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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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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The Kentucky Derby is Saturday. Here’s how to watch

The race window is shorter than you think. Here’s when coverage begins and how to catch it live on May 2.

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Why your favorite artists have a green check on their Spotify profiles

To fight AI, Spotify is verifying human artists—and making it easier for listeners to ID them.

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This common travel habit is now banned on American Airlines flights

A new policy targets portable chargers, and it could change how you fly starting immediately.

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Emily Blunt tells young women to quit their terrible jobs. Not everyone can afford to follow the advice

The ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ actress, whose character famously muttered ‘I love my job’ during a moment of stress, sparked a debate about toxic...

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World Cup tickets as low as $180 are still out there—if you know where to look

While many World Cup tickets are soaring, some group stage matches are still available for under $300.

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Mamdani offers free World Cup watch parties in NYC as fans balk at exorbitant travel and ticket prices

Traveling from the city into New Jersey, where the matches will take place, will not be cheap.

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A quiet filing could decide what happens next inside one of gaming’s biggest studios

Workers have petitioned for a union election but are asking for voluntary recognition first.

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The AI running this Swedish cafe won’t stop buying toilet paper and gloves

The latest experiment from Andon Labs has put an AI in charge of a cafe—mostly.

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This ‘anti-Grammarly’ AI tool adds typos to your emails on purpose

Now you can write an imperfectly human email with the help of AI.

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Kellogg’s just dropped something inside cereal boxes you haven’t seen in years

Toy-filled boxes return for the first time in over a decade.

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NASA made a typeface using satellite images of the Earth

Spell your name in landscape photography taken from space.

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No, Capital One didn’t bankroll an influencer’s wedding—but if you have enough followers, a big brand might sponsor yours

The cost of nuptials keeps skyrocketing. And while there’s little relief in sight for most of us, some brides and grooms are softening the blow with...

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This major airline is cutting 20,000 flights to save fuel. Here’s how it may impact your next trip

A fuel crunch tied to the war in Iran is starting to ripple through air travel.

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No one is buying this ‘Euphoria’ scene where Maddy gets an amazing job in Los Angeles just by asking for it

The scenario rings improbable at a time when Gen Z unemployment is double the national average and hiring managers ghost candidates with abandon.

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A ‘Star Wars’ menu is coming to Burger King. Here’s when you can get it

The Mandalorian and Grogu-themed items hit locations nationwide starting May 4.

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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.

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