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You could see up to 20 shooting stars an hour this week—if you know when to look

The annual Lyrid meteor shower peaks in the early hours of April 22, with up to 20 meteors per hour visible under dark skies.

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Palantir released a 22-point manifesto on X and people are horrified

The software company summarized key points from a book coauthored by its CEO, which argues that defense is a moral imperative for tech elites.

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Starbucks’s ChatGPT experiment could quietly reshape how people order coffee

The beta tool helps users generate drink ideas and customize orders before heading to the app.

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Is organic music discovery dead? Geese ‘psyop’ debate leaves artists frustrated by growing barrier to entry

The rising Gen Z rock band is raising questions about the line between being an industry plant and just having a robust marketing budget.

15.04.2026 1

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Chili’s is calling out fast-food shrinkflation with one massive sandwich

The chain says its new chicken sandwiches are significantly larger than McDonald’s—and come with a full meal for less.

14.04.2026 2

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‘How could you ask me that question?’ Looksmaxxer Clavicular storms out of ’60 minutes’ interview

The New Jersey-born influencer has been profiled by a number of mainstream news outlets recently. This time he got interview mogged.

14.04.2026 5

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Lauren Sánchez Bezos’s happiness routine is going viral for the wrong reasons

Her daily habits with Jeff Bezos are fueling a wider debate about wealth and relatability.

13.04.2026 2

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Phoebe Gates and the contentious debate over fair pay for influencers

Early-stage AI startups often operate on a budget—even when they’re co-founded by the daughter of famous billionaires.

10.04.2026 7

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Amazon has a gas discount most Prime members don’t even know exists

A little-known perk can knock up to 20¢ off per gallon—but hardly anyone is using it.

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How Lime redesigned its e-bikes to make them easier for more people to ride

The new ‘LimeBike’ is lighter, easier to steer, and more comfortable for a wider range of riders.

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This new interactive map shows which NYC blocks are most vulnerable to flooding

Get to know the city’s ‘Blue Zones.’

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Home Depot just launched its biggest Halloween collection yet and it is only April

It is April and Home Depot’s Halloween collection is back with one notable

08.04.2026 7

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Kindle owners mourn as Amazon cuts off service for older devices. See the full list of impacted e-readers

The move has sparked a debate online about tech obsolescence. Some of the devices date back to 2007, but users have become attached to them.

08.04.2026 7

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People are losing it over 7-Eleven merch. Welcome to the surprisingly cool world of convenience chic

Whether you want to show off in the Hamptons or dress like a Slurpee, the retail chain has you covered. It’s not the only store that doubles as a...

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Fox is the latest to add prediction markets as a new ‘data layer’ for news coverage

FOX, CNBC, and CNN now have Kalshi forecasts integrated into their platforms.

07.04.2026 7

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Netflix just added free games for kids to your subscription. Here’s how to access them

The streaming giant’s new app lets kids play games with familiar characters while giving parents more control over screen time

06.04.2026 8

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Can a picky eater find happiness with an adventurous foodie? Modern daters debate the gravity of relationship gaps

What happens when we become preoccupied with finding niche compatibility tests and categorizing the differences between partners?

06.04.2026 7

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How Kelly Wearstler designed her new H&M collection

The star designer talks to Fast Company about how she brought her luxe aesthetic to a mass-market audience.

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Why people are suddenly hesitant to watch Zendaya’s new movie, “The Drama”

A key plot reveal and public criticism are changing how audiences see The Drama.

03.04.2026 7

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One of the most infamous seafood promotions in history could be making a comeback. But there’s a catch

Not everyone is convinced that endless shrimp killed an entire restaurant chain, but rumored modifications indicate that it learned from past...

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The architecture world just got its second union

Sage & Coombe Architects unanimously approved a collective bargaining agreement, making it the second firm in the U.S. to ratify a contract.

03.04.2026 7

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Spotify is giving artists a layer of protection against misattributed songs

The streaming service’s new Artist Profile Protection feature lets artists make sure the music on their profile is actually theirs.

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Polymarket adopts new stance to get tougher on insider trading

The prediction market added new rules that govern bets on outcomes based on insider information.

23.03.2026 7

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Hundreds of NYU instructors are on strike—even after spending spring break at the negotiating table

Members of NYU’s faculty represented by Contract Faculty United-United Auto Workers are on the picket line after not reaching a contract agreement...

23.03.2026 7

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This playful desk reimagines the cubicle for our new era of work

Vitra’s new design is a mobile, customizable space for the modern workplace.

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Did AI write ‘Shy Girl’? A messy detection controversy rocks the world of book publishing

A much-anticipated horror novel won’t be making its U.S. debut, sparking a debate about authorship and the reliability of AI detection.

20.03.2026 7

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Figma takes a hit as Google doubles down on ‘vibe design’

Google Labs announced new features for its vibe design tool Stitch, as competition in the interface design tool space grows.

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Polymarket is opening a bar where you can drink and watch the world unravel in real time

The company is turning its prediction platform into a physical hangout for traders and policy watchers.

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This eerily accurate ‘LinkedIn Speak’ translation tool will help you sound like an instant thinkfluencer

Prepare for your career in thought leadership, rocket emojis and all.

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People in romantic relationships with AI want more than just ‘smut’ from ChatGPT

As OpenAI delays the chatbot’s ‘adult mode,’ some users who profess to be involved with AI partners say they just want to have grownup conversations.

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‘You were the product the whole time’: Pokémon Go fans react to quietly being used to help robots deliver pizza

Niantic Spatial, a spinout of the game maker behind the mobile phenomenon, is putting all that AR creature-catching data to interesting use.

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Scientists Taught a Petri Dish of Brain Cells to Play ‘Doom’—They’re Getting Better

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This New Cancer Breakthrough Sounds Impossible—Until You Hear How It Works

02.03.2026 7

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This Brooklyn Chef Told Customers His Restaurant Was Failing. Their Response Saved It

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Instagram Has Its Own ‘Finsta’

28.02.2026 10

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Etsy Is Purging Its Witches—Job Hunters Are Panicking

28.02.2026 10

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How a 20‑Year‑Old From New Jersey Became the Unhinged Prophet of the Looksmaxxing Movement

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Bad Bunny Highlighted Puerto Rico’s Energy Crisis. This Stanford Duo is Doing Something About it

Bad Bunny Highlighted Puerto Rico’s Energy Crisis. This Stanford Duo is Doing Something About it Raya Power co-founders Meghan Wood and Nicole...

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This ‘Illegal’ Ride-Hailing App Lets Drivers Keep 100 Percent of What They Earn

This ‘Illegal’ Ride-Hailing App Lets Drivers Keep 100 Percent of What They Earn For a $50 monthly fee, Empower turns the full fare over to the...

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The New and Unusual Connection Between ElfBars and the Legend of Zelda

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The Bogus Moltbook ‘Drug’ Episode Highlighted Another Critical Vulnerability in AI

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Mexicans Are Refusing to Spend This $50 Peso Bill

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It Seems AI Agents Can Now Rent Human Bodies

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What Happens When You Leave the C-Suite? This Startup Has an Answer

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This Startup’s Air‑Powered Fuel Could Rewrite the Future of Energy

04.02.2026 10

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What the IBM Earnings Call Revealed About the Future of Quantum Computing

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This Startup Is Putting an Accent Coach in Your Pocket

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Why TikTok Users Are Fleeing TikTok for a Hot New App Called UpScrolled 

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Don’t Forget to Burp Your House Today

23.01.2026 10

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An xAI Employee Shared an Anecdote About Elon Musk. Now He’s Out of a Job

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