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| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Daily |
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Numlock News: October 29, 2026 • Eels, ED138, Phantom Lighthouse
By Walt Hickey
The Odyssey
In an exciting moment for nominative determinism, a cruise ship called the Odyssey has encountered a desperate situation stemming from mishaps and mistakes of its pilot, causing terrible problems for...
Numlock News: October 28, 2026 • Opera, Candada, Labubu
By Walt Hickey
Ropeless
Crab traps are typically dropped from fishing boats, suspended from buoys, and then hours later dragged up by boats that hunt them. Ropeless traps promise to both catch the crabs but also avoid trapping...
Numlock News: October 27, 2026 • Sinokor, Aurum, Bronko Nagurski
By Walt Hickey
Hey! Tonight I’m going to be part of the Garbage Day Hallowmeme live show at Baby’s All Right in Brooklyn, if you’re looking for something fun in New York tonight come on out it’s going to be a great show and there’s s...
Numlock News: October 26, 2026 • Hemoglobin, Clayface, Elvis
By Walt Hickey
Welcome back!
Malleable
Clayface won the box office weekend with $24 million in North America, beating out the documentary You Can See Everything with a nevertheless remarkable $19.5 million in its second weeken...
Numlock News: October 23, 2026 • Lorax, Seagrass, Armchair Expert
By Walt Hickey
Have a great weekend!
Lorax
In a new deal that honors both the letter and the spirit of the work, glorified bargain bin Five Below will produce and sell exclusive plastic crap related to The Lorax, the Dr. Seuss...
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Walt writes Numlock News, as well as some other stuff. He's a data journalist who is obsessed with culture, society and fascinating numbers buried in the news.
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