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This Man Discovered "Chonkosaurus," Chicago's Viral Turtle

Al Scorch has been busy, not just with the internet’s new favorite reptile, but also potentially swaying the city’s recent mayoral race

American Psychological Association Released Its First Social Media Health Advisory

The new guidelines were created to bring awareness about how social networks can cause harm to adolescents. Here’s what to know.

Twitter's Shift to Paid Blue Checks Turned Utterly Chaotic

Some celebrities who didn't pay for verification still got verified. It was weird.

ChatGPT and Me: A Writer Ponders How He’s Feeding the AI Beast

Is it leading to smarter machines, his own downfall or both?

What Exactly Is Rizz? Do You Have Any? Do You Want It?

It might be the most annoying slang word the internet has birthed, but we're here to explain it nonetheless 

Confessions of the Zillow-Obsessed

The rush of scrolling through homes you'll never own, as told by the people who do it every single day

The Best Memes of 2022, Explained

30 of the year's funniest, weirdest and most chaotic viral internet videos, images and jokes

The Amount of Climate Change Denial on Twitter is Increasing

It's prompting climate scientists to leave the platform

Are You Watching Fetish Content Without Even Knowing It?

If you've been on TikTok lately, you probably are

Wordle Got a New Editor and Changed Its Rules

The hit word game just landed a dedicated editor, expanded its answer list and altered the rules on what you can and cannot guess

Dave Portnoy’s Defamation Lawsuit Against Insider Dismissed

The suit, brought by the Barstool Sports founder, failed to find "actual malice"

Add This Podcast to Your Feed: Huckberry’s Adventure Show “Traverse”

They’ve already interviewed a Navy SEAL and celebrated alpinist, with more to come

Do You, a Man, Understand Taylor Swift? 

It might be time for you to start understanding; she's not going away any time soon

Firefox Wants to Stop Spam Calls With Burner Phone Numbers

The browser's updated Relay feature allows users to mask their real phone number and block unwanted calls and texts

Which TikTok Food Trends Are Actually Legit, and Which Are Hoaxes?

Spoiler alert: pouring creamer into your coffee pot's water tank is a very bad idea

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This Man Discovered "Chonkosaurus," Chicago's Viral Turtle

Al Scorch has been busy, not just with the internet’s new favorite reptile, but also potentially swaying the city’s recent mayoral race

American Psychological Association Released Its First Social Media Health Advisory

The new guidelines were created to bring awareness about how social networks can cause harm to adolescents. Here’s what to know.

Twitter's Shift to Paid Blue Checks Turned Utterly Chaotic

Some celebrities who didn't pay for verification still got verified. It was weird.

ChatGPT and Me: A Writer Ponders How He’s Feeding the AI Beast

Is it leading to smarter machines, his own downfall or both?

What Exactly Is Rizz? Do You Have Any? Do You Want It?

It might be the most annoying slang word the internet has birthed, but we're here to explain it nonetheless 

Confessions of the Zillow-Obsessed

The rush of scrolling through homes you'll never own, as told by the people who do it every single day

The Best Memes of 2022, Explained

30 of the year's funniest, weirdest and most chaotic viral internet videos, images and jokes

The Amount of Climate Change Denial on Twitter is Increasing

It's prompting climate scientists to leave the platform

Are You Watching Fetish Content Without Even Knowing It?

If you've been on TikTok lately, you probably are

Wordle Got a New Editor and Changed Its Rules

The hit word game just landed a dedicated editor, expanded its answer list and altered the rules on what you can and cannot guess

Dave Portnoy’s Defamation Lawsuit Against Insider Dismissed

The suit, brought by the Barstool Sports founder, failed to find "actual malice"

Add This Podcast to Your Feed: Huckberry’s Adventure Show “Traverse”

They’ve already interviewed a Navy SEAL and celebrated alpinist, with more to come

Do You, a Man, Understand Taylor Swift? 

It might be time for you to start understanding; she's not going away any time soon

Firefox Wants to Stop Spam Calls With Burner Phone Numbers

The browser's updated Relay feature allows users to mask their real phone number and block unwanted calls and texts

Which TikTok Food Trends Are Actually Legit, and Which Are Hoaxes?

Spoiler alert: pouring creamer into your coffee pot's water tank is a very bad idea