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Substitute Teacher, 27, Charged With "Improper Relationship" With Students

A Texas substitute teacher was arrested following reports of inappropriate social media communication with students.

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Substitute Teacher, 27, Charged With "Improper Relationship" With Students

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27 Wedding Planners Confess The "Oh Sh*t" Moments That Made Them Doubt The Entire Marriage

These couples just weren't meant to be. View Entire Post ›

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27 Wedding Planners Confess The "Oh Sh*t" Moments That Made Them Doubt The Entire Marriage

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This Face-Scanner Quiz Will Tell You What % Attractive You Are, And It's So Freaking Accurate

Chris Evans got a 97.4% score with this "beauty scanner," so I'm curious what you'll get. View Entire Post ›

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This Face-Scanner Quiz Will Tell You What % Attractive You Are, And It's So Freaking Accurate

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'Daemons of the Shadow Realm' May Be Your New Shonen Fave

Bones and Hiromu Arakawa reunite to bring her latest manga to animated life, and it's a teamup well worth the watch.

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'Daemons of the Shadow Realm' May Be Your New Shonen Fave

Buzzfeed

Revive Your Home's Personality With These 33 Little Touches

A spring refresh is on its way for both your home *and* your mood. View Entire Post ›

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Revive Your Home's Personality With These 33 Little Touches

Gizmodo

South Korean Man Might Get Prison Time for Posting AI Wolf Picture

You've heard of shouting "fire" in a crowded theater. Now meet AI-generating a wolf in a crowded country.

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South Korean Man Might Get Prison Time for Posting AI Wolf Picture

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31 No-Regret Clothing Buys You’ll Wear Again And Again (And Again)

If Zendaya is an outfit repeater, then you can be one, too! View Entire Post ›

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31 No-Regret Clothing Buys You’ll Wear Again And Again (And Again)

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Golden Child Syndrome: The Hidden Psychological Cost of Being the "Perfect" Kid

Are you the family's "golden child"? Discover the hidden psychological costs of this role, why perfectionism is a heavy burden, and how to reclaim your true identity.

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Golden Child Syndrome: The Hidden Psychological Cost of Being the "Perfect" Kid

Mashable

New AI tool seeks to un-AI your writing

Sinceerly is a Google Chrome extension that aims to make AI-generated text more human.

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New AI tool seeks to un-AI your writing

Gizmodo

Return to 'Baldur's Gate 3' With an Astarion Prequel Book

Penguin Random House is giving 'Baldur's Gate 3' a whole imprint to itself, where a cookbook and Astarion-focused novel await.

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Return to 'Baldur's Gate 3' With an Astarion Prequel Book

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Palantir Debuts Chic Chore Coat So the World Knows You're One of the Baddies

"We want millions of people wearing Palantir merch around the world."

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Palantir Debuts Chic Chore Coat So the World Knows You're One of the Baddies

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Hopeful Thought of the Day: Robots Can't Do Human Conflict

We kill each other just fine, thank you very much.

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Hopeful Thought of the Day: Robots Can't Do Human Conflict

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'Marvel's Spider-Man 2' Almost Led to an Insomniac Venom Game

Insomniac reportedly had more in store for Venom after 'Marvel's Spider-Man 2,' but is that still part of its Spider-plans?

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'Marvel's Spider-Man 2' Almost Led to an Insomniac Venom Game

Mashable

Sam Altman deeply sorry OpenAI didnt report mass shooting suspect

OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman published a letter apologizing to Tumbler Ridge for not reporting the alleged shooter after her ChatGPT account was banned.

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Sam Altman deeply sorry OpenAI didnt report mass shooting suspect

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XChat is now available on the iOS store

X's rebranded DMs, XChat, now has a standalone app in the iOS store

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XChat is now available on the iOS store

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Regine Sophia Earned Her Broadway Debut the Hard Way

Regine Sophia’s Broadway debut is not her only headline. Chess recently received “Most Outstanding Dance Group."

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Regine Sophia Earned Her Broadway Debut the Hard Way

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The Cosori Iconic is the sexiest air fryer Ive tried. But better yet, its non-toxic and plastic-free.

The Cosori Iconic has a luxe stainless steel design that's free of forever chemicals, and it can cook almost anything. Our reviewer thinks it's worth the splurge.

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The Cosori Iconic is the sexiest air fryer Ive tried. But better yet, its non-toxic and plastic-free.

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Mars did have complex carbon. A NASA rover found its hiding place.

NASA's Curiosity rover found complex organics in an ancient Mars rock, revealing long‑hidden clues to the planet's past chemistry.

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Mars did have complex carbon. A NASA rover found its hiding place.

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Review: Marathon is a rewarding, slow burn of a game with fascinating lore

Bungie's first-person shooter Marathon (2026) is a worthy new entry in a franchise that goes back to 1994.

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Review: Marathon is a rewarding, slow burn of a game with fascinating lore

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Religious scholar Russell Brand can't find the Bible passages that he read in court, and Piers Morgan just leaves him hanging ...

We’re not saying that Russell Brand‘s late-in-the-day conversion to born again Christianity isn’t sincere – Heaven forfend! – but he sure did seem to struggle to find his favourite Bible passage when asked live on air by Piers Morgan. Brand, as you’ll be aware, is awaiting trial over allegations ...

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Religious scholar Russell Brand can't find the Bible passages that he read in court, and Piers Morgan just leaves him hanging ...

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These 42 Smart Bra And Underwear Designs Solve Typical Bra And Undie Problems

There's no letdown quite like realizing your go-to bra isn't going to work under that new sundress 20 minutes before you've gotta leave the house. View Entire Post ›

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These 42 Smart Bra And Underwear Designs Solve Typical Bra And Undie Problems

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The ‘Summer House’ Reunion Audio Leak Is Being Linked to This Cast Member, Allegedly

Who leaked the 'Summer House" reunion audio? After the audio was shared on Instagram, Bravo executives are on a warpath to find the culprit

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The ‘Summer House’ Reunion Audio Leak Is Being Linked to This Cast Member, Allegedly

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Rumored Mike Vrabel Scandal Is Much Juicier Than You Thought — Here's the Tea

The Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini affair scandal has spread like wildfire. Here's the scandal, explained.

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Rumored Mike Vrabel Scandal Is Much Juicier Than You Thought — Here's the Tea

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Here Are All the Celebs Set to Appear on ‘Running With Bear Grylls’ Season 9

'Running Wild With Bear Grylls' features a list of celebrities who've appeared on the program throughout it's nine seasons.

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Here Are All the Celebs Set to Appear on ‘Running With Bear Grylls’ Season 9

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Hackers Took Over Elmo's X Account and Disney's Instagram, and It Exposed a Much Bigger Problem

Three months after the Elmo incident, hackers breached Disney's Instagram on October 1, 2025.

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Hackers Took Over Elmo's X Account and Disney's Instagram, and It Exposed a Much Bigger Problem

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Brian McKnight Is Suing His Ex-Wife and Son — and Things Are Getting Ugly

Why is Brian McKnight suing his ex-wife and son? The singer is claiming that he has a case for defamation after allegations of abandonment.

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Brian McKnight Is Suing His Ex-Wife and Son — and Things Are Getting Ugly

The Poke

A petty influencer left a bad review because the restaurant wouldn't give him a discount, and their response was A++

There’s certainly no shortage of influencers trying to get free or discounted stuff in exchange for that well-known currency – exposure. One of them, Antonio Malik, @antonio_eats_la, sent a message to Corner 17 in St. Louis, trying to get a $100 discount, and this is how that panned out. Not only ...

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A petty influencer left a bad review because the restaurant wouldn't give him a discount, and their response was A++

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Somebody asked historians about their favourite piece of obscure UK history – 19 fascinating stories almost lost to the ...

The UK is a country with an enormously long history, which means that we end up mainly learning about the big hitting events, like the Battle of Hastings, the Industrial Revolution and World War II. But what about the more obscure but still fascinating things that have almost been forgotten? Over on ...

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Somebody asked historians about their favourite piece of obscure UK history – 19 fascinating stories almost lost to the ...

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Getting the bike out for the summer? Check out the hilarious 'guy who decides cycling' first

There’s nothing so mundane that the brilliant Jimmy Rees can’t tease out the absurdity of it to amazing comedic effect. In this edition of The Guy Who Decides, he becomes the spokesperson for cycling – and his own long-suffering assistant. “What happens on busy roads"” “Drivers of cars will ...

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Getting the bike out for the summer? Check out the hilarious 'guy who decides cycling' first

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People shared the British things that are totally normal to us but utterly baffling to visitors – 23 proper eye-openers

There’s no doubt that Britain is a unique place. From morris dancing to hun culture to places with names like Bishop’s Itchington, we have a wealth of weirdnesses to be proud of. However, to an outsider it can be understandably confusing, even the things that to us natives seem incredibly banal. ...

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People shared the British things that are totally normal to us but utterly baffling to visitors – 23 proper eye-openers

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This woman was relentlessly bothered by a creepy old classmate to the point where she had no choice but to go nuclear and ...

We’ve featured no end of idiot men on these pages being given exactly the treatment they deserve, and this one is from the very top drawer. Except in this case, ‘idiot men’ doesn’t even begin to cover it. It’s someone called Tamira who went viral back in the day after they shared a long exchange ...

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This woman was relentlessly bothered by a creepy old classmate to the point where she had no choice but to go nuclear and ...

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15 Comics About Life With ADHD From A Recently Diagnosed Artist

"My comics can't tell anyone if they have ADHD or not, but they might help someone understand the struggles they've had and give them courage to seek a diagnosis."

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15 Comics About Life With ADHD From A Recently Diagnosed Artist

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28 Adorable Cartoon Versions Of Famous People

This incredibly talented Russian artist, Lera Kiryakova, currently has 346,000 followers on her Instagram and a quick scroll through her feed explains why. She turns famous people and characters into adorable cartoons.

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28 Adorable Cartoon Versions Of Famous People

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Relatable Comics About A Girl Born In The Internet Age (22 Pics)

I have always been dreaming about creating my own world where all girls will be on the same page. The place where you can laugh sincerely or just smile and say, "Hey, it’s me!" That’s why through my comics, I decided to tell the world a story about a 20-year-old girl who was born in the Internet ...

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Relatable Comics About A Girl Born In The Internet Age (22 Pics)

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7 Comics Showing Nebula, Daughter Of Thanos, In Everyday Situations

British artist Cuttlesworth has gained popularity recently for her cute and funny comics about MCU character Nebula, who is known as a “brutal space pirate and mercenary.”

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7 Comics Showing Nebula, Daughter Of Thanos, In Everyday Situations