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Amy Poehler says men doing the bare minimum inspired...

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2026/01/10

In 2025, Amy Poehler launched her own podcast, Good Hang with Amy Poehler. But according to Poehler, the decision wasn’t driven by trend-chasing or personal branding — it was fueled by watching too many men succeed while putting in minimal effort."I'm truly giving 25%." In 2025, Saturday Night Live and Parks and Recreation alum Amy Poehler launched her own podcast, Good Hang with Amy Poehler. Last March, she had her Parks and Rec co-star Rashida Jones on the pod and explained why she decided

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Hairstylist reveals why Trump’s hair appeared pink in...

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2026/01/10

President Donald Trump’s hair appeared noticeably pink during his Tuesday speech at the Kennedy Center, immediately sparking jokes and speculation across social media. Hair experts say the shift from Trump’s usual platinum-blonde look could be due to lighting and color reflection, or a dye or toner mishap. And if history is any guide, it likely won’t be the last time Trump’s hair color becomes part of the conversation. Why does President Trump's hair look pink? On the fifth anniversary of

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“100 likes is the new 1000”: Creators say Instagram...

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2026/01/10

For months now, Instagram users have been complaining that their posts no longer get the number of "likes" that they used to. Photos and videos that would once easily get hundreds of hearts now only get a few dozen. The change has some content creators nervous and looking for answers. It may have something to do with changes in both human behavior and the algorithm. Why aren't Instagram posts getting likes anymore? In 2025, posts started popping up across social media about the steady

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What we know about “The Boroughs,” the Duffer...

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2026/01/10

The Bouroughs is being executive produced by the Duffer Brothers. Here's what we know about the new Netflix series so far... After nearly ten years, Stranger Things has come to an end. There are a lot of people who deserve credit for making the show a cultural phenomenon, but it all comes down to Matt and Ross Duffer. Stranger Things marked the brothers' first big success, and we suspect it won't be their last. First up for the duo is The Bouroughs, which is expected to release on Netflix

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Here’s why “achievement cakes” are popping up as the...

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2026/01/10

Videos of people introducing themselves as they decorate cakes with handwritten notes about their 2025 wins are all over TikTok. Here's why. The achievement cake trend is a way for people to celebrate accomplishments and personal growth. The trend got big toward the end of 2025 as social media users made content featuring the cakes to reflect on the past year. @graciekramer8/TikTok, @mo.ofjumzs/TikTok, @bytesofbree/TikTok Individuals, groups, and couples gather around the cakes to

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“Massive identity theft incoming”: Age-verified...

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2026/01/09

Recently, following an abundance of lawsuits and child safety concerns, Roblox implemented age verification for accounts that wished to access chats. The process involves opening your camera and completing a range of tasks in order to complete facial verification. According to TechCrunch, Roblox will delete any photos or videos made through the verification process. https://twitter.com/LeiS8n/status/2009373139000529290 Alternatively, users aged 13 and above can choose to verify their

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“This is actually worse”: Grok limits its disturbing...

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2026/01/09

Elon Musk's Grok appears to be restricting its "undressing" feature to paid subscribers following massive backlash and legal threats. X users have been asking the chatbot to create sexualized images of women without their consent and even of children, leading to accusations that Grok is generating child sexual abuse materials (CSAM). Many feel that restricting this function to paid subscribers only does not go nearly far enough. Backlash over Grok's "undressing" images escalates Grok, X, and

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“It feels cool to accept that”: Connor Storrie was...

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2026/01/09

In his introduction at the SAG-AFTRA Actor Awards nomination announcement ceremony, Connor Storrie from the hit Crave Original, Heated Rivalry, gave a cheeky throwback to his old YouTube channel days, when he was 12 years old. Connor Storrie's throwback reference He said, "Hey, what's up, YouTube? It's me, Connor Storrie. Yep, it's me. Connor…Storrie… Sorry, that was a force of habit." His co-presenter, Janelle James of Abbott Elementary, looked very confused at the introduction. Storrie

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Brooklyn Beckham allegedly suggests communicating...

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2026/01/09

Relations between the Beckhams reportedly collapsed last summer, and the fallout stayed private only in name. Recently, their eldest son, Brooklyn Beckham, allegedly asked his parents to contact him solely through his lawyers. This came in the wake of social media posts from his parents tagging him around Christmas. Now, the rift appears to have spilled onto social media. Just before Christmas, Victoria and David Beckham tagged Brooklyn in Instagram posts and "liked" videos of him cooking

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Fans and former contestants praise “Jeopardy” host...

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2026/01/09

Jeopardy! host Ken Jennings stepped into political debate on Bluesky this week, and folks quickly took note. While Jennings often keeps his public persona focused on trivia, he hasn't been shy in the past from posting about politics. On Wednesday, Jennings wrote a post that many users read as a swipe at President Donald Trump and his administration, although he did not name Trump directly. What did Ken Jennings say? "The 'prosecute the former regime at every level' candidate has my vote in

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“How are you not shy to do this?”: Pilates instructor...

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2026/01/04

After a 10-hour economy flight left her dealing with tailbone pain, Pilates instructor and content creator McKailey Fast (@mckaileyfast) filmed herself stretching her legs up the wall of the plane—and TikTok took notice. The brief clip, shot on a flight from Paris to California, shows Fast trying to relieve discomfort in a cramped window seat, prompting a flood of reactions about airplane etiquette and what it really takes to make economy class tolerable. “When the 10+ hours in economy starts

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“Instant money pits”: These cars rack up repair bills...

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2026/01/04

With car prices still painfully high, mechanics are warning shoppers that some vehicles simply aren’t worth the long-term cost. One viral video is reigniting debate over which brands quickly turn into “instant money pits.” What cars are "instant money pits"? In a video with more than eight million views, mechanics from AccurateAuto break down three types of vehicles they say buyers should think twice about before purchasing. "Land Rover and Range Rover," he says first. "They're all made of

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“Technically true”: 16 brave adults reveal what’s...

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2026/01/04

Job hunting is challenging in the best of times, but the modern market has made it brutal. Applicants send resumes into digital voids, and automated systems filter people out before a human ever looks. However, even in this messy landscape, job seekers still try to present their experience as honestly as possible while sometimes requiring a little creative framing to survive algorithmic scrutiny. A since-deleted Redditor asked the folks of r/AskReddit, "What is questionable about your resume

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“Stranger Things” is already getting a spin-off....

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2026/01/04

The fifth and final season of Stranger Things came to an end on New Year's Eve, but it's not the last fans will see of Hawkins. A new animated spinoff titled Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 is heading to Netflix in 2026. The new series is being led by showrunner Eric Robles along with Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer. “With animation, there’s really no limits,” Ross Duffer previously explained. “Eric and his team can just go wild … and they have.” Netflix/YouTube "When we

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“I feel like there’s too many men around”: Woman...

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2026/01/04

Plenty of clips that catch people saying wild things as they emerge from anesthesia go viral, but a woman recovering from wisdom tooth removal surgery in a TikTok video from Dec. 26, 2025, found clarity. “I feel like there's too many men around,” said Rianna, through a mouth full of gauze. She regarded the man filming her with suspicion and asked, “Why are there men around?” @keepingupwrianna/TikTok Her brother Zain shushed her from behind the camera and assured her the men are

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“Divorce speedrun”: Comically terrible marriage...

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2026/01/03

An alleged marriage advice thread that reads like 50 Shades of Grey fanfiction became a whole joke among the non-divorced on X. Earlier this month, one user screengrabbed the steps to "make her wet for you again" in a post that had commenters smelling the incel through their devices. Please don't fall into the trap of thinking your weird sexual fantasies work anywhere outside your head. Marriage advice for those who crave

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“They got me with this!”: Target is quietly removing...

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2026/01/03

After warnings from employees months ago, Target appears to be leaving prices off its clothing tags, igniting customer complaints. On Reddit, a viral post showed tags that omitted any price for the shirts and jeans for sale at the big box retailer, stirring fears that "dynamic pricing" is coming to physical stores. Nobody appears to want this but the owners, so it's coming. Target introduces mystery prices Back in September, Target workers began warning customers that the company had

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Viral post claims JBL speaker works fine after...

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2026/01/03

A claim about JBL speakers being able to work in the middle of the ocean has inspired plenty of critics and fans of the brand to share similar stories. A post by X user @HeDontMakeNoise recently went viral, showing a JBL speaker on the beach, covered in barnacles. In the videos, the speaker was still able to play music. @HeDontMakeNoise claimed it had been floating in the ocean for three months, according to uncited "reports." While many online were amazed by the speaker's durability, others

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Why TikTok won’t stop debating whether or not Ethan...

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2026/01/03

When news first broke on Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater's relationship, it was pure chaos. Many fans turned against the couple entirely, as their new romance was saturated with rumors of a potential overlap with their respective spouses. The fact that Ethan's wife, Lilly Jay, had recently given birth to their child didn't help matters either. On top of that, many struggled to comprehend how the man known for playing SpongeBob SquarePants on Broadway could be the right match for the "Dangerous

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“Just leave dude”: Random guy gets dragged for...

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2026/01/03

A man who photobombed the New Year's Eve photos of three friends just trying to have a good time is proving to be a dismal reminder of how some people just ruin everything. On the surface, the idea of somebody photobombing a picture doesn't necessarily sound like the worst thing in the world. Most of us have probably been on both sides of that situation, whether intentionally or not. And on New Year's Eve—or any big, public celebration—the vibe can be such that sharing joy with strangers can

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