Saturday, May 16, 2026
Saturday, May 16, 2026

Halsey vs Tumblr: The Notes App Apology That Broke the Internet | Dailyhunt

The internet witnessed a full circle moment this week after Halsey publicly called out Tumblr for leaving her out of its 19th anniversary celebration edit. Tumblr, a platform that played a massive role in shaping 2010s internet culture, shared a birthday compilation highlighting creators and cultural figures tied to its legacy. But fans were quick to notice one glaring omission: Halsey. Before becoming a chart topping global artist, Halsey built a significant portion of her early fanbase on Tumblr. Her poetry, aesthetic visuals, and deeply personal posts resonated strongly with the platform's user base. For many longtime users, Halsey and Tumblr are practically synonymous. So when she wasn't featured in the anniversary edit, she took to X (formerly Twitter) with a sharp but playful response. She wrote that she had kept their lights on for years and questioned whether this was the thanks she got. The post immediately went viral, with fans backing her up and reminiscing about the Tumblr era that helped launch her career. Instead of ignoring the situation, Tumblr leaned into it. Shortly after Halsey's post gained traction, the platform replied with a classic black background "notes app apology." In the statement, Tumblr addressed her directly, apologizing

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Cobb County Property Taxes: A Quiz

“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes,” Benjamin Franklin reportedly wrote in a letter to Jean-Baptiste Leroy on November 13, 1789. Taxes in Cobb County are certain because in order to have a functioning society in a county of over 760,00 residents, resources have to be collected. Roads have to be built and repaired, police and fire services have to be provided, clean drinking water has to be available, and in a less urgent but still important to quality of life way, parks, trails and recreation centers have to be developed and maintained. Property taxes are one of the main ways local services are funded in Cobb County. They affect homeowners, renters (indirectly), and businesses, and help pay for schools, public safety and infrastructure. They are not the only way revenue is raised (Special Option Sales Tax, or SPLOST, federal and state grants, fees and licenses and utility franchise fees are some of the other means of revenue). But they are the most predictable and stable. But how much do you know about how property taxes actually work? The Courier is developing a series called Cobb County Explained to help educate county residents

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Marietta Opens Nominations for 2026 Let Freedom Ring Parade Grand Marshal

Posted By: Larry Felton Johnson May 14, 2026 The City of Marietta announced on its website that is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Let Freedom Ring Parade Grand Marshal, inviting community members to recognize individuals who have made a lasting impact on the city. The annual Independence Day parade is scheduled for Saturday, July 4, 2026, at 10 a.m. Organizers said the Grand Marshal serves as a symbol of community pride and leadership during one of Marietta’s most celebrated annual events. City officials are seeking nominees who have significantly contributed to the quality of life in Marietta through civic service, social work, humanitarian efforts or achievements in areas such as the arts or athletics. Eligible nominees must be current residents, longtime former residents or individuals who have brought recognition or honor to Marietta. Nominees also must be willing and available to serve as Grand Marshal during the July 4 parade. Individuals who were previously nominated but not selected are eligible for consideration again. Nominations should include the nominee’s name, contact information and a brief biography. Submissions may be emailed to Maggi Moss at mmoss@mariettaga.gov with the subject line “Nomination for the 2026 Let Freedom Ring Parade Grand Marshal.” Nominations

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Everest Route Opens, But Weather Window Closes – Explorersweb »

Climbers about to reach the summit of Everest today, along a windy ridge. Photo: Mingma Sherpa/Seven Summit Treks The joint effort of a large Sherpa team has fixed the route to the summit of Everest in record time. However, the hundreds of climbers waiting for their turn after the long delay will have to remain patient. According to meteorologist Marc de Keyser, the weather window is slamming shut today. From now until May 17, the wind will be too strong to summit, de Keyser explained. Here is a detailed explanation, courtesy of his Weather 4 Expeditions meteo service: Upper air pattern and jet stream The upstream branch of the subtropical jet stream is rapidly approaching, and the leading edge is now just west of Nepal. This jet is moving quite rapidly eastward and will move over the Himalaya later today. On Everest, this will lead to a significant wind increase between 18:00 and 21:00 UTC tonight.   This development is associated with the approach of a rather strong high-pressure ridge, which will have a favorable influence on the air mass. will clear most of the clouds above 5,500/6,000m, and this will last for the best part of this period.

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Tencent Music Reports $1.15B Q1 Revenue, Doubles-Down on Concerts, Merch, Membership

"We are transitioning to a membership based model that goes beyond content subscriptions to deliver more immersive music experiences." NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 12: Cussion Kar Shun Pang, CEO of Tencent Music Entertainment, (center) rings the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as the Chinese music-streaming service launches its IPO on December 12, 2018 in New York City. Tencent Music priced its IPO shares late Tuesday at $13 per American depository share. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Getty Images Trending on Billboard Tencent Music Entertainment (TME) reported double-digit quarterly revenue growth as the leading Chinese digital music platform rolled out plans to expand its subscriber and free offerings beyond streaming into live experiences, fan communities and merchandise. TME reported total revenues for the first quarter rose 7.3% to RMB7.90 billion (US$1.15 billion), driven by 12% growth in the company’s music related services division, formerly called online music, which topped RMB6.51 billion (US$944 million). Revenue from membership services, which includes the company’s SVIP offering, rose 6.6% to RMB4.57 billion (US$662 million), and non-membership music related services revenues rose 28% to RMB1.94 billion (US$282 million) compared to a year ago as TME’s offline concert business achieved another

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