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A Reform government would compel all schools to fly the Union Flag and display a picture of the King – 17 less than enthusiastic ...

Ok, so the UK may not be doing terribly well at the moment. Rising fuel prices, inflation increasing, long NHS waiting lists and the increasingly bleak prospects of our young ‘uns to be able to ever afford a house of their own. But it’s reassuring to see that at least one political party has their ...

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The Poke

A Reform government would compel all schools to fly the Union Flag and display a picture of the King – 17 less than enthusiastic ...

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Grim Twist Prompts Police Investigation After 'Storage Wars' Star's Body Is Found

“People wear a mask to hide their pain… I hope he is at peace.”

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Grim Twist Prompts Police Investigation After 'Storage Wars' Star's Body Is Found

Buzzfeed

The Reality Of Paid Period Leave Can Be More Complex Than It Seems

"Without strong protections against discrimination, clear leadership support, and more open conversations about menstruation, these policies risk falling short." View Entire Post ›

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The Reality Of Paid Period Leave Can Be More Complex Than It Seems

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Guy Takes Revenge On Crazy Roommate And Moves Out, Meets Her 20 Years Later And Tells Her Everything

Living with an annoying roommate is something everyone has to go through at least once. Sure, it can make you question your sanity, but the upside is that it usually leaves you with at least one unforgettable horror story. This Redditor definitely got one of those, and it honestly sounds like something ...

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Guy Takes Revenge On Crazy Roommate And Moves Out, Meets Her 20 Years Later And Tells Her Everything

The Poke

People have been sharing the things they find 'weird' about America and this response basically covered every base

There’s America and there’s the rest of the world, basically. Because there is so much about America which simply doesn’t make sense to outsiders. We say this after this request just went out on Twitter. What do you find weird in US? — Jenni (@hashjenni) April 21, 2026 And while it prompted ...

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People have been sharing the things they find 'weird' about America and this response basically covered every base

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30 New Saved & Spoiled Comics About My Life With A Rescue Dog And A Very Spoiled Cat

These comics are for anyone who loves rescue dogs, cat and dog dynamics, and the strange little moments that come with pet life.

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30 New Saved & Spoiled Comics About My Life With A Rescue Dog And A Very Spoiled Cat

Buzzfeed

Just 18 Things That’ll Help You Wear That Outfit When A “Normal Bra” Won’t Work

Perhaps you're looking sideways at that halter top and trying to figure out what to do to make it happen. View Entire Post ›

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Buzzfeed

Just 18 Things That’ll Help You Wear That Outfit When A “Normal Bra” Won’t Work

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31 Bathing Suits For Anyone Who Doesn’t Wanna Wear A Bikini On Their Next Vacation

Read on if you wanna find out which suit a reviewer said (in all caps) is the best bathing suit they have ever owned in their life. View Entire Post ›

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31 Bathing Suits For Anyone Who Doesn’t Wanna Wear A Bikini On Their Next Vacation

Mashable

Stranger Things: Tales From 85 review: This baffling prequel wont cure the Season 5 hatred

"Stranger Things: Tales From '85" takes place between "Stranger Things" Seasons 2 and 3, a move that makes no sense.

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Mashable

Stranger Things: Tales From 85 review: This baffling prequel wont cure the Season 5 hatred

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Stranger Things: Tales From 85: Ending explainer

Who created the Queen" What happens to Nikki" What's next for Season 2" Your "Stranger Things: Tales From '85" questions, answered.

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Stranger Things: Tales From 85: Ending explainer

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Manager Gets Accused Of “Punishing A Parent For Struggling” After Firing Them For Always Being Late

Balancing empathy and accountability can be tough in a workplace. One manager shared their situation online after dealing with an employee who, after becoming a parent, began arriving late consistently. With the team picking up the slack, the question of what to do next divided opinions.

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Manager Gets Accused Of “Punishing A Parent For Struggling” After Firing Them For Always Being Late

Mashable

Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on April 23

See the Moon phase expected for April 23, 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 April 23

Buzzfeed

31 Dresses You Can Dress Up For Weddings, But Still Get Use Out Of In Your Day-To-Day

Wear ruffles, wear prints, wear slips — just don't wear white. View Entire Post ›

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31 Dresses You Can Dress Up For Weddings, But Still Get Use Out Of In Your Day-To-Day

Gizmodo

Reality TV Star-Senate Candidate Claims He Intentionally Got Caught Insider Trading on Kalshi to Make a Point

He claims he knew he would get caught, but he was trying to demonstrate that prediction markets are bad.

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Gizmodo

Reality TV Star-Senate Candidate Claims He Intentionally Got Caught Insider Trading on Kalshi to Make a Point

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37 Mysterious Things That Happened And People Still Don’t Have An Explanation For Them

There is nothing like enjoying a scary story from the comfort of one’s home. So we’ve gathered some of the best posts from a thread where a well meaning, but spelling challenged user asked “What unsolved mystery gives you the creepys?”

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37 Mysterious Things That Happened And People Still Don’t Have An Explanation For Them

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51 Stereotypes About Countries That Are Not True At All, Confirmed By Locals

The internet makes it easy to learn about the world without ever leaving home, but not everything online is true. When the same claims get repeated often enough, plenty of people start believing things that are completely false. That’s why Reddit users from around the globe came together to debunk ...

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51 Stereotypes About Countries That Are Not True At All, Confirmed By Locals

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Beaches: A New Musical review: Jessica Vosk gives her all to a disastrous Broadway adaptation

The death of "Otto Titsling" is the canary in the coal mine for this disastrous Broadway adaptation of "Beaches: A New Musical." Review.

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Mashable

Beaches: A New Musical review: Jessica Vosk gives her all to a disastrous Broadway adaptation

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NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for April 23, 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 April 23, 2026

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NYT Pips hints, answers for April 23, 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 April 23, 2026

Gizmodo

Jon Favreau Regrets Trying to Keep Tony Stark Alive During 'Avengers: Endgame'

The director of 'Iron Man' and 'Iron Man 2' initially thought Robert Downey Jr.'s character should survive that 'Endgame' battle.

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Gizmodo

Jon Favreau Regrets Trying to Keep Tony Stark Alive During 'Avengers: Endgame'

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In the New BMW 7 Series, Even the Windshield Is Part Screen

BMW’s flagship sedan packs the cabin with displays including a panoramic projection across the bottom of the windshield.

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Gizmodo

In the New BMW 7 Series, Even the Windshield Is Part Screen

Gizmodo

I Need the 'Andor' Season 2 Blu-ray Right Now

One year on from its debut, it's become more necessary than ever for Disney to bring its best streaming series to physical media.

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Gizmodo

I Need the 'Andor' Season 2 Blu-ray Right Now

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"Burning Blue" Songbird Mariah the Scientist's Net Worth Is on the Rise

What is Mariah the Scientist's net worth? After wrapping the successful Hearts Sold Separately tour in early April 2026, her finances are on the rise.

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"Burning Blue" Songbird Mariah the Scientist's Net Worth Is on the Rise

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A Family Was Murdered in Wilmer, Alabama — What Happened?

People are asking what happened after a family of three was found murdered inside a home in Wilmer, Alabama, on April 20, 2026.

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A Family Was Murdered in Wilmer, Alabama — What Happened?

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VTuber Filian Suddenly Went Silent — What Happened to Her?

Famed and beloved vtuber Filian suddenly went silent in early 2026, so what happened to her? Here's what we know.

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VTuber Filian Suddenly Went Silent — What Happened to Her?

Gizmodo

DC Goes Full Horror in First Trailer for 'Clayface'

Tom Rhys Harries stars in the Batman villain's solo project, in theaters on October 23.

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DC Goes Full Horror in First Trailer for 'Clayface'

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Gaming Overdertoza Fans Are Wondering What Happened to the Site and Its Content

The beloved website Gaming Overdertoza has been notably silent lately, and fans want to know why. See the update, and what will likely happen next.

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Gaming Overdertoza Fans Are Wondering What Happened to the Site and Its Content

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The AI Boom Has A Bottleneck: And It's Power

When the United States energy grid was first designed, it was laid out to accommodate the energy needs of a modern society. However, AI’s energy usage is higher than many forecasts anticipated.

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The AI Boom Has A Bottleneck: And It's Power

Gizmodo

5 Things We Liked, and 3 We Didn't, About 'Invincible' Season 4

Prime Video's superhero show deepens its characters and expands its lore, but inconsistent animation and clumsy plotting keep it from being the triumph it should be.

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Gizmodo

5 Things We Liked, and 3 We Didn't, About 'Invincible' Season 4

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Here's What Happened in the Explosive Lily Tomlin David O. Russell Fight on Set

While working on the movie 'I Heart Huckabees,' actor Lily Tomlin and director David O. Russell got into a fight that went viral online.

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Here's What Happened in the Explosive Lily Tomlin David O. Russell Fight on Set

Buzzfeed

45 Practical Mother's Day Gifts For The Mom Who Hates Getting Junk

Because while she'd appreciate another bouquet of flowers, she would *really* love this vintage-y magnifying glass necklace that'll let her read tiny labels at the store. View Entire Post ›

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Buzzfeed

45 Practical Mother's Day Gifts For The Mom Who Hates Getting Junk

The Poke

People have been sharing the hilarious 'fake British sayings' they casually slip into conversation and these 17 are simply ...

It all started when comedian Stuart Laws shared on Twitter the ‘fake British sayings and words’ he’s been slipping into conversation with his American partner. I’ve been casually slipping in fake British sayings and words into conversation with my American partner – here’s the one’s she ...

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The Poke

People have been sharing the hilarious 'fake British sayings' they casually slip into conversation and these 17 are simply ...

The Poke

'What do tourists get wrong about the UK?' – 21 ways we are not a nation of tea-swilling queue obsessives

Tea, queuing, bad teeth and an insatiable love of Greggs. That’s British people down to a tee, right" Well, maybe there’s more to us as a nation if you dig a deeper. AskUK subreddit user AlucardVTep3s has been mulling this over, and posted the following: What do tourists get wrong about the UK" ...

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The Poke

'What do tourists get wrong about the UK?' – 21 ways we are not a nation of tea-swilling queue obsessives

The Poke

This argument between Joe Rogan and Bernie Sanders about climate change epitomizes why it's impossible to reason with Magas

We must learn from history. Even if it’s an archival clip from the Joe Rogan podcast. The host of that podcast, who looks like a big toe squirming out of a hole in a sock in front of a microphone, brings up climate change during this classic clip with guest Bernie Sanders. Rogan then references [...] ...

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The Poke

This argument between Joe Rogan and Bernie Sanders about climate change epitomizes why it's impossible to reason with Magas

The Poke

A mum complained she was 'trapped' in the £850k home she is unable to sell and Twitter wasn't exactly overflowing with sympathy

To the i Newspaper which has been casting its, er, eye on the state of the housing market and in particular the case of Maureen Evans who complained that she was ‘trapped’ in her £850k house because she’s unable to sell it and give some of the money to her children. At 70, I’m trapped [...] ...

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The Poke

A mum complained she was 'trapped' in the £850k home she is unable to sell and Twitter wasn't exactly overflowing with sympathy