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Gizmodo

Self-Help Ghouls Are Charging People Absurd Prices to Talk to Impersonator Chatbots

Sure, it's exploitative, but it's also profitable.

15 hours ago

Gizmodo

Self-Help Ghouls Are Charging People Absurd Prices to Talk to Impersonator Chatbots

Bored Panda

"People Are Idiots": Fighter Jets Scrambled To Escort Flight Over Passenger's WiFi Hotspot Name

Military aircrafts had to escort the flight towards its destination after authorities suspected the presence of explosives on the aircraft.

1 hour ago

Bored Panda

"People Are Idiots": Fighter Jets Scrambled To Escort Flight Over Passenger's WiFi Hotspot Name

Bored Panda

“It’s Cremated”: Unhinged Vinted Listing For A Dior Handbag Goes Viral — And People Can’t Keep It Together

Buying second-hand online usually means scrolling past minor flaws, questionable lighting, and sellers insisting something is “barely worn.” But every so often, a listing stops you in your tracks. This viral Vinted post features a luxury bag so catastrophically damaged it raises more questions than ...

1 hour ago

Bored Panda

“It’s Cremated”: Unhinged Vinted Listing For A Dior Handbag Goes Viral — And People Can’t Keep It Together

Distractify

Why Are People Talking About Sheryl Lee Ralph's Feet" And What Was Her Response"

After Sheryl Lee Ralph appeared on 'The Jennifer Hudson Show' on Jan. 13, 2026, she was mercilessly dragged on social media over her feet.

16 hours ago

Distractify

Why Are People Talking About Sheryl Lee Ralph's Feet" And What Was Her Response"

The Poke

People shared the worst job interview they have ever had and these are so bad they're brilliant

We've all had nightmare job interviews. In fact, we haven't had too many job interviews which weren't nightmares. We say this because people shared their own awful experiences back in the day after writer Harriet Williamson asked this. 'Twitter, what’s the worst job interview you’ve ever had?' And ...

1 hour ago

The Poke

People shared the worst job interview they have ever had and these are so bad they're brilliant

The Poke

People shared the weirdest dates they've ever been on and these 17 match-ups gone wrong are proper top tier stuff

We've been on a few weird dates in our time but frankly we're feeling a lot better about them after reading some of these. It all began when @postgrad_barty went on Twitter and asked people to share the 'weirdest date' they've been on, beginning with one of her own. 'Wwhat’s the weirdest date you’ve ...

1 hour ago

The Poke

People shared the weirdest dates they've ever been on and these 17 match-ups gone wrong are proper top tier stuff

The Poke

'What makes you unnecessarily awkward?' – 23 social scenarios that make people strangely uncomfortable

Anyone who has ever been on a date that has a lot of pained silences will know how tricky social situations can be. But what about those moments that should be familiar and easy but we somehow turn into a nightmare of anxiety" Over on the AskUk subreddit, overworkeddesigner_ posed this question: What ...

19 hours ago

The Poke

'What makes you unnecessarily awkward?' – 23 social scenarios that make people strangely uncomfortable

Mashable

Hurdle hints and answers for January 16, 2026

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

7 hours ago

Hurdle hints and answers for January 16, 2026

Mashable

NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for January 16, 2026

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

9 hours ago

NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for January 16, 2026

Mashable

NYT Strands hints, answers for January 16, 2026

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

9 hours ago

NYT Strands hints, answers for January 16, 2026

Mashable

Wordle today: Answer, hints for January 16, 2026

Here's the answer for "Wordle" 1671 on January 16 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

9 hours ago

Wordle today: Answer, hints for January 16, 2026

Mashable

George R.R. Martin hints at a tragic end for Tyrion in A Song of Ice and Fire books

George R.R. Martin's planned "A Song of Ice and Fire" ending would kill more characters than "Game of Thrones."

13 hours ago

George R.R. Martin hints at a tragic end for Tyrion in A Song of Ice and Fire books

Gizmodo

Five Years Later, Has the MCU's TV Excursion Worked?

'WandaVision' put the MCU on a journey into television that took time for the megafranchise to fully adjust to.

15 hours ago

Five Years Later, Has the MCU's TV Excursion Worked?

Mashable

Star Wars head steps down after 14 years

Star Wars studio Lucasfilm has announced that president Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down, ending 14 years at its helm.

4 hours ago

Star Wars head steps down after 14 years

Mashable

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple: How does Cillian Murphy return as Jim?

Cillian Murphy returns to the 28 Days Later franchise in "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple." Here's how.

9 hours ago

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple: How does Cillian Murphy return as Jim?

Bored Panda

“Reckoning Has Begun”: Man Finally Gets Revenge On Coworker Who Got Him Fired Years Prior

It’s only normal to not love every one of your coworkers. You don’t have to be best friends! As long as you can be cordial and professional, you'll never have to see them outside of work. But even that’s too difficult for some people. One man shared a saga online detailing how a former coworker ...

1 hour ago

“Reckoning Has Begun”: Man Finally Gets Revenge On Coworker Who Got Him Fired Years Prior

Distractify

John Mellencamp Is Dating a Woman 15 Years Younger Than Him

John Mellencamp is currently dating executive producer Kristin Kehrberg. The two met at the beginning of 2023 and started dating a few months later.

18 hours ago

John Mellencamp Is Dating a Woman 15 Years Younger Than Him

Mashable

I tested every Kindle to find the absolute best Amazon e-reader

To find the best Kindle for your library, Mashable tested and reviewed Amazon's latest e-readers. Compare the Kindle, Kindle Kids, Paperwhite, and Scribe.

2 hours ago

I tested every Kindle to find the absolute best Amazon e-reader

Buzzfeed

If You’re Looking For A Winter Wardrobe Refresh, Try Out Some Of These 25 Amazon Pieces Reviewers Love

Think of these 5-star reviews as 5-heart reviews.

1 hour ago

If You’re Looking For A Winter Wardrobe Refresh, Try Out Some Of These 25 Amazon Pieces Reviewers Love

Buzzfeed

26 Winter Tops From Amazon That'll Make You Forget Sweaters Ever Existed

Welcome to not sweating indoors. View Entire Post ›

6 hours ago

26 Winter Tops From Amazon That'll Make You Forget Sweaters Ever Existed

Gizmodo

Finally, Some Good News in the Fight Against Cancer

The American Cancer Society’s annual report found that 70% of patients now survive at least five years after diagnosis.

15 hours ago

Finally, Some Good News in the Fight Against Cancer

Mashable

I found 5 Dyson Supersonic dupes that are almost as good as the real thing

Our beauty tech expert chose the top Dyson Supersonic alternatives from L'Oreal, Shark, and more. Here's what worth shopping during 2026.

11 hours ago

I found 5 Dyson Supersonic dupes that are almost as good as the real thing

Distractify

The Family of Slain Minneapolis Woman Renee Nicole Good Hired Very Good Attorneys

Renee Nicole Good's family hired the same attorneys who previously represented the family of George Floyd. Here is the latest update.

15 hours ago

The Family of Slain Minneapolis Woman Renee Nicole Good Hired Very Good Attorneys

Buzzfeed

Don’t Let The Weather Ruin Your Weekend — These 33 Entertaining Finds Have Got You Covered

Finds that will keep you so entertained you'll be singing, "Rain, rain don't go away because I'm having allllll the fun indoors today!" View Entire Post ›

25 minutes ago

Don’t Let The Weather Ruin Your Weekend — These 33 Entertaining Finds Have Got You Covered

The Poke

The White House's 'Which way, Greenland man?' meme disturbed on so many levels and got all the responses it deserved

The White House social media team is at it again. And by "it," we mean "posting outrageously dangerous propaganda with unmissable echoes from another time in history that the entire world wished never happened." Here is their post, which we're assuming is an attempt at trying to "own" Greenland" Or ...

20 hours ago

The White House's 'Which way, Greenland man?' meme disturbed on so many levels and got all the responses it deserved