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Gizmodo

Scientists Finally Figured Out How Some People Get Drunk Without Drinking

Gut microbes can make people drunk without booze. Scientists now know which ones to blame.

15 hours ago

Gizmodo

Scientists Finally Figured Out How Some People Get Drunk Without Drinking

Mashable

Grok blocks X users from creating images of real people in ‘revealing clothing’

X and Grok are struggling to contain a scandal involving sexualized images of real people created by its AI.

4 hours ago

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Grok blocks X users from creating images of real people in ‘revealing clothing’

Buzzfeed

I Wasn't Ready To Hear These Uncomfortable Truths Of Pretty Privilege That Attractive People Are Sharing, And Everyone Needs ...

I did not know there was an ugly side to pretty privilege. View Entire Post ›

58 minutes ago

Buzzfeed

I Wasn't Ready To Hear These Uncomfortable Truths Of Pretty Privilege That Attractive People Are Sharing, And Everyone Needs ...

Bored Panda

“He Was Crying Like A Baby”: 46 Times People Got The Last Laugh By Delivering Glorious Revenge

People will have opinions about getting even with someone who wronged them. Some would be completely against it and advocate for taking the high road. But of course, you will have those who are all about exacting sweet, glorious revenge, and here are some of their stories. These anecdotes are from a ...

1 day ago

Bored Panda

“He Was Crying Like A Baby”: 46 Times People Got The Last Laugh By Delivering Glorious Revenge

Bored Panda

37 Awkward Moments People In The Service Industry Had To Live Through

Working as a server can be rewarding, but it’s also incredibly challenging. You have a huge stream of customers to keep happy, each with their own wants, needs, and characters. And sometimes, you wait on tables that accidentally throw you into the middle of a drama. In a hilarious online thread oozing ...

4 hours ago

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37 Awkward Moments People In The Service Industry Had To Live Through

Distractify

People Want to Know Why George and Kellyanne Conway Got Divorced

Folks are curious as to why George Conway and the former advisor to President Donald Trump, Kellyanne Conway, got a divorce.

13 hours ago

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People Want to Know Why George and Kellyanne Conway Got Divorced

The Poke

What’s something society expects you to want… but you don’t? – 17 life obligations people are turning their backs ...

As the memes are keen to remind us, we live in a society. One that puts certain expectations on us when it comes to jobs, possessions and relationships. And while these expectations may feel universal, the truth is more complicated. In fact lots of people are deciding to forgo common lifestyle demands, ...

20 hours ago

The Poke

What’s something society expects you to want… but you don’t? – 17 life obligations people are turning their backs ...

The Poke

'What screams 'this person is insecure' without them saying a word?' – 23 people with immediately obvious chips on their ...

Some people brim with confidence, kindness and general bonhomie, from the moment they walk into a room. And some people don’t, and they display their lack of assurance in the most telling ways. Over on the AskReddit page, user redwan-ezt asked this question: What screams 'this person is insecure' ...

23 hours ago

The Poke

'What screams 'this person is insecure' without them saying a word?' – 23 people with immediately obvious chips on their ...

Mashable

Verizon says network back up after massive outage

Verizon has announced that its mobile network is back up and running again after being down for over 10 hours on Wednesday.

1 hour ago

Verizon says network back up after massive outage

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Verizon outage may have impacted 911 calls

The Verizon network outage may have impacted 911 calls, with multiple emergency services warning that such calls may not connect.

4 hours ago

Verizon outage may have impacted 911 calls

Mashable

Verizon says customers affected by outage will get account credit

A Verizon support team member made an interesting comment (and emoji choice) to a frustrated customer on X.

6 hours ago

Verizon says customers affected by outage will get account credit

Mashable

Verizon outage: Why your phone says SOS, what we know so far

There appears to be a major Verizon outage. Here's what to know.

7 hours ago

Verizon outage: Why your phone says SOS, what we know so far

Mashable

Verizon outage cause: What we know, what we dont

As Verizon mobile customers reported phones stuck in SOS mode from coast to coast, the mobile provider assured customers it was working on a fix.

9 hours ago

Verizon outage cause: What we know, what we dont

Mashable

T-Mobile takes jab at Verizon outage in service update

T-Mobile took a shot at Verizon over an outage affecting customers across the U.S.

10 hours ago

T-Mobile takes jab at Verizon outage in service update

Mashable

Verizon breaks silence on massive outage. Heres what they said.

In a statement, Verizon acknowledged that its customers were impacted by a major disruption on Wednesday afternoon.

10 hours ago

Verizon breaks silence on massive outage. Heres what they said.

Gizmodo

Dem Congressman Wants to Make ICE Agents Wear QR Codes

There's this analog device called a badge that has worked wonders for generations, maybe consider that too?

10 hours ago

Dem Congressman Wants to Make ICE Agents Wear QR Codes

Distractify

Sanctuary Cities Are at the Heart of ICE Escalation as Citizens Grapple with Federal Government

Sanctuary cities are at the heart of a debate over Trump's use of ICE. Which states have sanctuary cities?

11 hours ago

Sanctuary Cities Are at the Heart of ICE Escalation as Citizens Grapple with Federal Government

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Some ICE Agents Could Make Six Figures if They Have More Experience

ICE agents, even at a lower level, make a decent amount, but more experienced agents can make even more money in the position.

14 hours ago

Some ICE Agents Could Make Six Figures if They Have More Experience

Distractify

Threads Post Linking Bill Ackman to Chipotle Sparks Firestorm: Did Chipotle Donate to ICE?

A viral Threads post has the internet asking one question: Did Chipotle donate to ICE? The company has responded to the intense backlash.

14 hours ago

Threads Post Linking Bill Ackman to Chipotle Sparks Firestorm: Did Chipotle Donate to ICE?

The Poke

A Democratic congressman wants to force Ice agents to wear QR codes as ID, and there's not enough facepalm in the world – ...

As the masked agents of Ice and Border Patrol continue to cause chaos on the streets of the US, people have been begging the politicians to take action. “.. Federal agents grab a woman to drag her away from her car, days after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.” ...

3 hours ago

A Democratic congressman wants to force Ice agents to wear QR codes as ID, and there's not enough facepalm in the world – ...

Mashable

Hurdle hints and answers for January 15, 2026

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

3 hours ago

Hurdle hints and answers for January 15, 2026

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NYT Pips hints, answers for January 15, 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.

5 hours ago

NYT Pips hints, answers for January 15, 2026

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NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for January 15, 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.

5 hours ago

NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for January 15, 2026

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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for January 15, 2026

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

5 hours ago

NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for January 15, 2026

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NYT Strands hints, answers for January 15, 2026

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

5 hours ago

NYT Strands hints, answers for January 15, 2026