Herb Scribner
@herbscribner.bsky.social
• Senior associate, audience @axios.com
• Previous: Washington Post, Deseret News, Soccer Newsday
• Followed by KFC on X
• Self-published author of 'Not Afraid Of You,' The Pen Saga
• Previous: Washington Post, Deseret News, Soccer Newsday
• Followed by KFC on X
• Self-published author of 'Not Afraid Of You,' The Pen Saga
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Herb Scribner
@herbscribner.bsky.social
· Jun 30
🚨 One big thing — I am back with @axios.com
—This time, I’ll be working as a senior audience associate to expand readership and audience.
—Never been a better time to report the news and why it matters in Smart Brevity. Let’s go. 😎
—This time, I’ll be working as a senior audience associate to expand readership and audience.
—Never been a better time to report the news and why it matters in Smart Brevity. Let’s go. 😎
NEW by me —Cigarettes are all over pop culture again
Celebs. TV. TikTok. Yep, people are asking to bum a light.
Real life? Data days something different.
More here >>
Celebs. TV. TikTok. Yep, people are asking to bum a light.
Real life? Data days something different.
More here >>
Smoking is cool again. But it's still very deadly
One look across pop culture and you'll see cigarettes in major movies and TV shows.
www.axios.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
NEW by me —Cigarettes are all over pop culture again
Celebs. TV. TikTok. Yep, people are asking to bum a light.
Real life? Data days something different.
More here >>
Celebs. TV. TikTok. Yep, people are asking to bum a light.
Real life? Data days something different.
More here >>
Happy Thanksgiving to all. Thanks for following me and all the support for the last decade+.
Go for the second plate today. You deserve it.
Go for the second plate today. You deserve it.
November 27, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to all. Thanks for following me and all the support for the last decade+.
Go for the second plate today. You deserve it.
Go for the second plate today. You deserve it.
Trump statement on DC shooting:
November 26, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Trump statement on DC shooting:
NEWS -- Two National Guard members shot near White House in D.C.
Two National Guard members shot near White House in D.C.
Police said a suspect is in custody and the investigation is ongoing.
www.axios.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:17 PM
NEWS -- Two National Guard members shot near White House in D.C.
NEW by me -- This newly-tested military laser called DragonFire absolutely obliterates drones
This newly-tested military laser weapon called DragonFire absolutely obliterates drones
DragonFire was successfully tested for the first time in January 2024.
www.axios.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:25 PM
NEW by me -- This newly-tested military laser called DragonFire absolutely obliterates drones
Learned what "scromiting" is today.
It's a combo of "vomiting" and "screaming" that can happen for those experiencing intense levels of pain.
One of the many symptoms of cannabis hyperemesis syndrome.
It's a combo of "vomiting" and "screaming" that can happen for those experiencing intense levels of pain.
One of the many symptoms of cannabis hyperemesis syndrome.
What to know about the deadly cannabis hyperemesis syndrome
The only way to cure it is to stop smoking cannabis.
www.axios.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Learned what "scromiting" is today.
It's a combo of "vomiting" and "screaming" that can happen for those experiencing intense levels of pain.
One of the many symptoms of cannabis hyperemesis syndrome.
It's a combo of "vomiting" and "screaming" that can happen for those experiencing intense levels of pain.
One of the many symptoms of cannabis hyperemesis syndrome.
NEW by me -- I wrote about the deadly cannabis hyperemesis syndrome and why a recent shift by the WHO could be huge for those suffering from it.
What to know about the deadly cannabis hyperemesis syndrome
The only way to cure it is to stop smoking cannabis.
www.axios.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:22 PM
NEW by me -- I wrote about the deadly cannabis hyperemesis syndrome and why a recent shift by the WHO could be huge for those suffering from it.
Chuck Schumer Faces Pushback From a ‘Fight Club’ of Senate Democrats
Chuck Schumer Faces Pushback From a ‘Fight Club’ of Senate Democrats
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Chuck Schumer Faces Pushback From a ‘Fight Club’ of Senate Democrats
News went crazy there for a minute, eh?
November 24, 2025 at 6:11 PM
News went crazy there for a minute, eh?
Also, so weird to see a league playoffs scenario without any of the original teams. There should be an LA Galaxy, NE Revs, DCU, Columbus -- someone! New era.
November 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Also, so weird to see a league playoffs scenario without any of the original teams. There should be an LA Galaxy, NE Revs, DCU, Columbus -- someone! New era.
Really hope we get a San Diego vs. Inter Miami in the MLS Cup. Just feel like the energy would be crazy.
Vancouver and Minnesota (depending) would also bring the fire to a final. Haven't loved NYCFC.
Either way, shaping up to be a cool Final.
Vancouver and Minnesota (depending) would also bring the fire to a final. Haven't loved NYCFC.
Either way, shaping up to be a cool Final.
November 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Really hope we get a San Diego vs. Inter Miami in the MLS Cup. Just feel like the energy would be crazy.
Vancouver and Minnesota (depending) would also bring the fire to a final. Haven't loved NYCFC.
Either way, shaping up to be a cool Final.
Vancouver and Minnesota (depending) would also bring the fire to a final. Haven't loved NYCFC.
Either way, shaping up to be a cool Final.
Liverpool might really be cooked.
November 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Liverpool might really be cooked.
🚨 Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene resigning from Congress
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene resigning from Congress
Greene was one of Trump's earliest allies and among his most loyal supporters in Congress
www.axios.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:42 AM
🚨 Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene resigning from Congress
“Zelensky told the Trump administration he's ready to discuss the plan and work on it, but the White House is pushing for a signature by Thanksgiving”
Zelensky and Vance discussed U.S. peace plan for Ukraine
The White House is pressing for a signature by Thanksgiving, the sources said.
www.axios.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
“Zelensky told the Trump administration he's ready to discuss the plan and work on it, but the White House is pushing for a signature by Thanksgiving”
NEW by me -- 5 scenarios that could play out next with the Epstein files
5 scenarios that could play out next with the Epstein files
The law says the DOJ has 30 days to release the files.
www.axios.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:57 PM
NEW by me -- 5 scenarios that could play out next with the Epstein files
Trump, this morning:
November 20, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Trump, this morning:
NaNoWriMo may be dead, but my fingers, and the tradition of writing a first draft book in a month, are not.
November 20, 2025 at 2:40 PM
NaNoWriMo may be dead, but my fingers, and the tradition of writing a first draft book in a month, are not.
does that say .... GRINCH SOCKS? Amazing.
Pickle-flavored fries, fuzzy Grinch socks in McDonald's newest Happy Meal
The Grinch Meal debuts Dec. 2, featuring dill pickle "Grinch Salt" McShaker Fries.
www.axios.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:01 PM
does that say .... GRINCH SOCKS? Amazing.
Nvidia earnings top expectations with "off the charts" chip demand
Nvidia earnings top expectations with "off the charts" chip demand
Nvidia delivered record revenue and profit in the third quarter.
www.axios.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Nvidia earnings top expectations with "off the charts" chip demand
NEW by me -- A look at why the Epstein files won't be released as soon as the law is passed
Why the Epstein files won't be released as soon as the law is signed
When will Epstein files be released? Trump officials could delay
www.axios.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:36 PM
NEW by me -- A look at why the Epstein files won't be released as soon as the law is passed
UPDATE -- Epstein files bill passes House and Senate. Will the files actually be released?
Epstein files bill passes House and Senate. Will the files actually be released?
Pressure is mounting on the Senate to consider the bill.
www.axios.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:49 PM
UPDATE -- Epstein files bill passes House and Senate. Will the files actually be released?
NEW by me -- Exclusive: Sports gambling scandals are "one-offs," RedBird's Cardinale says
Exclusive: Sports gambling scandals are "one-offs," RedBird's Cardinale says
Recent scandals have cast a growing shadow over the integrity of gambling on professional sports.
www.axios.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:04 PM
NEW by me -- Exclusive: Sports gambling scandals are "one-offs," RedBird's Cardinale says
NEW by me -- Here's what needs to happen next for the Epstein files to be released.
What needs to happen next for the Epstein files to be released
Pressure is mounting on the Senate to consider the bill.
www.axios.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:25 PM
NEW by me -- Here's what needs to happen next for the Epstein files to be released.