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If You Don't Know What To Get Someone, Consider These 27 Crowd-Pleasing Gifts From Nordstrom

People-pleasers rejoice — these finds are guaranteed to earn you the title of "GOAT gift-giver." View Entire Post ›

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If You Don't Know What To Get Someone, Consider These 27 Crowd-Pleasing Gifts From Nordstrom

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Protests Erupt Across Oklahoma After Teen Who Violated And Strangled Multiple Girls Walks Free

The teenager, who initially faced a prison sentence of 78 years, won’t have to spend a single day in jail if he meets requirements like community service.

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Protests Erupt Across Oklahoma After Teen Who Violated And Strangled Multiple Girls Walks Free

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40 Comics That Spark Important Conversations About Today's World

Canadian cartoonist Pia Guerra often explores complex themes that resonate with contemporary social and political realities.

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40 Comics That Spark Important Conversations About Today's World

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Through Harjanto Sumawan’s Lens: 47 Candid Photos That Capture Life’s Beauty

Harjanto Sumawan is a photographer from Yogyakarta, Indonesia, known for his travel, street, and documentary work.

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Through Harjanto Sumawan’s Lens: 47 Candid Photos That Capture Life’s Beauty

Buzzfeed

25 Target Beauty Items So Good, You’ll Find Yourself Using Them On The Daily

Could you live without these" Probably. Do we recommend it" No, no we don't. View Entire Post ›

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25 Target Beauty Items So Good, You’ll Find Yourself Using Them On The Daily

Mashable

Hurdle hints and answers for November 7, 2025

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

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Hurdle hints and answers for November 7, 2025

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54 Lies That Had A Bigger Effect On People’s Lives Than They Expected

It always starts with one tiny lie — an excuse to skip a meeting, a story told to impress someone, or a joke that accidentally becomes your entire identity. Before you know it, you’re maintaining a double life over something that began as harmless fun. People online are now sharing their most chaotic ...

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54 Lies That Had A Bigger Effect On People’s Lives Than They Expected

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84 Frozen Frames That Tell You Everything Without Showing The Aftermath

Tomorrow isn't promised. But we forget how unpredictable our life is until something goes terribly wrong. These pictures capture the seconds before disaster struck — whether it happened out of nowhere on a calm street or while ignoring safety procedures at work when you couldn't imagine a positive ...

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84 Frozen Frames That Tell You Everything Without Showing The Aftermath

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44 Mysteries About The Human Body That Science Still Hasn't Explained

"We don't actually know" is not something you want to hear from doctors. But as much as we'd like to believe the experts have it all figured out, it turns out there's a lot they can't explain when it comes to the human body. Here's proof that no matter how far we've come in the world of medicine and ...

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44 Mysteries About The Human Body That Science Still Hasn't Explained

Mashable

NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for November 7, 2025

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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NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for November 7, 2025

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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 7, 2025

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 7, 2025

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NYT Pips hints, answers for November 7, 2025

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 November 7, 2025

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NYT Strands hints, answers for November 7, 2025

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

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NYT Strands hints, answers for November 7, 2025

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Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 7, 2025

Here's the answer for "Wordle" 1602 on November 7 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

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Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 7, 2025

Buzzfeed

29 Gifts For The Person Who Said, "IDK Surprise Me"

If their instructions didn't leave you feeling inspired, you can find inspiration here. View Entire Post ›

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29 Gifts For The Person Who Said, "IDK Surprise Me"

Gizmodo

A Woman's Magic Transcends Politics and Borders in This Timely, Fantastical Short Story

November's Lightspeed Magazine short story is 'In the Zone' by Lisa M. Bradley.

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A Woman's Magic Transcends Politics and Borders in This Timely, Fantastical Short Story

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Why Is the AI Czar Already Saying OpenAI Won't Get a Bailout?

Speedrunning a bubble.

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Why Is the AI Czar Already Saying OpenAI Won't Get a Bailout?

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Food Network Chef Shirley Chung Found Her Way Back From a Life-Altering Diagnosis

Chef Shirley Chung got candid about her health and illness in July 2024. Here's what happened to her and how she healed.

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Food Network Chef Shirley Chung Found Her Way Back From a Life-Altering Diagnosis

Gizmodo

A New Pair of Anti-Meta Smart Glasses Are on the Way

Even Realities has a new pair of smart glasses coming, and unlike Meta's Ray-Ban glasses, it may not have cameras or speakers.

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A New Pair of Anti-Meta Smart Glasses Are on the Way

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What Are Sydney Sweeney's Politics? Interview Answers About Jeans Ad Raise Some Eyebrows

Model and actor Sydney Sweeney found herself at the heart of controversy over an American Eagle ad, but what are her politics?

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What Are Sydney Sweeney's Politics? Interview Answers About Jeans Ad Raise Some Eyebrows

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“I Have Sustained Some Topside Damage” — What Caused the SS Edmund Fitzgerald to Sink in 1975?

On Nov. 10, 1975, the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank on Lake Superior. The sudden loss of the vessel has had experts asking why for decades.

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“I Have Sustained Some Topside Damage” — What Caused the SS Edmund Fitzgerald to Sink in 1975?

Gizmodo

Report: 'Jurassic World Rebirth' Is Getting a Sequel and the Gang Is All Back

Gareth Edwards is expected to return along with stars Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Mahershala Ali.

11 hours ago

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Report: 'Jurassic World Rebirth' Is Getting a Sequel and the Gang Is All Back

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Maggie Murdaugh's Sister Said Alex Murdaugh Never Discussed Finding His Wife's Killer

Maggie Murdaugh's sister testified during Alex Murdaugh's trial. She recalled that her brother-in-law was more worried about his son's reputation.

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Maggie Murdaugh's Sister Said Alex Murdaugh Never Discussed Finding His Wife's Killer

Gizmodo

TikTok Billionaire Is Making Bari Weiss's 'Anti-Woke' College Tuition Free

The University of Austin just received a generous gift from a deep-pocketed benefactor.

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TikTok Billionaire Is Making Bari Weiss's 'Anti-Woke' College Tuition Free

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Venomous 'Murder Hornets' Kill Two American Tourists on Vacation in Laos

The victims were stung dozens of times and suffered severe anaphylactic shock.

12 hours ago

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Venomous 'Murder Hornets' Kill Two American Tourists on Vacation in Laos

The Poke

'What’s the biggest waste of money you’ve ever spent?' – 21 ways to blow cash that would have Martin Lewis seething

Despite the promises of political parties, we're all still battling the cossie livs, and it doesn't look like the increased prices we're experiencing are going away anytime soon. Which means that frivolity is out the window and any money wasted feels worse than it used to. They've been discussing the ...

13 hours ago

The Poke

'What’s the biggest waste of money you’ve ever spent?' – 21 ways to blow cash that would have Martin Lewis seething

The Poke

We wish we loved anything as much as this dog loves giant leaf piles

It's not often we get to experience, or even witness, sheer joy; we might see it on the face of a child as they open a gift or feel it in our very being when someone* completely owns Piers Morgan on Twitter. *Gary Lineker Animals, however, have obviously joyful moments daily – like this classic [...] ...

14 hours ago

The Poke

We wish we loved anything as much as this dog loves giant leaf piles

The Poke

‘What is the strangest compliment you've received?’ – 17 flattering remarks that left people scratching their heads

Receiving a compliment is always welcome. But at times it can also be incredibly confusing. Reddit user WinoBagLady felt compelled to hear about the strangest compliments people have received, and invited r/AskUK users to share their strangest tales of flattery after getting this bizarre yet well-meaning ...

15 hours ago

The Poke

‘What is the strangest compliment you've received?’ – 17 flattering remarks that left people scratching their heads

Buzzfeed

32 Cozy Things For Anyone Who’s Already In Pajamas By 6 PM

Because you love a night where you can just relax in your cozy pjs and curl up with a fuzzy blanket. View Entire Post ›

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32 Cozy Things For Anyone Who’s Already In Pajamas By 6 PM

The Poke

Texas governor Greg Abbott asked for a moment of silence after NYC elected Zohran Mamdani and Twitter turned the volume all ...

The political world got rocked this week when New York City elected Zohran Mamdani to be its next mayor. Mamdani is the youngest NYC mayor in over a century, he's openly socialist, and he's the first Muslim ever to be elected to this position. This is not going over well with the Magas. In addition ...

17 hours ago

The Poke

Texas governor Greg Abbott asked for a moment of silence after NYC elected Zohran Mamdani and Twitter turned the volume all ...

The Poke

'Which completely innocent thing do you see strangers do that baffles you?' – 23 people utterly perplexed by the actions ...

As the old saying almost goes, there's nowt so utterly bamboozling as folk. Any time you're out and about in public, you'll see people doing things that make you feel like the most normal and boring person in the world. They've been chatting about the weirdness of our fellow humans on the AskUK subreddit ...

19 hours ago

The Poke

'Which completely innocent thing do you see strangers do that baffles you?' – 23 people utterly perplexed by the actions ...

The Poke

‘What is a phrase that people use that you cannot stand?’ – 17 sayings that get under everyone’s skin

Language is always evolving. Sadly, it seems, in an annoying direction. At least that’s according to the findings of sad_t0ast, who decided to turn to r/AskReddit and task its users with the following question: ‘What is a phrase that people use that you cannot stand"’ Brace yourself for these ...

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The Poke

‘What is a phrase that people use that you cannot stand?’ – 17 sayings that get under everyone’s skin

Buzzfeed

36 Newer, Practical Gifts That They Definitely Don’t Own Yet

They are going to be soooo impressed when they unwrap these Kitsch x Star Wars hair curlers and this precious little meditation cloud. View Entire Post ›

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36 Newer, Practical Gifts That They Definitely Don’t Own Yet