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A mega Maga trolled British schools and this savage home-grown comeback was harsh but extremely fair

We can expect the Baftas controversy to rumble on for quite some time, not least, it would appear, because of many Americans' failure to get to grips with the reality of Tourette syndrome. So much so that the whole of Scottish Twitter has been busy bodying our American friends into next year and beyond ...

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The Poke

A mega Maga trolled British schools and this savage home-grown comeback was harsh but extremely fair

Bored Panda

30 Images That Will Make You Do A Double Take: From Lucky Shots To Intentional Visual Tricks

Whether it’s a row of identical houses that looks like a "copy-paste" error or a tree that seems to be watching you, our world frequently serves up visual anomalies that feel like bugs in a simulation.This collection of photos from the page @woozy.zip explores the thin line between...

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30 Images That Will Make You Do A Double Take: From Lucky Shots To Intentional Visual Tricks

Buzzfeed

27 Shoes That Are So Comfortable They’ve Earned A Server’s Stamp Of Approval

And since service workers are generally on their feet for hours, it's safe to say these shoes have been thoroughly tested. View Entire Post ›

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Buzzfeed

27 Shoes That Are So Comfortable They’ve Earned A Server’s Stamp Of Approval

Buzzfeed

Riddle Me This: If Everyone Says They Love Jane Austen, Then How Are They Failing This Quotes Quiz?

Jane Austen would be proud of you. View Entire Post ›

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Buzzfeed

Riddle Me This: If Everyone Says They Love Jane Austen, Then How Are They Failing This Quotes Quiz?

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Harrowing 911 Audio Revealed After Martin Short's Daughter Katherine Tragically Lost Her Life

“No one can ever really know what she had to deal with…”

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Harrowing 911 Audio Revealed After Martin Short's Daughter Katherine Tragically Lost Her Life

Buzzfeed

21 Now-Obsolete Experiences And Practices From The Past That Kids These Days Would Be Confused, Shocked, Or Dumbfounded By

"All you had to do was be home by dinner." View Entire Post ›

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Buzzfeed

21 Now-Obsolete Experiences And Practices From The Past That Kids These Days Would Be Confused, Shocked, Or Dumbfounded By

The Poke

'What is a smell that we should all recognize as immediate danger?' – 17 odours everyone needs to be aware of

There are certain scents that people are naturally repulsed by. We’re sure you don’t need us to go into the details of these pungent pongs. But there are other odours which seem innocent enough on the surface, but actually suggest that danger lurks just around the corner. To sniff out these sinister ...

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The Poke

'What is a smell that we should all recognize as immediate danger?' – 17 odours everyone needs to be aware of

Buzzfeed

21 Concealers That Are Basically Magic Potions For Dark Circles

No matter your budget, you can look like you've gotten nine hours of sleep — even if you hit snooze 10x this morning. View Entire Post ›

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Buzzfeed

21 Concealers That Are Basically Magic Potions For Dark Circles

The Poke

Americans have been trolling John Davidson and the whole of Scottish Twitter bit back in magnificent style

You won't need reminding of the controversy that continues to grip the Bafta film awards after Tourette syndrome campaigner John Davidson could be heard shouting the N-word as Sinners stars Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented a gong on stage. Davidson was there because a film has been made about ...

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The Poke

Americans have been trolling John Davidson and the whole of Scottish Twitter bit back in magnificent style

Bored Panda

Hey Pandas, AITA For Refusing To Pretend My Wife’s Friend’s Dating Strategy Makes Sense?

My (M38) wife (F34) invited a few of her friends over for dinner last weekend. It wasn’t anything fancy, just one of those casual evenings with wine, too much food, and everyone sitting around the table playing board games with snacks included. I actually enjoy those nights, even though I sometimes...

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Hey Pandas, AITA For Refusing To Pretend My Wife’s Friend’s Dating Strategy Makes Sense?

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Neighbor Leaves A Salty Note After Getting Called Out For Holding Up The Entire Building’s Laundry

Living in an apartment complex means that you’ll have to share certain spaces with other people. Your apartment is yours, of course, but the stairwell, parking garage, and laundry room will be used by the whole building. And if you want to get along with your neighbors, it’s best to be respectful ...

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Neighbor Leaves A Salty Note After Getting Called Out For Holding Up The Entire Building’s Laundry

Mashable

How to watch Samsung Galaxy Unpacked live: See the S26 debut

Here's how to watch the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event live as it happens on Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. PT in San Francisco.

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Mashable

How to watch Samsung Galaxy Unpacked live: See the S26 debut

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Tattoo Artist Asks If They Were Wrong To Refuse To Give Services to An Extremely Overweight Client

A tattoo design is typically a collaboration between the person getting it and the artist, but for this to work, both parties must be honest with each other. So one tattoo artist asked the internet if she was wrong for refusing to make a specific design on a client who didn’t disclose that she was ...

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Tattoo Artist Asks If They Were Wrong To Refuse To Give Services to An Extremely Overweight Client

Mashable

Discord delays age verification rollout after privacy backlash

Discord is delaying its age verification rollout after backlash from users, and has addressed privacy concerns in a new blog.

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Mashable

Discord delays age verification rollout after privacy backlash

Buzzfeed

Even If You're Only, Like, 20% Handy, You Can Totally Handle These 59 Home Improvements

Simple, check. Doable, check. Feeling proud after you accomplish even one of them, check. View Entire Post ›

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Even If You're Only, Like, 20% Handy, You Can Totally Handle These 59 Home Improvements

The Poke

People have been sharing the 'small things they really really love', and it's exactly the wholesome and uplifting read we ...

You only have to have been paying the slightest bit of attention to be aware that a lot of things are going to hell in a handcart, and dragging us all behind. There's wall-to-wall bad news whether you get it from the papers, social media, or the TV and radio – and it's all a [...] The post People ...

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The Poke

People have been sharing the 'small things they really really love', and it's exactly the wholesome and uplifting read we ...

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TikToker Claims To Have Spotted ‘Ghislaine Maxwell’ In Canada Amid Viral Identity Theory

“They tried their best to hide their faces.”

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TikToker Claims To Have Spotted ‘Ghislaine Maxwell’ In Canada Amid Viral Identity Theory

Mashable

NYT Pips hints, answers for February 25, 2026

The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.

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NYT Pips hints, answers for February 25, 2026

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NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for February 25, 2026

Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day's puzzle.

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Mashable

NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for February 25, 2026

The Poke

25 of the funniest posts we’ve seen on Bluesky this week

Well, would you look at that – it's Wednesday (at the time of writing), and that means we're approaching the slippery slope to the weekend. The weather is starting to improve, the days are getting longer, in fact, if you pay absolutely no attention whatsoever to the news, things are just getting better. ...

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The Poke

25 of the funniest posts we’ve seen on Bluesky this week

Mashable

Hurdle hints and answers for February 25, 2026

Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.

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Mashable

Hurdle hints and answers for February 25, 2026

Mashable

Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on February 25

See the Moon phase expected for February 25, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

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Mashable

Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on February 25

Gizmodo

The Touchscreen MacBook Pro Will Have a Very iPhone-Like Screen, Report Says

It'll reportedly have an OLED screen featuring a Dynamic Island. But users can still reportedly de-emphasize touch.

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Gizmodo

The Touchscreen MacBook Pro Will Have a Very iPhone-Like Screen, Report Says

Gizmodo

Okay, This AI-Powered 'Robot Phone' Has My Undivided Attention

The next big thing for phones after foldables?

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Gizmodo

Okay, This AI-Powered 'Robot Phone' Has My Undivided Attention

Gizmodo

Jodie Foster Reflects on the Personal Journey of Making 'Contact'

The Oscar-winning actress appeared in Los Angeles this week to discuss the 1997 Robert Zemeckis film.

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Gizmodo

Jodie Foster Reflects on the Personal Journey of Making 'Contact'

Gizmodo

Warner Bros. Has Decided That Maybe Paramount Could Be the Better Deal After All

The battle between Paramount and Netflix over Warner Bros. has taken a new turn.

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Gizmodo

Warner Bros. Has Decided That Maybe Paramount Could Be the Better Deal After All

Gizmodo

Meta Gets Back into Crypto, Plans Stablecoin Integration Later This Year

Remember Meta's Libra Project, later renamed "Diem?" Well now Meta appears to be moving ahead with a stablecoin that is neither of those.

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Gizmodo

Meta Gets Back into Crypto, Plans Stablecoin Integration Later This Year

Gizmodo

Pete Hegseth Gives Anthropic Choice to Abandon AI Safeguards or Be Labeled 'National Security Threat'

Taking a hit for upholding safeguards probably isn't the worst thing for your reputation.

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Gizmodo

Pete Hegseth Gives Anthropic Choice to Abandon AI Safeguards or Be Labeled 'National Security Threat'

Distractify

Delroy Lindo and Michael B. Jordan Were Called a Racial Slur at the BAFTAs

What happened to Delroy Lindo and Michael B. Jordan at the BAFTAs? Fans are outraged after two actors were disrespected while presenting an award.

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Distractify

Delroy Lindo and Michael B. Jordan Were Called a Racial Slur at the BAFTAs

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Fans Want to Know What Happened to Iowa Meteorologist Jeriann Ritter

Fans of beloved WHO 13 news meteorologist Jeriann Ritter want to know what happened after she had issues speaking during a recent broadcast.

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Fans Want to Know What Happened to Iowa Meteorologist Jeriann Ritter

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Gavin Newsom's Quip About a 960 SAT Score Fell Flat — Here's Why He's Getting Backlash

California Governor Gavin Newsom is under fire for a quip about earning a 960 SAT score, but what does it mean?

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Gavin Newsom's Quip About a 960 SAT Score Fell Flat — Here's Why He's Getting Backlash

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Electric Fantasy Ignites Nights at Larry Flynt’s Hustler Club in Las Vegas

In a city where nightlife evolves constantly, Electric Fantasy has carved out a niche as one of the most talked-about weekend attractions.

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Electric Fantasy Ignites Nights at Larry Flynt’s Hustler Club in Las Vegas

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Actor and Director Mike White Has Built an Impressive Net Worth Over the Years

What is Mike White's net worth? The creator, writer, and director of HBO's 'The White Lotus' is not doing too bad on the financial front.

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Actor and Director Mike White Has Built an Impressive Net Worth Over the Years

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'90 Day Fiancé' Fans Are Confused About What Happened to Colt on 'The Single Life'

'90 Day Fiancé's Colt Johnson is in a wheelchair in '90 Day Fiancé: The Single Life,' and some viewers don't know what happened.

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'90 Day Fiancé' Fans Are Confused About What Happened to Colt on 'The Single Life'

The Poke

What's something everyone thinks is normal, but you're actually terrified of? – 17 everyday things that give people the ...

Everyone’s scared of something, whether that’s heights, spiders or cramped spaces. These fears are reasonable enough, but even seemingly regular things can be the source of a phobia. And we know this because rayhuan put the following question to the good people of r/AskReddit: ‘What's something ...

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The Poke

What's something everyone thinks is normal, but you're actually terrified of? – 17 everyday things that give people the ...