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The Days Are Starting To Get Longer — Which Type Of Light Do You Represent?

Now that the days are stretching, it's a good time to start thinking about the light we spread in the world. View Entire Post ›

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The Days Are Starting To Get Longer — Which Type Of Light Do You Represent?

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If You Can Name At Least 25 European Countries, Your Geography Knowledge Is Better Than 90% Of People

I know the boot-shaped one! View Entire Post ›

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If You Can Name At Least 25 European Countries, Your Geography Knowledge Is Better Than 90% Of People

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70 Winning Shots From The 2026 World Sports Photography Awards

The World Sports Photography Awards stand as the largest and most prestigious competition dedicated to sports photography. This year marks the most successful edition in the Awards’ history. An impressive 23,130 images were submitted by 4,120 photographers from 123 countries, further cementing the ...

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70 Winning Shots From The 2026 World Sports Photography Awards

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Entitled Mother Defends Daughter Hogging Unused Gym Treadmill, Gets Told She’s The Problem

Most gyms run on a mix of basic etiquette and common sense. People wipe down equipment, keep things moving, and avoid taking up machines they’re not using so everyone gets a fair shot. That’s why one Redditor was stunned to see a girl sitting on a treadmill with no intention of running while all ...

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Entitled Mother Defends Daughter Hogging Unused Gym Treadmill, Gets Told She’s The Problem

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A Simple Blood Test Could Eventually Tell You When Alzheimer’s Is Coming

WashU researchers have created a model that can seemingly predict a person's symptoms of Alzheimer's within a few years.

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A Simple Blood Test Could Eventually Tell You When Alzheimer’s Is Coming

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MIL Burns Down Gay Couple’s Home In The Middle Of The Night Because Son Refuses To Marry A Girl And Have Kids

Most in-law conflicts stay within the realm of irritation. This one didn’t. A man took to the internet after his mother-in-law followed through on threats tied to her anger over her son’s marriage. What began as tension turned into something far darker.

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MIL Burns Down Gay Couple’s Home In The Middle Of The Night Because Son Refuses To Marry A Girl And Have Kids

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After 'Quad God' Ilia Malinin's Controversial Comments, NBC Olympics President Claps Back

“Instead of all of this PR Ilia better had silently accept what happened and not call himself God again.”

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After 'Quad God' Ilia Malinin's Controversial Comments, NBC Olympics President Claps Back

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Guy's Planned Proposal Goes Awry When His Ring Ends Up In Another Woman's Dessert

What was supposed to be an unforgettable Valentine's proposal turned into a hilarious story this couple will probably tell their children and grandchildren. The woman was supposed to find the engagement ring in her cupcake, but it somehow ended up on another couple's table. After hearing an "OMG Yes!" ...

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Guy's Planned Proposal Goes Awry When His Ring Ends Up In Another Woman's Dessert

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I tried the Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow: Its cracked the code to roller mopping along edges

The Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow is a decently-priced roller mop robot vacuum with solid edge mopping and obstacle avoidance. I'd recommend it over the Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller.

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I tried the Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow: Its cracked the code to roller mopping along edges

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What the Dickens?! The Telegraph have published an article entitled 'In Defence of Child Labour' and it's beyond self-parody

The Daily Telegraph has never been a terribly liberal publication, but its slide from traditional one-nation conservatism to batshit, frothing, anti-woke rage-bait has been something to behold in the last few years. And now it seems they've reached their peak (or nadir), with an op-ed by Angus Colwell ...

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What the Dickens?! The Telegraph have published an article entitled 'In Defence of Child Labour' and it's beyond self-parody

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Disturbing Criminal History Of Roberta Esposito's Son Revealed After Fatal Attack at Hockey Game

“G*n everyone down that isn’t white,” the racist son wrote in his notebook long before his armed trans mom went on a violent spree at a high school hockey game.

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Disturbing Criminal History Of Roberta Esposito's Son Revealed After Fatal Attack at Hockey Game

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Kemi Badenoch shared the 'devastating personal news' that Tom Cruise was leaving London and ended up impossibly owned

Never let it be said that Kemi Badenoch didn't make the most of there being no PMQs this week (half term break for our hard-working MPs, see?) No, the Conservative Party leader put the time to the very best use by making a video about Tom Cruise. Specifically, the Cruister's apparent decision to unstick ...

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Kemi Badenoch shared the 'devastating personal news' that Tom Cruise was leaving London and ended up impossibly owned

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40 Hidden Gems On Amazon That Will Make Thirtysomethings Go “Oooh”

Ummmmm truly nothing out here will light your fire like a holy grail produce saver, a cheap Laneige swap, or a clever water bottle cleaning brush. View Entire Post ›

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40 Hidden Gems On Amazon That Will Make Thirtysomethings Go “Oooh”

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Nigel Farage said he's in no position to help 'working British people' and the lack of self-awareness is staggering

Nigel Farage was very excited this week to unveil his pretend 'shadow cabinet' to the world. So excited that he occasionally even let one of them get a word in edgeways (not that it ended overly well for Zia Yusuf, of course). Anyway, the Reform UK leader was asked about his policy decision to cap [...] ...

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Nigel Farage said he's in no position to help 'working British people' and the lack of self-awareness is staggering

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'Honest Bob' Jenrick's latest attempt to appear relatable had people cringing themselves inside out – 15 top takedowns

Now that Robert Jenrick is in Reform UK, he's found himself in the good books of cult leader and stranger to Clacton, Nigel Farage, who has appointed him Chancellor-in-waiting. Erm ... So you’d want Robert Jenrick as shadow chancellor…this Robert Jenrick? pic.twitter.com/v8tKBNml0W &8212; Hasan ...

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'Honest Bob' Jenrick's latest attempt to appear relatable had people cringing themselves inside out – 15 top takedowns

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Anyone Who Lives Solo Will Appreciate These 33 Things That’ll Just Plain Make Life Easier

Living by yourself is more than watching whatever you want, when you want. You've gotta clean too. View Entire Post ›

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Anyone Who Lives Solo Will Appreciate These 33 Things That’ll Just Plain Make Life Easier

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This Olympic silver-medal-winning skier's slapdown for the reporter asking if she'd 'lost two gold medals' gets the Politest ...

Chinese-American Olympic skier Eileen Gu competes for China in the halfpipe, slopestyle, and big air events. She holds the record for being the youngest freeskiing Olympic champion after winning gold and silver medals in Beijing, in 2022. At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, she won silver ...

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This Olympic silver-medal-winning skier's slapdown for the reporter asking if she'd 'lost two gold medals' gets the Politest ...

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If You Would Pick A Night In Over A Night Out, Here Are 30 Things That Are Just For You

At Club Casa, you don't have to worry about valet parking, cover charges, or $20 watered-down drinks. 😎 View Entire Post ›

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If You Would Pick A Night In Over A Night Out, Here Are 30 Things That Are Just For You

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Karoline Leavitt said "It’s obviously true because I’m saying it up here", and even she couldn't keep a straight face ...

Karoline Leavitt was in full flow on Wednesday, and was was flowing could broadly be labelled as BS. During her session facing the press, she claimed that the cost of fuel in red states is lower than the cost in blue states – and it very well might be – but her little aside about [...] The post ...

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Karoline Leavitt said "It’s obviously true because I’m saying it up here", and even she couldn't keep a straight face ...

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Hurdle hints and answers for February 19, 2026

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

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Hurdle hints and answers for February 19, 2026

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NYT Pips hints, answers for February 19, 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 19, 2026

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NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for February 19, 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 19, 2026

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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for February 19, 2026

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 February 19, 2026

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NYT Strands hints, answers for February 19, 2026

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 February 19, 2026

Gizmodo

This Galaxy Is 99% Dark Matter—and Basically Invisible

The galaxy is unusually dim and appears to be held together by invisible mass—dark matter.

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This Galaxy Is 99% Dark Matter—and Basically Invisible

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Tom Noonan, Frankenstein of ‘The Monster Squad,’ Dies at 74

He also starred in 'Last Action Hero,' 'RoboCop 2,' 'Heat,' and 'Manhunter.'

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Tom Noonan, Frankenstein of ‘The Monster Squad,’ Dies at 74

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Mark Zuckerberg Takes the Stand, No Meta Ray-Bans Allowed

At least two people accompanying Mark Zuckerberg to court on Wednesday wore the AI glasses.

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Mark Zuckerberg Takes the Stand, No Meta Ray-Bans Allowed

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Uber Is Sinking Over $100 Million Into Charging Stations for Self-Driving Cars

The move signals the ride-hailing company is preparing for the rise of robotaxis.

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Uber Is Sinking Over $100 Million Into Charging Stations for Self-Driving Cars

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The Dream of Home Arcades Isn’t Dead, and Neither Is Arcade1Up

The company behind Lite Brite said it wants to make Arcade1Up feel even more authentic than before.

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The Dream of Home Arcades Isn’t Dead, and Neither Is Arcade1Up

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Ski Slopes May Be Slippery, But What Does "Butter" Have to Do With Skiing? Here's the Scoop

What does the term "butter" mean in skiing? Here's what we know about the tricky slope maneuver.

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Ski Slopes May Be Slippery, But What Does "Butter" Have to Do With Skiing? Here's the Scoop

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Does 'Hell's Kitchen' Star Gordon Ramsay Own HexClad Cookware?

Fans of 'Hell's Kitchen' star Gordon Ramsay want to know if the British chef and restaurateur owns the cookware line HexClad.

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Does 'Hell's Kitchen' Star Gordon Ramsay Own HexClad Cookware?

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'Love Is Blind' Star Chris Fusco's Ex-Girlfriend is Airing Him out Online

'Love Is Blind' Season 10 star Chris Fusco is in hot water. His ex-girlfriend, Marta Stelmaszyk, is ripping him to shreds online.

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'Love Is Blind' Star Chris Fusco's Ex-Girlfriend is Airing Him out Online

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"My Life Is Ruined" — Tectone Speaks out After Losing Civil Case for Sexual Assault and Harassment

The YouTuber and streamer Tectone broke his silence after losing the civil case in which he was accused of sexual assault, harassment, and more.

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"My Life Is Ruined" — Tectone Speaks out After Losing Civil Case for Sexual Assault and Harassment

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“Stop Saying That It Was Illegal” — TLC ‘Unexpected’ Couple Features a 13-Year-Old Dad

TLC's 'Unexpected' features a 12-year-old dad who knocked up his 14-year-old girlfriend, making them scarily young parents.

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“Stop Saying That It Was Illegal” — TLC ‘Unexpected’ Couple Features a 13-Year-Old Dad

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High School Secretary Alicia Hughes Was Arrested in Indiana — What Did She Do?

A high school secretary, Alicia Hughes, was arrested in Randolph, Ind. What happened?

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High School Secretary Alicia Hughes Was Arrested in Indiana — What Did She Do?