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Gizmodo

Sam Altman’s Eyeball-Scanning Startup Launches 'Super App'

Want to chat with your friends? Please look into this orb.

19 minutes ago

Gizmodo

Sam Altman’s Eyeball-Scanning Startup Launches 'Super App'

Gizmodo

Watch Rare Video of Orcas Teaming Up With Dolphins to Hunt Giant Salmon

The two top predators seem to be working together to track, kill, and feast on salmon, researchers say.

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Gizmodo

Watch Rare Video of Orcas Teaming Up With Dolphins to Hunt Giant Salmon

Buzzfeed

98% Of People Fail This Shark Trivia Quiz, So I'll Be Very Impressed If You Can Score 10/13 Or Higher

If all your shark knowledge comes from Jaws, you're gonna need a bigger brain to pass this quiz... View Entire Post ›

49 minutes ago

Buzzfeed

98% Of People Fail This Shark Trivia Quiz, So I'll Be Very Impressed If You Can Score 10/13 Or Higher

Buzzfeed

27 Of The Most Wholesome Posts From The Internet This Week That Are 99.999% Sure To Markedly Improve Your Day

Reading this is the coziest and happiest I've felt all month. View Entire Post ›

50 minutes ago

Buzzfeed

27 Of The Most Wholesome Posts From The Internet This Week That Are 99.999% Sure To Markedly Improve Your Day

Gizmodo

Plant-Based Diets Can Work for Kids, but New Study Outlines Concerning Risks

There are several nutrients that vegan and vegetarian kids can miss out on without careful planning, a review of the evidence finds.

55 minutes ago

Gizmodo

Plant-Based Diets Can Work for Kids, but New Study Outlines Concerning Risks

Distractify

Who Are Jordan Peterson's Kids? Meet Mikhaila and Julian

As fans of author and clinical psychologist Jordan Peterson learn of his illness, they want to know ore about his two children.

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Who Are Jordan Peterson's Kids? Meet Mikhaila and Julian

Distractify

Hear People’s Candid Reactions to the Disney and OpenAI Billion-Dollar Deal

SAG-AFTRA has already reacted to the Disney and OpenAI deal, saying it is “monitoring the agreement.” Here are a few candid reactions from others.

1 hour ago

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Hear People’s Candid Reactions to the Disney and OpenAI Billion-Dollar Deal

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'Star Wars: Eclipse' Could Still Be Happening — What's Going on With the Game?

'Star Wars: Eclipse' is an upcoming video game developed by Quantic Dream. It has been in development for a long time, but it will be released.

1 hour ago

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'Star Wars: Eclipse' Could Still Be Happening — What's Going on With the Game?

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Sherrone Moore Has Been Fired and Arrested, Which Is Definitely Going to Affect His Net Worth

In a span of 24 hours, University of Michigan coach Sherrone Moore was fired and detained by police. His net worth is probably in trouble.

1 hour ago

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Sherrone Moore Has Been Fired and Arrested, Which Is Definitely Going to Affect His Net Worth

Buzzfeed

29 Ways To Upgrade Your Place Without Doing A Full Renovation

No contractor, no problem. View Entire Post ›

1 hour ago

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29 Ways To Upgrade Your Place Without Doing A Full Renovation

Gizmodo

The Top 42 Moments From Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror TV in 2025

io9 watched a ton of TV this year—and standout scenes, shocking reveals, and sometimes entire episodes from 'Andor,' 'Dan Da Dan,' 'Pluribus,' 'Severance,' and beyond are lingering in our minds.

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The Top 42 Moments From Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror TV in 2025

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Mikhaila Fuller Addresses Jordan Peterson’s Health: "We Don’t Fully Know What’s Going On"

Jordan Peterson’s health remains uncertain as Mikhaila Fuller asks for continued prayers and says they still don’t fully know what’s going on.

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Mikhaila Fuller Addresses Jordan Peterson’s Health: "We Don’t Fully Know What’s Going On"

Gizmodo

Hundreds of Climate Migrants Arrive in Australia, Leaving Their Sinking Island Home Behind

This year, thousands of Tuvaluans applied for Australia’s climate-migration visas to escape the impacts of rising sea levels.

1 hour ago

Gizmodo

Hundreds of Climate Migrants Arrive in Australia, Leaving Their Sinking Island Home Behind

Gizmodo

Sharks, Snakes, and Ghosts: Space Force Unveils 7 Bizarre Themes to Name Its War Tech

Guardians will use sharks, snakes, and mythological creatures to draw inspiration for satellites and orbital warfare.

1 hour ago

Gizmodo

Sharks, Snakes, and Ghosts: Space Force Unveils 7 Bizarre Themes to Name Its War Tech

Distractify

‘RHOBH’s’ Kyle Richards Said She “Fell Hard” for Someone New After Mauricio Umansky Split

Find out who Kyle Richards was quietly dating after her separation from her husband, Mauricio Umansky. Kyle opened up about it on 'RHOBH'.'

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‘RHOBH’s’ Kyle Richards Said She “Fell Hard” for Someone New After Mauricio Umansky Split

Mashable

My mom passed away this year. Media memories help me keep her close

Commentary: The photos and voicemails you capture with loved ones will become treasures later in life.

2 hours ago

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My mom passed away this year. Media memories help me keep her close

The Poke

The FBI was asked to explain why Antifa is their biggest domestic terror threat to the US right now and ended up brutally, ...

The FBI finally had its chance to explain 'antifa' at a congressional hearing and it was like asking a house of cards to hold up in a wind tunnel. The simplest definition of 'antifa' is 'anti-facist.' That's it. It's quite straightforward. Yet, when your entire political movement is built upon defeating ...

2 hours ago

The Poke

The FBI was asked to explain why Antifa is their biggest domestic terror threat to the US right now and ended up brutally, ...

Mashable

Euphoria Season 3 gets first look in HBO Maxs 2026 trailer

A sizzle reel for HBO and HBO Max's 2026 slate showcases anticipated series like "Euphoria," "Lanterns," and "House of the Dragon."

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Mashable

Euphoria Season 3 gets first look in HBO Maxs 2026 trailer

Mashable

Get festive with a Lego Christmas Table Decoration building set for its lowest price yet

As of Dec. 12, get a Lego Christmas Table Decoration building set for its lowest price yet.

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Get festive with a Lego Christmas Table Decoration building set for its lowest price yet

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Apples AirTag might get improved location tracking soon

A new leak indicates that Apple is launching an improved version of AirTag soon.

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Apples AirTag might get improved location tracking soon

The Poke

'What's a song you like even though you think you probably shouldn't?' – 22 people whose musical tastes surprise even themselves

It's that magical time of year when Spotify Wrapped comes out, and we all wonder whether we really need to know that our listening age is 83. Thanks, data collection. However, it is interesting to know what we listen to a lot, and which songs are different from our usual (old person) tastes. They've ...

3 hours ago

The Poke

'What's a song you like even though you think you probably shouldn't?' – 22 people whose musical tastes surprise even themselves

The Poke

A boss tweeted a picture of his team working late but people reckoned it wasn't the flex he thought it was – 13 hard-working ...

Over on Twitter @czoob3 shared a picture of his team working late into the night – well, 9.15pm on a Monday night, which is more than late enough for us – and went viral, wildly viral. 9:15 pm Monday night. Not a single Eng has left yet. The only thing to do in life is [...] The post A boss tweeted ...

4 hours ago

The Poke

A boss tweeted a picture of his team working late but people reckoned it wasn't the flex he thought it was – 13 hard-working ...

Mashable

Mads Mikkelsen and Bryan Fuller reveal the road from Hannibal to Dust Bunny

Cannibal horror to a kid-friendly monster movie — with Mads Mikkelsen as a hitman! "Dust Bunny" is now in theaters. Plus, a "Pushing Daisies" Season 3 update!

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Mads Mikkelsen and Bryan Fuller reveal the road from Hannibal to Dust Bunny

Buzzfeed

38 Last-Minute Gifts To Give If You Want To Be Remembered As A Great Gift-Giver By Your Family

Just because you waited until the last minute doesn't mean you can't gift them something totally legendary. View Entire Post ›

5 hours ago

Buzzfeed

38 Last-Minute Gifts To Give If You Want To Be Remembered As A Great Gift-Giver By Your Family

Bored Panda

21 People Recreating Famous Paintings With Sandwiches

A German Twitter user started a fun thread under a hashtag KunstGeschichteAlsBrotbelag (which loosely translates as "art history as a sandwich") inviting people to recreate famous paintings on a piece of toast.

5 hours ago

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21 People Recreating Famous Paintings With Sandwiches

Mashable

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery: Whats on the book club list?

Every title on the church book club list in "Wake Up Dead Man", from Agatha Christie to Edgar Allan Poe.

6 hours ago

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Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery: Whats on the book club list?

The Poke

'What’s are the little things you do 'just in case'?' – 21 odd and irrational safety measures people can't function without

It's true that we live in an age of uncertainty at the moment, and it feels like we're perpetually on the brink of some sort of massive disaster, but is that true" Or are we just so addicted to doomscrolling that it feels that way" It's hard to say, but that doesn't mean that we [...] The post 'What’s ...

6 hours ago

The Poke

'What’s are the little things you do 'just in case'?' – 21 odd and irrational safety measures people can't function without

The Poke

This Scottish MP's magnificent takedown of Reform UK's newest recruit was so brutal we thought he was going to cry

To the studios of BBC1's Question Time, which this week travelled to Scotland a week after Reform UK leader Nigel Farage took aim at the 'one in three' Glasgow schoolchildren who speak more than one language. The guests included Reform UK's latest recruit, former Tory Cabinet minister Malcom (Lord) ...

6 hours ago

The Poke

This Scottish MP's magnificent takedown of Reform UK's newest recruit was so brutal we thought he was going to cry

Bored Panda

34 Of The Best Entries To The "GrandPawrents" Challenge In Which People Share Pics Of Parents With Their Pets

This is my Dad and his Grandpugs, Harvey & Layla. This is one of my favorite pictures in the world. Quick story behind the photo, it was midnight on St Patrick’s Day a few years ago and had just moved back in with my parents due to a failed relationship.

7 hours ago

Bored Panda

34 Of The Best Entries To The "GrandPawrents" Challenge In Which People Share Pics Of Parents With Their Pets

The Poke

Our 25 Favourite Funny Tweets of the Week

Happy Friday to all who celebrate (people who don't work weekends) and welcome to the last weekly round-up of Twitter jokes before 2026. We made a list. We checked it twice. Then we checked it a whole load more times, because we're not dealing with naughty or nice, it's bigger than that – it's funny ...

9 hours ago

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Our 25 Favourite Funny Tweets of the Week

Buzzfeed

38 Impractical And Fun Gifts For People Who Never Treat Themselves

They don't exactly *need* these things, but they'll be happy to have 'em. View Entire Post ›

13 hours ago

Buzzfeed

38 Impractical And Fun Gifts For People Who Never Treat Themselves

Bored Panda

“I Couldn't Stop Laughing”: 78 Weird But Surprisingly True Excuses For Missing Work

The internet is full of cases where employees really did stay put due to unusual pet issues or plain bad luck—things that sound made up but weren’t.

1 day ago

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“I Couldn't Stop Laughing”: 78 Weird But Surprisingly True Excuses For Missing Work

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42 Work Moments So Reckless They Should Be Used In Training Videos

If you’ve been working the same job for many years, you might be tempted to cut corners. Your boss probably won’t notice, and as long as the job gets done, there’s nothing to worry about! Unless, of course, safety is a crucial aspect of your role. Here’s a list of photos featuring the most ridiculous ...

2 days ago

Bored Panda

42 Work Moments So Reckless They Should Be Used In Training Videos

Bored Panda

15 Hilarious Sugar-Free Gummy Bears Reviews

Discover the hilarious Haribo sugar-free gummy bear reviews left on Amazon by some truly unsatisfied purchasers of this “sweet delicacy.”

2 days ago

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15 Hilarious Sugar-Free Gummy Bears Reviews