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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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A developer used Claude to build free, open-source alternatives to Adobe’s creative apps. They’re ambitious, familiar, and buggy.
Everything We Know About the Free Adobe Clones Built With AI. Do They Actually Work?
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Dungeons and Dragons players can now check out the first details and artwork from the upcoming Star Wars books.
Dungeons and Dragons Confirms Title, Timeline, and Setting for Two Upcoming Star Wars Books
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Anthropic is banning sustained, needless abuse of Claude. Protecting a chatbot raises questions about how tech treats people.
Anthropic Is Banning ‘Cruel’ Treatment of Claude. Yes, the Chatbot.
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The GTA 6 soundtrack just got a whole lot heavier, with The Chamber radio station playing metal tunes and hosted by members of Slayer.
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Dame Dash once again fuels his beef with his former friend Jay-Z by mocking his business acumen behind the scenes.
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This week, New Music Friday brings us fresh jams from Deafheaven, The Mars Volta, and the return of Texas thrash heroes Power Trip.
New Music Friday: 5 Songs You Need to Hear This Week (10/09)
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What is the rarest Sprite in Fortnite right now? Here are our top 10 rarest Chapter 7 Season 4 Sprites, including Klombo and Crown.
What Is the Rarest Sprite in Fortnite Right Now? (Chapter 7 Season 4)
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A therapist explains five ways you might dismiss your partner’s feelings without realizing it—and how to help them feel heard.
5 Signs You’re Accidentally Ruining Your Relationship, According to a Therapist
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Dungeons and Dragons: World of Warcraft includes new rules that allow players to bring the MMO’s Gathering Professions to the TTRPG.
Dungeons and Dragons: World of Warcraft Adds Five New Gathering Professions
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Unexpected calls can feel intrusive, suspicious, or weirdly urgent. Here’s why younger adults would rather you text them first.
5 Reasons Gen Z Won’t Answer Your Phone Calls
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This Dating Green Flag Is Easy to Fake. Here’s How to Tell If It’s Real.
‘Emotional vibe coding’ puts honesty first. But saying the right things on a dating app doesn’t prove someone can follow through.
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Gen Z Is Buying Love Spells Online, and Almost Half Say They Worked
A survey found 64% of Gen Z respondents had tried spiritual or psychic practices for love. Some were paying for spells online.
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5 Ways to Spot Dating Red Flags Without Overthinking Everything, According to Therapists
Therapists share five ways to spot dating red flags, trust your judgment, and avoid turning every awkward moment into a crisis.
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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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Original picture: a visualization of the fruit fly's brain, by Tyler Sloan for FlyWire, Princeton University We Hijacked a Fruit Fly’s Brain and Made It Write VICE Headlines
Vibe coders have gone viral after teaching the fly to trade crypto and “turning it bisexual.” We decided to make it our new intern.
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(Photo by Robert Mora/Getty Images) Social Media Platform Apologizes to 1990s Rock Band for Making Them Go Viral 30 Years Later
If you saw a lot more Creed recommendations on your Instagram, the social media giant promises it wasn’t on purpose.
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Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images Judas Priest Bassist Ian Hill Announces Immediate Retirement Due to Advancing ‘Evil’ Condition
Founding bassist of Judas Priest, Ian Hill, has announced his retirement from the iconic metal band after 57 years.
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Screenshot: SNK/Arcade Archives Retro 1988 Sports Game Is Available Now on Modern Consoles
Retro gaming fans can now access a classic late 1980s sports game on Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series consoles.
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Screenshot: Playground Games Forza Horizon 6 Confirms PS5 Release Date and First Premium Expansion Details
Forza Horizon 6 is preparing for an early 2027 launch on PS5 and its first premium expansion content release.
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Screenshot: Capcom Capcom Confirms Resident Evil Requiem Online Leak Was Real
Capcom has revealed why Resident Evil Requiem abandoned its original online direction, backing up a previous leak about RE9’s development.
Horoscopes
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Illustration by Reesa. Daily Horoscope: October 9, 2026
The Moon spends its last day in Libra before tomorrow’s New Moon, putting harmony and great friends at the top of everyone’s list.
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What to Expect from This Fall’s Double Retrograde, According to an Astrologer
Venus and Mercury retrogrades overlap this fall. An astrologer explains what it could mean for your love life, money, and trust.
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Illustration by Reesa. Daily Horoscope: October 8, 2026
Mars squares Venus on its way to a Saturday peak, so patience could run short in matters of love and money.
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GETTY Best Buy’s Techtober Sale Ends Sunday. Here’s What Gamers Should Grab
Games themselves are just half the battle. You need good headphones and a proper keyboard to be a competitor.
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Maha Haq for VICE I Have a High Tolerance. So How Did These 10mg Gummies Get Me This Stoned?
These tart green apple gummies hit in about 45 minutes and felt surprisingly potent for a 10mg THC dose.
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Breadbin Commodore 64's internal guts – Credit: Commodore Best Buy Has Techtober Deals on Some of Our Favorite Retro Games and Consoles
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Screenshot: Wizards of the Coast Magic: The Gathering Clarifies If God Packs Are Also Coming to Magic Arena
Magic Arena players can now find out whether or not they’ll have a chance to open God Packs in the digital Magic: The Gathering game.
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Screenshot: Wizards of the Coast How Dungeons and Dragons Handles World of Warcraft Hero Classes
Dungeons and Dragons players can now learn how rolling a Death Knight, Demon Hunter, or Evoker works in the TTRPG.
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Screenshot: Rockstar Games New GTA 6 Screenshots Show How Much Rockstar Has Polished the Game
New GTA 6 screenshots show off Rockstar’s impressive polish, with detailed Vice City scenery, neon reflections, and crowded streets.
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Screenshot: The Pokémon Company Charizard Pokémon Card Sells for Record-Breaking $1.385 Million
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Screenshot: S-Game Phantom Blade Zero Release Date, Launch Times & Pre-Order Bonuses
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Screenshot: Steam Steam Free Games Weekend Promotion: All Games and End Times
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Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images Eminem’s Ex-Wife, Kim Mathers, Sent to Jail Over Multiple Violations
Eminem’s ex-wife, Kim Mathers, has been jailed after reportedly violating her bond conditions, which include leaving rehab early.
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Does Cannabis Really Make You More Violent? Here’s What a New Study Found.
A review of 63 studies linked cannabis use to higher odds of violence, but researchers say it doesn’t prove weed is the cause.