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What’s one piece of technology you aren’t fond of but everyone else is? – 17 over-hyped gizmos that need to be discontinued

Technology allows us to do amazing things, like order pizzas straight to our front doors. But not every innovation is welcome, as Substantial_Act6620 points out over on r/AskReddit: ‘Technology makes sense in so many ways as it improves lives and makes so many things better. And being a techie, I ...

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The Poke

What’s one piece of technology you aren’t fond of but everyone else is? – 17 over-hyped gizmos that need to be discontinued

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French Ice Skater Breaks Silence After Suspicious Win Sparks Olympics Cheating Scandal

“USA was robbed,” the internet claimed after French ice dancers Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron won gold over their American counterparts.

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French Ice Skater Breaks Silence After Suspicious Win Sparks Olympics Cheating Scandal

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Nadine Dorries tried to explain why she Jim Ratcliffe was right and it's a mind-bending head wobbler

To the studios of BBC1's Question Time, where this week's guest representing Reform UK (just the one, you say?) was former Conservative MP and one-time culture secretary (ha!) Nadine Dorries. Chemical multibillionaire and Manchester United botherer Jim Radcliffe's outrageous 'colonisation' immigration ...

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Nadine Dorries tried to explain why she Jim Ratcliffe was right and it's a mind-bending head wobbler

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Brazilian Artist Creates Tattoos That Look Like Raised Embroidery You Can Feel (49 New Pics)

At first glance, you’d swear someone took a needle and thread to skin to create these tattoos. That “raised” stitching, the tiny thread lines, and the soft fabric texture all make it look like real embroidery sitting on top of the body. But the trick is that it’s only ink, and Brazilian tattoo ...

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Brazilian Artist Creates Tattoos That Look Like Raised Embroidery You Can Feel (49 New Pics)

Buzzfeed

30 Things That *Feel* Like Impulse Buys But Once You Realize How Practical They Are, You’ll Have Zero Guilt

These items are proof that being an impulsive shopper has its perks. View Entire Post ›

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30 Things That *Feel* Like Impulse Buys But Once You Realize How Practical They Are, You’ll Have Zero Guilt

The Poke

A mega Maga told Keir Starmer he definitely didn't win a mandate and he was so confidently incorrect it hurts

The troubles continue to pile up for Keir Starmer, as no-one anywhere needs reminding, What makes his spectacular implosion all the more eye-opening is that it's only 18 months ago when he was elected PM with an historic House of Commons majority. Except this American – not just a mega Maga but a ...

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A mega Maga told Keir Starmer he definitely didn't win a mandate and he was so confidently incorrect it hurts

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The Green Party's Ellie Chowns calling out Nadine Dorries' terrible take on immigration was a refreshing change. More of ...

We're not sure whether the BBC was trying to pull a fast one with their description of former Tory MP, now Reform UK mouthpiece, Nadine Dorries. It certainly looks like it. Dear BBC Question Time.Nadine Dorries Columnist and Author. Should it not read Reform UK. This piss poor attempt to try and circumvent ...

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The Green Party's Ellie Chowns calling out Nadine Dorries' terrible take on immigration was a refreshing change. More of ...

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51 Times Premature Celebrators Ended Up Embarrassing Themselves (New Pics)

Nothing is over until it is truly over. Ask any sports fan and chances are, they will instantly recall a time their favorite team turned things around when it seemed impossible. However, they probably also remember moments of painful regret after the same athletes lost what was supposed to be a sure ...

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51 Times Premature Celebrators Ended Up Embarrassing Themselves (New Pics)

Mashable

The God of War trilogy is getting a remake

The original "God of War" trilogy is getting a remake, with Santa Monica Studio announcing it during PlayStation's State of Play.

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The God of War trilogy is getting a remake

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24 Pieces Of Furniture From Amazon With Such Great Reviews, You May Want To Own Them Yourself

When a review starts with "I don't normally leave reviews," you know it's gonna be good. View Entire Post ›

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24 Pieces Of Furniture From Amazon With Such Great Reviews, You May Want To Own Them Yourself

Mashable

Only one NASA astronaut is in space right now. Help is on the way.

After a month as the only NASA astronaut on the International Space Station, relief is coming. Here's how to watch Crew-12 launch.

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Only one NASA astronaut is in space right now. Help is on the way.

Buzzfeed

"Looks More Expensive Than It Is": 38 Beautiful Things You’ll Enjoy Having In Your Home

A little something to spruce up every room of your home. View Entire Post ›

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"Looks More Expensive Than It Is": 38 Beautiful Things You’ll Enjoy Having In Your Home

Mashable

NYT Pips hints, answers for February 13, 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 13, 2026

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NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for February 13, 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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NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for February 13, 2026

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If Your Home Came With Basically No Storage, These 34 Pieces Are Pretty *And* Extremely Useful

Maybe you didn't luck out with magazine-worthy built-ins, but you can still snag some of these gorgeous storage solutions. View Entire Post ›

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If Your Home Came With Basically No Storage, These 34 Pieces Are Pretty *And* Extremely Useful

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Hurdle hints and answers for February 13, 2026

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

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Hurdle hints and answers for February 13, 2026

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Lego is running an exclusive Valentines Day event for adults — get a free Lego Blooming Heart on Feb. 13

Get free Lego on Valentine's Day. Celebrate Valentine's Day by building a Blooming Heart model at your nearest Lego store.

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Lego is running an exclusive Valentines Day event for adults — get a free Lego Blooming Heart on Feb. 13

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54 People So Dumb You Might Feel Your IQ Drop After Reading Their Posts (New Pics)

Practically everyone has made an embarrassing mistake or written something they later regret online. We all mess up. But some failures are so bad and ignorant that they deserve to be called out for spreading misinformation. Our team has collected some of the most painful and cringeworthy posts that social ...

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54 People So Dumb You Might Feel Your IQ Drop After Reading Their Posts (New Pics)

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54 People Share What Surprised Them Most After Hanging Out In Wealthy Circles

In this world, money can buy you pretty much anything. Whether you're looking for the best health treatment, need help getting out of legal trouble, or want to prevent your face from ever wrinkling, all you really need is money. But most of us have no idea what it's like in extremely wealthy and powerful ...

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54 People Share What Surprised Them Most After Hanging Out In Wealthy Circles

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72 Things Women Worry About Daily, While Men Live In Peaceful Bliss

There’s a familiar pattern in conversations about gender: a woman brings up something about inequality or bias, and somehow the conversation shifts to what men see as the “real problem.” Men might often dismiss, reframe, or just ignore a woman’s perspective. They don’t live these experiences, ...

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72 Things Women Worry About Daily, While Men Live In Peaceful Bliss

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Belle Hope Dayne Stuns as the Dream Girlfriend in 'Wes & Belle'

Wes & Belle isn't just a show; it's a statement on power, love, and maturity, making Belle the dream girlfriend who redefines what's possible in partnerships.

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Belle Hope Dayne Stuns as the Dream Girlfriend in 'Wes & Belle'

Gizmodo

Saturn’s Rings Came From a Two-Moon Collision About 100 Million Years Ago, Study Says

The collision could also be responsible for Saturn’s iconic rings, researchers say.

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Saturn’s Rings Came From a Two-Moon Collision About 100 Million Years Ago, Study Says

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Your First Look at Hasbro's 'Mandalorian and Grogu' Figures Is Here (Exclusive)

We might not have seen much from the movie itself yet, but would it be 'Star Wars' if we didn't get some hints through some toys?

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Your First Look at Hasbro's 'Mandalorian and Grogu' Figures Is Here (Exclusive)

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NASA Puts 21-Year-Old Spacecraft on Pause to Keep It From Crashing Into Earth

A rescue mission could reach the gamma-ray observatory this summer.

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NASA Puts 21-Year-Old Spacecraft on Pause to Keep It From Crashing Into Earth

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'Scarlet' Is a Ravishing Vision Undercut by a Glib 'Hamlet' Reimagining

Mamoru Hosoda’s medieval, isekai-adjacent epic about a princess’s brutal quest for revenge is now playing in theaters.

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'Scarlet' Is a Ravishing Vision Undercut by a Glib 'Hamlet' Reimagining

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Waymo Announces Its Next Generation of Robotaxis

The company's newest driving system is key to its pans to expand into more cities this year.

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Waymo Announces Its Next Generation of Robotaxis

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Researchers Jailbreak ChatGPT to Find Out Which State Has the Laziest People

You're not gonna believe this but it reflects common human biases.

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Researchers Jailbreak ChatGPT to Find Out Which State Has the Laziest People

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Bad Bunny Fans Are Asking What 'NUEVAYoL' Is About, and We've Got the Tea!

Bad Bunny fans want to know what his song, "NUEVAYoL" is about. The track is from his 2025 album "DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS (I should have taken more photos)."

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Bad Bunny Fans Are Asking What 'NUEVAYoL' Is About, and We've Got the Tea!

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'Love Is Blind' Season 10 Contestant Alex Henderson Has a History With Soccer

Alex Henderson had a brief career as a soccer star before his life changed courses. Here's what we know about the 'Love Is Blind' contestant.

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'Love Is Blind' Season 10 Contestant Alex Henderson Has a History With Soccer

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Where Skylar Neese's Killers Are Now, 14 Years After Their Brutal Crime

16-year-old Skylar Neese's life was cut short when her two best friends brutally murdered her. Here's where Skylar's murderers are now.

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Where Skylar Neese's Killers Are Now, 14 Years After Their Brutal Crime

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Creators Inc. and Mega Millions Music Launch Joint Venture as Alina Rose Drops “Hobby” Featuring Lil Pump and Scott Storch

Mega Millions Music and Creators Inc. today announced a new capital partnership and joint venture between Mega Millions Music and Creator Music Group, a new venture backed by Creators Inc

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Creators Inc. and Mega Millions Music Launch Joint Venture as Alina Rose Drops “Hobby” Featuring Lil Pump and Scott Storch

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Here's Why Team Russia Is Banned From the Winter Olympics

As the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics continue in Italy, people are asking why Russia was banned from the winter Games.

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Here's Why Team Russia Is Banned From the Winter Olympics

Buzzfeed

Not To Toot My Own Horn, But I’ve Just Compiled A List Of 27 Of The Best Decor Pieces You’ve Seen In A While

This list is perfect whether you need a new placeholder for your bookshelf or item for your gallery wall or anything in between. View Entire Post ›

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Not To Toot My Own Horn, But I’ve Just Compiled A List Of 27 Of The Best Decor Pieces You’ve Seen In A While

The Poke

James O'Brien on Jim Ratcliffe's immigration outburst just totally nailed the sorry state of Britain right now

You won't need reminding what chemicals multibillionaire and Manchester United co-owner Sir – Sir! – Jim Ratcliffe has said about immigration but here it is anyway. We're already rounded up all our favourite responses but we mention it again because LBC's estimatable James O'Brien just spent a minute ...

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James O'Brien on Jim Ratcliffe's immigration outburst just totally nailed the sorry state of Britain right now

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Nigel Farage proudly declared that he 'can't be bought' and this A++ comeback was simply priceless

Nigel Farage has been bigging it up at a Reform UK rally in Birmingham, just in case his Clacton constituents were wondering where he had got to this time. In his big finish – well, we presume it was his big finish – the Reform UK leader proudly declared that he can't be bullied and [...] The ...

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Nigel Farage proudly declared that he 'can't be bought' and this A++ comeback was simply priceless