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All pictures by Lao Xie Xie Gen Z Are Leading a Sexual Revolution in Shanghai, Apparently
And artist Lao Xie Xie has the photos to prove it, as he documents a shift in self-expression among China’s rebel youth.
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In the 2000s, these three hardcore punk bands helped revive the straight edge movement, introducing a new generation to straight edge.
3 Hardcore Punk Bands That Revived Straight Edge in the 2000s

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You may not remember these three side projects or supergroups that featured defining grunge artists of the 1990s.
3 Forgotten Side Projects Featuring Iconic 90s Grunge Artists

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Spotify sometimes feels like the only option in music streaming, but these three platforms could change the game.
3 Platforms That Might End Spotify’s Reign in Music Streaming

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In 1991, Van Halen brought the young grunge band Alice In Chains on tour, which launched a friendly prank war between the bands.
In 1991, Van Halen Pranked Alice in Chains by Storming on Stage Nude, Covered Only by Cardboard Boxes

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They Are Gutting a Body of Water frontman Doug Dulgarian has been diagnosed with cancer, forcing the band to cancel its upcoming tour.
Shoegaze Guitarist Reveals Cancer Diagnosis, Band Cancels Upcoming Tour Dates

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Nick Apostolides revealed plans for a family-inspired beat ’em up featuring zombies, with a possible twist involving playable animals.
‘Resident Evil’ Star Nick Apostolides Is Making His Own Zombie Video Game. Here’s Everything We Know.

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With ‘GTA 6’ arriving November 19, experts predict up to 1.5 million Americans could take time off work to play the long-awaited game.
‘GTA 6’ Could Cause 1.5 Million Americans to Miss Work on Release Day, According to Experts

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Life, Culture
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Ghosting Someone Might Actually Be Bad for Your Mental Health, According to Science
New research suggests people who ghost others often feel guilty afterward, while those left behind underestimate how much they care.
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Most Long-Term Singles Are Actually Happy Being Single, New Study Finds
Researchers followed nearly 3,000 people and found that most maintained high life satisfaction, even after spending years without a partner.
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The ‘3-6-9 Dating Rule’ Might Explain Why So Many Relationships Fall Apart
A matchmaker breaks down the three stages of early dating and explains why the first nine months can reveal important compatibility clues.
MOTHERBOARD Tech
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Everything We Know About the Free Adobe Clones Built With AI. Do They Actually Work?
A developer used Claude to build free, open-source alternatives to Adobe’s creative apps. They’re ambitious, familiar, and buggy.
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Anthropic Is Banning ‘Cruel’ Treatment of Claude. Yes, the Chatbot.
Anthropic is banning sustained, needless abuse of Claude. Protecting a chatbot raises questions about how tech treats people.
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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.
NOISEY Music
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Photo by Edd Westmacott/Avalon/Getty Images 3 Insanely Nostalgic Albums That Will Make You Miss a Version of Yourself That No Longer Exists
These nostalgic albums are still beloved by fans who discovered them for the first time in their formative years.
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Photo by Rafael Macia /Redferns 3 Art Rock Bands That Made Being Weird Their Entire Business Model
When it comes to weirdo art rock, these three bands have it covered, from ska-punk to puppet shows.
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(Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for MTV/Paramount Global) 3 Times Eminem Completely Hijacked Someone Else’s Song
Noisey picks three songs where Eminem arguably stole the show on the guest features on another artist’s song.
WAYPOINT Gaming
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‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’ With DLSS 5 Looks Absolutely Insane in New Videos
New videos showcase stunningly realistic graphics, lifelike character animations, and incredibly detailed environments.
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Screenshot: Wizards of the Coast Magic: The Gathering Star Trek Adds Two New Mechanics for Commander Players
Magic: The Gathering Commander fans will gain access to two interesting new mechanics when the Star Trek set arrives.
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Screenshot: Wizards of the Coast Magic: The Gathering Star Trek – All New Mechanics
Magic: The Gathering players can now dive into all the new mechanics that are arriving with the upcoming Star Trek set.
Horoscopes
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Illustration by Reesa. Daily Horoscope: October 21, 2026
With Venus heading for the Sun later this week, charm comes easy, and people feel extra generous with their praise.
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Illustration by Reesa. Daily Horoscope: October 20, 2026
A Moon-Mercury square might make a quick email or text sound colder than intended, so give it one more read.
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Illustration by Reesa. Daily Horoscope: October 19, 2026
An inventive Aquarius Moon makes bright ideas come easily, so capture the wildest ones while they still feel fresh.
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Maha Haq for VICE This Cute Avocado Sex Toy Looks Unserious, but It’s No Joke—Here’s Why
Hello Nancy’s Avo is a $99 clitoral massager shaped like half an avocado. It looks ridiculous, feels approachable, and got me off in five minutes.
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Courtesy of Kim Kulish Photography Afraid of Edibles? This Cannabis Founder Was, Too. Here’s What She Recommends for Beginners
Kiva co-founder Kristi Palmer explains how beginners should shop for edibles, which Camino she recommends first, and why higher doses are having a moment.
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Photo by Wendy Redfern/Redferns 3 Legendary Shoegaze Albums From the 2000s That Millennials Somehow Forgot About
If any of these incredible shoegaze albums from the 2000s slipped your mind, here’s a much-deserved reminder.
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Photo by: Vijat Mohindra/NBC via Getty Images This Pop Icon Claims Dolly Parton Contacted Her From the Beyond Ahead of Sold-Out Comeback Shows
On her second sold-out night at the Hollywood Bowl, Miley Cyrus told the crowd that she had a supernatural experience with Dolly Parton.
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(Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images) 3 of the Most Impressive Vocal Performances of 1993
1993 offered a strong selection of vocal performances, from timeless R&B classics to one of the most heartfelt ballads of all time.
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(Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage for INTERSCOPE RECORDS) How The Game’s 15-Minute Diss Track Turned This Feud Into Mixtape History
How an extremely ugly, back-and-forth feud between 50 Cent and The Game led to the longest diss track of all time.
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Photo by Valerie Terranova/Getty Images Pop Band Stranded on the Side of the Road After Their Bus Catches Fire on a Major Highway
The members of pop act MUNA were stranded on the 5 in Burbank after their bus caught fire while driving down the road.
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(Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Coachella) Rapper Arrested While Wearing Superhero Costume After Fake Gun Call
During another one of his livestreams, rapper Blueface was arrested while wearing a superhero costume over a call about a fake gun.
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Screenshot: Wizards of the Coast Magic: The Gathering Announces Four New Commander Decks With Borderless Commander Cards
Commander fans will soon have a chance to check out four new Star Trek themed preconstructed Magic: The Gathering decks.
















