  Suite 800  |  Miami, Florida  |  33131 © 2023 Newser, LLC. All rights reserved