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Employees at the Happiest Place on Earth Stage Walk-Out Over “Don’t Say Gay” Bill

Walt Disney World Employees are walking out today in protest of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill

Are We in the Midst of a Data Illiteracy Epidemic?

“Big Data” has infiltrated nearly every aspect of modern life. But statistics suggest that very few of us have the first clue about … statistics.

Nike Is Fighting a Small Business Owner Over the Name “Just Succ It”

The multibillion-dollar company is claiming a small plant-themed business' name infringed upon the "distinctiveness" of Nike's "Just Do It" motto

Twitter Expands Testing of Reddit-Style Downvote Feature Globally

According to the social media company, the feature is helping users filter out the types of replies they find offensive or not relevant to their interests

You Can Now Get Your Degree in Taylor Swift, Kinda

New York University is launching its first-ever course on Miss Tay Sway

Sports Illustrated Model Says She Was Stalked Via an Apple AirTag

Brooks Nader claimed a stranger slipped an Apple AirTag tracker into her coat pocket

Can Uber’s New, Long-Overdue Safety Features Help Curb Its Disturbing History of Assault?

The ridesharing service also added seat belt alarms and revamped an important security feature

How Much Longer Do We Have to Wear Masks? Here's the Latest.

There might be a month when we can get rid of these things for good

Can the “High Five” Creeps of Peloton Be Stopped?

A seemingly innocuous feature is being exploited to harass women on the popular home-cycling platform. When will the company do something about it?

Has the Time Come to Ban Campfires Indefinitely?

As wildfire season expands with each passing year, it might be time to take the ultimate step toward mitigating human error

Apple Fired a Prominent Organizer of the #AppleToo Movement

Janneke Parrish, a program manager, was terminated for deleting files and apps from her company phone

Despite a Guilty Verdict, R. Kelly’s Music Is Still Poppin’ on Music Streaming Services and TikTok

The singer faces life in prison for sex trafficking, but people cannot stop listening to Ignition (Remix)

The 25 Best Fall Albums

From Fleet Foxes to Fahey, these records will help you usher in cozy season

Zagat Guidebook Owner The Infatuation Purchased by JPMorgan Chase

What's next for the beloved series?

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CNET’s AI-Assisted Articles Are Making Big Mistakes

A 163-word correction was recently issued for an article written by an AI engine

UFO Sightings Are on the Rise in the US

Of the sightings, 26 have been characterized as drones, 163 as balloon-like objects...and another 171 as unexplained

“Gaslighting” Beats Out “Oligarch” and “Cancel Culture” to Become the Official Word of 2022

The term has spent the entire year in the top 50 words searched on Merriam-Webster

TikTok Is Becoming the Go-To News Source for the Under-30 Set

While other social media platforms saw declines, TikTok news consumption is up, according to a Pew survey

This Chef Wrote “The Bacon Bible” — Literally

Peter Sherman thinks bacon works with everything, from cocktails to dessert

Why Is a Right-Wing Website at War with Men's Shaving Company Harry's?

Making sense of this patently-bizarre, distinctly-2020s internet feud

The 101 Best Insults From “Game of Thrones,” Ranked

As "House of the Dragon" begins, revisit the top-tier slander from the original HBO series

Why Internet Users Are Putting Hangers on Their Heads…Again

The "Hanger Challenge" purportedly induces a head reflex, so we tried it

Where Have All the Crypto-Shilling Celebs Gone?

The crypto market is plummeting, and its annoying celebrity boosters have become unusually quiet

Erectile Dysfunction Pills Could Be Impacting Your Vision

One study has found a link between severe eye conditions and ED drugs like Viagra

Why Etsy Sellers Are Going on Strike

Starting on April 11, sellers on the popular e-commerce site are going on strike and asking buyers to not cross the picket line

Oh Great, There’s a Massive Oil Spill Waiting to Happen off the Coast of Yemen!

A decaying tanker off the coast of Yemen is a waiting “environmental calamity”

The Significance of Zelensky’s Olive-Drab Crewneck T-Shirt

Does the Ukrainian president’s simple choice of clothing send a message?