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Pictures by Emma Stern ‘Welcome to the Family’: Inside the Sex Cult of Miami’s Most Diabolical Pimp
William Foster lured desperate young women with promises of vast wealth. Instead, they were ensnared by his regime of mind control, sexual punishments, antipsychotic drugs, plastic surgery—and lots and lots of lemon juice.
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Slipknot is apparently hard at work on new music for a forthcoming album, but they caution fans not to get eager for any specific sound.
Slipknot Guitarist Reveals What Fans Should and Should Not Expect From Their New Album: ‘It’s Gonna Hurt Some Feelings’
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Retro gaming fans have the chance to check out a classic 1980s 8-bit platformer on modern consoles this week.
1985 Platformer Arrives on PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 This Week
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Xbox Insiders can now test out the long-rumored Mythic Achievement feature to celebrate the games they have mastered.
Xbox Confirms Mythic Achievement Details and Rollout Plans
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In a new report from NBC News, apparently, Diddy is living the good life while serving time at Fort Dix federal prison.
Diddy Reportedly Pays Fellow Inmates Thousands for Massages, Meals and Laundry—and Watched 50 Cent’s Doc on a Jailbroken Tablet
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Most respondents said they’d date someone smarter than themselves, while many also admitted using AI to sound more impressive.
Being a ‘Nerd’ Is Apparently Hot Now, According to a New Survey
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Pokemon Pokopia players can now check out all the details about the upcoming spooky season-themed limited time event.
Pokémon Pokopia Announces Date and Details For In-Game Halloween Event
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Ask better follow-ups, flirt a little, leave your ex out of it, and don’t write off a slow burn too quickly.
6 Things to Do on a First Date if You Want a Second One
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Seeing couples kiss can trigger loneliness, envy, or insecurity by highlighting the kind of connection someone feels they’re missing.
The Real Reason PDA Makes Some People Uncomfortable, According to a Psychologist
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Demisexuality means sexual attraction typically develops only after a strong emotional bond, which is different from simply choosing to wait.
Think You Might Be Demisexual? Here’s What It Actually Means.
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Introducing ‘Spectatoring,’ the Bedroom Habit That Could Be Ruining Your Sex Life
‘Spectatoring’ can pull you out of the moment, fuel body anxiety, and make orgasm harder. Sex therapists explain how to break the habit.
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Introducing ‘Grandmaslop,’ the AI Family Photo Trend That’s Freaking Out the Internet
Grandparents are using AI to create family moments that never happened, raising concerns about consent, privacy, and fake memories.
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3 Reasons ‘Sleep on It’ Is Actually Pretty Good Advice, According to Science
Sleep, morning cortisol, and daylight can all help your brain regulate stress and see last night’s problems with a little more perspective.
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The Internet Has Invented Fake Online Shopping, and There’s a Wild Reason Why People Love It
‘Dopamine sites’ let you pretend to buy products or order takeout, offering the familiar thrill of clicking without spending real money.
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The EU Wants Age Verification for Online Games, Social Media, and AI Chatbots. Here’s Why.
The proposal would introduce age checks for certain online games, alongside new restrictions on social media and AI chatbots.
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Photo: gremlin / Getty Images Why One of AI’s Biggest CEOs Is Suddenly Asking the Industry to Slow Down
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says AI development should slow, warning more capable autonomous agents could create major cybersecurity risks.
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(Photo by Jason Davis/Getty Images) Is Lil Wayne Getting Married? New Orleans Rapper Seemingly Teases Engagement to 23-Year-Old
Lil Wayne teases a potential marriage to his 23-year-old partner after congratulating friend and collaborator B.G. on his engagement.
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Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for Coachella The Foo Fighters Promised They’d Do This ‘One Night Only,’ but They’re Doing It Again
The Foo Fighters are playing another gig opening for AC/DC, after previously doing a gig with the rock legends in St. Louis.
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Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images Legendary Mariah Carey and Destiny’s Child Producer Manuel Seal Has Died
Manuel Seal, a beloved producer who helped make hits like Mariah Carey’s “We Belong Together”, has passed away.
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Screenshot: Wizards of the Coast Dungeons and Dragons: World of Warcraft Ultimate Edition Sells Out At D&D Beyond
Dungeons and Dragons collectors who want the World of Warcraft Ultimate Bundle may need to do some hunting to find a copy.
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Screenshot: Pearl Abyss Crimson Desert DLC Delayed – New Release Date Revealed
Crimson Desert’s Charting the Unknown DLC has been delayed. Here’s the new release date and what the expansion includes.
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Screenshot: PlayStation Ghost of Yotei Complete Edition Release Times, New Armor and Deluxe Items
Here are the Ghost of Yotei Complete Edition release times, upgrade pricing, all Deluxe items and new crossover armor sets.
Horoscopes
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Illustration by Reesa. Daily Horoscope: September 30, 2026
Mars begins squaring Venus, setting what we want against what we already have. Give both sides of yourself some patience.
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Illustration by Reesa. Daily Horoscope: September 29, 2026
The Taurus Moon squares Jupiter, tempting everyone to overpromise. Enjoy the generous mood, but think twice before committing to anything.
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Illustration by Reesa. Daily Horoscope: September 28, 2026
The Moon enters Taurus craving comfort, but the Sun’s trine with Uranus throws a lucky curveball into your Monday routine.
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Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo – Credit: Fujifilm Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Review: The Digital Camera That Instant-Prints Real Photos
The Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo marries a digital workflow with a built-in printer.
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Maha Haq for VICE This Pre-Workout Has 200mg Caffeine—and 12mg THC. Obviously, I Had to Try It
MOOD’s Boost Advanced packs 12mg THC, 200mg caffeine, and a full pre-workout stack into one packet, and I ended up lifting heavier than usual.
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Maha Haq for VICE These Microdose THC/CBD Gummies Are Subtle Enough to Actually Take Every Day
Simple Leaf pairs a true 2mg THC microdose with 20mg CBD for a gummy that actually fits into a normal day.
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Screenshot: Epic Games FNAF Fortnite Bundle Revealed: All Skins, Prices and Release Date
The FNAF Fortnite bundle arrives October 1. Here are all the skins, reported cosmetic prices and expected release times.
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Screenshot: The Pokémon Company Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Switch 2 Release Date Reportedly Leaked
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Switch 2 ports could arrive in October, according to a new leak. Here’s the rumored release date and what we know.
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Screenshot: Bulkhead Wardogs Update 0.1.2 Fixes XP Exploits and Windows Crashes – Full Patch Notes
Wardogs Update 0.1.2 fixes XP and cash exploits, addresses Windows crashes, and improves the server browser. Here are the full patch notes.
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How ‘Harry Potter’ Accidentally Helped Create a Real-Life Owl Crisis
Many people reportedly rushed out to get their own owl following the release of the first movie, but got bored with them by the time the final film came out
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The Eerie ‘Family Guy’ Coincidence That Happened the Night Robin Williams Died
A segment entitled ‘Fatman & Robin’ features Peter trying to kill himself because everything he touches turns into Williams
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19 Years Ago, Nintendo Had to Recall This Video Game Due to One Offensive Line of Dialogue
British fans of the ‘Mario Party’ games had to wait a while to get their hands on the series’ eighth installment as Nintendo scrambled to remove some dialogue at the last minute
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Here’s What Really Happened Between Lauren Conrad and Heidi Montag on ‘The Hills’
A sex-tape rumor, Spencer Pratt, and one iconic confrontation turned one of reality TV’s closest friendships into a feud lasting decades.
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(Photo by Ben Rose/WireImage) 3 R&B Songs From the 2000s I Want to Go Viral on TikTok
With 2000s R&B seeing renewed interest online, we picked three songs that should go viral on TikTok to introduce them to younger fans.
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Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images VMAs Producer Explains Why There Was No Nirvana Tribute Performance: ‘Nirvana’s Not Nirvana Without Kurt’
Van Toffler, producer for the VMA’s, makes a good point as to why there wasn’t a Nirvana tribute performance at this year’s ceremony.