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World Cup fans visiting the U.S. from Europe are discovering American life—and both sides are loving it

From Buc-ee’s and Big Gulps to Walmart and even fire trucks, first impressions of the United States are turning into viral content.

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Timothée Chalamet’s latest paycheck may have just cost him some fans

The actor is facing online criticism after appearing in a commercial for controversial prediction market platform Kalshi.

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Giant, beautiful soccer balls are popping up around New York City

‘The Art of The Game’ celebrates the World Cup through monumental soccer ball–shaped sculptures.

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A major U.S. travel rule change starts July 1—and it comes with a $750 price tag

Foreign visitors could soon buy their way to faster visa interviews.

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Amtrak wants people to work from trains. There’s just one problem

The national rail service struck a sore spot about poor connectivity with its latest attempt to speak Gen Z.

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Soccer fans can score free Chipotle on June 11—here’s how

A jersey could be worth more than team pride this week, thanks to Chipotle’s World Cup promotion.

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The viral Knicks chant united New York City. Now it needs a new ending

‘My mayor Muslim, my bagel Jewish, my Christian Dior’—but what happens when there is no ‘Knicks in four’?

09.06.2026 4

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How to watch Stanley Pup 2026: The NHL’s adorable puppy showdown returns tonight

Rescue dogs representing all 32 NHL teams will compete for hockey’s cutest title in the annual Stanley Pup special.

08.06.2026 5

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A trip to the center of Knicks merch mania

We visited the epicenter of NBA bootleg gear, where the sellers of AI-generated t-shirts and airbrushed tanks are scrambling to keep up with fandom.

08.06.2026 4

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Knicks fans brace for logistical nightmare at MSG as Trump attends NBA finals: Here’s what to expect

TSA-style screening and a ‘strict no-bag policy’ will be in effect tonight as New York faces off against the San Antonio Spurs for Game 3.

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Elmo promoted good sportsmanship. New Yorkers didn’t appreciate it

Once again the ‘Sesame Street’ Muppet has a viral post on X—but this time, he’s the target of anger from Knicks fans.

05.06.2026 4

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Cash App’s new payment wand is pure whimsy

‘Even practical parts of daily life should feel personal and playful,’ its designer says.

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The U.K.’s next banknotes might feature cute foxes and prismatic butterflies

Better than scowling historic figures, no?

05.06.2026 7

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Something is causing tick populations to explode in these states—and experts are alarmed

Ohio, Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, and West Virginia are seeing unusually aggressive tick activity this year.

04.06.2026 6

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Gwyneth Paltrow’s puzzling dairy substitute—arugula—takes off on social media like a rocket

Why the internet is talking about the peppery green and its suitability as a stand-in for cheese.

03.06.2026 6

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Phoebe Bridgers is giving fans what they want: Affordable tickets to phone-free shows

The indie singer-songwriter’s return to the spotlight is shaping up to be different than the rest.

02.06.2026 4

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Nearly 6 million Carnival customers may have had personal information stolen in hack

Carnival says the breach exposed everything from birth dates and phone numbers to government-issued IDs.

02.06.2026 4

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‘The smartest thing a celebrity has done’: Dua Lipa turns her jet-setter meme into a Google Maps collab

The pop star’s wanderlust has become a running joke within certain social media circles. Now everyone else can literally follow in her footsteps.

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Get your next weather report from a Rothko painting

The atmosphere is remarkably like a color field, after all.

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Student loan borrowers scramble after learning some repayment plans are disappearing

Borrowers taking out new federal loans after July 1 may face a dramatically simplified, albeit more restrictive, repayment system.

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A Trump banknote is in the works, and it might be worth $250

The president has put his name and face on buildings, booze, and monuments. Next stop is your wallet.

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National Hamburger Day freebies and deals: Burger King, Whataburger, Shake Shack, more. See the full list

A number of fast food chains are rolling out free burgers and BOGO deals for National Hamburger Day on Thursday, May 28.

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A mega World Cup event combined with America’s 250th birthday will descend upon D.C. this summer

The National Mall will be the site of a FIFA Fan Zone, a giant Ferris wheel, performances by Flo Rida, and a whole lot of Trump-style theatrics.

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A Krispy Kreme data breach may qualify thousands of Americans for payouts over $3,000

A class action settlement tied to a November 2024 cyberattack could put money in the pockets of affected Krispy Kreme customers.

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‘Now I’ll have to baptize myself Catholic’: Social media reacts to Pope Leo’s surprisingly poignant warning about AI

A 42,000-word letter by the leader of the Catholic Church is resonating with modern readers in ways that speak to the unique anxieties of our era.

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‘Hire a damn artist’: Los Angeles magazine gets swift backlash for AI cover that aimed to be subversive

The publication wanted to start a conversation. It may not be getting the one it signed up for.

22.05.2026 10

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The ‘Steroid Olympics’ are happening this weekend, and even former Olympians are taking part

A spectacle fit for Sin City, the Enhanced Games hosts elite athletes juiced up by performance-enhancing drugs.

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Marc Jacobs Beauty is back and the packaging is (finally) as bold as the makeup

The days of no-makeup makeup and minimalism are long gone as Marc Jacobs Beauty reenters the cosmetics business.

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Jeff Bezos promises you that doubling his taxes won’t make your life better

In a recent interview, the billionaire Amazon founder sparked a debate about whether the wealthy pay their fair share. Most Americans say they don’t.

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Why some Harry Styles fans say they’re paying more for less

What happens when high ticket prices collide with a shorter setlist and obstructed views of the stage?

19.05.2026 10

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Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ is ending. Here’s what’s in store for the final episodes

Jon Stewart, Steven Spielberg, Bruce Springsteen, and more will join Stephen Colbert in his last week as host of The Late Show.

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Sony’s new AI camera feature is now a meme: Is the backlash the point?

What happens when a smartphone’s AI-powered camera tool makes pictures look worse? Maybe it doesn’t matter as long as it gets people talking.

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A Pokémon-themed airport aims to help Japanese city’s earthquake recovery

Pikachu to the rescue.

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A lawsuit seeks to stop Trump from painting the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool blue

‘A blue-tinted basin is more appropriate to a resort or theme park,’ says the CEO of the organization suing Trump.

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Which character will die in ‘Euphoria’? Polymarket bettors think they know—and maybe some actually do

Networks like HBO keep their storylines closely guarded, but then the Wild West of prediction markets presents interesting new ways to make a buck.

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The trick to getting 7-Eleven’s $1 Slurpees this summer is knowing the schedule

The chain’s new happy hour promotion only runs during select weekday hours.

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Japan’s biggest snack maker is changing its iconic chip bags because of a growing global crisis

Calbee says shortages tied to the Strait of Hormuz blockade are forcing some of its best-known products into monochrome packaging.

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The strange reason Dua Lipa is suing Samsung for $15 million

The case centers on a backstage photo, TV boxes sold nationwide, and fans allegedly buying the TVs because they saw her face.

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A new Erewhon competitor just opened in West Hollywood with no marketing or social media. It’s counting on you to post about it

High-end ‘hypebeast’ grocers are selling a lifestyle with help from the power of TikTok. Laurel Supply is the newest kid on the block.

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10 beautiful, unexpected, and downright weird takes on the lamp

For New York Design Week, artists and designers reimagine the household object as illuminated sculpture.

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There’s a reason data centers don’t look like castles, the Shire, or a spa

A ‘make data centers aesthetically beautiful’ movement is growing online.

08.05.2026 20

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Someone turned the Epstein files into a public library. Here’s how to see it

The temporary Manhattan installation includes more than 17,000 pounds of records and evidence tied to Jeffrey Epstein.

07.05.2026 20

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‘Date Cancelled’ is the latest dating meme ruined by brands

Social media platforms, especially Meta’s Threads, are awash in dating deal-breakers. But do we really need to hear from fast-food chains, too?

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How Substack became the new book tour

Lena Dunham and other writers are using Substack to reach readers directly and sell more books.

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PlayStation users could get paid from a $7.85 million settlement. Here’s who qualifies

Millions are included automatically, but the fine print will decide who gets what.

06.05.2026 20

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Kids with fake mustaches can fool high-tech age verification systems

The simple hack, one of several mentioned in a U.K. study, raises troubling questions for parents and has embarrassing implications for tech giants.

05.05.2026 10

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This fast-food giant is quietly removing something millions of customers use every visit

The change has already started rolling out, and most people don’t notice until it’s gone.

04.05.2026 10

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The Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Met Gala is dressed up in controversy and protests

The swanky NYC affair has long had its detractors, but critics of extreme wealth are turning up the volume this year in honor of the Amazon power...

04.05.2026 20

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This website takes the cacophony of NYC’s subway and turns it into jazz music

What does the New York City subway sound like? Now you can find out.

04.05.2026 20

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A McDonald’s executive takes you inside the viral Grimace Shake trend and how the burger giant dealt with it

Where were you in 2023 when social media became a purple haze? For McDonald’s, the sensation was as big of a surprise as it was to everyone else.

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